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Just two short grabs in Week 16 Otton recorded two catches for 15 yards on two targets in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Panthers.

Impact With the Tampa Bay pass-catching corps recently getting healthier with the returns of Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan from injured reserve, Otton has taken on a more muted role in the aerial attack. Otton has drawn four targets or fewer in each of the Buccaneers' last three games, producing seven catches for 43 yards during that stretch. The lack of reliable target volume makes Otton tough to rely upon in fantasy lineups heading into Tampa Bay's Week 17 matchup with the Dolphins.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Completes full practice Thursday Otton (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Otton missed his first game of the season in last week's loss to the Falcons while he battled the knee injury, but after following up a limited practice Wednesday with a full session Thursday, the fourth-year tight end should be in the clear to play Sunday at Carolina. With the Buccaneers recently getting receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan back from long-term absences due to injury, Otton will likely find himself further down in the passing-game hierarchy now that he's healthy again.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Otton (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Otton was unable to suit up for last Thursday's loss to the Falcons, but he could have a more realistic shot at taking the field for Sunday's key divisional matchup against the Panthers. However, with Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan both having returned to the lineup Week 15, joining wide receivers Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin, there may not be enough targets left up for grabs for Otton to make much of an impact in the receiving game, even if healthy.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Inactive for Week 15 Otton (knee) is listed as inactive Thursday versus the Falcons.

Impact Otton opened Week 15 prep with back-to-back DNPs before returning as a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a knee injury, but his doubtful listing for Thursday's game indicated he was trending toward an absence, which now has been confirmed. Tampa Bay will entrust TE duties to Payne Durham and Devin Culp this week, while Otton's next chance to play is Sunday, Dec. 21 at Carolina.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Is Cade Otton playing tonight? Injury update, start or sit advice for Buccaneers TE | Sporting News Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton is listed as doubtful for the Week 15 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Here's what we know about...

DECEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Considered doubtful for Thursday Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Otton (knee) is considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Falcons, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site repo...

Impact Otton was labeled a non-participant on Tampa Bay's first two injury reports of Week 15, and it appears he's trending in the wrong direction for Thursday's contest against Atlanta. Payne Durham will figure to step up as the Buccaneers' top tight end if Otton is unable to suit up for Thursday Night Football.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from walkthrough Otton (knee) did not participate at the Buccaneers' walkthrough Tuesday.

Impact Otton has now been considered a non-participant at each of Tampa Bay's first two team sessions of the week, placing some doubt on his status for Week 15. The tight end will have one more chance to participate Wednesday before the team squares off with the Falcons on Thursday Night Football. If Otton can't play, Payne Durham would stand to operate as the team's top tight end versus Atlanta.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

'DNP' on practice estimate Otton (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact The Buccaneers held a walk-through Monday, so a more accurate read on Otton's chances of playing Thursday night against the Falcons should arrive via Tuesday's practice report. Over his last three games, the tight end -- who has yet to score a TD this season -- has averaged three catches, while compiling a total of 49 yards in that span.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Three grabs in Week 14 loss Otton brought in three of four targets for 19 yards in the Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Baker Mayfield slogged through a 14-for-30, 122-yard day in the rainy conditions, and Otton's production reflected the low-volume day for the air attack. The fourth-year tight end strong mid-season run of production increasingly feels like a distant memory, as Otton has recorded 28 or fewer receiving yards each of his last four games heading into a Week 15 home matchup against the Falcons on Thursday night.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Cade Otton Fantasy Week 14: Projections vs. Saints, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation Tight end Cade Otton faces a matchup versus the seventh-ranked passing defense in the NFL (187.7 yards conceded per game) in Week 14, when h...

DECEMBER 4 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Two catches in victory Otton both of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 20-17 victory over Arizona.

Impact Otton was able to record multiple catches for the ninth consecutive game, but Sunday's yardage matched his lowest output over that stretch. The tight end has yet to find the end zone over 12 contests this season, something he'll look to change in Week 14 against the Saints.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high catch total in loss Otton brought in four of seven targets for 21 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-7 loss to the Rams on Sunday night.

Impact Otton led the Buccaneers in receptions while tying for second in receiving yards for the Buccaneers on the night. Otton logged his usual hefty snap share -- 86 percent (60 snaps) -- but with Baker Mayfield exiting the game early due to a shoulder injury and Teddy Bridgewater similarly struggling to get much going through the air, the tight end's yardage total was his lowest since Week 4. Given Otton's usual shorter-area role, the tight end shouldn't see much of a downgrade in outlook if Bridgewater is forced to make a spot start in Week 13 against the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Is Cade Otton playing tonight? Why Buccaneers TE is off to quiet start in Week 12 | Sporting News Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Cade Otton is off to a lackluster start in the Week 12 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Here's a closer...

NOVEMBER 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Quiet in Week 11 loss Otton secured two of five targets for 28 yards in the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Otton checked into Sunday's game riding a productive five-game run where he'd generated a 29-319-0 line on 37 targets, so his downturn against the Bills was significant. Baker Mayfield ultimately threw for only 173 yards against a tough Buffalo pass defense, however, putting Otton's modest numbers into better context. The talented tight end could have a chance to bounce back in a Week 12 road showdown against the Rams on Sunday night, considering Tampa Bay figures to have to remain aggressive to keep pace with Sean McVay's potent offense.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Colston Loveland vs. Cade Otton Evaluating who to play in fantasy football in week 11 between Buccaneers TE Cade Otton and Bears TE Colston Loveland.

NOVEMBER 15 • SI.COM

Performance Preview: Who's Ready to Shine for the Bucs in Buffalo, Rachaad White or Cade Otton? As Brianna Dix and Scott Smith continue their season-long head-to-head "pick to click" contest on Buccaneers.com, both contributors go with...

NOVEMBER 14 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 13 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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NOVEMBER 13 • SI.COM

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NOVEMBER 11 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Stellar numbers in loss Otton secured nine of 12 targets for 82 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-23 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact Otton led the Buccaneers in receptions and was second to Emeka Egbuka in both receiving yards and targets. All three components of the tight end's receiving line also qualified as season highs, and he's now exceeded 50 receiving yards in four of the last five games. Given both Chris Godwin (fibula) and Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) could remain out for next Sunday's Week 11 road matchup against the Bills -- while Mike Evans (IR, collarbone/concussion) remains on injured reserve -- Otton may have another busy afternoon.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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