One Buccaneer Is a Fantasy Trap This Week. For Everyone Else? It's Wheels Up Against the Jets!

Forget Your Weekly Start/Sit Agony

Every week, fantasy football managers agonize over the same gut-wrenching decisions. Who do you start? Who do you bench? It’s a science mixed with a heavy dose of luck. But what if, for one week, the answer was shockingly simple? For their Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense presents just such a scenario. This isn't the time to get cute with your lineup; it's time to cash in on an offensive explosion waiting to happen.

The Grizzard Revolution is Real

The arrival of new offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard has completely transformed this Buccaneers unit. What we witnessed in the first two weeks was not a fluke; it was a statement. The offense, which was already loaded with talent at every skill position, now has a clear and devastating identity. It all starts on the ground. The revitalized running game has become the relentless engine that drives the entire machine, chewing up the clock and battering defenses into submission.

This commitment to the run hasn't limited the passing attack—it has supercharged it. With defenses forced to respect the ground game, the passing lanes have opened up, and the connection between the quarterback and his star receivers has looked sharper each and every week. This balanced, high-powered attack is a nightmare for opposing coordinators and a dream for fantasy managers. They are so effective, in fact, that they consistently mask any lingering issues on the defensive side of the ball.

The Unprecedented Advice: Start Them All

This brings us to our radical, yet simple, advice for Week 3: you are starting every single one of your key Buccaneers. Your quarterback? Lock him in. Your top wide receivers? Don't even think about benching them. Your lead running back? He might be the top scorer of the week. The sheer volume and efficiency of this offense mean it can sustain multiple fantasy superstars in a single game. The Jets' defense has talent, but they are about to be overwhelmed by a multi-faceted assault they simply won't have an answer for.

This is a rare opportunity to deploy an entire offensive core with confidence. The Bucs are clicking on all cylinders, and this matchup is the perfect storm for a fantasy bonanza.

...Except for the Fantasy Trap

However, there is one exception to this rule—one potential landmine you must avoid. While the rest of the offense is primed for a huge day, tight end Cade Otton should remain firmly on your bench. In Grizzard's dynamic scheme, the tight end position has not been a primary target for fantasy-relevant production. While he plays a crucial role for the team on the field, his usage doesn't translate to the points you need to win your matchup. He is the clear fantasy trap on a roster full of studs. Don't fall for it.

So, this week, make it easy on yourself. Load up your lineup with Buccaneers and watch the points roll in. Just make sure Otton is watching from the sidelines.