Payne Durham Fantasy Stats

Payne Durham
#87 TE  |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Healthy
Height / Weight 6'5"  /  255 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Jun 15, 2000 (24)
Experience 2 seasons
Drafted 2023 NFL Draft, 5th Round, Pick #171 (Buccaneers)
College Purdue

Season Stats

RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
SEASON TEAM GP FPTS/G FPTS REC TGTS YDS TD LONG YDS/TGT YDS/REC ATT YDS AVG TD FUM LOST
2023TB130.810.857580258.311.600000
2024TB162.234.511141152318.210.500010
Career 29 1.6 45.3 16 21 173 2 31 8.2 10.8 0 0 0 1 0

Game Log

RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
DATE TEAM OPP FPTS REC TGTS YDS TD LONG YDS/TGT YDS/REC ATT YDS AVG TD FUM LOST
Wild CardJan 12, 2025TBWAS0.00000000000

Buccaneers Depth Chart

QB

Baker Mayfield

Kyle Trask

RB

Bucky Irving

Rachaad White

Sean Tucker

Chase Edmonds

LWR

Mike Evans

Trey Palmer

Kameron Johnson

RWR

Chris Godwin

Jalen McMillan

Ryan Miller

SWR

Sterling Shepard

Rakim Jarrett

TE

Cade Otton

Payne Durham

Ko Kieft

Devin Culp

LT

Tristan Wirfs

Justin Skule

Silas Dzansi

LG

Ben Bredeson

Royce Newman

C

Graham Barton

Robert Hainsey

RG

Cody Mauch

Elijah Klein

Sua Opeta

RT

Luke Goedeke

Justin Skule

FS

Antoine Winfield Jr.

Kaevon Merriweather

Ryan Neal

LDE

Logan Hall

William Gholston

RDE

Calijah Kancey

C.J. Brewer

LOLB

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

Shaquil Barrett

Chris Braswell

Markees Watts

ROLB

Yaya Diaby

Anthony Nelson

Jose Ramirez

SirVocea Dennis

LCB

Zyon McCollum

Josh Hayes

Bryce Hall

SS

Mike Edwards

Christian Izien

RCB

Jamel Dean

Tyrek Funderburk

Troy Hill

NB

Jordan Whitehead

Tykee Smith

Tavierre Thomas

Payne Durham News

Payne Durham  • TE  •  Buccaneers

Payne Durham Is A Touchdown-Dependent Option

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham could once again see an increased role during Sunday's Wild-Card game against the Washington Commanders. Fellow tight end Cade Otton (knee) has been sidelined over the last three games. Otton was able to get in two full practice sessions this week, but is listed as questionable ahead of this game. If he sits, Durham and Devin Culp would once again see more involvement. Durham has hauled in a touchdown in two straight games coming into this one. However, Durham hasn't brought much value to the table outside of that with two receptions or less in both of those games. Durham has also only surpassed 30 receiving yards in one game this season. That being said, Durham will be a touchdown-dependent option, assuming Otton is unable to play. Otherwise, Durham won't be worth a look if Otton is active.
Jan 10   
Payne Durham  • TE  •  Buccaneers

Payne Durham Scores In Victory

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham saw increased playing time for the third straight week with Cade Otton (knee) inactive during the regular season finale. Durham hauled in both his targets for 16 yards and a touchdown during the victory. This marked the second straight game that Durham has been able to find the end zone. The hope is that Otton will be able to return to the field for next week's playoff game. Otherwise, Durham and Devin Culp will remain the primary options at tight end. Durham might be worth a dart throw in DFS contests for the Wild-Card round.
Jan 6   
Payne Durham  • TE  •  Buccaneers

Payne Durham Should Remain Involved

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham (quad) is good to go ahead of Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Durham has been asked to start in each of the last two games with Cade Otton (knee) sidelined. That is likely going to be the case once again this weekend, so Durham figures to get one more start. Durham has done a nice job with seven receptions for 65 yards and one touchdown over the last two games. He'll have some deep league appeal for this weekend and might be worth a dart throw in DFS contests for Week 18.
Jan 4   
Payne Durham  • TE  •  Buccaneers

Payne Durham Returns To Practice On Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham (quad) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. This is good news after Durham sat out to open the week due to a quad issue. Durham has seen a bigger role on offense lately with Cade Otton (knee) missing the last two games. Otton was able to get back on the practice field on Thursday as well. The return of Otton would basically end the streaming value that Durham has created for himself. Possibly, Durham has played well enough to remain involved, but he'll fall further on the pecking order if Otton returns for this weekend's matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
Jan 3   
Cade Otton  • TE  •  Buccaneers  |  Payne Durham  • TE  •  Buccaneers

Cade Otton, Payne Durham Miss Practice On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight ends Cade Otton (knee) and Payne Durham (quadriceps) both missed practice on Wednesday. Otton has missed the last two games due to a left-knee injury and is fully in danger of missing a third straight game in the Week 18 regular-season contest versus the division-rival New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Now that Durham is also on the injury report, the Bucs' TE room could be down to Devin Culp (ribs) this weekend. In a game that the Bucs need to win in order to clinch the NFC South and a playoff berth, their TE situation is worth monitoring for fantasy purposes. The 25-year-old Otton is the team's unquestioned top TE when he's healthy, but Culp could be an attractive low-cost DFS option if both Otton and Durham are ruled out. In the Week 17 win over the division-rival Carolina Panthers, Culp contributed for the first time all year, catching three of four targets for 52 yards.
Jan 1   
Payne Durham  • TE  •  Buccaneers

Payne Durham Scores Touchdown In Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham once again saw an expanded role with Cade Otton (knee) sidelined for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Last week, Durham hauled in five of his seven targets for 29 yards. This week, Durham didn't see as many targets, but he finished with two receptions on three targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in the win. Both Durham and Devin Culp saw increased roles with Otton on the sideline. Durham might be worth a look as a low-end TE2 if Otton remains out for next week's matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
Dec 30   
Payne Durham  • TE  •  Buccaneers

Payne Durham A Risky Choice For Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham saw an expanded role last week with Cade Otton (knee) sidelined. That is likely to happen again with Otton remaining on the sideline for the Week 17 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Last week, Durham hauled in five of his seven targets for 29 yards in the loss. The 24-year-old played 93 percent of the offensive snaps and did a fine job as the sole passing-catching option at tight end. Despite his success, Durham is a risky streaming option for this weekend. There is no guarantee he'll get seven targets again, so fantasy managers should probably look elsewhere for help. At best, Durham is a desperation deep league choice for Week 17.
Dec 28   
Payne Durham  • TE  •  Buccaneers

Payne Durham Capitalizes On Primary Role Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham caught five of his seven targets for 29 yards during Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The 24-year-old has primarily operated in a depth role for most of this season, but he was given increased opportunities to produce this week with Cade Otton (knee) sidelined. A product of Purdue, Durham more than doubled his season-long production on Sunday night alone, but he'll likely return to a depth role off the fantasy radar if Otton returns in Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers.
Dec 23   
Payne Durham  • TE  •  Buccaneers

Payne Durham Avoidable For Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham could have an expanded role during the Week 16 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The 24-year-old hasn't done much this season, but he could be asked to start this weekend with fellow tight end Cade Otton (knee) listed as doubtful for Sunday. Durham has hauled in both his targets for 34 yards this season, so his sample size is extremely small. The absence of Otton will likely just lead to more targets for wide receivers Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan, and possibly Sterling Shepard. Fantasy managers shouldn't risk starting Durham in an important fantasy playoff week.
Dec 20   
Payne Durham  • TE  •  Buccaneers

Buccaneers' Payne Durham Injures Knee, MRI Results Negative

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Buccaneers' joint practice with the Jaguars on Wednesday. According to Buccaneers insider JC Allen, Durham's MRI results were negative, and he is not expected to miss much time. Durham was a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft and appeared in 13 games during his rookie season, recording five catches for 58 yards. He played in Tampa Bay's preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 10, where he had two receptions for 27 yards. The Buccaneers won the game 17-14. If Durham cannot participate in the next preseason game, Ko Kieft and Devin Culp will have the opportunity for more reps to compete for the third tight end spot on the 53-man roster behind Cade Otton and Durham. UPDATE: Head coach Todd Bowles said Durham is day-to-day.
Aug 15   
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