The Buccaneers were near the bottom of the barrel in rushing through the 2017 season. Peyton Barber provided some life to a struggling running game, but it wasn’t enough to really provide a sense of optimism heading into 2018.
As a team, Tampa Bay finished 27th in rushing with 90.6 yards per game. Former running back Doug Martin struggled mightily with 2.9 yards per carry, Jacquizz Rodgers averaged 3.8 yards per carry, Charles Sims rushed for 4.5 yards per carry in a very limited role, while Barber averaged 3.