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Cade Otton and two other Buccaneers who must step up in the second half of the season

It's been a roller coaster eight-game stretch. A quick hot start pushed the Bucs to an early 5-1 record, but back-to-back mediocre performances have stalled the hype train in Tampa Bay. The next three weeks are huge; the Bucs will be tested heavily by playoff contenders, and multiple players must rise to the occasion.

TE Cade Otton

Through eight games this season, the Bucs' receiving core has been hit-or-miss. Besides a small injury, Emeka Egbuka has been the single mainstay. Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan have all been injured and have remained sidelined.