Chris Godwin is likely to return for the Buccaneers' game against the Rams despite injuries.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is "definitely trending toward playing" in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, coach Todd Bowles said Friday, after missing five games with a fibula injury and the first three of the season recovering from a 2024 ankle injury. Godwin, who has six catches for 52 yards this year, could help a struggling offense and depleted receiving corps, as Mike Evans remains on injured reserve and rookie Emeka Egbuka is limited by illness. Bowles praised Godwin’s skills, intelligence, and chemistry with quarterback Baker Mayfield. The Buccaneers (6-4) face the top-ranked Rams (8-2) in a prime-time game, with several key players out, including Bucky Irving, Ben Bredeson, Haason Reddick, and Jamel Dean. Godwin, a 2017 draft pick, has 585 career receptions for 7,318 yards and 39 touchdowns in 113 games with Tampa Bay.