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There's one true shootout on the slate this week: Bengals vs. Bucs. The game has a 50.5-point total. Godwin was a disaster last year, but two-thirds of his games came when Baker Mayfield was in the midst of a meltdown. In 2024, when Mayfield was healthy and playing well, Godwin averaged over 80 yards per week. He was the WR2 by points per game.
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Bengals-Bucs shootout and Mayfield's health give Godwin a prime Week 1 bounce-back spot.

The Bengals-Bucs matchup is the true shootout of the slate with a 50.5-point total and a relatively close 3.5-point spread. Godwin was a disaster last year, but two-thirds of his games came when Baker Mayfield was in a meltdown. In 2024, when Mayfield was healthy and playing well, Godwin averaged over 80 yards per week and was the WR2 by points per game. If Godwin isn't washed, this is a great spot for him to return to form.

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