Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers TE Cade Otton vs Minnesota

Buccaneers’ Tight End Cade Otton enters Week Three after becoming a bigger part of Tampa Bay’s passing attack against Cleveland. He caught five passes for 38 yards on six targets in the loss.

Otton has now caught eight passes for 64 yards through two games. He has also received 11 targets while playing a significant role in Tampa Bay’s offense.

The Buccaneers now face a Minnesota defense that brings pressure at an extremely high rate. That aggressive approach could create opportunities for Otton underneath.

Predicted Stat Line for Cade Otton vs Minnesota

– Targets: 6-8
– Receptions: 4-6
– Receiving Yards: 40-60 yards
– Receiving Touchdowns: 0-1

Key Factors Influencing

Otton led Tampa Bay with six targets against Cleveland. His role has remained consistent despite the Buccaneers’ offensive struggles.

Minnesota’s defense could make short and intermediate targets particularly important. Otton has already shown he can provide Mayfield with a reliable outlet.

PFF currently projects Otton for 4.2 targets, 3.1 receptions and 26.6 receiving yards. The matchup is graded as poor overall, but Minnesota has struggled against inline tight ends.

Otton has been productive when aligned inline this season. Minnesota ranks 29th in receiving yards allowed to inline tight ends.

That matchup gives Otton an opportunity to outperform his broader projections. Tampa Bay may also need quick throws to counter Minnesota’s aggressive pressure packages.

Final Stat Predictions

– Targets: 7
– Receptions: 5
– Receiving Yards: 48
– Receiving Touchdowns: 0

Otton should remain involved against Minnesota despite the difficult overall matchup. His recent target volume makes another five-catch performance a reasonable projection.

The Vikings’ pressure packages could force Mayfield to rely on reliable underneath options. Otton should have opportunities to contribute throughout the afternoon.

Prediction: Five receptions for 48 yards and zero touchdowns.