Is Chris Godwin playing today? (Latest injury update for Panthers vs. Buccaneers in NFL Week 13)
By Peter Dewey
Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wideout Chris Godwin reportedly is expected to play in Week 13 despite dealing with a neck injury.
Godwin had missed practice time this week, but if he wakes up feeling well, he’s expected to suit up this week.
#Bucs WR Chris Godwin, listed as questionable with a neck injury, plans to play Sunday vs. Carolina as long as he wakes up feeling good, per me and @TomPelissero.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 3, 2023
This is a good sign for the Buccaneers, as the team needs to beat the one-win Panthers to keep itself in the conversation for a playoff spot in the NFC.
Chris Godwin injury status for Week 13 game vs. Carolina Panthers
Godwin is listed as questionable for Week 13 against the Panthers with a neck injury.
Best Chris Godwin prop bet for Week 13 vs. Panthers
Chris Godwin UNDER 4.5 receptions
Godwin hasn’t had a major role in a few weeks for the Buccaneers, posting three, six, four and two receptions in his last four games.
Since he’s coming into this game banged up, I’m willing to fade him on Sunday by taking the UNDER on his receptions prop.
Carolina’s run defense is extremely weak, allowing the most rushing scores in the league this season. I wouldn’t be shocked to see the team lean on the run on Sunday in a must-win for its playoff hopes.
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Chris Godwin injury history
- Dec. 2019: Thigh Hamstring Strain Grade 2 – missed two games
- Sept. 2020: Concussion – missed one game
- Sept. 2020: Thigh Hamstring Strain Grade 2 – missed two games
- Oct. 2020: Hand Finger Fracture – missed one game
- Dec. 2021: Knee ACL Tear Grade 3 – missed rest of season
- Sept. 2022: Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull – missed two games
When is Chris Godwin coming back?
Godwin is expected to play through his neck injury, barring a setback on Sunday morning, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers next 5 opponents
- Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 10
- Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 17
- Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 24
- New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 31
- Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers injury report
- Lavonte David – out
- Jamel Dean – out
- SirVocea Dennis – doubtful
- Chris Godwin – questionable
- Mike Greene – out
- Devin White – out
Carolina Panthers injury report
- Vonn Bell – out
- Jeremy Chinn – questionable
- Yetur Gross-Matos – questionable
- Marquis Haynes – questionable
- Troy Hill – questionable
- Jaycee Horn – questionable
- Hayden Hurst – out
- Nash Jensen – questionable
- DJ Johnson – questionable
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