Patriots tight end Zach Sudfeld continued to look like the team's top player at his position not named Rob Gronkowski during the preseason win over the Buccaneers Friday.

Sudfeld caught a 22-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Mallett in the second quarter of the game to put New England up 18-7. Sudfeld, who was targeted four times in the game, finished with two catches for 32 yards and the TD. He had one catch for 22 yards in the preseason opener against Philadelphia.

Sudfeld could start Week 1 if Gronkowski is too injured to play.

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