New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - News - December 19, 2021

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Cameron Brate - Another two catches Brate brought in two of four targets for 22 yards in the Buccaneers' 9-0 loss to the Saints on Sunday night.

Impact Brate produced a pair of receptions for the second straight game and failed to crack 30 yards for the 11th consecutive contest in the process. The veteran tight end's fantasy needle might be moved just slightly with the season-ending injury to Chris Godwin (knee) and the possible Week 16 absences of Leonard Fournette and Mike Evans with hamstring injuries, but even in such a scenario, he's unlikely to see more than a couple of targets over the 3.9 he's averaging thus far this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady says he would prefer a hit to the head than to his knees TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady said he would rather take a hit to the head than one to his knees “a million out of a million” times and believes th...

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brett Maher - Accounts for every point Maher converted three of three field-goal attempts during Sunday's 9-0 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Neither team was able to get much going, but Maher was at least able to cap off three scoring drives from between 35 and 42 yards out. While fantasy owners have appreciated consecutive strong fantasy performances from the kicker, they should remember the three games before that when Maher totaled three field-goal attempts. He'll at least be a high-upside fantasy option when New Orleans matches up with Miami at home in Week 16.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Trautman - Catches pass in return to field Trautman caught one of two passes for four yards during Sunday's 9-0 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Trautman only needed the minimum of three games to return from a MCL sprain that landed him on injured reserve. However, he ultimately tied Nick Vannett with 57 percent of the playing time while Juwan Johnson (36) saw a healthy amount of snaps as well. Considering Trautman regularly topped 80 percent pre-injury, it wouldn't be a surprise to see his opportunities rise down the stretch.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tre'Quan Smith - Three targets against Bucs Smith caught two of three targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Smith watched as Marquez Callaway led the way with six catches on nine targets for 112 yards. While the absence of Deonte Harris (suspension) brought the possibility that Smith could be used more down the field, that hasn't materialized through two weeks. While Harris is set to miss one more game, Smith is not much of a fantasy option entering a Week 16 matchup with Miami.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Montgomery - Small role in return Montgomery was targeted twice but did not catch a pass during Sunday's 9-0 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Montgomery was back in the lineup after missing Week 14 due to COVID-19, but he didn't see an increased role despite the absence of Deonte Harris (suspension). Instead, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith hogged playing time at wide receiver while Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram led the way at running back. Montgomery hasn't been a fantasy option all season and there are no signs of that changing in Week 16 against Miami.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In setback to Saints, Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin suffers season-ending torn right ACL - The Boston Globe The fifth-year pro finished his season with a career-best 98 catches for 1,103 yards and six touchdowns (five receiving, one rushing).

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

FOX FACTS

MILESTONE

Malcolm Jenkins has reached 1,000 total tackles in his career. Heading into today, 29 other players in NFL history (2 active) have reached that mark.

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Demario Davis has reached 1,000 total tackles in his career. Heading into today, 29 other players in NFL history (2 active) have reached that mark.

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Cameron Jordan is 0.5 defensive sacks away from reaching 100 in his career. Heading into today, 37 other players in NFL history (2 active) have reached that mark.

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NFC SOUTH		W-L-T	DIV	STRK
1	Buccaneers ^Y	13-4	4-2	W3
2	Saints	9-8	4-2	W2
3	Falcons	7-10	2-4	L2
4	Panthers	5-12	2-4	L7

YClinched Division

XClinched Playoffs

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