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Running Back Rank: #35
Overall: #83
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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| 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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| Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) is participating in practice Wednesday, Oct. 7. |
| Fantasy Impact: This is a good sign for Ward returning this week. |
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| Ward is out for the Week 4 game. |
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| Stephen Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) said his knee is feeling better but he does not know if he will travel with the team for their Week 4 game. |
| Fantasy Impact: We don't expect Ward to play this week. |
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| Charlie Campbell and Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, report Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) is not participating in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and likely will not play in Week 4. |
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| Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 1. His status for Week 4 is uncertain. |
| Fantasy Impact: Ward is looking very iffy to play at the moment. Get other options ready. |
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| Jim Flynn and Scott Reynolds, of PetwerReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 30. Head coach Raheem Morris said the team hopes Ward will be able to play in Week 4. |
| Fantasy Impact: Ward is no sure thing to play. We'll keep you posted. He might be a game-time decision. |
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