Studs, duds from Buccaneers loss to Saints

By Ryan Doyle | Dec 10, 2018

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 09: Adarius Taylor #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with teammates after catching an interception thrown by Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 09: Cameron Brate #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images) /

TE Cameron Brate

Cameron Brate opened the season behind O.J. Howard on the depth chart, getting a few targets a game. Somehow, Brate has overtaken the team lead in touchdown catches.

Brate caught two passes on Sunday, both for touchdowns. Jameis Winston has tremendous chemistry with Brate in the red zone. It was apparent on Sunday.

Winston looks for Brate often in the scoring area, but Brate was only targeted four times for the entire game. The awful play up front limited Winston’s time in the pocket all day, but Brate’s sure hands should be more of a factor.

Brate’s impact was limited, but for an offense which only gained 279 total yards, Brate was the lone bright spot.

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