Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin hasn’t played football in almost two months thanks to a fibula injury, but that should change today. While he is officially listed as questionable, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport notes that he should play on Sunday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams.
Chris Godwin Injury Update: Buccaneers Wide Receiver Expected to Play Against Los Angeles Rams
The 2025 season has been a lost one for Chris Godwin, as injury after injury has limited him to just two games on the season. The wide receiver tore his ACL midway through the 2024 season, and Tampa Bay knew he’d need some time to return to the field. He made his 2025 debut against the Philadelphia Eagles in late September, catching three passes for 26 yards on 10 targets. Unfortunately, he suffered a fibula injury one week later that has sidelined him up to this point. In total, the former third-round pick has recorded just six receptions for 52 yards on the season.
The Buccaneers desperately need Chris Godwin back in the lineup, as the team has endured an absurd amount of bad injury luck throughout the season. First-round pick Emeka Egbuka will play, but veterans Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan are out with injuries of their own. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has done his best to keep the team afloat, and they face a difficult matchup in Week 12.
Tampa Bay must travel to Los Angeles to take on MVP candidate Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams are currently tied with the best record in the NFC and will want to keep winning to increase their odds of landing the first-overall seed and a bye week in the playoffs. The Buccaneers, meanwhile, are 6-4 and only a half-game ahead of the Carolina Panthers in the NFC South. If Tampa Bay wants to pull off the upset, they’ll need Chris Godwin to recapture his pre-injury form and play a big role in the passing attack.
