Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin suffered a dislocated ankle during a Week 7 game against the Baltimore Ravens after being tackled by Roquan Smith.
He was carted off the field, and the injury is expected to keep him sidelined indefinitely. This poses a significant setback for the Buccaneers, as Godwin is a key player in their offense.
Chris Godwin sustained a concerning lower leg injury during the Buccaneers’ game against the Ravens, which led the ESPN broadcast to avoid showing a replay due to its severity.
Although the injury has not been officially confirmed, the team suspects it is a serious ankle injury that could sideline Godwin for a significant period.
In addition to Chris Godwin’s injury, fellow Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans left the game with an aggravated hamstring injury. Tampa Bay struggled offensively without their top receivers, making it difficult to stage a comeback. Despite an early 10-point lead, the Buccaneers lost 41-31 to the Ravens after Baltimore scored 34 unanswered points, effectively securing their victory.
Despite losing 41-31 to the Ravens, the Buccaneers fought back with running backs Rachaad White and Bucky Irving combining for three touchdowns to close the gap. However, Baltimore’s 34 unanswered points proved too much.
Tampa Bay now stands at 4-3. Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 370 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions, while Lamar Jackson completed 17 of 22 passes for 333 yards and five touchdowns, matching his number of incompletions.
Losing both Chris Godwin and Mike Evans has dealt a significant blow to their offense. With no timeline for Godwin’s return, the team must adapt their strategy moving forward.
The hope remains that Chris Godwin can return later this season rather than miss the rest of 2024.
