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Chris Godwin vs Emeka Egbuka

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers
Chris Godwin
PPG
7.4
Games
9
Rec
33
Rec Yds
360
Rec TDs
2
Targets
51
Bye
Week 11
WRTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Emeka Egbuka
PPG
9.7
Games
17
Rec
63
Rec Yds
938
Rec TDs
6
Targets
127
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

7.4 PPG9.7 PPG
9 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Chris Godwin vs Emeka Egbuka: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka for your lineup, you are not alone. Chris Godwin finished the 2025 season at 7.4 PPG for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9 games), and Emeka Egbuka averaged 9.7 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (17 games).

That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Emeka Egbuka is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Emeka Egbuka saw 127 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Emeka Egbuka, even in weeks where Chris Godwin posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Emeka Egbuka at 9.7 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Chris Godwin's 7.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Godwin or Emeka Egbuka in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Emeka Egbuka has the edge at 9.7 PPG compared to Chris Godwin's 7.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka average in 2025?

Chris Godwin averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Emeka Egbuka averaged 9.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

Do Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka share a bye week?

Yes, both Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Chris Godwin or Emeka Egbuka a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Emeka Egbuka outscored Chris Godwin by 2.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.