Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little experiment with Chris Godwin’s fantasy outlook for 2023. I’m no expert, but I love digging into the numbers and seeing what I can find. So, here’s how I went about it, bumps and all:
First, I grabbed my laptop and fired up my trusty web browser. I needed some data, and I needed it fast. My go-to spots are usually the usual suspects for fantasy football stats.
Data Gathering
I started by looking at Godwin’s 2022 stats. You know, the basics: receptions, yards, touchdowns, targets, all that good stuff. I wanted to get a baseline of what he did last year, especially coming off that injury.
- Checked his game logs. I wanted to see if there were any trends, like did he start slow and finish strong? Were there any games where he just exploded?
- Looked at his target share. Was he Brady’s favorite target? How did that change with different quarterbacks or game situations?
- Compared his numbers to other top receivers. This helped me get a sense of where he ranked among his peers.
The Quarterback Situation
Then, I dove into the whole Buccaneers quarterback mess. No more Tom Brady, obviously. So, who’s throwing the ball now? Baker Mayfield? Kyle Trask? I spent a good chunk of time reading articles and watching some (painful) preseason highlights to get a feel for how these guys play and who they seemed to favor.
- Tried to find any quotes from the coaches or players about the offense. Did they hint at a more run-heavy approach? Were they talking up any specific receivers?
- Looked at Mayfield and Trask’s past performance. Did they tend to lock onto one receiver, or did they spread the ball around?
Putting it All Together
After gathering all this info, I started to form my own opinion. This is where it gets subjective, of course. I took everything I learned and tried to make a reasonable prediction. To be fair, I changed the estimate at the very last moment.
I’m not saying I’m 100% right, but this is my gut feeling based on what I saw. Fantasy football is always a bit of a gamble, right? But I felt pretty good about my process, even if it was a bit messy at times.
