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Buccaneers at Cardinals: Five game-changing players for Week 6

By Bailey Adams

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts as a 47-yard interception for a touchdown by defensive back Robert McClain was upheld on review during the second quarter of an NFL football game Chicago Bears on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts as a 47-yard interception for a touchdown by defensive back Robert McClain was upheld on review during the second quarter of an NFL football game Chicago Bears on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 24: Adam Humphries of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches the ball over defender Terence Newman #23 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second half of the game on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 24: Adam Humphries of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches the ball over defender Terence Newman #23 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second half of the game on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

Adam Humphries 

With the added firepower to the Buccaneer offense this offseason, Adam Humphries is being completely undervalued. He caught 55 passes for 622 yards and two touchdowns last year as one of the team’s only real targets. This year, it’s easy to overlook him in a group of receivers that features Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson. However, he has shown through four games that he is still a big part of the offense. And judging by his production, it’s clear that Jameis Winston hasn’t forgotten about him.

With teams keyed in on Evans, Jackson and Cameron Brate, Humphries is a guy that continues to fly under the radar. After a pedestrian opening game, the former Clemson Tiger has seen an increase in production. He caught six passes for 68 yards in week three, six for 70 in week four and three for 51 last week. Despite not finding the end zone, Hump is helping the Bucs get down the field at a time when Winston and Jackson are still figuring out their chemistry. He is as reliable as they come, which makes him an important player in Sunday’s game.

With the amount of talent in the Arizona secondary, the passing game is going to be a battle for Tampa Bay. Patrick Peterson, Tyrann Mathieu, Justin Bethel and Antoine Bethea make up a formidable secondary. With that group likely focused on eliminating Evans, Jackson and Brate first, Humphries may have a chance to provide the Bucs with a big spark. His work on screens is always a nice asset, but he is clearly capable of much more. If he can continue to be a valuable complement to the rest of the receivers this week, the Bucs will be feeling good about their passing game.

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