Tank Bigsby has rushed for 297 yards and 2 touchdowns on 41 carries this season, averaging 7.2 yards per carry (most among running backs, min. 20 carries).

Modest numbers in London loss

Bigsby rushed seven times for 24 yards in the Jaguars' 35-16 loss to the Bears on Sunday in London. He also returned three kickoffs for 102 yards and committed a fumble recovered by Jacksonville.

Analysis: Bigsby had an opportunity for an expanded role when Travis Etienne exited the game in the third quarter with a hamstring injury, but game script turned completely against the run as the second half unfolded. The second-year back's pedestrian numbers were highly disappointing in the context of his previous two games, when he'd appeared on the verge of usurping his teammate for the lead-back role by recording 191 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries, as well as a 28-yard reception. However,…read more

Outshines Etienne in win

Bigsby rushed 13 times for 101 yards and two touchdowns and secured his only target for 28 yards in the Jaguars' 37-34 win over the Colts on Sunday. He also committed a fumble that he recovered in the end zone for a score.

Analysis: Bigsby may have laid claim to the No. 1 back role for the foreseeable future with his second straight highly efficient effort, one that came on the heels of a seven-carry, 90-yard performance in Week 4 against the Texans. Bigsby was even better Sunday, taking his first catch of the season for a chunk gain and crossing the goal line following a 19-yard run during which he jumped on his own loose ball in the end zone and on a dynamic 65-yard scamper in the latter portion of the fourth quarter.…read more

Set to back up Etienne again

Bigsby (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts after logging three limited practices this week, Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Bigsby and Travis Etienne (shoulder) got the same treatment throughout the week, notching a trio of capped sessions apiece before being declared healthy on Friday's injury report. Etienne remains the favorite to get the majority of playing time in Jacksonville's backfield, but Bigsby may have earned a larger role after rushing for 90 yards on just seven carries in the 24-20 Week 4 loss to Houston.

Still limited at practice

Bigsby (shoulder) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Analysis: As did fellow RB Travis Etienne (shoulder), which sets the stage for Friday's practice to add key context regarding the duo's Week 5 availability. Unless he manages to practice fully, however, Bigsby will presumably carry an injury designation into the weekend.

Limited due to shoulder injury

Bigsby (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.

Analysis: Bigsby has been playing through the shoulder injury since it limited him to only special-teams snaps in a Week 2 loss to Cleveland. He received just seven snaps on offense and two carries Week 3 at Buffalo, but an opportunity opened up Week 4 at Houston, when Travis Etienne suffered a shoulder injury of his own. Although Etienne ultimately returned to the game and led the backfield with 52 percent snap share and 11 carries, it was Bigsby who had the more productive outing, turning 17 snaps into…read more

Leading rusher in loss

Bigsby carried the ball seven times for 90 yards in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Texans.

Analysis: Travis Etienne missed most of the first quarter with a shoulder injury, but Bigsby's biggest gain came in the third as he rumbled for 58 yards on a drive that stalled on Houston's goal line. Etienne didn't play poorly when he was on the field, turning 12 touches into 60 scrimmage yards, but Bigsby's performance could encourage the winless Jaguars to shake things up and go with more of a backfield timeshare in Week 5 against the Colts. The second-year back's touch volume could ultimately depend…read more

Cleared to play Sunday

Bigsby (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Texans and is expected to play.

Analysis: Bigbsy has been playing through the shoulder issue the last couple weeks. On the year, he has produced a 14-82-0 rushing line behind Travis Etienne in Jacksonville's backfield. Bigsby has yet to draw a single target in the pass game. Bigsby is little more than a fantasy bench stash.

Limited in practice again

Bigsby (shoulder) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

Analysis: Bigsby managed to play through his lingering shoulder injury during Jacksonville's 47-10 loss to the Bills on Monday, but he's since logged back-to-back limited practice sessions. If the No. 2 running back can gain clearance to suit up for Sunday's pivotal divisional matchup against the Texans, Bigsby will once gain be positioned to act as the primary backup to starting running back Travis Etienne.

Logs limited practice

Bigsby (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Analysis: Bigsby managed a shoulder issue ahead of this past Monday's 47-10 loss to the Bills, but he suited up for the contest and logged nine snaps on offense (and two carries) behind starting running back Travis Etienne. With no reported setbacks coming out of that contest, Bigsby's listed limitations Wednesday may be maintenance-related.

Quiet in loss

Bigsby rushed twice for nine yards in Monday's 47-10 loss to the Bills.

Analysis: Bigsby was mostly an afterthought in what ended up being a rough day for the Jaguars offense. The second-year running back played just nine of Jacksonville's 71 offensive snaps in the contest, far behind starter Travis Etienne, who played 49 snaps. Though Bigsby is tough to rely on for consistent fantasy production, he remains a solid insurance policy to stash in deeper leagues in the event that Etienne were to miss time at any point.

Active versus Buffalo

Bigsby (shoulder) is active for Monday night's game against the Bills.

Analysis: After being a limited practice participant this past week, Bigsby approached the contest listed as questionable. With his active status versus Buffalo confirmed, the 2023 third-rounder will provide the Jaguars with a complementary option in a backfield led by Travis Etienne. Also in the team's Week 3 RB mix is D'Ernest Johnson, who saw added work in last weekend's loss to the Browns after Bigsby was shaken up on a kickoff play in the second quarter.

Questionable for Monday

Bigsby (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bills, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Analysis: Bigsby was a limited participant in practice all week, so it stands to reason the second-year back has a good shot at playing Monday. Bigsby suffered the injury during the second quarter of Sunday's loss to the Browns, and while he wasn't ruled out, he wasn't involved in the offense following the injury. That figures to change with a full week of rehab under his belt.

Limited again Friday

Bigsby (shoulder) remained a limited participant at practice Friday.

Analysis: Bigsby has put together back-to-back limited practices to begin the week after injuring his shoulder in the Week 2 loss to the Browns. Though Bigsby wasn't ruled out against Cleveland, that injury was likely the reason he didn't register a touch on offense after leading the Jaguars with 73 rushing yards against the Dolphins in Week 1. More clarity on Bigsby's availability for Monday's game against the Bills will be provided when the Jaguars release their injury report Saturday.

Officially limited in practice

Bigsby (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Bigsby wore a non-contact jersey in Thursday's practice, per Harvey. The second-year pro sustained a shoulder injury against the Browns in Week 2, and though he managed to retake the field, that issue could be why Bigsby didn't play any offensive snaps versus Cleveland. Coach Doug Pederson said Thursday that Bigsby would play Monday against the Bills, but it sounds like the Jaguars will be careful with him at practice.

In line to suit up vs. Bills

Coach Doug Pederson said Thursday that Bigsby (shoulder) is "ok" and will play versus Buffalo on Monday Night Football, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Analysis: Bigsby didn't play any offensive snaps versus the Browns in Week 2. He suffered a shoulder injury on a kickoff return in the second quarter, but was subsequently able to retake the field. After Bigsby looked solid for Jacksonville in Week 1, it was likely due to the shoulder issue that he wasn't called upon to handle a single carry behind Travis Etienne versus Cleveland, while D'Ernest Johnson rushed five times for 26 yards. It sounds like the 2023 third-round pick will be able to resume…read more

No touches Week 2

Bigsby (shoulder) returned to Sunday's loss against Cleveland but didn't play any offensive snaps.

Analysis: Bigsby suffered a shoulder injury during the second quarter on a kickoff return, and he was able to return to the contest during the second half. The 2023 third-round pick didn't play any offensive snaps in the game, as D'Ernest Johnson carried five times for 26 yards behind starting running back Travis Etienne. Bigsby had a promising season opener with 12 carries for 73 yards, but his involvement Week 2 left a lot to be desired. Even though he returned to the field, the shoulder injury may…read more

Exits Sunday's game

Bigsby was forced out of Sunday's game against the Browns with a shoulder injury.

Analysis: Prior to his exit from the contest, Bigsby hadn't recorded a carry. In his absence, Travis Etienne and D'Ernest Johnson are available to handle the Jaguars' RB duties.

Outgains Etienne in loss

Bigsby carried 12 times for 73 yards and wasn't targeted during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Dolphins.

Analysis: The 23-year-old put forth the best game of his young career in the season opener, as he matched Travis Etienne in carries and produced 29 more rushing yards. Bigsby's afternoon was highlighted by runs of 26 and 17 yards, both of which exceeded Etienne's long for the day. After a disappointing rookie campaign that saw Bigsby total just 50 carries for 132 yards, it appears he could have a decent role in Jacksonville's offense during 2024 as the No. 2 tailback. He isn't likely to match rushing…read more

Records 56 total yards Saturday

Bigsby rushed 10 times for 37 yards and brought in all three targets for 19 yards in the Jaguars' 20-7 preseason win over the Buccaneers on Saturday night.

Analysis: Bigsby drew the start with Travis Etienne sitting out, and the second-year back quickly gained a combined 10 yards on the Jaguars' second and third plays from scrimmage. Bigsby's heavy level of involvement by preseason standards and what he did with it was encouraging, especially after a ragged rookie year where he averaged just 2.6 yards per carry. Bigsby appears to be running ahead of D'Ernest Johnson for the No. 2 job behind Etienne, and he'll have another opportunity to make his case in the…read more

Improving after rough rookie year

Jaguars running backs coach Jerry Mack said Bigsby's offseason priority has been to "refocus," and that "now things are starting to slow down for him" entering Year 2, Juston Lewis of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Coach Doug Pederson said back in May that the team hopes Bigsby will be able to spell starter Travis Etienne more often during the 2024 season, but for that to happen the 2023 third-round pick will need to improve upon a lackluster rookie performance. Last season, Bigsby logged just 50 carries for 132 yards (2.6 YPC) and two touchdowns across 17 games. Mack noted that as a rookie "everything was extremely fast for [Bigsby]," but said that this offseason "he's understanding the ins and outs of…read more

Could spell Etienne more often

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said last week that he would like Bigsby to get more playing time to "take some of the pounding off of Travis [Etienne]," Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Jaguars brass made similar comments last offseason after drafting Bigsby in the third round, but he had just three games all season with more than three carries and none with more than 17 snaps. A pair of lost fumbles on his first 24 touches didn't help, and the Jaguars eventually preferred D'Ernest Johnson as the running back to give Etienne occasional breathers. While Johnson is back with the team in 2024, Bigsby's combination of draft capital, college production (2,903 rushing yards) and…read more

Quiet rookie campaign

Bigsby rushed three times for 16 yards and returned four kickoffs for 99 yards during Jacksonville's Week 18 loss to Tennessee. He finished the season with 50 rushes for 132 yards and two touchdowns plus one catch for six yards.

Analysis: The rookie third-round pick opened and finished the season as the Jags' primary backup tailback, but he worked in the No. 3 role from Week 12 to Week 16. Starter Travis Etienne played in all 17 games and was the clear workhorse in the backfield, leaving minimal opportunities for Jacksonville's other backs. The only other running back on the roster, D'Ernest Johnson, is set to become a free agent, so Bigsby has a strong chance of opening 2024 in the No. 2 role once again.

Totals 32 yards in win

Bigsby carried 10 times for 32 yards and wasn't targeted during Sunday's 26-0 win against the Panthers.

Analysis: The rookie third-round pick entered the contest having played just six offensive snaps over the previous five games, but he tallied a career-high 10 carries as Jacksonville dominated Sunday from start to finish. Bigsby out-snapped D'Ernest Johnson, 17-12, and may have reclaimed the No. 2 job in the Jaguars backfield heading into Week 18.

No touches Week 13

Bigsby played two offensive snaps during Monday's 34-31 loss to the Bengals.

Analysis: It's just the second time this season the rookie third-round pick didn't receive a carry, as D'Ernest Johnson has settled in as Jacksonville's No. 2 tailback the past few weeks. Travis Etienne remains locked in as the starter, leaving Bigsby in a depth role heading into the final month-plus of the campaign.

Falls into tertiary role

Bigsby had one carry for six yards during Sunday's 24-21 win against the Texans.

Analysis: The rookie third-round pick played a season-low two offensive snaps and now appears to be clearly behind D'Ernest Johnson on the backfield depth chart. Bigsby has 36 carries for 86 yards and two touchdowns through his first 11 NFL games, but he's unlikely to see many opportunities down the stretch if Johnson and starter Travis Etienne stay healthy.

Does little with nine carries

Bigsby rushed nine times for 21 yards during Sunday's 34-14 win over the Titans.

Analysis: Jacksonville was in control throughout Sunday's contest, which allowed Bigsby to set a season high in carries. The 22-year-old also set a season high in rushing yards, though it wasn't an efficient performance. D'Ernest Johnson had a similar workload with more yardage for the second straight week, and Bigsby could be losing his grip on the No. 2 job in Jacksonville's backfield.

Three touches in blowout

Bigsby carried three times for five yards and failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 34-3 loss to San Francisco.

Analysis: Starter Travis Etienne had a season-low 11 touches in the blowout, but the lopsided score didn't benefit Bigsby much, as he played just 10 offensive snaps. No. 3 back D'Ernest Johnson had a similar snap count but turned five touches into 40 yards, which eclipsed Bigsby's total yards from scrimmage from the past five games combined.

Three carries Week 8

Bigsby carried three times for nine yards and lost a fumble during Sunday's 20-10 win against the Steelers.

Analysis: The 22-year-old saw six offensive snaps as starter Travis Etienne received 27 touches for 149 yards and a touchdown while playing an 89 percent snap share. Etienne continues to operate as Jacksonville's workhorse back, leaving minimal opportunities for Bigsby in the No. 2 role.

Two carries Thursday

Bigsby rushed twice for two yards during Thursday's 31-24 win against New Orleans.

Analysis: The rookie third-round pick played just eight offensive snaps but was the only Jacksonville running back besides starter Travis Etienne to receive a carry. Bigsby had seven rushes in the season opener but has just 13 over the past six games as Etienne continues to dominate the team's backfield touches.

Four touches Sunday

Bigsby rushed three times for two yards and caught his lone target for six yards during Sunday's 37-20 win against the Colts.

Analysis: Bigsby played 17 of 64 offensive snaps and received his highest number of touches since he had seven carries in the season opener. The rookie third-round pick continues to operate as Jacksonville's No. 2 tailback but doesn't have much fantasy utility with starter Travis Etienne excelling as a workhorse.

Remains in backup role

Bigsby carried three times for eight yards during Sunday's 25-20 win against Buffalo.

Analysis: Starter Travis Etienne once again dominated the backfield work and finished with 30 touches for 184 yards and two touchdowns. Bigsby was encouragingly the only Jacksonville running back besides Etienne to play more than a single offensive snap, but it's clear the rookie will likely stick in a minor offensive role as long as Etienne remains healthy.

Three carries in win

Bigsby rushed three times for 10 yards during Sunday's 23-7 win against the Falcons in London.

Analysis: The rookie third-round pick played just eight offensive snaps while starter Travis Etienne racked up 23 touches on an 85 percent snap share. Bigsby has 12 carries for 33 yards and two touchdowns through the first four games of the season as he remains nothing more than an insurance policy for fantasy managers.

Scores TD in loss

Bigsby rushed twice for 10 yards and a touchdown and failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 37-17 loss to the Texans.

Analysis: The 22-year-old played just nine offensive snaps in the blowout loss, but he received some run early in the third quarter and punched in a one-yard touchdown after a long pass-interference penalty set up Jacksonville at the goal line. D'Ernest Johnson had a similar workload while starter Travis Etienne dominated the backfield with 23 touches for 138 yards from scrimmage. Bigsby has just nine carries for 23 yards through three games, though he's received some goal-line work with a pair of scores.

No touches Week 2

Bigsby played 12 offensive snaps during Sunday's 17-9 loss to Kansas City.

Analysis: The rookie third-round pick had seven carries for 13 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut last week, but he was much less involved in the offense Sunday. Bigsby saw a similar snap count, but Jacksonville running backs recorded just 13 carries compared to 26 in the season opener. The 22-year-old still appears to be No. 2 on the depth chart, but he's unlikely to have much fantasy value week-to-week while Travis Etienne, who battled cramps versus the Chiefs, remains healthy.

Scores first NFL touchdown

Bigsby carried the ball seven times for 13 yards and a touchdown and failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Colts.

Analysis: It was a rollercoaster NFL debut for the 2023 third-round pick. Bigsby was the intended target on Trevor Lawrence's lone INT of the day, and he also wound up with the ball after a Lawrence fumble that the rookie assumed was an incomplete pass, only to have it knocked out of his hands and returned for an Indianapolis touchdown. Bigsby redeemed himself in the fourth quarter however, pushing the pile to the goal line on a carry from the Colts' five-yard line before finding paydirt on the next…read more

Key fumble in preseason finale

Bigsby rushed six times for 37 yards and lost a fumble in the Jaguars' 31-18 preseason win over the Dolphins on Saturday night.

Analysis: Bigsby took the third carry of the game for the Jaguars after Travis Etienne unsurprisingly logged the first two, and the former was impressive on a per-touch basis. However, the rookie made a critical mistake when he was stripped of the ball at the shadow of the goal line to short-circuit the Jaguars' first drive. Bigsby saw just one more carry after the miscue, but he did parlay that into a 14-yard gain. Despite the costly turnover, Bigsby averaged 5.7 yards per carry over three preseason…read more

Paces backfield again

Bigsby carried the ball 13 times for 70 yards in Saturday's 25-7 win over Detroit in preseason action. He also recorded one reception for -2 yards.

Analysis: Bigsby was the first back on the field for Jacksonville, though Travis Etienne didn't participate. He was effective with the opportunity, ripping off big gains of 17, 13 and 11 yards. Coach Doug Pederson has praised Bigsby throughout training camp, and the rookie back continues to take advantage of every opportunity.

Leads team in rushing

Bigsby rushed nine times for 52 yards in Saturday's 28-23 preseason win over the Cowboys.

Analysis: Bigsby was already having a strong camp prior to Saturday's impressive rushing performance, drawing praise from coaches for his work in the film room. The rookie out of Auburn was the second back to enter the game behind Travis Etienne (five carries for 22 yards), so he hasn't jumped higher than potentially second on the depth chart as of now. With a 6-foot, 210-pound frame, Bigsby adds some size to Jacksonville's backfield, potentially warranting goal-line looks. The rookie's next chance to…read more

Pushing for touches

Coach Doug Pederson said Saturday that Bigsby has been "a sponge" when it comes to learning the offense, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Analysis: The rookie third-round pick made a strong impression in rookie camp and has performed similarly in training camp. Travis Etienne was Jacksonville's workhorse tailback last season after James Robinson was shipped to the Jets and is expected to have a similar role in 2023, but Bigsby could see consistent touches week-to-week if he continues to build on the early foundation he's laid.