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ArticleThe Primer: Week 1 Edition (2026 Fantasy Football)
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Once he was back, in Weeks 13-18 (59.7% slot), he had a 16.8% target share, 49.8 receiving yards per game, 1.88 yards per route run, a 21.2% first-read share, and 0.107 first downs per route run. The yards per route run and first downs per route run in that stretch loudly state that Chris Godwin isn't washed or over the hill.
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Godwin's elite late-season metrics and Cincy's weak slot defense support Week 1 upside.

After a slow 2025 ramp-up from ankle fracture (Week 5 return, Week 13 full-time role), Godwin posted elite per-route metrics in Weeks 13-18: 16.8% target share, 49.8 receiving yards per game, 1.88 yards per route run, 21.2% first-read share, 0.107 first downs per route run, and WR32 fantasy points per game. These metrics prove Godwin isn't washed. Baker Mayfield could lean on him heavily if Emeka Egbuka draws DJ Turner coverage all day. Cincy's single-high usage (56.7%, sixth-highest) and weak slot defense (fifth-most yards per target, most fantasy points per opportunity to slot) create favorable coverage matchups; against single high in Weeks 13-18, Godwin had 1.71 yards per route run and 21.3% first-read share.

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