The Pewter Plank
FanSided

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 15 Winners and Losers

By Brian DeFeo

Dec 18, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 7
Next
Dec 18, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) catches a touchdown pas against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) catches a touchdown pas against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Winner: Tight End Cameron Brate

Cameron Brate is a top tight end in this league. After tonight’s game there is no doubt that he is Pro Bowl caliber. This may be due to the lack of weapons on offense but Brate is making plays when Winston is targeting him. In the second half Cameron Brate was the guy. He had three catches on the second half drive for 49 yards and a touchdown.

One of the catches was immediately after he broke off his route and would’ve been intercepted if he didn’t snag the ball away. The other catch he had on the drive was a beautiful leaping catch over the defender for a touchdown to take the lead. Cameron Brate had a great game for the day finishing with five catches for 73 yards and one touchdown. I was looking at the draft for a potential elite tight end but I believe that the Bucs already have one.

Home/Bucs News