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Running Back Rank: #35
Overall: #82
Ward had a breakout season, getting his first extensive work of his career. He broke the 1,000-yard mark despite rushing just 182 times. Ward averaged an impressive 5.6 yards per carry. He also had 41 receptions, which is another career high. Ward was a big-play threat for the Giants. He brings that ability to the Bucs this season. The Bucs should likely use a committee approach at running back, but Ward could be the starter out of the gate. Ward can get to that next gear in a hurry and has solid moves in the open field. Ward also runs with some power, keeping his legs churning as tacklers try to bring him down.
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Ward won't fly under the radar this season. His lack of scores last season is a concern, but you have to like his yardage and reception potential even in a committee situation. He is a low-end No. 2 back, especially in PPR leagues. Another season breaking the 1,000 total yard mark and around five or so scores seems likely in his first year with the Bucs. |
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| The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared RB Derrick Ward, SS DeVon Hall, OL James Lee, WR Mario Urrutia, WR Mark Bradley, QB Rudy Carpenter, TE Ryan Purvis, WR Terrence Nunn inactive for Week 17. |
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| Updating a previous item, Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee, thigh), DE Michael X. Bennett (toe) and DT Roy Miller (hamstring) should be available to play Week 17. |
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| Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee, thigh) and DE Michael X. Bennett (toe) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1. They are listed as questionable for Week 17. |
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| Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 31. He should be able to play in Week 17 but likely will not see many carries. |
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| Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. Head coach Raheem Morris thinks Ward will be able to play in Week 17. |
| Fantasy Impact: Ward isn't worth the risk at this point. |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 25, and he is listed as questionable for Week 16. |
| Fantasy Impact: Ward should be able to play this week, but keep an eye on the inactives Sunday to be sure. |
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| Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 10 with a knee ailment. |
| Fantasy Impact: Ward looks like a game-time decision. He is an iffy play to begin with, so you might just want to go with other options. |
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| Stephen Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to balance carries between RBs Cadillac Williams and Derrick Ward but Ward has been getting less carries because of Williams' performance as well as the team's lack of possessions during games. 'We'd like to (get Ward involved) but what happened is, in the previous game, we only had three series in the second half. (We said) 'Hey, Derrick, it's your turn.' Well, we only had two possessions, now all of a sudden, it's the fourth quarter,' Offensive coordinator Greg Olson said. |
| Fantasy Impact: Neither back is really worth using right now. They are too up and down. |
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| Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) is participating in practice Friday, Oct. 9. |
| Fantasy Impact: Ward seems ready to return this week. |
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| Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 8. He should be able to play in Week 5. |
| Fantasy Impact: Ward should play, but we aren't sure his workload, making him an iffy fantasy play this week. |
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