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Kieft went without a target while playing six of the Buccaneers' 82 snaps on offense in Monday's 41-31 loss to the Ravens. With Cade Otton dominating the snaps at tight end for the Buccaneers through the first seven weeks, Kieft nor the team's other depth options at the position have been able to carve out much playing time. Though Kieft has suited up in all seven of the Bucs' contests, the six snaps he played Monday represented a season high.
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Kieft (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Falcons, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Kieft was able to log a full practice Wednesday after estimating back-to-back limited sessions to open the Buccaneers' week of practice. The third-year pro is expected to serve as a depth piece in the team's tight end room while primarily playing on special teams during Tampa Bay's Week 5 divisional matchup.
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Kieft (ankle) is active Sunday against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Kieft started the week with back-to-back DNPs at practice but did get back on the field Friday, setting him up to take the field in Week 4. He should operate as the team's No. 3 tight end, behind starter Cade Otton and backup Payne Durham.
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Kieft (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Kieft opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to an ankle injury he sustained in Week 3 against the Broncos. The 2022 sixth-round pick has given himself a chance at playing Sunday after practicing in a limited capacity Friday. If Kieft cannot play in Week 4, then rookie seventh-round pick Devin Culp would serve as the Bucs' No. 3 tight end behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham.
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Kieft (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina. Kieft was a full participant at practice Friday, so he's likely on the probable end of the questionable designation. If he can't go in Week 18, though, rookie fifth-rounder Payne Durham would project to see an expanded role.
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| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 11/04 | @Kansas City | 32 | 9.71 |
| 10 | 11/10 | San Francisco | 6 | 4.50 |
| 11 | BYE | - | - | - |
| 12 | 11/24 | @New York | 2 | 3.00 |
| 13 | 12/01 | @Carolina | 31 | 9.50 |
| 14 | 12/08 | Las Vegas | 16 | 5.50 |
| 15 | 12/15 | @Los Angeles | 12 | 5.00 |
| 16 | 12/22 | @Dallas | 22 | 7.14 |
| 17 | 12/29 | Carolina | 31 | 9.50 |
| 18 | 01/05 | New Orleans | 18 | 5.75 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Tar | Recpt | ReYd | ReTD | ReFD | ReAvg | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2.00 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 | 7 | 80 | 1 | 5 | 11.43 | 10 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 Year Avg | 8 | 4 | 41 | 1 | 3 | 10.25 | 7 |
| Career | 15 | 8 | 82 | 2 | 6 | 10.25 |