Will Antonio Brown’s Absence Open Up Opportunity For Others?

Scotty Miller, remember him?

Yea, he was the guy who caught the critical end-of-half touchdown against Green Bay in the NFC Championship Game last January. So far, through two games, he has been targeted exactly zero times. Zero.

As crazy as it sounds, it is not that absurd given the depth of talent on this team. Especially at the wide receiver position. Then, factor in the tight ends and the fact that Rob Gronkowski looks like he too has aged backward and Miller falls further down the pecking order. There is only so much time and so many balls to go around in a given NFL game.

The #GoBucs have placed WR Antonio Brown on the reserve-COVID-19 list, per @NFLSTROUD. #FPC @FullPressNFL

— Full Press Buccaneers (@FPC_Buccaneers) September 22, 2021

However, with Antonio Brown landing on the reserve/COVID list and his status questionable at best, it could finally be the opportunity Miller needs to arrive in 2021.

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Miller played a key role for the Bucs during the first half of the season prior to Brown’s arrival in Tampa. Through the first eight weeks, Miller was first on the team in receiving yards, third in targets, and had the second-most first downs on the team among other things. He ended the year with 33 receptions, 501 yards, and three touchdowns on 53 targets. In the playoffs, he had four receptions in four games. Three went for first downs and the third was the aforementioned touchdown against the Packers.

Of course, Miller will also be competing for snaps with Tyler Johnson who has one catch on three targets this season. Given the matchup with the high-scoring Rams and the defensive struggles, at times, there may be plenty of passes to go around for both if they get on the field. Johnson is the more versatile receiver but, as we have seen in the past, all Miller needs is a catch or two to make a huge impact on the game and was one of the first receivers to show a bit of chemistry with Tom Brady last season.