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Bold Predictions: Denver Broncos v. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

By Cameron Parker

Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) returns a interception for a touchdown in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.The Broncos defeated the Colts 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) returns a interception for a touchdown in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.The Broncos defeated the Colts 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jeff Heuerman: 50+ Yards Receiving W/ First Career Touchdown

Nov 22, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jeff Heuerman (5) is tackled by Indiana Hoosiers safety Antonio Allen (40) at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 42-27. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jeff Heuerman (5) is tackled by Indiana Hoosiers safety Antonio Allen (40) at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 42-27. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

Virgil Green is out for the second straight week and Jeff Heuerman is expected to have a larger role in the offense. Heuerman only caught one pass, but he made his presence felt sustaining the drive. The Broncos are coming off an incredible air attack and second half aerial assault, as well. Siemian is a young quarterback and typically the tight end is the best friend for a youthful gunslinger.

Next up is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where their defense allowed 37 points to the Los Angeles Rams, which could spell success for Heuerman and the Broncos tight ends. Phillips caught a touchdown pass last week against the Bengals, but now it is Heuerman’s turn. The linebackers will be keyed on Heuerman in the matchups, but with the Buccaneers limited tape on him, he needs to show of as the big target he was in college.

The Buccaneers are 18th in the NFL in pass defense and 19th in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game. This could not just bode well for Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. Both wide receivers caroled 100 yards against the Bengals defensive backs. But this will be a difficult task, but look for Heuerman to have 50+ yards receiving and his first career touchdown.

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