TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sitting atop the NFL in passing yards and a big reason why has been the play of tight ends Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard, whose seven combined touchdowns in six games are more than any other team in the league this year.
They're also sitting atop the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles for most receiving yards and with the New England Patriots for most explosive plays -- pass plays of 16 yards or more -- from tight ends despite playing one less game.