Fantasy Football Player Notes

Godwin came out the gate swinging last week as the WR8 in fantasy scoring. He commanded a 26.7% target share, a 22.3% air-yard share, and a 29.2% first-read share, producing a cool 3.77 YPRR. Godwin ran out of the slot on 50% of his snaps, which was a little low, considering all of the off-season reports discussing his return to heavy slot usage. I do think that probably ticks up, depending on the matchups moving forward. Detroit had the ninth-highest single high usage last week (60.8%). Last year in Weeks 14-18, against single high, Godwin led the team with 2.45 YPRR and 0.125 FD/RR and was second behind only Mike Evans in target share (19.1%) and first-read share (21.1%). Godwin will match up with Terrion Arnold (80% catch rate and 90.4 passer rating) and Carlton Davis (69.2% catch rate and 122.0 passer rating) when on the perimeter in Week 2.

McMillan was the clear and distant WR3 for the Bucs in Week 1. Tampa Bay utilized him as a deep threat (18.0 aDOT). He had a 65% route run rate with a 10% target share, a 34.4% air-yard share, 1.45 YPRR, and a 12.5% first-read share. This isn't the role we should covet against a Lions' secondary that was 18th in deep completion rate allowed last year and only gave up a 25% deep completion rate in Week 1. If McMillan comes down with a deep shot in Week 2, he could pay off, but it's more unlikely considering the matchup. McMillan will run about 50% of his routes against Terrion Arnold (80% catch rate and 90.4 passer rating) and Carlton Davis (69.2% catch rate and 122.0 passer rating) when on the perimeter in Week 2.