TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Cade Otton - Pair of grabs in Week 6 loss Otton brought in two of three targets for 23 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact The rookie tight end went back to a timeshare role at tight end to open the game, as Cameron Brate had been deemed healthy enough to return from his concussion. However, Brate suffered a head/neck injury that forced him to be stretchered off after 32 snaps, leading to Otton assuming the lead pass-catching role at the position the rest of the way. Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports that Brate's injury has now officially been diagnosed as a neck sprain and there are no associated neurological issues; however, there's seemingly a good chance the veteran sits out the Week 7 road matchup against the Panthers, at minimum, opening up more opportunity for Otton in the process.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Win over Bucs gives Steelers welcome dose of optimism

The Pittsburgh Steelers know there's plenty of work to do even after their surprising win over Tampa Bay

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell Gage - Pair of grabs in loss Gage brought in two of four targets for 20 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Gage once again spent plenty of time on the field -- he logged 53 snaps overall -- yet had little to show for it. The veteran now has three straight two-catch efforts, and he's eclipsed 28 receiving yards all of one time in the first six games, despite the prolonged absence of Julio Jones (knee). Gage's fantasy value remains muted heading into a Week 7 divisional matchup on the road against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds week 6: Sportsbooks win thanks to underdogs, upsets

Gambling Insider Patrick Everson recaps a profitable weekend for the sportsbooks thanks to upsets and underdogs winning outright.

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Cameron Brate - X-rays negative Brate (neck) received negative X-ray results Monday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brate was evaluated at a Pittsburgh hospital after exiting Sunday's loss to the Steelers, and it's good news that tests for a broken neck came back negative. He was able to travel back to Tampa Bay with the team Sunday night, but it's too early to speculate about Brate's timetable for a return to the field. In the meantime, the Buccaneers will lean on Cade Otton, Ko Kieft and Kyle Rudolph at tight end.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 6 top plays: Eagles top Cowboys; Bills edge Chiefs

Week 6 of the NFL has been a wild one, with several underdogs prevailing. Here are the top plays!

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Cameron Brate - Diagnosed with neck injury Brate, who left Sunday's 20-18 loss to the Steelers early, will join the Buccaneers as they travel back to Tampa Bay after he was evaluated for a neck injury at a Pittsburgh hospit...

Impact Two weeks removed from suffering a concussion and completing the ensuing protocol for head injuries, Brate had a scare Sunday, when he endured a big hit from Steelers defenders and immediately grabbed at his head. He was placed on a backboard and carted off the field, and the Bucs soon ruled him out while stating he had movement in all of his extremities. It appears Brate has avoided another concussion, but the team likely will exercise extreme caution with its starting tight end until he's healthy enough to play again. Cade Otton, Ko Kieft and Kyle Rudolph are the other tight ends on the active roster.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, Bucs searching for answers after loss at Pittsburgh

Tom Brady entered with a highly-successful track record against a Pittsburgh Steelers’ team that was mired in a four-game losing streak, coming off a 35-point loss at Buffalo a wee...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leonard Fournette - Eclipses 100 total yards in loss Fournette rushed 21 times for 63 yards and secured all six targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Fournette saw another heavy workload in the disappointing loss, and he frequently encountered tough sledding on the ground against a Steelers run defense that limited him to a game-long run of 13 yards. However, the versatile veteran once again made his mark as a receiver, tying Chris Godwin for the team lead in receptions and recording a receiving touchdown for a third straight game via an 11-yard scoring grab with 4:38 remaining. Fournette's unquestioned lead-back role and significant involvement in the passing game will continue to afford him plenty of fantasy appeal heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Evans - Limited by short-handed secondary Evans secured all four targets for 42 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Evans was a distant second in receiving yardage to Chris Godwin and turned in what can only be termed a disappointing outing overall considering he was facing a Steelers secondary decimated by injury. The veteran star has been now been held to four catches in back-to-back games, and his receiving yardage has dwindled in each of those contests after he produced a season-best 103-yard tally in the Week 4 loss to the Chiefs. Evans will aim to bounce back to his usual level of production when the Buccaneers tangle with the Panthers on the road in Week 7.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin - Season-high yardage total in loss Godwin secured six of 12 targets for 95 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers on Sunday. He also recovered a fumble.

Impact Godwin co-led the Bucs in receptions while pacing the team in both receiving yards and targets on the afternoon, with the latter pair of tallies also qualifying as season highs. The veteran wideout has been very busy over the last three games after a quiet opener and a pair of absences in Weeks 2 and 3, posting a 19-215 line in that span. However, Godwin is still looking for both his first 100-yard game and touchdown, goals he'll look to accomplish in a Week 7 NFC South road battle against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady - Comes up short in upset loss Brady completed 25 of 40 passes for 243 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers on Sunday. He also ran once for no gain and comm...

Impact Brady and his pass catchers faced a Steelers secondary decimated by injury Sunday, and even though he generated respectable numbers and didn't commit any turnovers, the performance was a continuation of what has been a perplexingly sluggish start for the Buccaneers offense as a whole. Brady was able to connect with top targets Chris Godwin and Mike Evans on 10 occasions for 137 yards, but neither receiver found the end zone. Instead, Brady's one touchdown toss went to Leonard Fournette from 11 yards out late in the fourth quarter to cap off a mammoth 14-play, 73-yard drive. However, Brady would never get the ball back to attempt to mount a game-winning drive after that point, leaving him and the Bucs to try and atone in a Week 7 road divisional battle against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady seen shouting at O-line during Buccaneers' loss to Steelers

Tom Brady was not happy with the protection he got from the Buccaneers' offensive line during Tampa Bay's loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Trubisky comes off bench as Steelers stun Brady, Bucs 20-18

Mitch Trubisky came on for an injured Kenny Pickett to throw a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter and the Pittsburgh Steelers stunned Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneer...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rob Gronkowski calls Brian Daboll 'Best TE coach' he's ever had, ranks NFL's top TEs

Rob Gronkowski returned to NFL on FOX Sunday and named Brian Daboll his best position coach ever and Travis Kelce the best current TE in the...

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Cameron Brate - May be back in concussion protocol Brate suffered an apparent head injury during Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Brate suffered a concussion during the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss to the Chiefs and didn't play Week 5. He was able to clear the protocol for head injuries ahead of this contest, but it appears he'll soon have to pass all five phases again before he can get back on the field. Sunday's situation was particularly scary, as he clutched at his helmet after taking a big hit while hauling in a catch over the middle late in the third quarter. Brate was placed on a board and carted off the field, but fortunately for the tight end, he seemed to have movement in his extremities, per Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site. Tampa Bay's healthy and available tight ends Sunday are Cade Otton and Ko Kieft.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shaquil Barrett - Will play Sunday Barrett (illness) will play Sunday against the Steelers.

Impact Barrett popped up on the injury report Saturday due to an unspecified illness. However, the veteran linebacker is feeling well enough to play, and he should fill his usual role at starting outside linebacker.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Edwards - Inactive Sunday Edwards (elbow) is out Sunday against the Steelers.

Impact Edwards was able to play 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 5 against the Falcons, but he was limited in practice throughout the week with the injury. In his absence, Keanu Neal will likely see increased opportunity at free safety.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Rudolph - Healthy scratch Sunday Rudolph (coach's decision) will not play Sunday against the Steelers.

Impact Rudolph has yet to find a steady role in the Buccaneers' offense, having only been active for two contests this season and seeing limited snaps. He'll continue working to find his niche with the team and earn a chance to suit up next week, against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Jones - Sitting again Sunday Jones (knee) is listed as inactive Sunday at Pittsburgh.

Impact Sitting out for the fourth time in six games to begin the season, Jones will continue his recovery from a knee injury while all of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Russell Gage serve as Tom Brady's options at wide receiver this weekend. As GM Jason Licht mentioned Monday, the Buccaneers are "playing the long game" with Jones to ensure he's available at some point down the stretch. Jones' next chance to play arrives Sunday, Oct. 23, at Carolina.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Gronkowski rejoins FOX Sports, will appear on Sunday NFL shows

Four-time All-Pro tight end and five-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski will rejoin FOX Sports.

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Banged-up Steelers place rookie DE Leal on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed rookie defensive end DeMarvin Leal on injured reserve

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shaquil Barrett - Questionable with illness Barrett is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh with an unspecified illness, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barrett seemingly fell ill Saturday and now appears to be in jeopardy of missing his first game action of 2022. If the two-time Pro Bowler can't go, Anthony Nelson would be in line to see more reps on the edge.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers, Seahawks headline upsets in Cowherd's Week 6 'Blazin' 5'

Colin Cowherd decides who will win against the spread in his weekly "Blazin' 5" picks.

OCTOBER 15, 2022

AP source: Brady fined $11K for attempted kick of Jarrett

Tom Brady was fined by the NFL on Friday for trying to kick Atlanta’s Grady Jarrett following the play in which the Falcons defensive tackle was flagged for a disputed roughing-the...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS