Buccaneers vs Rams: Five Game-Changing Players

Adam Humphries

One of the only positives for the Bucs in last week’s loss to Arizona was Adam Humphries. On a day when the offense couldn’t get much going, he still managed to catch six passes for 67 yards. If he can remain a viable threat this week against Los Angeles, it would be huge for the Tampa Bay offense. Not enough production has been coming from the likes of Vincent Jackson and Cameron Brate. That’s where Humphries can step in and change the game.

Early in camp, head coach Dirk Koetter named Humphries the No. 3 receiver. He proved himself worthy of that position throughout the preseason and again last week. Jameis Winston has been able to find him on short routes and screen passes, making him a productive weapon. The fact that he is still fairly unknown also plays to his advantage, as teams will focus their gameplans on stopping Jackson and Mike Evans. Humphries can be a big option for Winston when the Bucs line up with three wide.

While he has been effective on offense, he hasn’t shown what a difference he can make on special teams. He hasn’t had much of an opportunity so far in the regular season, but he showed off his punt return abilities in the preseason with a 73-yard return for a touchdown against Cleveland. With the production he’s showing, the Bucs will definitely continue to feature Humphries this Sunday.