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Buccaneers Report Card Versus The Rams

By Michael Horan

Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) works out prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) works out prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) is congratulated by quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after he scored a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) is congratulated by quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after he scored a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Tight Ends

ASJ who? The Bucs were put in an awkward spot this week when their former second round pick was arrested for a DUI and subsequently cut, just days away from the game. Suddenly their big-play tight end was no more and once again it fell on the shoulders of Cameron Brate to pick up the slack. He did not disappoint.

Brate finished the game with 5 catches, 46 yards and two touchdowns. His first score came on a three yard play while the second came on a one yard play. It’s clear that Brate has rock-solid chemistry with Jameis Winston, particularly in the red zone.

With Luke Stocker injured the rest of the tight ends were unspectacular, only registering one catch from Brandon Myers.

Grade: B

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