Rachaad White

Week 4 vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The gap between Rachaad White and Bucky Irving seems to be closing quickly. White has just 66 rushing yards and is averaging 2.1 yards per carry through three games. The rookie Irving has been gaining momentum and is out-rushing White 154-66. White remains the starter but if he doesn't bounce back soon, it's nothing for the Bucs to shift to Irving as the lead back.

Fantasy Upside

Only one running back touched the football more in 2023 than Rachaad White and that was Christian McCaffrey. That helped White to an RB5 finish in 2023 after totaling over 1,500 yards and nine touchdowns. That included 64 catches for 549 yards and three touchdowns. White remains the RB1 in Tampa behind what should be an improved offensive line with the addition of center Graham Barton via the draft.

Fantasy Downside

The Bucs did add Bucky Wright in the fourth round of the draft this year, so he may get some work throughout the season. Will the Bucs also give White a high workload again? He had 336 touches but was also 48th (out of 59 eligible backs) in Pro Football Focus' rushing grade.

2024 Bottom Line

White is still the lead back for the Buccaneers. That alone gives him plenty of value. Could his touches come down? Sure. But he should still see at least 250-275 touches if the Bucs want to work in Wright. He's at least an RB2 with RB1 upside.

Week 16 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Rachaad White had a huge game last week, rushing 21 times for 89 yards while catching two passes for 50 yards and a touchdown. White has scored a touchdown in six of his last seven games, and he's had at least 20 carries in five games during that span. White has been one of the most productive backs in fantasy in recent weeks, and that should continue in Week 16 vs. the Jaguars (18th aFPA). White should be viewed as a top five option at RB this week.