The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need another pass-catcher to step up for this offense to find more consistency.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 9: Cameron Brate a risky play vs. Falcons
Cameron Brate has flashed potential in Tampa’s offense, but he has failed to be a consistent fantasy tight end this season.
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So far, Cameron Brate has been the No. 2 option for much of the season while emerging as a decent fantasy tight end. In seven games, Brate has caught 23 passes on 36 targets for 248 yards and three touchdowns.
However, Brate has failed to hit 50 receiving yards in four of the last five games. He has caught just seven passes for 89 yards and one score over the past three games.
The good news is Brate now faces an Atlanta Falcons defense that vulnerable to tight ends. Maybe this will be the game to get Brate more established in Tampa’s offense.
Fantasy Impact: Yahoo! ranks Brate as the eighth-best tight end in Week 9. He faces a Falcons defense allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to tight ends this year.
Even with the favorable matchup, Brate is someone you should only start if your top tight end is on a bye or injured.
