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2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1SF
Loss, 17-31
-----28-----2.80
2@CAR
Win, 20-14
-----210-----3.00
3NYG
Loss, 31-32
-----27-----2.70
4@LA
Win, 55-40
-----3361----12.60
5@NO
Loss, 24-31
-----111-----2.10
6CAR
Loss, 26-37
-----2471----12.70
7Bye  ------------0.00
8@TEN
Loss, 23-27
-----332-----6.20
9@SEA
Loss, 34-40
------------0.00
10ARI
Win, 30-27
------------0.00
11NO
Loss, 17-34
-----1073-----17.30
12@ATL
Win, 35-22
------------0.00
13@JAX
Win, 28-11
-----15-----1.50
14IND
Win, 38-35
-----4301----13.00
15@DET
Win, 38-17
-----333-----6.30
16HOU
Loss, 20-23
-----217-----3.70
17ATL
Loss, 22-28
-----121----7.20
2019 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1SF,
L 17-31
--8--2.80
2@CAR,
W 20-14
--10--3.00
3NYG,
L 31-32
--7--2.70
4@LA,
W 55-40
--361-12.60
5@NO,
L 24-31
--11--2.10
6CAR,
L 26-37
--471-12.70
7Bye-----0.00
8@TEN,
L 23-27
--32--6.20
9@SEA,
L 34-40
-----0.00
10ARI,
W 30-27
-----0.00
11NO,
L 17-34
--73--17.30
12@ATL,
W 35-22
-----0.00
13@JAX,
W 28-11
--5--1.50
14IND,
W 38-35
--301-13.00
15@DET,
W 38-17
--33--6.30
16HOU,
L 20-23
--17--3.70
17ATL,
L 22-28
--21-7.20
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News

  • Staying with Bucs

    Brate agreed to restructure his contract with Tampa Bay on Sunday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brate was originally due to make $6 million with the team in 2020, but he's expected to take a pay cut of some kind. He's been a steady contributor for the Buccaneers in his career, as over the past five years, his 27 touchdowns ranks fourth among tight ends over that span. Despite likely sitting behind O.J. Howard on the depth chart heading next season, his fantasy value received a major boost when Tom Brady elected to sign with Tampa Bay.

    Published: Sun, Mar 22 at 8:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes sole grab count in finale

    Brate secured one of three targets for a two-yard touchdown in the Buccaneers' 28-22 overtime loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: He finished the 2019 season with 36 receptions (55 targets) for 311 yards and four touchdowns across 16 games. Brate at least managed to get into the end zone during the finale, salvaging what was otherwise a disappointing performance. The tight end did boost both his reception and receiving yardage totals over those of 2018, but his numbers were still modest. Brate's production was unpredictable from week to week, as he posted a trio of catch-less efforts and also had three one-reception…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 10:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pair of catches in loss

    Brate secured two of five targets for 17 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Texans on Saturday.

    Analysis: The expectation was that Brate and fellow tight end O.J. Howard would see an uptick in workload Saturday with both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin sidelined due to hamstring injuries. However, that didn't equate to any uptick in production for Brate, who actually generated his lowest production of the last three games. It's likely Godwin misses the Week 17 tilt against the Falcons, while Evans is already on injured reserve; therefore, the possibility for extra targets could be there for Brate once…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 9:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Trio of grabs in win

    Brate secured three of seven targets for 33 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-17 win over the Lions on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end tied for second with Breshad Perriman for targets on the afternoon, and he was just one behind the pace set by position mate O.J. Howard in that category. Brate's target share was his second highest of the campaign as well, and he could be in for a solid workload again Week 16 against the Texans with both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin set to miss the contest due to their respective hamstring injuries.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets into end zone

    Brate logged 24 snaps and secured all four of his targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win over the Colts on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end got into the end zone for the first time since Week 6 on a three-yard grab with 38 seconds left in the first half. Brate's four receptions also served as his second-highest tally of the season and snapped a miserable two-game stretch during which he secured one of two targets for five yards. Brate and fellow tight end O.J. Howard combined for eight catches overall, an elevated total for the position in Bruce Arians' offense and one that could become the norm for any games…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 9:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimally involved in Week 13 win

    Brate brought in his only target for five yards in the Buccaneers' 28-11 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

    Analysis: A week after going without a reception for the third time this season, Brate managed only a slight improvement against the Jaguars. In contrast, position mate O.J. Howard recorded a season-high five receptions, but the use of the tight end position in coach Bruce Arians' offensive scheme continues to feature considerable game-to-game volatility. Brate will look to improve his production versus the Colts in Week 14.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 8:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Invisible in Week 12 win

    Brate failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 35-22 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: A week removed from a career-high 10-catch tally versus the Saints, Brate was a complete non-factor against the Falcons. At this stage of the season, trying to figure out how much the Buccaneers' tight ends -- be it Brate or O.J. Howard -- will be involved on any given week is pure guesswork, and neither player is therefore a reliable option heading into a Week 13 matchup versus the Jaguars.

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 7:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Season-high numbers in loss

    Brate secured 10 of 14 targets for 73 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate paced the Buccaneers in receptions, receiving yardage and targets, putting together his best performance of the season after not seeing a target in Week 10 against the Cardinals. The veteran tight end's production has been anything but trustworthy, with the fact he came reasonably close to exceeding his season reception tally of 15 catches Sunday a fitting example of how uninvolved Brate has often been. Brate will look to follow up with another strong effort versus the Falcons in a Week…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 3:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Targetless in win

    Brate was not targeted during Sunday's 30-27 win over Arizona.

    Analysis: Brate has not been targeted in his last two games, during which he has logged only 11 and 15 offensive snaps, his two lowest totals of the season. Brate has not been utilized to the same extent as seasons past under new head coach Bruce Arians and he appears to be trending downward. Next up is a matchup against a Saints squad that held him to one 11-yard catch in Week 5.

    Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 8:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No targets in loss

    Brate (ribs) wasn't targeted in the Buccaneers' 40-34 overtime loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate saw fellow tight ends Tanner Hudson and Antony Auclair rather surprisingly log two targets apiece while he was shut out altogether. There was no report prior to the game Brate would be under any sort of snap limit if he was active, and there were no immediate details available after the game with respect to Brate's lack of involvement. The veteran tight end will look to bounce back in Week 10 against the Cardinals.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 10:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active in Week 9

    Brate (ribs) is active for Sunday's Week 9 tilt against the Seahawks, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Brate was trending upward as the practice week went on, and this confirms his status as the No. 1 option at tight end for Jameis Winston against Seattle with O.J. Howard (hamstring) inactive. With Jordan Leggett (coach's decision) a healthy scratch as well, Brate will be backed up by Antony Auclair and Tanner Hudson for the second straight week, although neither seems to be a serious threat to Brate's snaps.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable despite full practice

    Brate (ribs) was a full practice participant Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Seattle, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

    Analysis: After opening the week as a non-participant in practice, Brate upgraded to limited participation Thursday and then full participation Friday. Despite the questionable designation, Brate seems to be on track to play Sunday, while fellow tight end O.J. Howard (hamstring) has been ruled out for another week. Brate caught three passes for 32 yards in last week's 27-23 loss to the Titans, with season highs for both targets (six) and snap share (67 percent). An unexpected absence Sunday would free up…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Appears limited Friday

    Brate (ribs) appeared to be a limited participant at Friday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: While Brate still appears to be battling his rib injury, he was able to take the field for the second straight day after sitting out Wednesday's session. Brate's status for the Week 9 game in Seattle won't be determined until later Friday. If Brate is able to take the field this weekend, he could earn another start with O.J. Howard (hamstring) trending toward another absence.

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 8:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Puts forth limited practice

    Brate (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brate came out of the Buccaneers' Week 8 loss to the Titans with the rib injury in tow and was unable to practice in any fashion Wednesday. While Brate stepped up his activity Thursday, he may need to put in a full practice Friday to avoid carrying a questionable designation into Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Brate looks like a better bet to play this week than fellow tight end O.J. Howard (hamstring), who was out last weekend and has yet to resume practicing.

    Published: Thu, Oct 31 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tending to rib injury

    Brate didn't practice Wednesday due to injured ribs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brate acted as the team's No. 1 tight end last Sunday at Tennessee with O.J. Howard (hamstring) sidelined, earning his highest offensive snap share (66 percent) of the season. The increased workload didn't amount to much in the box score (three catches on six targets for 32 yards), and Brate now is dealing with an injury of his own. With the statuses of Howard and Brate in question, the Buccaneers promoted Jordan Leggett from the practice squad to supplement a tight-end room that also includes…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Can't capitalize on start

    Brate hauled in three of six targets for 32 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-23 loss to the Titans on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate drew the start for O.J. Howard (hamstring), but that didn't actually equate to any appreciable bump in production. The veteran tight end only was a secondary figure in a game where Mike Evans and Chris Godwin served as the targets on 20 of Jameis Winston's 43 pass attempts, and Brate also was partly a victim of Winston's generally poor play. Brate would revert to the No. 2 tight end role should Howard be healthy enough to suit up Week 9 against the Seahawks.

    Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Poised for larger role

    Brate will take on a larger role with O.J. Howard (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game in Tennessee, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Howard is averaging 56.2 snaps but just 3.0 targets per game, while Brate has seen 23.2 snaps and 2.3 targets. The 28-year-old generally has been efficient with his opportunities throughout his career, and Jameis Winston seems to enjoy throwing to Brate in the red zone. There's potential for Brate to go beyond Howard's recent pass-catching production, but Anthony Auclair may also get some of the vacated snaps.

    Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets into end zone during loss

    Brate secured two of four targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 37-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate was on the receiving end of Jameis Winston's only touchdown pass of the day, notching a 10-yard scoring grab with 12:51 remaining in the fourth quarter. The veteran tight end posted a season-high figure in receiving yards, and he's now recorded both of his scores on the season in the last three games. Brate will take a 12-119-2 line into the bye week and will look to continue serving as an effective complementary option versus the Titans in Week 8.

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 7:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to one catch

    Brate secured his only target for 11 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-24 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate made good use of his one opportunity, but it was another day of minimal involvement for the veteran tight end overall. Jameis Winston didn't pay much attention to anyone not named Chris Godwin on Sunday, however, so Brate was hardly alone in generating sub-par numbers. Brate will look to bounce back from his first single-target game of the campaign against the Panthers in a Week 6 overseas tilt over in London.

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets into end zone

    Brate hauled in all three of his targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 55-40 win over the Rams on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate crossed the goal line officially for the first time this season, bringing in a 13-yard scoring pass from Jameis Winston on the first play of the fourth quarter. The fifth-year pro had also seen two other touchdowns nullified by penalty back in Week 1 against the 49ers, so he still retains some red-zone equity. However, Brate has yet to see more than three targets in any contest this season, so he'll remain a speculative, touchdown-dependent option versus the Saints in Week 5.

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 6:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another modest output

    Brate brought in two of three targets for seven yards in the Buccaneers' 32-31 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

    Analysis: As his final indicates, Brate was subject to limited involvement in the offense for the third time in as many games to open the campaign. The veteran tight end at least had a pair of touchdown receptions nullified by penalty in the opener, lending credence to the notion he would still remain a viable red-zone threat as a complementary piece to starter O.J. Howard. However, Brate only has one official red-zone target on the season otherwise, and it's the team's receivers that are getting the…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Pair of grabs in victory

    Brate brought in both of his targets for 10 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-10 win over the Panthers on Thursday.

    Analysis: Brate logged a modest 18 snaps on offense, but he still surprisingly saw two more targets than primary option O.J. Howard. Through the first pair of games, the rumors of Brate's demise in coach Bruce Arians' offense have proven to have been exaggerated to an extent, as the veteran has four receptions on four targets and also had two touchdown grabs on the same drive nullified by penalty Week 1. The fact Brate has just one fewer target than Howard through two games definitely seems like an…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 8:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Has touchdown nullified by penalty

    Brate brought in both of his targets for eight yards in the Buccaneers' 31-17 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate's final line belies the fact he made two touchdown receptions on the same drive in the second quarter, only to see each nullified by a Demar Dotson holding penalty. While those unfortunate breaks did fantasy managers no favors, it was at least encouraging to see the veteran tight end targeted by Jameis Winston in the end zone, where Brate was a staple in former coach Dirk Koetter's offensive scheme. The 28-year-old did log just 31 snaps to starter O.J. Howard's 55, but even that level of…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 7:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in full Thursday

    Brate (calf) was a full practice participant Thursday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Brate dealt with an undisclosed injury in the latter half of August, which was revealed to be a calf issue on Wednesday's injury report. While he was listed as limited there, he upgraded to an uncapped showing Thursday, all but clearing him for Sunday's season opener versus the 49ers. Still, he likely will play second fiddle to No. 1 tight end O.J. Howard.

    Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 4:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tending to calf injury

    Brate (calf) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: After spending the offseason in recovery mode from surgery on both hips, Brate received clearance to practice at the start of training camp. He made an appearance in the Buccaneers' second preseason contest, catching his sole target for eight yards while playing four offensive snaps before departing. The Buccaneers tagged Brate with a calf injury to kick off Week 1 preparations, so his activity level will be one to monitor as the weekend approaches. If he gets the all-clear to play Sunday…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 4:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out Friday

    Brate (undisclosed) won't play in Friday's preseason matchup with the Browns, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: As was the case with Brate's recent practice absence, it's ambiguous whether he's injured or simply being held out for rest purposes. Either way, he's locked into the No. 2 tight end role for the Bucs behind O.J. Howard.

    Published: Fri, Aug 23 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out Sunday's practice

    Brate (undisclosed) is not practicing Sunday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: It remains to be seen if Brate is dealing with an injury, or if the team is simply managing his practice reps after Friday's preseason win over the Dolphins, in which the tight end logged four snaps and caught his only target for eight yards.

    Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 8:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • First catch of preseason

    Brate secured his only target for eight yards in the Buccaneers' 16-14 preseason win over the Dolphins on Friday.

    Analysis: As expected, Brate has been practicing without restrictions during training camp after offseason surgery on both hips. The Harvard product is expected to play an important complementary role alongside O.J. Howard this coming season, with coach Bruce Arians previously having talked up the value of having two starting-quality tight ends at his disposal.

    Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Fully cleared for training camp

    Brate (hip) announced Friday that he's been medically cleared to participate fully in training camp following offseason surgery, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The news is naturally a welcome development with Buccaneers veterans set to report Thursday and Brate a bit behind in the on-field aspect of learning coach Bruce Arians' offense after missing all of OTAs and minicamp. The Harvard product toughed out torn labrums in both hips for the entirety of the 2018 season, never missing so much as a practice while producing a 30-289-6 line. Despite his lack of participation in any physical activity thus far this offseason, Brate has had the benefit of…read more

    Published: Mon, Jul 22 at 11:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Aiming for training camp

    Brate (hip) likely will miss OTAs and June minicamp, but he expects to be cleared for the start of training camp, Scott Reynolds of Pewter Report reports.

    Analysis: In addition to providing a timeline for his return from January surgery, Brate revealed that he played the entire 2018 season -- all 16 games -- with a torn labrum in his hip. He suffered massive drop-offs for catches (30), receiving yards (289) and efficiency (5.9 yards per target), but he remained useful in the red zone with six scores on 12 chances. Brate's 20 touchdowns over the past three seasons are tied for second among tight ends, with Jameis Winston consistently throwing to his…read more

    Published: Mon, Apr 22 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Recovering from hip surgery

    Brate is on the mend following arthroscopic surgery on a torn labrum in his hip last week, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: In addition to the aforementioned injury, bone fragments were removed from Brate's hip. According to Laine, Brate opted to play through the injury for most of the season, missing no practice time in the process. On a positive note, Brate is expected to be healthy by the conclusion of the offseason program in June. In the recently concluded campaign, he fell far short of his yardage totals from 2016 (660) and 2017 (591) -- 289 at 5.9 yards per target -- but his six touchdowns still tied for…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 18 at 1:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Typically quiet in season finale

    Brate brought in two of four targets for 39 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-32 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate's pair of grabs was par for the course in terms of his per-game production this season, but his 19.5 yards per grab marked a welcome departure from the single-digit YPC figures Brate had generated in five of the prior six games. The Harvard product never quite looked like himself during the 2018 campaign, even after position mate O.J. Howard (ankle) went on injured reserve prior to Week 12. Brate never topped three receptions or Sunday's 39 yards in any contest this season, leading to a…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 1 at 11:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Middling numbers continue

    Brate brought in two of his three targets for eight yards in the Buccaneers' 27-20 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

    Analysis: Lines like these have unfortunately become the norm for Brate, even in the wake of O.J. Howard's season-ending ankle and foot injuries. The ascension to the clear-cut No. 1 tight end role hasn't had any appreciable impact on the veteran's production, as he hasn't topped three receptions or 36 yards in any of the five games in which he's held that spot. Brate does have three touchdowns over that stretch, but two came in one contest against the Saints in Week 14. An exploitable matchup in the…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 24 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimal presence in loss

    Brate secured one of two targets for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 20-12 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

    Analysis: On the heels of a two-touchdown performance Week 14, Brate's one-catch effort was significantly disappointing, especially in the heart of the fantasy postseason. The four-year veteran's middling production may not be truly representative of what he might be able to offer over the final pair of contests as the primary pass-catching tight end, however, as the combination of wet weather conditions and the Ravens' suffocating defense certainly did the passing game no favors Sunday. Brate will look…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 17 at 7:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Pair of scores in loss

    Brate brought in two of four targets for 12 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 28-14 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate maximized his only two grabs on the day, finding the end zone from 11 and one yard out in the first and second quarter, respectively. The veteran tight end hasn't seen much of an uptick in production since the placement of O.J. Howard (ankle/foot) on injured reserve, with one notable exception -- he's notched half of his six touchdowns on the season over the last three games. He'll look to keep it going Week 15 against a Ravens defense that's tied with multiple teams for fourth-most…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 9:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid as complementary option

    Brate brought in three of six targets for 36 yards in the Buccaneers' 24-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: As expected, Brate played a relatively modest complementary role in the Buccaneers' passing attack, and he actually drew even with the starting receiver duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in targets. Brate should be in for a slight boost in his overall numbers over the season's remaining games while filling the role of primary pass-catching tight end, although his overall upside remains limited when all top four Tampa wideout options are healthy.

    Published: Mon, Dec 3 at 4:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Succeeds in return to top role

    Brate brought in three of four targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 27-9 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate was back in the primary tight end role with O.J. Howard (ankle/foot) on injured reserve, and he celebrated his return with a 6-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter in the back of the end zone. The score served as Brate's fourth of the season and first since Week 6. While the fact he didn't really see an appreciable bump in targets in Howard's absence was somewhat of a disappointment, Brate has the track record to lend credence to the notion he could provide solid production down…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Poised for bigger role sans Howard

    Brate is expected to step in as the Buccaneers' No. 1 tight end in Sunday's game against the 49ers after O.J. Howard (ankle/foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: After combining for 1,251 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns the previous two seasons, Brate took on a more muted role in the Tampa Bay passing game through the first 10 games of 2018 in the midst of Howard's breakout campaign. With Howard now finishing the season on IR for the second time in as many years, the door has reopened for Brate to serve as a safety valve for Jameis Winston, who is set to replace Ryan Fitzpatrick as the Bucs' Week 12 starting quarterback. With Tampa Bay still boasting…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 20 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pair of grabs in defeat

    Brate brought in two of three targets for 16 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-35 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate saw a trio of targets for the third consecutive game, and although his yardage totals haven't topped Sunday's 16 since Week 7, there may be reason to suspect Brate might be needed more often on offense soon. Fellow tight end O.J. Howard, who's clearly usurped Brate as the team's primary pass-catching option at the position, suffered an ankle injury during the second half of Sunday's loss. If Howard were to miss any time moving forward, Brate could certainly be in position for a…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 6:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Modest role continues in loss

    Brate brought in one of three targets for 14 yards in the Buccaneers' 16-3 loss to the Redskins on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate continues to play a clear secondary role in the Buccaneers' air attack, as he's now seen three targets or less in three consecutive games, and no more than four in any contest. The 27-year-old has also topped out at 34 receiving yards, rendering him a fantasy afterthought as long as O.J. Howard remains healthy.

    Published: Mon, Nov 12 at 6:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Three catches in Week 9 loss

    Brate brought in all three of his targets for 15 yards in the Buccaneers' 42-28 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Modest as it was, Brate's reception total matched a season high. The 27-year-old tight end continues to primarily be deployed as an in-line blocker while position mate O.J. Howard handles the bulk of downfield work. That naturally continues to limit Brate's fantasy upside, making him a consideration in only the deepest of formats at the moment. Brate will hope to up his production in Week 10 against the Redskins.

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 6:13pm by Rotowire.com
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