Tampa Bay locked in two 2022 draftees, with Luke Goedeke signing a four-year, 90 million contract and Zyon McCollum agreeing to a three-year, 48 million deal ahead of Week 1 vs Atlanta in 2025. The moves keep the core of TB’s 2022 class in place as rookie deals wind down, signaling a push to sustain a stable offensive line and developing secondary for the coming season.

With injuries shaping last year’s DB chemistry and a Week 1 showdown on the horizon, these extensions set a tone of continuity that fantasy players will monitor for value shifts across TB’s offense and defense in 2025. The 2022 class is transitioning from rookie deals to a stabilized core, fueling optimism for the Buccaneers’ system and fantasy outputs.

Week 1 rosters are set and Minnesota Golden Gophers alumni sprinkle across the NFL’s 53-man rosters. Rashod Bateman and Daniel Faalele anchor Baltimore’s opener, Aireontae Ersery starts at left tackle for Houston, Brevyn Spann-Ford lands as Dallas’ third tight end, and Ko Kieft backs TB’s duo at tight end. Blake Cashman boosts Minnesota’s LB depth, Bucky Irving headlines TB’s backfield, Boye Mafe brings edge presence for Seattle, Jordan Howden helps New Orleans, and Tyler Nubin looks to take the next step with Minnesota’s roster.

Across the league, these former Gophers aren’t just on the field—they’re in the mix for fantasy relevance in various roles from starter to complementary pieces. The depth thread runs through the day, underscoring Minnesota talent driving several teams beyond expectations in Week 1.

Gophers tight ends have evolved from a run-blocking afterthought into a weapon in the passing game, led by Jameson Geers who posted 28 receptions for 290 yards and four TDs while forging a connection with Drake Lindsey. The unit is on the John Mackey Award watch list and set to be a central pillar in Minnesota’s 2025 offense, which intends to deploy multiple TEs in both passing and run concepts. This shift builds on a history of strong blocking from Spann-Ford’s era and Kieft’s example, with Drew Biber added via the portal to diversify options.

Blocking remains a cornerstone, with Bierman adopting a physical approach and transitioning to No. 44 to embody the role, a lineage traced from Ko Kieft and Spann-Ford through Kallerup to Geers. The Gophers also added Purdue’s Drew Biber, aiming to balance Geers as a primary pass-catcher with a capable blocker and veteran leadership. The trend signals more TE-reliant play calls, bigger target trees, and greater versatility in the Gophers’ 2025 attack.

For fantasy and betting minds, the implication is clear: tight ends should command a larger share of Minnesota’s production, especially in structured rep schemes and red-zone packages. Geers is the centerpiece, but expect a broader TE rotation that could boost streaming options and offer weekly volatility in targets depending on defensive matchups and game plan execution.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing potential depth issues at the tight end position ahead of a crucial game this Sunday. Tight end Cade Otton has been nursing a knee injury since Week 15, and his replacement, Payne Durham, has now been listed with a quadriceps issue. This development raises concerns about the team's tight end depth as both players could be sidelined.

If neither Otton nor Durham is able to play, rookie Devin Culp would likely step into a significant role, having recorded his first two NFL catches in Week 17. Additionally, Ko Kieft, primarily a special teams player, may also see more action. The injury report also notes cornerback Jamel Dean as a non-participant due to a knee issue, while Antoine Winfield Jr.'s return from his own knee injury sustained in Week 13 appears unlikely.