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Doug Martin gave Bucs 'a lift' in return from suspension

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It came in a losing effort, but Bucs running back Doug Martin played well Thursday night in his return from a four-game suspension, rushing for 74 yards on 13 carries.

Martin's average of 5.7 yards per carry is his best in any game since 2015 -- he didn't even average 4.0 in a game last year -- and bodes well for the boost he can give the Bucs offense moving forward.

"It felt good to be out there -- to hear the crowd, the fans again, to be out there with my brothers, it's definitely a good feeling," Martin said.