Jacquizz Rodgers
RB FA
Mon 11/20/17 12:52 PM

Rodgers rushed once for three yards and returned two kickoffs for 54 yards in Sunday's 30-20 win over the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers saw only two snaps on offense, but he logged 11 plays on special teams. The veteran back took over as the primary kickoff returner due to the mid-week release of Bernard Reedy, but his offensive role is as minimal as ever. Given current trends, Rodgers' minuscule fantasy value is presently limited to formats that count return yards.

Jacquizz Rodgers
RB FA
Mon 11/13/17 8:22 AM

Rodgers rushed three times for 12 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
The final stat line looks decidedly insignificant on the surface, but the modest three carries that Rodgers saw over six snaps actually represented a notable upgrade over his recent level of involvement. Rodgers had logged a combined two rushing touches over the prior three contests, making him the forgotten man in the backfield over that span. Even under the circumstances of a sizable second-half deficit in Week 9 during which Doug Martin was given an early hook, it was Peyton Barber, and not Rodgers, who was handed the reins of the rushing attack. However, Rodgers was at least was a part of the action in Sunday, resurrecting the possibility that he could begin seeing regular touches again in a complementary role.

Jacquizz Rodgers
RB FA
Sun 10/29/17 10:24 PM

Rodgers rushed once for one yard and lost five yards on his sole reception in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers' lost season continues, as he's now seen just one carry in consecutive games and eight totes overall in his last four contests. The 27-year-old remains a modest role in the passing game as well, but it's nowhere near enough to make up for the almost complete lack of contributions on the ground. Much had been made of Rodgers serving as a high-usage complement to Doug Martin once the latter returned from suspension, but the opposite has been true. While injuries in front of him or a change in offensive philosophy could certainly brighten his outlook in the coming weeks, Rodgers presently has next to no fantasy value in any format.

Jacquizz Rodgers
RB FA
Mon 10/23/17 11:37 AM

Rodgers rushed once for two yards and brought in his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers continues to play a minuscule role in the offense, as he logged justtwo snaps Sunday. Meanwhile, backfield mates Doug Martin (43 snaps) and Charles Sims (24 snaps) saw considerably more opportunity, and even Peyton Barber (three snaps) narrowly outpaced him. Rodgers' has just seven combined carries in the past three contests, rendering him a fantasy non-factor for the time being.

Jacquizz Rodgers
RB FA
Mon 10/16/17 10:11 AM

Rodgers rushed just three times for one yard and brought in his only target for six yards in Sunday's 38-33 loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
The seven-year veteran was rendered irrelevant for the second time in as many contests since Doug Martin's return from suspension. Rodgers has logged just six carries and a pair of receptions over that span, although Sunday's reduced involvement was undeniably at least partly due to the fact that the Bucs were playing catch-up for the entirety of the game. However, it appears clear that head coach Dirk Koetter sees Martin as his top back under normal circumstances, as the Week 5 division of labor in a competitive game versus the Patriots attests. Rodgers' fantasy value has therefore taken a significant hit until further notice.

Jacquizz Rodgers
RB FA
Fri 10/6/17 9:08 AM

Rodgers rushed three times for two yards and brought in his only target for 13 yards in Thursday's 19-14 loss to the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
With the return of Doug Martin, Rodgers played on only 13 snaps (18 percent), trailing both Martin (26 snaps) and Charles Sims (32 snaps) in opportunity by a significant margin. However, given that the Bucs were behind throughout the second half and also likely wanted to see plenty of Martin in his first game back, his reduced participation is likely just an outlier. Moving forward, both Rodgers and Martin are likely to see a bump in snap count, while Sims is unlikely to be as involved in games when Tampa isn't facing a prolonged deficit.

Jacquizz Rodgers
RB FA
Sun 10/1/17 10:11 PM

Rodgers gained 83 yards on 16 carries and brought in two of three targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 25-23 win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
After being limited to five rushes in Week 3 versus the Vikings, Rodgers reclaimed a much more traditional lead-back role Sunday. He set the tone early with a 36-yard scamper in the first quarter and averaged an impressive 5.2 yards per rush overall. Rodgers' role will now undergo a transition, as Doug Martin (suspension) returns to the team Monday and is expected to play Thursday versus the Patriots. Rodgers should still retain a fairly sizable role on most weeks, although it will be more difficult to predict his touches going forward.

Jacquizz Rodgers
RB FA
Sun 9/24/17 9:15 PM

Rodgers totaled just five rushes for 15 yards in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
With the Bucs trailing by a 21-3 score by intermission, the running game was essentially phased out early. Tampa did come back to put 14 points on the board in the third quarter, but they did so on the arm of Jameis Winston, who put 40 pass attempts. Rodgers is slated for one more week of clear-cut lead-back duty before Doug Martin (suspension) returns, at which point the two backs are expected to enter into a timeshare. He'll look to provide much better returns against the Giants in Week 4.

Jacquizz Rodgers
RB FA
Sun 9/17/17 7:06 PM

Rodgers rushed 19 times for 67 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-7 win over the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Although he averaged just 3.5 yards per tote, Rodgers fulfilled his role as the lead back admirably, grinding out yardage against a tough Bears front seven while also notching a one-yard touchdown run midway through the second period. Due to the Bucs' opener having been postponed on account of Hurricane Irma, the suspended Doug Martin's return won't transpire until Week 5, affording Rodgers lead-back duties for two more games in tough matchups versus the Vikings and Giants. However, given his knowledge of head coach Dirk Koetter's offense and demonstrated ability to handle a significant workload, Rodgers carries solid fantasy potential on sheer projected volume alone for the time being.

Jacquizz Rodgers
RB FA
Wed 9/6/17 1:01 PM4 Comments

Rodgers won't suit up in Week 1 after the Buccaneers' matchup with the Dolphins was postponed with Hurricane Irma expected to make landfall in South Florida, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The two teams are scheduled to make up the contest Nov. 19 in Week 11 of the regular season, meaning both the Buccaneers and Dolphins will play 16 consecutive weeks to conclude the campaign. The postponement also means that Rodgers will likely hold down his role as the Bucs' lead tailback at least until Week 5 against the Patriots, when Doug Martin is scheduled to return from his suspension. Martin had initially been eligible to play in Week 4 against the Giants -- when he would have served the final three games of his ban -- but the rescheduled contest ended up pushing back his return date.