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by Jordan Heck

TB RB Jacquizz Rodgers - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Chicago Bears

Jacquizz Rodgers is expected to get the starting role in place of the suspended Doug Martin this week. He was brought on last season and played extremely well, going over 100 yards multiple times.

He'll get a decent matchup this week against the Bears, and as long he gets the majority of the touches, he should be a good start. We like Rodgers as an RB2 play in Week 2, with his only real threat for touches coming from multi-purpose back Charles Sims.

by Jordan Heck

TB RB Jacquizz Rodgers - 2017 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Jacquizz Rodgers joined the Bucs last season after Doug Martin and Charles Sims went down, and looked like he’d been there for years. He went over 100 yards in his first two starts and scored a touchdown in two of his last three. He’ll take over as the starting back for at least the first three games of the season as Martin serves his suspension. There’s a chance he can continue in that role should he play well enough.

Fantasy Downside

After the third game, it’s impossible to predict what Rodgers’ role will be. He was too good last year to not use somehow, but this is a crowded backfield in Tampa with Martin, Sims, and Rodgers. Even if he does remain the starter, touches could be limited.

2017 Bottom Line

Rodgers is worth drafting for the first three games alone. He proved last year he can put up big numbers in a starting role. After those games, he’s worth hanging on to just to see how Tampa Bay utilizes him. He may not be a long-lasting option on your fantasy team, but he should help you get off to a great start.

by Jordan Heck

TB RB Jacquizz Rodgers - Week 17, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. Carolina
Jacquizz Rodgers got a surprise start last week, and he'll be pretty much the only running back of value on the roster in Week 17. Doug Martin is suspended and Charles Sims was placed on injured reserve, leaving recently-signed practice squad players as the only backups to Rodgers.

This is actually good news for fantasy owners as Rodgers has been the only back to really find success for Tampa this season. Last week he had 63 yards and a score in his spot start, and he's had two 100-yard games in his starts.

One of those 100-yard efforts came against the Panthers, who he plays again this week. While it's not a great matchup, we like Rodgers as an RB1 this week as he should get plenty of touches.

by Jordan Heck

TB RB Jacquizz Rodgers - Week 14, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14. vs. New Orleans
The Bucs said this week they "may have an expanded role" for Jacquizz Rodgers. That comes as a bit of a surprise considering Charles Sims is expected to return this week. For now, we'll just write that up as coach talk.

Rodgers got a bit more work last week with Martin injured near the end of the game, but he's not a reliable option, even in a good matchup against the Saints.

by Jordan Heck

TB RB Jacquizz Rodgers - Week 8, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 vs. Oakland
Jacquizz Rodgers still doesn't have a touchdown this season, but owners aren't complaining after the third-string runner has put up back-to-back 100-yard games. Not only is he producing, but Rodgers is getting plenty of touches with 30 carries and 26 carries in his last two games.

With Doug Martin expected to miss another week, Rodgers will once again be the main carrier in the backfield. He'll face a soft Raiders defense, which has allowed at least 70 rushing yards to backs in every single game.

Rodgers is an easy RB1 play this week in a juicy matchup.

by Jordan Heck

TB RB Jacquizz Rodgers - Week 7, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Jacquizz Rodgers - Week 7 vs. San Francisco
Jacquizz Rodgers will continue being the top back, and we learned two weeks ago that the Bucs trust him entirely. Rodgers saw 30 carries and went for 100+ yards against the Panthers.

He should continue to carry the rock, and he gets a dream matchup against the 49ers in Week 7. San Francisco has been gauged by running backs all season, including five straight games of 130+ yards on the ground.

A few weeks ago it would have seemed crazy to consider Rodgers an RB1, but with his opportunity and the matchup, the world will be his this week.

by Jordan Heck

TB RB Jacquizz Rodgers - Week 5, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Carolina
Jacquizz Rodgers could draw the start this week if Charles Sims is inactive. Sims has been missing practice, and there's a fear he won't play. But even if Rodgers plays, there won't be a lot of faith in his production.

He gets a tough matchup, and he's not very good. He should get plenty of touches, making him a low-end RB2 or flex option, however.

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