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Buccaneers Wide Receiver Named Potential Fantasy Sleeper in 2026
- ESPN named Chris Godwin a potential fantasy sleeper for 2026 after Mike Evans left for San Francisco.
- Godwin’s 2025 was affected by a broken ankle, but he showed late-season flashes as he recovered.
- With Evans gone, Godwin’s slot role could increase as OTAs show him as a focal point in early reps.
- Godwin signed a three-year, $66 million deal in 2025 with a club option in year three.
- The article projects Godwin as the second-most targets on the team behind Emeka Egbuka in 2026.
- Emeka Egbuka is expected to win more targets than Godwin, according to the projection.
- Godwin’s role could shift to the slot as he returns healthy from injury and earns quarterback Mayfield’s trust.
- Evans’ departure opens a clearer path for a primary receiver in Tampa Bay.
- OTAs signal ongoing evaluation of the Buccaneers’ receiving corps under new coordinator Zac Robinson.
- Godwin’s contract and role suggest a long-term stake in Tampa Bay’s offense beyond 2025.
- The piece notes Godwin’s experience and Mayfield’s trust as factors for fantasy potential.
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