At the beginning of the 2024 regular season, Chris Godwin was unstoppable.
He was off to his best start since 2019. Godwin had 511 receiving yards and five touchdowns through the first six weeks. He also led the league in receiving first downs (30) and yards after the catch (324) during that span. The decision to move him back to the slot was paying dividends. Unfortunately, a Week Seven injury against the Ravens cut his season short, forcing the Buccaneers to continue without one of their top receivers.
Despite Godwin being an impending free agent, the Bucs and the slot weapon quickly agreed upon a three-year contract extension, keeping him in Tampa Bay for the foreseeable future. The team is optimistic about his recovery and expects Godwin to be ready for Week One in 2025. Since it has been a while since we last saw him in action, let's highlight some of the best games across his career.
Here are Godwin's three most memorable performances —starting with No. 3.
View images from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Phase 1 Week 2 Workouts on Monday, April 28th, 2025.
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Linebacker Deion Jones #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Medicine ball during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Cornerback Bryce Hall #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Cornerback Dallis Flowers #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Cornerback Tyrek Funderburk #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Marcus Banks #39 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Jose Ramirez #33 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Markees Watts #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Weights during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Linebacker Antonio Grier Jr. #48 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Linebacker Antonio Grier Jr. #48 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Defensive Lineman C.J. Brewer #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Chains during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Markees Watts #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Rashad Wisdom #38 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Rashad Wisdom #38 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Rashad Wisdom #38 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Rashad Wisdom #38 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Rashad Wisdom #38 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Safety Rashad Wisdom #38 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Quarterback Michael Pratt #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Tight End Ko Kieft #41 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Offensive Lineman Lorenz Metz #71 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Tackle Luke Haggard #72 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Guard Elijah Klein #79 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Anthony Piroli of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tanner Knue #80, Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10, Running Back Bucky Irving #7, Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17, Wide Receiver Dennis Houston #89, Wide Receiver Rakim Jarrett #18, Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19, Running Back Sean Tucker #44 and Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Tackle Raiqwon O'Neal #75 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Quarterback Kyle Trask #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Offensive Lineman Lorenz Metz #71 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Guard Elijah Klein #79 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - April 28, 2025 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Phase 1 workouts at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. December 31, 2017 | Week 17 2017 @ NO | Tampa Bay 31, New Orleans 24
Stat Line: 7 receptions, 111 yards, 1 TD
Godwin arrived in Tampa Bay as a third-round pick from Penn State and got to work earning his keep. Going into Week 17 of his rookie season, he brought in 43 receptions, gaining 414 yards. Godwin closed out his rookie year with a bang in the season finale. He achieved new personal highs for receptions (7) and yards (111) while also scoring his first NFL touchdown.
Godwin's first score was a memorable one. The Bucs were down 24-23 with less than two minutes on the clock. Jameis Winston led the team down to the New Orleans 44-yard line with 15 seconds remaining. He dropped back, scanned right, and zipped a dart to Godwin, who fought through tight coverage at the 10 before powering into the end zone for the game-winner. What a perfect way to end his rookie season.
2. December 5, 2021 | Week 14 2021 @ ATL | Tampa Bay 30, Atlanta 17
Stat Line: 15 receptions, 143 yards, 1 TD, 1 rush, 9 yards
Before Week 14, the franchise record for most receptions in a game was 13, achieved by Buccaneers Wide Receiver Earnest Graham in 2007. That changed against the Falcons in 2021.
Here is every time Godwin was targeted on his way to setting the Buccaneers' single-game reception record.
- 14:23 - 1st QTR: Tom Brady short pass middle incomplete to Godwin
- 14:17 - 1st QTR: Brady short pass middle to Godwin for five yards
- 13:46 - 1st QTR: Brady short pass right to Godwin for 11 yards
- 12:49 - 1st QTR: Brady short pass left to Godwin for six yards
- 10:48 - 1st QTR: Brady short pass right to Godwin for seven yards
- 10:18 - 1st QTR: Brady short pass left to Godwin for four yards
- 6:00 - 1st QTR: Brady deep pass left to Godwin for 25 yards
- 7:28 - 2nd QTR: Brady short pass right to Godwin for six yards
- 6:37 - 2nd QTR: Brady short pass left to Godwin for 17 yards
- 0:44 - 2nd QTR: Brady short pass left to Godwin for one yard
- 5:50 - 3rd QTR: Brady short pass middle to Godwin for nine yards
- 5:03 - 3rd QTR: Brady short pass middle to Godwin for seven yards
- 1:36 - 3rd QTR: Brady short pass right to Godwin for one yard
- 12:26 - 4th QTR: Brady short pass middle incomplete to Godwin
- 5:56 - 4th QTR: Brady deep pass left to Godwin for 36 yards
- 5:08 - 4th QTR: Brady short pass left to Godwin for five yards
- 4:21 - 4th QTR: Brady short pass left to Godwin for three yards
For those keeping track, Godwin brought in 15 of 17 passes thrown his way. That is a remarkable stat. There have been six other instances where Buccaneers receivers were targeted more than Godwin in this game vs. Atlanta, yet he needed only 17 to set the record.
1. November 24, 2019 | Week 12 2019 @ ATL | Tampa Bay 35, Atlanta 22
Stat Line: 7 receptions, 184 yards, 2 TD
Godwin got off to a fast start in Atlanta during what became his career-best performance in receiving yards. His first catch was a 71-yard touchdown in the first quarter thrown by Winston. Godwin streaked up the middle of the field, beating the linebacker to the ball. Then, he broke the tackle of the safety and found green grass in front of him. Godwin's next two catches were for 22 and 30 yards before hauling in two one-yard grabs, the latter being his second touchdown.
When it was all said and done, Godwin gained 184 yards on only seven receptions. This was one of the six 100-plus-yard performances by Godwin during the 2019 season. He would go on to total 1,333 receiving yards and nine touchdowns by the end of the year, the most productive season of his NFL career.
(Fun Fact: Nose Tackle Vita Vea also caught a receiving touchdown in this game.)
