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Article6 Fantasy Football WR/CB Matchups to Know: Week 1 (2026)
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Chris Godwin...becomes the leader of the wide receiver room following Mike Evans' departure...Godwin was drafted by fantasy managers as a FLEX play/bye week fill-in with upside...there is no need to risk him in this touch matchup in Week 1...Godwin managed 20.1% targets per route run...Jalen Davis...only allowing 0.15 fantasy points per route run — the best mark of any slot corner starting the season in 2026. This is a tough matchup for Godwin in Week 1.
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Godwin faces elite slot corner Davis; avoid in Week 1 despite new lead role.

Godwin becomes the Buccaneers' WR leader following Mike Evans' departure, but faces a challenging matchup against Jalen Davis (CIN CB) in Week 1. Godwin ran routes on 70.3% of dropbacks with 20.1% targets per route run last season, meaning he needs increased volume to deliver upside. Davis was statistically one of the best slot corners in the NFL last season, allowing only 0.15 fantasy points per route run—the best mark among slot corners starting 2026. The source advises against getting cute with Godwin in this tough matchup, recommending he be treated as a FLEX play/bye week fill-in rather than a Week 1 starter.

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