Buccaneers’ Cade Otton outplays Rob Gronkowski with an impressive playoff catch

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton made franchise history in the a loss for the Washington commanders. Todd Bowles’ team had a short-lived postseason run, falling to Jayden Daniels and company in a thrilling 23-20 game. The contest ended with one of the more dramatic field goals in recent memory.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield had a mostly stellar performance Sunday night, but unfortunately, he was the part a key fumble in the fourth quarter it played a big part in the outcome. All in all, it was a frustrating way for the Buccaneers to end what could have been a promising postseason.

Cade Othon caught two passes for 32 yards, which was enough for him to set a new standard in the organization. X page Buccaneers Communications confirmed that third year tight end outmatched Rob Gronkowski for the most receiving yards in a playoff game in franchise history with 226.

Tampa Bay’s offense was hardly the main culprit in this loss

While the offense only managed 20 points on the night, this unit successfully moved the ball down the court against the Commanders. The main limitation of this side was that they rarely had possession in this game. Washington’s offense was on the field 35:26 minutescompared to the 24:34 minutes Baker Mayfield and company had the ball.

This disparity comes despite Washington’s lackluster offense on Sunday night. Despite running for just 82 yards on 33 carries, the Commander’s offense was effective through the air as Jayden Daniels completed 24 of 35 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns. The sensational rookie was impressively steady in a hostile environment, showing how he’s already one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.

Tampa Bay now heads into the offseason with many questions about the future of the franchise. The Buccaneers have been good during Todd Bowles’ first three seasons, but the team is struggling to take the next step. One thing is certain, Cade Otton will be with the franchise for the foreseeable future.

Drafted in the fourth round three years ago, Otto improved his stats each season in Tampa Bay. In his third year, the Washington native caught 59 passes for 600 yards and four touchdowns. If the Buccaneers continue to show the stability they have had over the past five years, Otto will certainly continue to add to his impressive franchise record. The best is yet to come for the 25-year-old.