Chris Godwin With NextGen Stats’ “Incredible YAC”
July 2nd, 2025
Had one of 2024’s top plays.
Chris Godwin wasn’t supposed to do this.
But as a Bucs fan, Joe has learned that Godwin is capable of making big plays from any corner of the field. One such play came against the slimy Saints on the road last season.
This same play qualified for one of the top NextGen Stats’ “Incredible YAC” plays. Incredible because Godwin should have been tackled for a modest gain.
Instead, he broke loose for a 55-yard touchdown that broke the game open for the Bucs and broke the back of the slimy Saints in a 51-27 beatdown.
What a fun Sunday that was!
Late in the fourth quarter Godwin took a short pass near the right sideline from Baker Mayfield. He looked like he was going to be stopped for maybe a nine-yard gain. Instead, Godwin blew up the right sideline, dodged several tackles and scored from 55 yards out.
NextGen Stats had that play as the No. 13 “Incredible YAC” play of the season. It all has to do with expected yards and other gibberish.
What is clear is how that play greatly impacted the game. The Bucs took a 31-27 lead on that Godwin play and never looked back.
Joe hates to type the following but Joe wonders if we will ever see Godwin make that kind of play again? The very next game against the Crows, Godwin destroyed his ankle.
It’s unknown when he will get back on a football field.
CHRIS GODWIN OFF TO THE RACES
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