The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered more than just a loss to the Baltimore Ravens on “Monday Night Football.”
After star receiver Mike Evans left the game early after reaggravating a hamstring injury, his counterpart, Chris Godwin, was carted off the field with 43 seconds left to play after suffering a gruesome ankle injury that the ESPN broadcast refused to replay.
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles revealed it was a dislocated ankle that Godwin suffered, and the usual timeline for recovery from such an injury would have him out the rest of the season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker, rear, after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
It was garbage time for the Buccaneers, who were down 41-31 and facing a third-and-17, when quarterback Baker Mayfield found Godwin in the middle of the field, and the receiver turned it upfield to gain the first down.
But while doing so, Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen rolled on Godwin’s leg, and one could see the direction of his left leg was not in the direction it should’ve been.
Godwin was in obvious pain, as trainers and teammates quickly flocked to him to offer support. He was placed in an air cast on the field and carted off.
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Godwin hauled in seven of his nine targets on the night for 65 yards, which gives him 576 receiving yards on the year – second-most in the NFL, only behind Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase.
Godwin has been a true go-to target for Mayfield, who came into this game leading the NFL in passing touchdowns with 15, five of which went to Godwin.
Godwin would’ve had another touchdown grab tonight in the first half if it wasn’t for an offensive hold calling it back.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) is carted off of the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Evans, though, found the end zone first for Tampa Bay on a 25-yard strike from Mayfield. However, he was hobbling after it on the sideline, as he went into this game trying to power through a hamstring ailment.
It was fully reaggravated two drives later, as he couldn’t haul in another touchdown pass from Mayfield and the tackle by Brandon Stephens, who was also injured on the play, led Evans to immediately grab at his right hamstring.
ESPN reported that Bucs trainers, who walked with him down the tunnel toward the locker room, couldn’t even get his shoe back on because of the pain.
Evans’ injury could be serious moving forward, but the Bucs have a good chance of him returning at some point.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) is pressured by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)
Godwin, on the other hand, may have just played his last game as a Buccaneer, as he’s set to be a free agent following the 2024 campaign.
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