Fantasy Football Player Notes

Though Chris Godwin has failed to score in each of his last two games, he remains one of four wide receivers this season to post five straight top-40 fantasy finishes to begin the year. Look for that streak to continue when the Bucs travel to the Bayou to face the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are in the middle of the league in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing wide receivers. New Orleans has only allowed one wide receiver to catch a touchdown against them, but they have allowed the fifth-most catches and seventh-most receiving yards to opposing wideouts. They also play a lot of man coverage, which means Godwin should face Alontae Taylor often in coverage. Taylor has allowed an 85 percent catch rate in his coverage. Even if Godwin does not score, he has proven he can be productive. Fantasy managers should expect another productive week from the veteran wide receiver.

Irving will operate as the Bucs lead back for Week 6 with Rachaad White out. Over the last two weeks, he has played 42-43% of the snaps while averaging 11 touches and 55.5 total yards. Irving has been extremely efficient with his touches (among 59 qualifying backs), ranking seventh in explosive run rate, sixth in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 13th in yards after contact per attempt. New Orleans continues to be a tough run defense, allowing the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game, and the second-lowest yards after contact per attempt. Irving is a volume-based RB2.

Otton has become the team's trusted WR3 in the offense over the last three weeks. In that period, Otton has had a 19.2% target share, 1.81 YPRR, and a 16.4% first-read share. He is third on the team with three red zone targets. Since Week 3, he has been the TE11 in fantasy points per game. Otton should be a TE1 again this week against a Saints defense that has permitted the third-most receiving yards and the fourth-most receptions to tight ends.

White missed practice Thursday and Friday (foot). He has been listed as doubtful and will miss Week 6.