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3@LA
Loss, 24-34
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4@NE
Win, 19-17
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5MIA
Win, 45-17
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6@PHI
Win, 28-22
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2ATL,
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4@NE,
W 19-17
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5MIA,
W 45-17
--12--2.20
6@PHI,
W 28-22
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15NO,
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  • Outpaced by Howard in win

    Brate brought in three of four targets for 26 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-22 win over the Eagles on Thursday night.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end saw a boost from the one-catch effort he'd turned in against the Dolphins five days earlier, but he was still doubled up by position mate O.J. Howard in receptions despite seeing only five fewer snaps (44-49) than his teammate. Brate has been the steadier producer of the two players even when Rob Gronkowski (ribs) has been healthy, yet both figure to see their opportunities take a hit if the latter is able to suit up for the Week 7 home matchup against the Bears a week…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 15 at 9:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to one catch Sunday

    Brate secured his only target for 12 yards in the Buccaneers' 45-17 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end logged only 27 snaps from scrimmage against Miami, 16 fewer than O.J. Howard, who also saw two more targets. Howard had been the least involved of the two up to Sunday, but both players will see a decline in opportunity once Rob Gronkowski (ribs) returns to action.

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 9:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Should fill in for Gronk again

    Brate is expected to make his second straight start Sunday against the Dolphins with top tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) ruled out for the contest.

    Analysis: While Gronkowski's cracked ribs and punctured lung prevented him from playing in the Week 4 win over New England, Brate drew the start and played 64 percent of the offensive snaps. Meanwhile, fellow tight end O.J. Howard (68 percent) saw more field time, but he was deployed mostly as a blocker, running only 16 routes and drawing one target to Brate's 33 and six, respectively. Even if the playing-time split between Brate and Howard remains relatively equitable again Week 5, the former profiles…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two grabs in Week 4 win

    Brate secured two of six targets for 29 yards in the Buccaneers' 19-17 win over the Patriots on Sunday night.

    Analysis: With Rob Gronkowski (ribs) out of action, Brate played 64 percent of the offensive snaps, a total of 50 plays. While O.J. Howard actually logged one more play from scrimmage in what was his largest workload of the season by far, he failed to come up with his only target. Gronkowski is expected to miss at least one more game, so Brate will likely remain the Bucs' primary pass-catching option at tight end Week 5 against the Dolphins.

    Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 10:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could replace Gronk on SNF

    Brate and O.J. Howard could see added playing time this week, with fellow Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) doubtful for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Scott Smith of buccaneers.com reports.

    Analysis: Brate saw just one target on 28 and 33 percent of snaps through the first two weeks of the season, with the lone consolation being that he was at least ahead of Howard (nine percent, 17 percent) for playing time. Gronkowski then hurt his ribs in the Week 3 loss at Los Angeles, and with Gronk's snaps reduced in the second half, Brate finished with four catches for 35 yards on five targets (45 percent snap share). Howard, meanwhile, saw just one target on 19 percent of snaps, but he'll likely…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 1 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Season high in catches

    Brate secured four of five targets for 35 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-24 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end received a solid 33 snaps from scrimmage overall, with Rob Gronkowski's brief exit from the game playing a part. Brate logged 19 more plays overall than O.J. Howard, who is apparently still being brought along very cautiously after last season's Achilles tear. Despite the serviceable numbers from a PPR perspective Sunday, it's unlikely Brate will be reliable on a week-to-week basis as long as Gronkowski is healthy.

    Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets on stat sheet Week 2

    Brate secured his only target for eight yards in the Buccaneers' 48-25 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end logged 21 snaps from scrimmage, which outpaced position mate O.J. Howard by 10 plays overall. Like Howard, Brate's one catch Sunday was his first of the season, and he's likely to continue filling a similarly modest role as long as Rob Gronkowski is healthy.

    Published: Wed, Sep 22 at 10:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No targets over 18 snaps

    Brate logged 18 snaps from scrimmage but did not see a target in the Buccaneers' 31-29 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end was a source of some sneaky fantasy value at times in 2020 after O.J. Howard went down with a torn Achilles in Week 4, but with the latter now healthy and Rob Gronkowski seemingly back to prior form, there may be sparse opportunity for Brate to make an impact as a receiver in 2021. One confounding stat from Week 1 is that Howard actually logged 12 fewer offensive snaps from Brate, but it's a virtual certainty the former will eventually have a more consistent role in the…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 9:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pair of grabs in preseason debut

    Brate brought in both his targets for 18 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-16 preseason win over the Texans on Saturday night.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end hadn't seen any exhibition action until Saturday, but he looked to be in regular-season form already. Brate's targets could certainly take a hit with the return of O.J. Howard this season, especially considering the former saw single-digit snaps from scrimmage over the three full games his teammate played last season before going down with an Achilles tear. Brate's next taste of action comes in the Week 1 clash with the Cowboys on Thursday, Sept. 9.

    Published: Sun, Aug 29 at 8:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting on Saturday

    Brate is likely to sit out Saturday's preseason game against Cincinnati, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brate was on the PUP list with an undisclosed issue from July 24 to Aug. 9, but it's possible that he'll sit out Saturday more for standard veteran rest. Brate is likely locked into a modest pass-catching role off the bench for Tampa Bay, a role in which he produced well in 2020 with a 28/282/2 line.

    Published: Sat, Aug 14 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated from PUP list

    Brate (undisclosed) has been removed from the PUP list, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Brate has been cleared to practice with the team Tuesday and will continue to provide Tampa Bay with quality depth in a tight end corps that also includes Rob Gronkowski and O.J. Howard. Brate, who re-worked his deal with the Bucs in April, finishing up the 2020 season with 28 catches (on 34 targets) for 282 yards and two TDs, while also making his mark as a blocker.

    Published: Mon, Aug 9 at 10:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on PUP list

    Brate (undisclosed) was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list Saturday.

    Analysis: It's unclear what type of injury Brate might be dealing with, but it could be the Buccaneers simply choosing to be careful with their veteran tight end. Brate restructured his contract in the offseason, more or less guaranteeing his spot on the roster thanks to a slightly cheaper base salary. The 30-year-old will likely struggle to make a significant fantasy impact so long as Rob Gronkowski and O.J. Howard remain healthy.

    Published: Sat, Jul 24 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reworks contract

    Brate restructured his contract Wednesday, allowing the Buccaneers to clear up $4.69 million in cap space, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Per the terms of the restructure, Brate receives a $2.43 million signing bonus, while his 2021 base salary dips to $1.08 million. The Bucs will have team options in 2022 and 2023, so this can mostly be viewed as a move to shift Brate's cap hit into future seasons. The restructure should also solidify his roster spot in Tampa Bay, though targets will be hard to come by if fellow tight ends Rob Gronkowski and O.J. Howard stay healthy. Brate averaged only 2.1 targets per game last season, and that…read more

    Published: Wed, Apr 28 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three-catch effort in SB LV win

    Brate (back) secured all three targets for 26 yards during the Buccaneers' 31-9 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end made good use of his scant opportunities, with his 15-yard catch-and-run sequence late in the first quarter getting the ball down to the Chiefs' 15-yard line on a drive that ultimately culminated in an eight-yard touchdown catch by Rob Gronkowski. Brate was outshined by his position mate Sunday, but the Harvard product actually enjoyed a more productive late-season run with a solid 21-267-1 line on 27 targets from Week 15 through the Super Bowl LV victory. The soon-to-be…read more

    Published: Mon, Feb 8 at 9:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Playing Sunday

    Brate (back) is listed as active for Sunday's Super Bowl LV against the Chiefs, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Brate was a midweek addition to the injury report due to what was termed "minor discomfort" in his back, which limited him in practice Thursday and kept him off the field entirely Friday. Through three playoff games, Brate leads fellow tight end Rob Gronkowski in terms of targets, 16-7, likely making him a better bet to impact the box score Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Feb 7 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Should be able to play

    Brate (back) is expected to play in the Super Bowl on Sunday, despite being listed as questionable after missing Friday's practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brate was a mid-week addition to the injury report, listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice. He reportedly felt better Friday, yet the Bucs downgraded him to non-participation. If the tight end suffers a late setback, the team has Tanner Hudson and Antony Auclair on hand for TE depth behind Rob Gronkowski.

    Published: Fri, Feb 5 at 1:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Super Bowl

    Brate (back) was held out of Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for the Super Bowl against Kansas City on Sunday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brate was a mid-week addition to the injury report, starting with a limited practice Thursday. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported Thursday night that Brate was still expected to play, but it's possible the outlook has changed after the tight end missed Friday's practice. Tanner Hudson has served as Tampa's No. 3 tight end throughout the playoffs, while blocking specialist Antony Auclair has been a healthy scratch.

    Published: Fri, Feb 5 at 11:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should be fine

    Brate (back) is expected to be available for the Super Bowl on Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brate was limited in practice Thursday for "precautionary reasons" and "minor discomfort," per Fowler, so it doesn't seem as though there's any substantial concern about his availability. Despite handling roughly half the offensive snaps of Rob Gronkowski in Tampa Bay's last three playoff games, Brate has drawn nine more targets (16 versus seven) in that span.

    Published: Thu, Feb 4 at 5:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report

    Brate was added to the injury report Thursday, listed as a limited participant due to a back issue, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: It's suboptimal timing three days before the Super Bowl, but there hasn't been any indication Brate's injury is serious. In the event he were to miss the big game, Tampa could turn to Tanner Hudson or Anthony Auclair alongside Rob Gronkowski in multi-TE formations. The 239-pound Hudson has shown some potential as a receiving threat, while the 256-pound Auclair is mostly kept around for blocking.

    Published: Thu, Feb 4 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores TD in championship win

    Brate brought in three of five targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 31-26 win over the Packers in Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end once again delivered in the red zone, breaking wide open on a play-action fake early in the third quarter for an eight-yard scoring grab that extended the Buccaneers' lead to 21-10 following Ryan Succop's extra point. Brate made an impact in all three of Tampa Bay's playoff contests, posting a combined 11-149-0 line on 16 targets. He'll look to carve out another solid complementary role during a Super Bowl LV matchup versus the Bills or Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 7.

    Published: Sun, Jan 24 at 4:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Paces team in receiving yardage

    Brate brought in four of five targets for 50 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-20 divisional-round win over the Saints on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end played a key role in the passing game for the second straight postseason win, leading the Buccaneers in receiving yardage on the evening in the process. Brate has surprisingly become a much more frequent target for Tom Brady than the latter's long-time teammate Rob Gronkowski, and he'll look to again make an impact in next Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Packers at Lambeau Field.

    Published: Sun, Jan 17 at 8:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up yardage in win

    Brate brought in four of six targets for 80 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-23 wild-card win over Washington on Saturday night. He also fumbled once, but it was recovered by the offense.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end surprisingly played an expanded role in the win, and his night would have been even bigger had he hung on for a tough catch in the end zone with 9:13 remaining that was initially ruled a touchdown and then reversed. Brate's production particularly stood out when considering fellow tight end Rob Gronkowski saw just a single target all evening, but it's worth noting Brate also had a pair of four-catch outings over the last five games of the regular season. Brate will look to…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 9:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes one catch in win

    Brate secured one of two targets for an 11-yard reception in the Buccaneers' 44-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end finished the regular season with at least one reception in seven straight games, a modest but noteworthy accomplishment considering Brate's typically modest snap share and the abundance of other passing game options for Tom Brady. Coming into the season, it was difficult to envision how Brate would have any truly appreciable role in the offense due to the Buccaneers' air attack's well-stocked shelf, but the Harvard product was active for all 16 games and finished with a…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Pair of grabs in big victory

    Brate brought in both his targets for 27 yards in the Buccaneers' 47-7 win over the Lions on Saturday.

    Analysis: Brate played his usual complementary role in the blowout win, recording multiple receptions for the second straight game and fifth time in the last six games overall. The 29-year-old may have a chance for an expanded role in a Week 17 matchup versus the Falcons if coach Bruce Arians opts to rest some of his front-line players in the event Tampa Bay jumps out to a comfortable lead.

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 5:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reemerges in Week 15 win

    Brate secured all four targets for 54 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate had seen a sudden downturn in targets coming out of the bye in Week 14 against Minnesota, logging just a single look from Tom Brady in that contest. That followed a three-game stretch prior to the Buccaneers' week off during which the veteran tight end had seen a total of 13 passes come his way, parlaying those opportunities into a serviceable 10-88-1 line. Brate's resurgence Sunday saw him return to a similar level of involvement, but the fact he's part of an offense that has so many…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 6:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to one grab in win

    Brate (illness) secured his sole target for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 26-14 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate shook off a late-week illness to log 24 snaps in the contest, but he was limited to his sparsest production since a Week 9 blanking over 12 snaps against the Saints. Brate had multiple receptions in three straight games prior to Sunday, and while he's capable of similar occasional spikes, he remains a middling option during the fantasy postseason due to the considerable amount of competition he faces for targets.

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to face Vikings

    Brate (illness) is active for Sunday's game versus the Vikings, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: As expected, Brate has shaken off the illness that surfaced Friday and will suit up in Week 14. He should operate as the No. 2 tight end behind Rob Gronkowski, while Tanner Hudson, who missed the last game following the passing of his father, will return to the lineup and slot in as the No. 3 tight end.

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should play Sunday

    Brate (illness) is expected to play in Sunday's game versus the Vikings, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brate was added to the injury report Saturday. The illness hasn't been linked to COVID-19, and he's healthy enough to play in Sunday's NFC matchup. He'll slot in as the No. 2 tight end behind Rob Gronkowski. Over the last three games, Brate has reeled in 10 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown, playing less than 50 percent of the snaps in each outing.

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 7:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Brate (illness) has been added to the injury report and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brate has seen an uptick in playing time as of late, parlaying at least 20 offensive snaps in each of the last three games into 10 receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. Tanner Hudson, who missed the previous game after the passing of his father, would step in as the No. 2 option if Brate were ruled out ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET showdown with the Vikings.

    Published: Sat, Dec 12 at 1:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Four catches in loss

    Brate secured four of six targets for 34 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end recorded multiple receptions for the third straight game, easily making it his most productive multi-week stretch of the season. Brate has seen his target tally climb in each of the three contests as well, but he continues to carry a relatively low fantasy floor thanks to the fact he sees the majority of his opportunities relatively close to the line of scrimmage while position mate Rob Gronkowski handles the downfield routes. Brate will look to keep up his recent solid…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three grabs in defeat

    Brate secured three of four targets for 23 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Rams on Monday night.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end showed up on the stat sheet for the second straight game after a largely invisible first nine weeks of the season. Brate now has multiple receptions in consecutive contests for the first time all season after posting a 3-31-1 line against the Panthers in Week 11. Despite the modest impact, the reality is Brate's numbers could quickly plummet on any given week, given the wealth of talent at the pass-catching positions for the Buccaneers. The Harvard product will look to…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in win

    Brate secured all three of his targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 46-23 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: The oft-forgotten tight end was able to make a nice impact in the contest with a five-yard scoring grab late in the first quarter. The catch represented Brate's second visit to the end zone this season, with the other having come Week 4 against the Chargers. Despite the surprising success Sunday, it's worth noting Brate had a combined 4-46 line over the prior four games, making him a speculative play at best for a Week 11 Monday night showdown against the Rams.

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 6:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No targets in Week 9 loss

    Brate did not see a target over 12 snaps from scrimmage during the Buccaneers' 38-3 loss to the Saints on Sunday night.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end's blanking on the stat sheet unfortunately might become more of the norm moving forward, much to the chagrin of he and his fantasy managers. Even on a night when Tom Brady was forced to go heavily to the air, the fact the rest of the team's extremely deep pass-catching corps was at full health resulted in Brate being a complete non-factor. Brate will hope to have at least a modest number of opportunities in a Week 10 NFC South battle against the Panthers.

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Pair of grabs in close win

    Brate brought in both of his targets for 35 yards in the Buccaneers' 25-23 win over the Giants on Monday night.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end was a solid complementary presence, trailing position mate Rob Gronkowski by two catches and two targets while playing just 12 snaps for the second consecutive contest. Brate does have at least one catch in five straight games, but his already shaky level of involvement could take a further hit with the expected Week 9 debut of Antonio Brown (suspension) adding another asset to the pass-catching pool.

    Published: Tue, Nov 3 at 8:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • One catch in big win

    Brate brought in his only target for an eight-yard catch in the Buccaneers' 45-20 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brate logged just 12 snaps from scrimmage overall, which constituted 17 percent of Tampa Bay's offensive plays on the day. The veteran's playing time was at its lowest point since prior to O.J. Howard's season-ending Achilles tear, so it remains to be seen if Sunday's usage was merely an outlier or the start of a longer-term trend. What is more certain is that the target share of the remaining members of Tampa Bay's pass-catching corps will take a hit once Antonio Brown (suspension) hits the…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to once catch

    Brate hauled in his only target for three yards in the Buccaneers' 38-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: With Chris Godwin returning from a hamstring injury, position mate Rob Gronkowski logging a team-high eight targets and Ronald Jones responsible for most of the remaining offensive production, Brate was mostly a forgotten man one game after posting a season-best 5-44 line in a Week 5 loss to the Bears. O.J. Howard's season-ending Achilles injury theoretically bumps Brate up a notch on the depth chart, but that doesn't necessarily equate to being a very high priority in a talent-rich…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 9:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reemerges in Week 5 loss

    Brate secured five of six targets for 44 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-19 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

    Analysis: Kept in proverbial mothballs for the first three games of the season, Brate was on the radar for the first time in 2020 in Sunday's win over the Chargers by virtue of a three-yard touchdown grab. However, he was back to playing a significant role Thursday, tying Mike Evans for the team lead in receptions and drawing even with Rob Gronkowski and Tyler Johnson for second in targets. The absence of O.J. Howard (Achilles) for the rest of the season should give Brate a chance to continue building on…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 9:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores on first catch of '20

    Brate brought in his only target for a three-yard touchdown in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end had yet to be targeted coming into Sunday's contest, and although he only played on 16 snaps (21 percent) against the Chargers, Brate was able to make the most of the one ball thrown his way. Ironically, his first-quarter touchdown grab came way before O.J. Howard suffered what coach Bruce Arians termed a ruptured Achilles, but given his teammate's season-ending injury, Brate now stands to see his role significantly expand beginning with Thursday night's Week 5 battle…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • No catches Week 3

    Brate was not targeted during Sunday's 28-10 win against the Broncos.

    Analysis: The Harvard grad has seen only 16 total offensive snaps over the first three weeks of 2020, and Tom Brady has yet to target him once. Rob Gronkowski and O.J. Howard are the only Tampa tight ends with any receptions at eight apiece. Brate collected 36 catches, 311 yards and four touchdowns last year while splitting duties at the position with Howard, but his current role appears to be extremely limited.

    Published: Tue, Sep 29 at 7:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Non-factor again in Week 2

    Brate played on just four snaps from scrimmage in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Panthers and did not record a target.

    Analysis: The veteran tight end saw one target that he failed to bring in during the Week 1 loss to the Saints, and Brate was even less of a presence against Carolina. With top two tight ends Rob Gronkowski and O.J. Howard logging 42 and 34 snaps respectively, on Sunday, Brate is the clear odd man out, even with position mate Antony Auclair (calf) on injured reserve.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 11:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Blanked Week 1

    Brate failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Analysis: Tom Brady put the ball up a relatively modest (by passing-era standards) 36 times, and with Brate considerably down the pass-catcher pecking order, he saw minimal opportunity. Position mates Rob Gronkowski and O.J. Howard saw a combined nine targets go their way, and Brate could similarly find himself behind the duo on many weeks this season. Brate will look to record his first 2020 catch in a Week 2 battle against the Panthers.

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 9:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Stands out in Wednesday's practice

    Brate made several noteworthy catches during Wednesday's training camp practice, a session fellow tight end Rob Gronkowski sat out for rest, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Brate has arguably gotten the least press of the Buccaneers' impressive top tight-end triumvirate thus far in camp, but Wednesday, he took advantage of both Gronkowki's absence and his solid rapport with backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert, who got extra reps himself with Tom Brady also getting a veteran's day off. Vitali relays Brate made grabs all over the field and at varying depths of target, including a quick-hitting dart over the middle in a blitz period, an intermediate reception as…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 27 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Reveals prior COVID diagnosis

    Brate, who was a frequent attendee at the informal workouts Tom Brady organized this offseason, recently revealed he was infected with COVID-19 at some point, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: It's unclear at what point of the offseason Brate was infected, and the veteran tight end has not elaborated on whether he had any symptoms. However, Brate did confirm the diagnosis in an Instagram post, during which he also promoted plasma donations for those who have survived the virus. Brate has since recovered and reported to camp with the rest of the veterans, and he'll look to continue developing a rapport with Brady while working in a deep tight end group that also includes Rob…read more

    Published: Wed, Jul 29 at 5:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Attends Brady-organized workout

    Brate was among a contingent of Buccaneers skill-position players that attended a workout organized by Tom Brady at Berkeley Preparatory School on Tuesday, Rick Stroud and Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times report.

    Analysis: Brate reportedly had already been getting some work in with Brady for multiple weeks, but he was joined by a significant number of his teammates Tuesday. That included fellow tight end O.J. Howard but apparently not Rob Gronkowski, who already has plenty of familiarity with the Buccaneers' new quarterback. Brate's track record of dependable routes and hands -- not to mention his red-zone prowess -- could make him one of Brady's more dependable second-tier targets when the future Hall of Famer…read more

    Published: Wed, May 20 at 9:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Less likely to be moved

    Brate is less likely to be traded than O.J. Howard in the wake of the Buccaneers' acquisition of Rob Gronkowski on Tuesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Auman cites two principal factors for this line of thinking, the first being that Brate already agreed to a contract restructure in March that saw him take a $4.25 million pay cut to remain on the roster for 2020. The other is the likelihood the 28-year-old would fetch a lower draft pick in a trade than the younger and more athletic Howard, despite Brate's superior proficiency in the red zone and more productive career to date. If he indeed remains in Tampa for the coming season, it's…read more

    Published: Tue, Apr 21 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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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