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2020 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@NO
Loss, 23-34
-----4361----13.60
2CAR
Win, 31-17
-----111-----2.10
3@DEN
Win, 28-10
-----349-----7.90
4LAC
Win, 38-31
-----3501----14.00
5@CHI
Loss, 19-20
------------0.00
6GB
Win, 38-10
------------0.00
7@LV
Win, 45-20
------------0.00
8@NYG
Win, 25-23
------------0.00
9NO
Loss, 3-38
------------0.00
10@CAR
Win, 46-23
------------0.00
11LA
Loss, 24-27
------------0.00
12KC
Loss, 24-27
------------0.00
13Bye  ------------0.00
14MIN
Win, 26-14
------------0.00
15@ATL
Win, 31-27
------------0.00
16@DET
Win, 47-7
------------0.00
17ATL
Win, 44-27
------------0.00
2020 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@NO,
L 23-34
--361-13.60
2CAR,
W 31-17
--11--2.10
3@DEN,
W 28-10
--49--7.90
4LAC,
W 38-31
--501-14.00
5@CHI,
L 19-20
-----0.00
6GB,
W 38-10
-----0.00
7@LV,
W 45-20
-----0.00
8@NYG,
W 25-23
-----0.00
9NO,
L 3-38
-----0.00
10@CAR,
W 46-23
-----0.00
11LA,
L 24-27
-----0.00
12KC,
L 24-27
-----0.00
13Bye-----0.00
14MIN,
W 26-14
-----0.00
15@ATL,
W 31-27
-----0.00
16@DET,
W 47-7
-----0.00
17ATL,
W 44-27
-----0.00
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News

  • Heading to IR

    Howard (Achilles) will be placed on injured reserve, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: This was expected after it was announced Sunday that Howard had suffered a ruptured Achilles. Howard had 11 catches for 146 yards and two touchdowns before suffering the injury. Cameron Brate stands to pick up Howard's snaps the rest of the way.

    Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 8:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruptures Achilles

    Coach Bruce Arians said Howard suffered a ruptured Achilles during Sunday's 38-31 win against the Chargers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Howard's fourth campaign will end precisely at the quarter mark of the season, leaving him with 11 catches (on 19 targets) for 146 yards and two touchdowns. The Buccaneers will forge ahead with Rob Gronkowski, Cameron Brate and Tanner Hudson at tight end.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Has Achilles injury

    Howard has been ruled out of Sunday's contest against the Chargers due to an Achilles injury, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Howard scored his second touchdown of the season Sunday in a three-catch, 50-yard performance. However, in the waning moments of the game, it was announced the fourth-year TE wouldn't return as a result of an Achilles concern. There's no telling whether or not it's a season-ender, but the Buccaneers nonetheless are down to Rob Gronkowski, Cameron Brate and Tanner Hudson at tight end.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes three catches in win

    Howard brought in three of four targets for 49 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-10 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

    Analysis: The highlight of the athletic tight end's day came on a 33-yard reception, but he was otherwise outshined by position-mate Rob Gronkowski, who doubled up Howard in catches on his way to a team-high figure. Through three games, Howard has put together an 8-96-1 line on 13 targets, which puts him on a pace for slightly better overall numbers than he's produced over his last pair of campaigns, when he's averaged 34.0 receptions, 511.5 yards and three touchdowns. He'll look to make bigger…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 5:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in Week 2 victory

    Howard secured one of three targets for 11 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: With Chris Godwin (concussion) sidelined Sunday, there was cautious optimism among some of the other Bucs skill-position players' fantasy managers that there would be a positive residual effect for several members of the offense. That never really materialized for any one player, including Howard, who actually saw his targets halved from his Week 1 tally. The fourth-year tight end will look to get back on track in Week 3 against the Broncos on the road, irrespective of whether Godwin is…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 10:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone Week 1

    Howard brought in four of six targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Analysis: Howard had a slow start to his season, but he broke the ice with a nine-yard scoring grab that saw him get wide open in the left portion of the end zone early in the third quarter. The talented fourth-year tight ultimately finished third in receptions behind Chris Godwin and Scotty Miller, and he notably doubled up position mate Rob Gronkowski in targets and receptions. He'll look to build up his numbers further in a Week 2 home matchup against a beatable Panthers defense.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 8:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as co-starter with Gronk

    Howard is listed as a second starting tight alongside Rob Gronkowski in the first edition of the Buccaneers' unofficial regular-season depth chart released Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Howard enjoyed a very strong camp by all accounts, building a quick rapport with Tom Brady and establishing himself as a frequent target despite the latter's intimate familiarity with Gronkowski. Given the Buccaneers arguably boast the deepest tight-end room in the league, it's unsurprising they list a 12 alignment as their base offense for depth-chart purposes. While Smith notes Cameron Brate and even blocking specialist Antony Auclair could be in on the first offensive play at times this…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 10:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Standing out in camp

    Howard, who made several notable catches during Sunday's padded practice, has been singled out by coach Bruce Arians for his strong performance in camp, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: The athletic fourth-year tight end is overshadowed at his own position to an extent going into this season due to the arrival of Rob Gronkowski, but Howard has made sure to keep his name in the news with strong performances throughout camp. On Sunday, the Alabama product made his presence felt with a tough diving and contested catch, as well as with a long grab down the sideline. Vitali reports Howard has been steadily increasing his workload in practices, and Arians made it a point to note how…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 24 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Brady already an influence

    Howard has demonstrated improved routes during training camp, and tight ends coach Rick Christophel notes Tom Brady has been a factor, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Howard has had the underachiever label affixed to a certain degree over his first three seasons, even as injuries have also played a significant role in his somewhat underwhelming numbers. Smith's report indicates that Howard may benefit considerably from the change under center in Tampa this season, although he'll naturally have a formidable competitor for targets at the position in offseason arrival Rob Gronkowski, and to a lesser degree, fellow incumbent Cameron Brate. Christophel notes the…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 21 at 8:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could play regularly with Gronk

    Howard could end up seeing steady snaps alongside Rob Gronkowski in 2020 after coach Bruce Arians said last week that "12 personnel," or two tight-end sets, will be the "base offense" for Tampa Bay, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: After a disappointing 2019 season in Arians' first year as coach, Howard looked like he could be a trade candidate when the Bucs acquired Gronkowski in April, reuniting the latter with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. Instead, the Bucs not only elected to retain Howard, but they also exercised his $6.01 million fifth-year option for 2021, signaling that the 25-year-old is still firmly in the club's plans. He'll likely need to keep both the drops and penalties that plagued him in 2019 in check to both…read more

    Published: Thu, Jun 11 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starts working with Brady

    Howard was among a contingent of Buccaneers skill players to attend a workout organized by Tom Brady at Berkeley Preparatory School on Tuesday, Rick Stroud and Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times report.

    Analysis: The talented tight end, who was the subject of trade rumors prior to the draft, joined his new quarterback in what could become a series of regularly scheduled workouts until NFL facilities are once again open to players. Brady was reportedly the catalyst for Tuesday's proceedings and had a chance to throw to all of the players who attended, with Howard joined by position mate Cameron Brate but not Rob Gronkowski. Coach Bruce Arians has yet to reveal how he plans to keep all three quality tight…read more

    Published: Wed, May 20 at 9:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fifth-year option exercised

    The Buccaneers informed Howard on Wednesday that his fifth-year team option will be exercised, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The estimated $6 million option is a steep price to pay for a player who currently sits second on the depth chart at tight end behind Rob Gronkowski, but it's worth noting that the latter's contract is set to expire after this season, while Howard carries a manageable $3.53 million cap hit for 2020. That being said, the Buccaneers are still likely to entertain trade offers for Howard, whose strong run blocking and ability to stretch the field could prove more valuable to another team while…read more

    Published: Wed, Apr 29 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pats still a possibility

    Howard could be a trade target for the Patriots after the team dealt Rob Gronkowski to Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.

    Analysis: With Gronkowski now in the mix for Tampa Bay, it seems logical that either Howard or fellow tight end Cameron Brate could be on the move. Given that Matt LaCosse and Ryan Izzo are the only tight-end options currently on the Patriots' roster, it's easy to see why adding Howard could be a good fit. New England heads into Thursday's draft with 12 picks, and some of them could be in play to either to draft a tight end or trade for one like Howard.

    Published: Wed, Apr 22 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Targeted by Washington

    The Buccaneers had discussions in February about trading Howard to Washington in exchange for left tackle Trent Williams, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The teams obviously were unable to reach an agreement at the time, but Tampa Bay's recent acquisition of Rob Gronkowski could lead to reduced trade demands for Howard, who can be kept under team control through 2021 via the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. The Bucs face a May 4 deadline to decide on that option, assuming the 25-year-old tight end remains on their roster. A trade with Washington would still make sense, but it would be tougher for Tampa to absorb Williams' large contract…read more

    Published: Wed, Apr 22 at 7:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely on the move

    Howard's chances of being traded appear higher than ever after the Buccaneers' acquisition of Rob Gronkowski on Tuesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Naturally, there's also a plausible scenario where Cameron Brate is the player moved to ease the sudden glut of starting-quality tight ends on the Buccaneers roster, but Auman notes the latter previously took a $4.25 million pay cut to remain with the team in 2020. Meanwhile, Howard was already reportedly being shopped prior to Tuesday's Gronkowski acquisition, and he would likely fetch a slightly higher draft pick in a trade than Brate due to his youth, athleticism and overall upside. With…read more

    Published: Tue, Apr 21 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rumored to be on trade block

    The Buccaneers have been shopping Howard to other teams ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Auman is passing along a report from colleague Mike Lombardi, who broke the news on the "GM Shuffle" podcast Wednesday. Per Auman, Lombardi added that he wouldn't be surprised to see Howard moved next week, presumably at some point before or during the draft. The Alabama product had an underwhelming first year (34-459-1) in coach Bruce Arians' offense in 2019, but there's a belief he has the talent to serve as the type of ultra-athletic tight-end target new quarterback Tom Brady has enjoyed…read more

    Published: Wed, Apr 15 at 9:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Major upgrade at QB

    Howard is slated to catch passes from Tom Brady this coming season after the latter signed a two-year deal with the Buccaneers this week, Jim Trotter of NFL.com reports.

    Analysis: The early stages of Howard's career have been largely defined by injury and inconsistent usage in the offensive schemes of both former head coach Dirk Koetter and current boss Bruce Arians. However, if the talented fourth-year pro is ever going to break out, it could well happen in the 2020 season, as he's set for a significant upgrade at quarterback. Howard has yet to exceed 34 receptions or 565 receiving yards in any of his first three campaigns; however, given Brady's favorable history with…read more

    Published: Thu, Mar 19 at 11:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Bucs likely using fifth-year option

    General manager Jason Licht suggested the Buccaneers are likely to pick up the fifth-year option on Howard's contract, also noting that coaches are "more than excited" about what the tight end can do in his second year working under Bruce Arians, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Given what transpired in 2019, it's fair to wonder if Howard and Arians share Licht's enthusiasm. The young tight end never came close to making good on his breakout hype, with Arians pointing to drops, penalties and poor blocking to explain why Howard averaged just 3.8 targets per game. The 25-year-old did at least manage 8.7 yards per target, a major drop off from 2017 and 2018 but still well above average for a tight end. Howard is sure to pick up steam as a post-hype "sleeper" in 2020…read more

    Published: Tue, Feb 25 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Disappointing finish to season

    Howard was not targeted in the Buccaneers' 28-22 overtime loss to the Falcons on Sunday, finishing the 2019 season with 34 receptions on 53 targets for 459 yards and a touchdown across 14 games.

    Analysis: That Howard wasn't even targeted in a game the Buccaneers played without Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) is somewhat strangely fitting, considering how underwhelming his 2019 season was overall. The third-year pro looked to be turning the corner over the prior four contests, a stretch during which he amassed 16 receptions for 226 yards, or nearly half his production for the entire campaign. Howard will hope to enjoy a bigger role in 2020, but his usage during his first…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 9:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pedestrian season continues

    Howard caught three of seven targets for 46 yards in Saturday's 23-20 loss to the Texans.

    Analysis: Howard failed to step up with the team missing its top two wide receivers -- Mike Evans and Chris Godwin -- to hamstring injuries. The 2017 first-rounder has been one of this season's biggest disappointments, topping 50 yards only three times all season while scoring just one touchdown. Howard will finish his season against the Falcons in Week 17.

    Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid effort in Week 15 win

    Howard secured four of eight targets for 46 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-17 win over the Lions on Sunday.

    Analysis: Howard checked in second only to Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman in receptions for the afternoon, and the third-year tight end actually paced the team in targets. Howard now has 13 receptions over his last three games, as he's enjoying a steady role that's now poised to grow further if Godwin is forced to miss the Week 16 game against the Texans.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 9:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Second consecutive strong game

    Howard secured four of five targets for 73 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win over the Colts on Sunday.

    Analysis: Howard was second only to Chris Godwin in receiving yardage, with the tight end's tally his highest of the season. The athletic third-year pro may finally be hitting his stride in coach Bruce Arians' offense, as he's now brought in nine of 11 targets for 134 yards over the last two games combined. Howard could be in for extra volume moving forward if Mike Evans (hamstring) is out for any amount of time, which seems highly likely.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes to life in Week 13 win

    Howard secured five of six targets for 61 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-11 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

    Analysis: Howard co-led the Buccaneers in receptions with another unlikely candidate in Breshad Perriman, setting a new season high in catches in the process. The third-year tight end was coming off a two-game, Week 11-12 stretch during which he'd managed just one reception (on three targets) for 10 yards, so Sunday's surge was surprising to say the least. Howard hasn't really been able to piece together consecutive above-average performances yet this season, an unfavorable trend he'll look to avoid Week…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another forgettable performance

    Howard brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in the Buccaneers' 35-22 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: The final line was an all-too-familiar theme for Howard and his fantasy managers, with the third-year tight end recording his third game with one or zero catches on the campaign. Howard offered a glimmer of hope two games ago versus the Cardinals with a 4-47-1 line, but the subsequent pair of contests have essentially served to negate any momentum he may have briefly generated. Given how late it is into the season, there have to be serious doubts about coach Bruce Arians' willingness to…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 6:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Causes interception on only target

    Howard failed to haul in his only target in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Saints, instead tipping it into the air, resulting in a New Orleans interception.

    Analysis: Coming off an encouraging 4-47-1 line Week 10, Howard greatly underwhelmed in the division loss and was directly responsible for the first of Jameis Winston's four interceptions. Howard appeared to have secured a short pass at the Buccaneers' 17-yard line before somehow causing it to become airborne and landing into in the waiting arms of Saints linebacker Demario Davis to set New Orleans up with excellent field position. Howard's disappointing season is seemingly a microcosm of the team's as a…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 7:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets into end zone Week 10

    Howard brought in four of seven targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 30-27 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

    Analysis: The high-upside but frequently underwhelming tight end enjoyed one of his better performances of the season, scoring his first touchdown of the campaign and also recording a 26-yard grab that served as his second longest of the campaign. Howard's seven targets marked a new high-water mark for him in 2019 as well, and perhaps this performance will serve as a launching pad for better production down the stretch. Howard will look to build on Sunday's effort versus the Saints in a Week 11 NFC South…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 11:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to play

    Howard is cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Howard averaged three targets and 2.2 catches over the first six weeks of the season, before missing the past two games with a hamstring injury. The workload concerns are still present, but he has a nice setup for Week 10 efficiency against a Cardinals defense that's given up a league-high 810 yards and nine touchdowns to tight ends.

    Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices without limitations

    Howard (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Howard missed Tampa Bay's last two contests due to a lingering hamstring issue, but his full workout Wednesday should clear the way for him to play Sunday against the Cardinals. The 24-year-old hasn't been a strong fantasy option this season -- he's been held without a touchdown and has logged just one game above 50 receiving yards on the year -- but matchups with Arizona have proven highly favorable for tight ends throughout 2019.

    Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected back in Week 10

    Coach Bruce Arians relayed that Howard (hamstring) should be back in action this coming Sunday against the Cardinals, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Howard's looming return comes at an opportune juncture, with fellow tight end Antony Auclair having suffered a toe injury in Week 9 action. With just 13 catches (on 18 targets) for 176 yards in six games to date, Howard has been a fantasy disappointment, but with the Bucs currently on a four-game slide, perhaps the team's coaching staff will make an effort to get the 2017 first-rounder more involved in the passing game in the weeks ahead.

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 10:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Seattle matchup

    Howard (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Speaking to the media Friday, coach Bruce Arians said Howard is the only player he's ready to rule out for Sunday. The tight end will miss a second straight game, leaving extra snaps for Cameron Brate (ribs), Antony Auclair and Tanner Hudson, though Brate also is battling an injury. Howard's continued absence from practice casts doubt on his availability for Week 10 against the Cardinals.

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely out again this week

    Howard (hamstring) worked out on the side at Friday's practice and is unlikely to play Sunday against the Seahawks, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Howard didn't take part in the Buccaneers' first two practice sessions of the week, and it's looking like he won't get in any work Friday, either. With Howard tracking toward a second straight absence in Week 9, Cameron Brate (ribs) -- if healthy -- would be the top candidate for another start at tight end.

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 8:12am by Rotowire.com
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