Rachaad White

Rachaad White saw his role grow during the second half of the season, forcing a timeshare with Leonard Fournette. From Weeks 10-17, White operated as the 1A in the Buccaneers' backfield averaging 11 fantasy points per game (RB26). He wasn't great as a rusher - four yards per carry, 66.4 PFF rushing grade - but no running back was particularly efficient behind Tampa's patchwork offensive line. The first-year rusher was still better than Fournette on the ground, as the veteran finished third-to-last in rushing EPA (-39.13). And there was no better display of White edging out Fournette on the field than in the first round of the NFL playoffs. Fournette carried the ball just 5 times for 11 yards while White started and rushed for 41 yards on 7 carries, adding 4-of-6 targets for 36 yards (56% snap share). White's superior season and proficiency as a receiver (50 receptions, 11th among all RBs) solidify him as the RB1 moving forward. Tampa Bay released Fournette and signed Chase Edmonds in free agency.

Rachaad White rushed the ball 11 times for 22 yards and caught five passes for 26 yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Fantasy Impact

White was inefficient on Sunday, totaling only 48 yards despite touching the ball 16 times. He struggled to put up any good numbers for fantasy purposes, but he was slightly bailed out by five caught passes. The rookie has been effective overall this season, and he will be an intriguing option for fantasy drafts for the 2023 season.