Ko Kieft

Ko Kieft

26-Year-Old Tight EndTE
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Kieft has served as a prototypical, throwback blocking tight end over his first two seasons, and he recorded all of one reception for a two-yard touchdown on five targets across 16 regular-season games in 2023. Although new coordinator Liam Coen's scheme is expected to utilize two-tight-end sets regularly, Kieft is expected to remain a distant third pass-catching option at his position as long as Cade Otton and Payne Durham are healthy. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $3.79 million contract with the Buccaneers in May of 2022.
Barely sees action Sunday
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
September 9, 2024
Kieft did not see any targets in the Buccaneers' 37-20 win over the Commanders on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Kieft wasn't even deployed as a blocker as much as he typically was in former coordinator Dave Canales' offense, with all but two of his 18 total snaps Sunday coming on special teams. Even if he does end up seeing an uptick in playing time on offense in coming weeks, Kieft is expected to remain a distant third pass-catching option at tight end behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham.
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How often does Ko Kieft run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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44 routes   4 targets
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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78.9
 
Cornerbacks
64.0
 
Safeties
116.7
 
Linebackers
100.2
 
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Kieft proved as good as advertised as a blocker after his sixth-round selection in 2022, with the University of Minnesota product often operating as an extra offensive lineman during his 256 snaps from scrimmage. Kieft also recorded seven receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown over 17 games, and he projects to once again operate primarily in a blocking role during the coming season while Cade Otton profiles as the top pass-catching tight end.
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Quiet in second season
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
January 31, 2024
Kieft brought in one of five targets for a two-yard touchdown reception while playing in 16 regular-season and two postseason games for the Buccaneers in 2023.
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Returning Sunday
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
January 7, 2024
Kieft (shoulder) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
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Officially questionable for Sunday
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
Shoulder
January 5, 2024
Kieft (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina.
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Upgrades to limited work
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
Shoulder
January 4, 2024
Kieft (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Remains hindered by injury
TETampa Bay Buccaneers
Shoulder
January 3, 2024
Kieft (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report.
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