Week 5 vs. Miami Dolphins
As expected, Cameron Brate was the main beneficiary of Rob Gronkowski's absence last week, but he didn't quite put up Gronk production. Brate saw a healthy six targets, but only finished two receptions for 29 yards. Interestingly enough, Brate was actually out-snapped by O.J. Howard (by one snap) last week, although Howard saw just one target. The two played on the field together at times, but the Bucs clearly value Howard's blocking ability enough to take Brate off from time to time. Gronk was able to offer both. Brate isn't much more than a desperation play at tight end in Week 5 against Miami.