Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Suffers Severe Injury in Loss to Ravens; ESPN Declines Replay

Chris Godwin Suffers Severe Injury

During Monday night’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced a critical situation as they trailed by 10 points with less than a minute remaining. Commentators Troy Aikman and Joe Buck debated whether the team should run out the clock to avoid putting their players at risk. Unfortunately, the conversation became moot when star receiver Chris Godwin suffered a severe injury during a play.

Godwin caught a pass but became trapped under Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith, leading to a concerning scene as he remained on the ground. Buck emphasized the gravity of the injury, stating that ESPN would not show the replay, describing it as "ugly." A Buccaneers player was overheard reacting with frustration, and Godwin was carted off the field with an air cast on his left leg.

After the game, head coach Todd Bowles revealed that Godwin is believed to have dislocated his ankle. When questioned about keeping Godwin in the game despite the score, Bowles explained that they were still trying to win and noted that Godwin, like others, wanted to contribute. Bowles emphasized the need to play their best players even in tough situations.

This injury came after the Buccaneers had already lost receiver Mike Evans to a hamstring issue earlier in the game. Godwin had been enjoying a strong season, with 43 catches for 511 yards and five touchdowns before this game. With both top receivers now likely out for the foreseeable future, the Buccaneers face significant challenges moving forward.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Suffers Severe Injury in Loss to Ravens; ESPN Declines Replay