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2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1SF
Loss, 17-31
---33-212-----6.50
2@CAR
Win, 20-14
---82117-----15.90
3NYG
Loss, 31-32
---48-27-----7.50
4@LA
Win, 55-40
---191-------7.90
5@NO
Loss, 24-31
---3211-1-----10.10
6CAR
Loss, 26-37
---28--------2.80
7Bye  ------------0.00
8@TEN
Loss, 23-27
---20-18-----3.80
9@SEA
Loss, 34-40
---15--------1.50
10ARI
Win, 30-27
---43114-----11.70
11NO
Loss, 17-34
-----2111----9.10
12@ATL
Win, 35-22
---32--------3.20
13@JAX
Win, 28-11
---442-----1-18.40
14IND
Win, 38-35
---34-219-----7.30
15@DET
Win, 38-17
---17-223-----6.00
16HOU
Loss, 20-23
---13-------1-0.70
17ATL
Loss, 22-28
---10-225-----5.50
2019 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1SF,
L 17-31
33-12--6.50
2@CAR,
W 20-14
8217--15.90
3NYG,
L 31-32
48-7--7.50
4@LA,
W 55-40
191---7.90
5@NO,
L 24-31
321-1--10.10
6CAR,
L 26-37
28----2.80
7Bye-----0.00
8@TEN,
L 23-27
20-8--3.80
9@SEA,
L 34-40
15----1.50
10ARI,
W 30-27
4314--11.70
11NO,
L 17-34
--111-9.10
12@ATL,
W 35-22
32----3.20
13@JAX,
W 28-11
442---18.40
14IND,
W 38-35
34-19--7.30
15@DET,
W 38-17
17-23--6.00
16HOU,
L 20-23
13---1-0.70
17ATL,
L 22-28
10-25--5.50
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  • Quiet end to season

    Barber rushed six times for 10 yards and secured two of four targets for 24 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-22 overtime loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: He finished the 2019 season with 154 rushes for 470 yards and six touchdowns while adding 16 receptions on 24 targets for 115 yards and another score. Barber set a career high for touchdowns in 2019, but that was partly offset by a career-low 3.1 yards per tote. The fourth-year pro also saw an 80-carry drop from 2018, with Ronald Jones taking on a much bigger role. The 25-year-old Barber is set to become an unrestricted free agent this coming March, and the Buccaneers could make upgrading the…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 10:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Mediocre production in loss

    Barber rushed five times for 13 yards and lost a fumble in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Texans on Saturday.

    Analysis: Barber saw backfield mate Ronald Jones receive nine more carries, making it one of the rare weeks in which there was a clear pecking order in the ground attack. Barber has rushed for under 20 yards in two straight games and for less than 50 yards in all but one contest this season. The fourth-year pro is thus a middling fantasy option against the Falcons in Week 17.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 9:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another lackluster showing

    Barber rushed 10 times for 17 yards and brought in both his targets for 23 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-17 win over the Lions on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber saw one fewer carry than backfield mate Ronald Jones as their fantasy-averse time split in the ground game continued. The fourth-year back did have a modest role in the passing game again, giving him back-to-back multi-catch efforts for the first time all season. Given the Buccaneers' pass-heavy tendencies and the offensive line's inability to consistently open up holes for any of the team's backs, Barber remains a middling option heading into a Week 16 battle against the Texans.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 9:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Same rushing workload as Jones

    Barber rushed 11 times for 34 yards and brought in both his targets for 19 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win over the Colts on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber and Ronald Jones split the rushing workload right down the middle, and the former was also encouragingly involved in the passing game with his fifth instance of multiple targets this season. Neither Barber nor Jones have been able to get much going on the ground, however, and the Buccaneers' offense seems destined to continue to mostly flow through the right arm of Jameis Winston for the three remaining games of the regular season. Barber will hope for opportunities to exploit the…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 7:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains second on depth chart

    Barber is expected to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 2 running back Week 14 against the Colts after coach Bruce Arians reiterated Wednesday that Ronald Jones is the team's top option on the depth chart, Scott Smith of Tampa Bay's official site reports. "I don't have any concerns about the running game right now," Arians said. "RoJo's still our starter and we'll get him going."

    Analysis: Jones had outpaced Barber in offensive snap share for four consecutive games until the former noticed a reduced role in Sunday's 28-11 win over the Jaguars due to a missed blitz pickup in the third quarter of the contest. With Jones in the doghouse, Barber earned all the first- and second-down work thereafter, finishing the day with 17 carries -- his most since Week 2 -- for 44 yards and two touchdowns. The pair of scores gave Barber a nice fantasy line, but it obscured what was another…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Surprises with pair of touchdowns

    Barber rushed 17 times for 44 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 28-11 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. He also had a two-point conversion run.

    Analysis: In a game that unfolded in rather surprising fashion overall, Barber fittingly punched in multiple touchdowns for the first time all season. The fourth-year back ended up outpacing backfield mate Ronald Jones by 11 carries overall, with Greg Auman of The Athletic reporting that coach Bruce Arians explained the lopsided division of labor as a function of Arians going with the "hot hand" in the backfield and Jones also having missed a blitz pickup at one point. Despite Barber's surprising success…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid workload in win

    Barber rushed 11 times for 32 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 35-22 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber notably only saw one fewer carry than backfield mate Ronald Jones, and he got just one target to Jones' three in the passing game. Although coach Bruce Arians made mention of Jones as his lead back several weeks ago, the reality is Barber and Jones appear destined to remain in a fairly even timeshare the rest of the way. That naturally does fantasy managers of either player no favor, but Barber will look to put together one of his occasional touchdown-dependent fantasy performances Week…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In end zone as receiver

    Barber did not log a carry in the Buccaneers' 34-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday but brought in both his targets for 11 yards and a touchdown.

    Analysis: The fact Barber did not see a carry for the first time all season and backfield mate Ronald Jones logged just four speaks to how quickly the Buccaneers abandoned the run game. Despite the unprecedented lack of action on the ground, Barber salvaged his fantasy day with a six-yard touchdown reception at the 2:42 mark of the second quarter, getting his team on the board for the first time all afternoon. The receiving score was only the second of Barber's career, and he'll remain a risky play in…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 7:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches winning score

    Barber rushed 11 times for 43 yards and a touchdown and secured his only target for four yards in the Buccaneers' 30-27 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

    Analysis: After seeing Ronald Jones officially named the starting running back by coach Bruce Arians earlier in the week, Barber responded by recording a game-winning one-yard rushing touchdown with 1:43 remaining. Barber also ended up matching Jones in carries, as it appears that irrespective of depth chart slotting, Arians will continue to ride the hot hand week to week. Barber now has four rushing touchdowns on the season and will look to build on Sunday's effort versus the Saints in Week 11.

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 3:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Major downturn in involvement

    Barber rushed just four times for 15 yards in the Buccaneers' 40-34 overtime loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber was a firm second fiddle to backfield mate Ronald Jones, seeing 14 fewer carries, the biggest gap in workload between the two this season. The 25-year-old has managed 32 yards or fewer on the ground in six consecutive games, and he's been under 50 in all but one contest this season. Consequently, regardless of how the workload is divided in Week 10 against the Cardinals, Barber's fantasy ceiling projects to continue capped in all formats.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 8:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Can't find running room in loss

    Barber rushed 10 times for 20 yards and brought in one of three targets for eight yards in the Buccaneers' 27-23 loss to the Titans on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber's final line underscores how poorly the team's running game performed overall in the Week 8 loss. The Buccaneers' co-lead back saw only one fewer carry than backfield mate Ronald Jones, so the team's timeshare remains in place, much to the chagrin of each player's fantasy managers. Barber will look for better production against the Seahawks in a Week 9 battle.

    Published: Tue, Oct 29 at 9:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Paces backfield in carries

    Barber rushed eight times for 28 yards in the Buccaneers' 37-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber doubled up backfield mate Ronald Jones in carries as their timeshare continued in confounding fashion Sunday, but game script ensured neither back could be much of a factor. Barber has single-digit touches in three straight games heading into the Bucs' Week 7 bye, and the fantasy-adverse workload split between him and Jones will continue in a Week 8 matchup versus the Titans.

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in limited usage

    Barber rushed eight times for 32 yards and a touchdown and secured his only target for minus-1 yard in the Buccaneers' 31-24 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber capped off a massive 17-play, 75-yard third-quarter march with a two-yard touchdown run, his second on the ground in as many games. The fourth-year back has seen single-digit carries in both of those contests, though he logged only one fewer tote than backfield mate Ronald Jones on Sunday and also saw game flow conspire against the running game overall. Barber remains a touchdown-dependent option in all formats heading into a Week 6 tilt versus the Panthers in London.

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Salvages line with rushing TD

    Barber rushed nine times for 19 yards and a touchdown and failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 55-40 win over the Rams on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber started the game and capped off an eight-play, 60-yard first-quarter drive with a three-yard touchdown run. However, as the game went on, Ronald Jones took on the majority of the backfield workload, ultimately logging 10 more carries than Barber. That represented the biggest disparity in opportunity between the two backs in Jones' favor this season and could be indicative of a gradual changing of the guard at running back. Barber will look to make his case and up his production in a…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Serviceable in Week 3 loss

    Barber rushed 13 times for 48 yards and brought in both of his targets for seven yards in the Buccaneers' 32-31 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber logged one fewer carry than Ronald Jones, who was the more efficient and explosive player with a 25-yard rush and 41-yard reception. Barber did contribute several of his trademark power runs in the contest and should continue enjoying a relatively steady role, despite the fact Jones is clearly a more dynamic asset overall. The conundrum for fantasy managers will be figuring out which back will have the hot hand on any given week, as coach Bruce Arians rightfully appears to be firmly…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 9:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Clear-cut lead back in win

    Barber rushed 23 times for 82 yards and a touchdown and brought in his only target for seven yards in the Buccaneers' 20-14 win over the Panthers on Thursday.

    Analysis: Just four days after Barber logged only eight carries in a season-opening loss to the 49ers, he significantly outpaced backfield mate Ronald Jones on Thursday. Coach Bruce Arians had made it clear Barber would open the game and he'd ultimately stick with whichever back had the hot hand, and Barber forced the issue with a gutsy display of power running that was highlighted by his 16-yard scoring scamper up the gut in the third quarter. Barber was also taken down for a safety by Luke Kuechly…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 9:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting Week 2 start

    Coach Bruce Arians said that Barber will remain the Buccaneers' starting running back for Thursday's matchup with the Panthers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Barber drew the start in the 31-17 loss to the 49ers in Week 1, but was on the field for only 25 of 70 offensive plays (35.7 percent) while backups Ronald Jones (31.4 percent) and Dare Ogunbowale (38.6 percent) handled similar snap shares. Ogunbowale should remain the Bucs' top option on passing downs Thursday, but Arians indicated he plans to ride the hot hand between Barber and Jones in the run game. Though Barber managed a serviceable 33 yards on eight carries in the opener, Arians leaned on…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 10:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Loses work to Jones

    Barber rushed eight times for 33 yards and two of four targets for 12 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-17 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber saw Ronald Jones garner 13 rushing touches to his eight, while the second-year back also took all the fourth-quarter carries. Coach Bruce Arians will naturally still utilize both of his primary backfield options, but it remains to be seen if Jones' stronger performance Sunday is parlayed into a second straight game with a heftier workload than Barber's. That much will be answered in Thursday night's Week 2 battle against the Panthers, but this could turn into an ongoing, multi-week…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 5:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Favored for Week 1 start

    Barber likely will get the start Week 1 against San Francisco, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Stroud suggests coach Bruce Arians may use the hot-hand approach between Barber and Ronald Jones, though the latter's struggles in pass protection could keep him off the field in certain situations. The Buccaneers actually sat both running backs for their two-minute drill in the third week of the preseason, instead turning to Dare Ogunbowale on the final drive for the first-team offense. With Ogunbowale or Andre Ellington potentially getting involved, Barber won't be a lock for steady touches…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 29 at 6:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to three rushing yards

    Barber gained three yards on three carries during Friday's 13-12 preseason win over the Browns.

    Analysis: Barber, who gained three yards on his first carry of the game, failed to net any yardage from his other two totes and was not involved in the passing game. He took a seat following the team's third drive. It should be noted that Barber and Ronald Jones contributed on the opening three possessions with the first-string offense in what could be a sign of things to come during the regular season. Neither back should play much, if any, during Thursday's exhibition finale against Dallas.

    Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies five yards

    Barber carried the ball twice for five total yards during Friday's 16-14 preseason win over Miami.

    Analysis: Both Barber and sophomore Ronald Jones received two carries during Tampa Bay's opening possession, the only one in which Jameis Winston played. It's hard to read too much into such an abbreviated performance, especially with next week's matchup in Cleveland likely representing the final dress rehearsal before the regular season. Barber has reportedly been strong through the preseason, but Jones figures to rotate in enough to dilute Barber's value as a true RB1.

    Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 10:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid in limited action

    Barber rushed three times for 18 yards and brought in his only target for four yards in the Buccaneers' 30-28 preseason loss to the Steelers on Friday.

    Analysis: Barber looked crisp in his cuts during his time on the field on the opening series, flashing some of the same deceptive speed that he's made the norm in various training camp practices. Both Barber and primary competitor Ronald Jones II saw playing time on the first drive, and both players ultimately acquitted themselves well relative to opportunity. The two will continue their battle for the top backfield job in next Friday's exhibition against the Dolphins.

    Published: Fri, Aug 9 at 8:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In line to start Friday

    Barber is expected to start Friday's preseason game at Pittsburgh, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Coach Bruce Arians said Barber may not receive all the reps with the first-team offense, so he may be contained to just a single series in Bucs' exhibition opener. The purpose of that decision is to get second-year running back Ronald Jones some reps with the starting offensive line. For the time being, Barber remains the No. 1 RB on the depth chart, but Jones would give him a run for his money if he performs well enough in advance of the regular season.

    Published: Fri, Aug 9 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid camp thus far

    Barber, who's facing competition for carries from second-year pro Ronald Jones, turned in another strong practice Saturday, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Barber has been showing up in most of the practices thus far with a nice combination of his deceptive speed and power running. The Auburn product flashed some of his versatility while scoring a couple of touchdowns during a goal-line period Saturday, getting into the end zone on a dive from outside the one-yard line on the first and deftly ducking under defenders for the second score. Barber went into camp as the favorite to hang on to the top running back job for the regular season, but Jones…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 4 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Working on pass catching in OTAs

    Barber logged plenty of pass-catching work out of the backfield during the first week of OTAs, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Coach Bruce Arians has spoken of Barber's potential as a three-down back this offseason, and the way the fourth-year pro was utilized during the first week of on-field work supports the notion he'll have a chance to earn that type of role. The Auburn product has upped his rushing yardage with each passing season, but he dropped to 3.7 yards per carry last year and has just 41 receptions in 47 career games. Arians could have a larger passing-game role in mind for Barber, who notably didn't get…read more

    Published: Sun, May 19 at 10:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stock rises after draft

    The Buccaneers didn't draft any backfield competition for Barber and Ronald Jones, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Tampa Bay brass is at least being consistent after talking up Barber and Jones throughout the offseason. The former agreed to a one-year, $2.125 million contract in lieu of a restricted free-agent tender, hoping to build on a 2018 campaign in which he managed just 963 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns as a 16-game starter. Barber is a reliable player with no real hint of upside, while Jones is the exact opposite -- a 2018 second-round pick who barely played as a rookie. The Bucs hope Jones is…read more

    Published: Mon, Apr 29 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Re-ups with Tampa

    Barber agreed Wednesday with the Buccaneers on a one-year contract, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Barber showed some signs of life during the second half of the 2018 campaign, but he didn't do enough to prevent the Buccaneers from actively seeking upgrades in the backfield. Whether it's 2018 second-round pick Ronald Jones or an offseason acquisition, Barber likely will face a serious challenge for the starting job. The new contract is in lieu of a restricted free-agent tender.

    Published: Wed, Mar 13 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Drawing praise from new coach

    Coach Bruce Arians praised Barber when addressing the media at Wednesday's NFL Scouting Combine, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Barber has averaged just 3.8 yards per carry over the last two seasons, but he finally showed some elusiveness in 2018 by popping off four runs of 20-plus yards after logging just two such carries in his previous 31 games. While he's still a work in progress as a runner on many levels, Arians seems to place more value on Barber's improvement to that rather than the tailback's overall inefficiency. With that said, Arians will also have 2018 second-rounder Ronald Jones to utilize in the…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 27 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes season in solid fashion

    Barber rushed 15 times for 66 yards and brought in his only target for two yards in the Buccaneers' 34-32 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber's solid final game was representative of what he proved capable of this season when he received decent blocking and logged sufficient carries. Having secured the starting job over second-round pick Ronald Jones II coming out of training camp, the third-year pro remained the lead back throughout 2018 and finished with 234 carries for 871 yards (3.7 yards per rush) and five touchdowns while adding 20 receptions (on 29 targets) for 92 yards (4.6 YPC) and another score. Barber was able to…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 1 at 1:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tough sledding on ground in loss

    Barber rushed 17 times for 43 yards and brought in all three of his targets for 13 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-20 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber was repeatedly stymied on the ground by a stingy Cowboys front, leading to fourth sub-50-yard tally of the last five games. Barber has been at 3.0 yards per carry or worse in all four contests, as the Tampa Bay offensive line has consistently had trouble creating running lanes. The 24-year-old will try to close out the season on a strong note against the Falcons in Week 17.

    Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid effort in loss

    Barber rushed 19 times for 85 yards and a touchdown and brought in both of his targets for four yards in the Buccaneers' 20-12 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

    Analysis: As has been the case in multiple games this season, Barber put together a solid game as far as efficiency is concerned, but his touches were once again limited by game flow. Barber's three-yard touchdown in the second quarter was his fourth in the last five games, and he's now averaged 4.5 yards or better in four of his last eight contests. The four-year pro figures to remain in firm possession of the lead-back role over the final two games of the season, and he'll look to continue closing out…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles for running room in loss

    Barber rushed 14 times for 42 yards and brought in one of his two targets for two yards in the Buccaneers' 28-14 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Analysis: It was yet another frustrating afternoon on the ground for Barber, who found running room at a premium against one of the NFL's stingiest run defenses. The second-year back now has been under 50 rushing yards in three straight games, and he's managed no better than Sunday's 3.0 yards per carry in any of those contests. Barber has a firm grasp on the lead-back role, but there may be no other team in the league at the moment in which that job has less value. He'll have an uphill battle to improve…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores for third straight game

    Barber carried 16 times for 45 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Panthers. He also lost a fumble in the 24-17 win.

    Analysis: Barber averaged just 2.8 yards per carry and did little outside a long gain of 17 yards. He helped put the game away with a 1-yard touchdown plunge in the fourth quarter, giving him three rushing touchdowns in as many weeks. He could have had another score, but he fumbled at the 1-yard line to tarnish a long, methodical drive. Barber has topped 70 rushing yards just three times this season, but he continues to receive touches near the goal line thanks to the team's prolific passing attack.…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Carolina game

    Barber (ankle/shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Panthers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Barber sandwiched full practices Wednesday and Friday around a limited session Thursday. His availability never seemed to be in question, but there is some cause for concern regarding his future workload after coach Dirk Koetter said fellow running back Ronald Jones will be active this week. The rookie second-round pick poached some work from Barber in Weeks 4 through 8 before a hamstring injury knocked him out of the lineup. It may not happen this weekend, but the Buccaneers probably want to…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 30 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practice participation scaled back

    Barber (ankle/shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: After opening the week as a full participant in practice Wednesday, Barber's reps were scaled back while he continues to nurse a pair of injuries. The same issues limited Barber's practice time heading into Week 11, but he suited up for both of the Buccaneers' games since that time, logging 36 carries for 153 yards. With no indication Barber is dealing with any sort of setback, it's assumed that he was restricted primarily for maintenance purposes. He should be on track to handle his usual lead…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 29 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Spearheads rushing attack in win

    Barber rushed 18 times for 47 yards and a touchdown and brought in both of his targets for 16 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-9 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Although he encountered tough sledding on the ground, Barber was able to burrow into the end zone from two yards out just before the midway point of the third quarter for his third touchdown of the season. Barber's 2.6 yards per carry marked the fourth time this season he's been under a 3.0 figure, but the 24-year-old continues to be free of any competition for his lead-back duties. He'll look to make it three straight games with a score against the Panthers in a Week 13 divisional battle.

    Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • First 100-yard game of season

    Barber rushed 18 times for 106 yards and a touchdown and brought in both of his targets for four yards in the Buccaneers' 38-35 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

    Analysis: Barber capitalized on the favorable matchup versus the Giants' vulnerable run defense, equaling a season high with a 28-yard run and eclipsing the century mark for the first time on the season. The 24-year-old has actually averaged 4.5 yards per carry or better in three of the past four contests, but game script has often conspired to limit his rushing opportunities. The third-year pro has yet to top 20 carries on the season, but on the brighter side of things, he has zero competition for…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 11

    Barber (ankle/shoulder) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: With Ronald Jones (hamstring) out for at least one more week, Barber doesn't have much competition for carries against a Giants defense ranked 19th in yards allowed per carry (4.4) and 24th in rushing yards allowed per game (122.6). Of course, we've already seen Barber faceplant in some favorable matchups, averaging just 3.7 yards per carry and one catch per game in a pass-heavy offense.

    Published: Fri, Nov 16 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains limited participant

    Barber (ankle) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: After appearing on the Buccaneers' initial Week 11 injury report with ankle and shoulder concerns, only the former issue was responsible for his limited showing Thursday. Even that doesn't seem to be much of a worry for Barber at this juncture, as he's been tending to the ankle injury since the Buccaneers' Week 7 win over the Browns and hasn't missed any game action because of it. Now almost a month removed from the setback, Barber is expected to practice fully Friday and avoid an injury…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 15 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Wednesday

    Barber (ankle/shoulder) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Barber has tended to an ankle injury for a few weeks at this point, but the shoulder issue is new. Still, he was able to handle individual drills at least, so it's a good bet he'll have the designations removed by the final injury report for a fourth consecutive week. Barber could have less competition for reps Sunday against the Giants if rookie Ronald Jones, who was limited in practice Wednesday with a hamstring injury, remains hindered.

    Published: Wed, Nov 14 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up 66 yards

    Barber rushed for 61 yards on 13 carries and added a 5-yard catch during Sunday's 16-3 loss to Washington.

    Analysis: This marked a ho-hum outing for Barber, who has just one 100-yard game and two touchdowns on the season. The third-year back has held value by essentially being the only game in town, entering Sunday with 54.5 percent of Tampa Bay's rushes on the season. Thus Jacquizz Rodgers' eight-catch, 102-yard performance on Sunday -- though it included a costly fumble -- is worth keeping an eye on. With Barber averaging just 3.7 yards per carry on the season, Tampa Bay -- now in a free fall -- might opt…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go

    Barber (ankle) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against Washington, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Barber played through the same injury last week, picking up 40 yards on 13 touches in a 42-28 loss to the Panthers. He should get a few more opportunities this weekend, as Ronald Jones (hamstring) is still unavailable and the Redskins may struggle to stay competitive while dealing with a slew of significant injuries. Of course, Barber hasn't done anything to inspire confidence.

    Published: Fri, Nov 9 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited for second straight day

    Barber (ankle) was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Barber first popped up on the Buccaneers' injury report in Week 8 with the injury, but he's proceeded to suit up in both of the team's last two contests. There doesn't seem to be any overwhelming concern about Barber's status for Sunday's game against the Redskins, so the Buccaneers may just be exercising caution in limiting his reps for the first two practices of the week. Tampa Bay probably has some added incentive to be careful with Barber with top backup Ronald Jones (hamstring) trending…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 8 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still bothered by ankle

    Barber (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Barber played through the same injury in a 42-28 loss to Carolina on Sunday, taking 11 carries for 31 yards and catching two of three targets for nine yards. He'll have a better chance to take advantage of Ronald Jones' (hamstring) likely absence in Week 10, as the Buccaneers will draw a home matchup with the injury-riddled Redskins. Jones was a non-participant Wednesday and will most likely be ruled out for the weekend at the conclusion of the Bucs' final practice Friday.

    Published: Wed, Nov 7 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Compiles 40 total yards in Week 9 loss

    Barber rushed 11 times for 31 yards and brought in two of three targets for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 42-28 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: As has been the case in most games this season, the Bucs were forced to abandon the running game due to the fact they were facing a sizable deficit. That led to Barber's fifth game with under 40 rushing yards this season, as well as a decline of eight carries from his Week 8 total against the Bengals. Barber has naturally had a difficult time getting into any sort of rhythm with his inconsistent week-to-week usage, something he'll hope to work toward rectifying against the Redskins in Week 10.

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice Thursday

    Barber (ankle) practiced fully Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: For most of the season, game flow has dictated the Buccaneers favor the pass over the run, but Barber actually had his most productive performance of the year during the team's attempted comeback this past Sunday at Cincinnati. Tying his season high with 19 carries, he churned out 85 yards and one touchdown. The workload may have been made possible by the early departure of rookie Ronald Jones II, who is expected to miss 1-to-2 weeks as a result of a hamstring injury. With his own health not in…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 1 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
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