LEONARD FOURNETTE NEWS

Massive workload in OT win Fournette rushed 20 times for 72 yards and brought in nine of 10 targets for 90 yards in the Buccaneers' 19-16 overtime win over the Cardinals on Sunday night.

Impact Fournette was arguably the Buccaneers' MVP on the night, as it was his work during an early fourth-quarter drive in particular that sparked Tampa Bay's comeback from a 10-point deficit. The veteran bruiser's 44-yard catch-and-run play to open that possession helped set up an eventual Rachaad White three-yard touchdown catch, and Fournette subsequently helped position the ball for Ryan Succop's game-winning field goal in overtime on his last two carries. His reception and receiving yardage totals also led the Bucs on the night, and he tied with Chris Godwin for tops in targets. Fournette should be in line for another voluminous role in a critical Week 17 home clash against the Panthers that could decide the NFC South title.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 26, 2022 • NFL.COM

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DECEMBER 26, 2022 • NFL.COM

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Modest output in loss Fournette rushed 10 times for 44 yards and caught all four of his targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 34-23 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Rookie Rachaad White (11/38/0) got the start at tailback and nearly split carries with Fournette. The veteran turned in the superior performance this week, but it is unlikely that either back won any matchups with their pedestrian rushing lines. Fantasy managers did luck out when the plodding back botched a handoff from Tom Brady in the second half, but the official scorebook credited the lost fumble to the quarterback. Fournette has clearly lost a step in 2022 and now has to share the backfield in Tampa Bay, making him a touchdown-dependent asset heading into Sunday's matchup against Arizona.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stifled in Sunday's loss Fournette carried the ball four times for 13 yards and caught six of seven targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 35-7 loss to the 49ers.

Impact With the Buccaneers falling behind early, Fournette's usage on the ground was limited, but he wound up being just two targets behind team leaders Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. Even so, Fournette's 46 yards from scrimmage was his worst production since Week 7 and was well behind rookie Rachaad White's 77, although it's not clear how much the foot injury that restricted his practice participation this week may have been a factor. The veteran RB will continue to split touches with White in Week 15 against a Bengals defense that just held Nick Chubb to 34 rushing yards on 14 carries.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active as expected Sunday Fournette (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Greg Auman of FOXSports.com reports.

Impact News on Fournette was positive heading into the weekend despite his limitations this past week, and his active status is now confirmed. The veteran and rookie backfield mate Rachaad White split work nearly down the middle in the Week 13 Monday night win over the Saints, although White was notably featured on the game-winning drive and recorded the decisive touchdown reception. Neither player has an appealing matchup Sunday irrespective of the division of labor, as the 49ers check in allowing the fewest rushing yards per game in the NFL.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Fournette (foot), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the 49ers, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact A sore foot caused Fournette to sit out Friday's practice entirely, but Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles downplayed the running back's absence afterward. Schefter's report would seem to support the notion that Fournette's foot issue isn't a major concern, and while the 27-year-old looks like he'll be cleared when Tampa Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, it's unclear what kind of role he'll hold Sunday. With rookie Rachaad White gaining more of a foothold in the Tampa Bay offense in recent weeks and with Fournette likely at somewhere less than 100 perfect, the veteran's touch and snap counts could be monitored more closely than usual. The possibility of a lighter workload than usual along with a tough matchup versus the 49ers' formidable defensive front renders Fournette a less appealing fantasy option than may normally be the case.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 11, 2022 • NFL.COM

Receives questionable tag Fournette (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact After being added to the Week 14 injury report Thursday as a limited practice participant due to the sore foot, Fournette sat out Friday's session entirely. While the downgrade in activity heading into the weekend is typically a worrisome sign, head coach Todd Bowles downplayed the situation after Friday's practice, telling Jenna Laine of ESPN.com that he wasn't concerned about Fournette's injury. Even if Fournette is ultimately cleared ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, it's possible he moves into more of a supporting role after he occupied the larger side of a timeshare out of the backfield with rookie Rachaad White in Monday's come-from-behind win over the Saints.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with new injury Fournette was limited at practice Thursday by a foot injury. Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Fournette previously sat out Week 12 due to a hip pointer and was listed as questionable for Monday's eventual win against the Saints, but he suited up for that contest and got the better end of the RB snap share with rookie Rachaad White, 60-41 percent. Overall, Fournette turned his 16 touches into 81 yards from scrimmage, while White had 15 touches for 69 total yards and a receiving TD. With a new health concern in tow, Fournette's status now is one to monitor ahead of Sunday's game at San Francisco.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Totals 16 touches in return Fournette (hip) rushed 10 times for 49 yards and secured six of seven targets for 32 yards in the Buccaneers' 17-16 win over the Saints on Monday night.

Impact Fournette logged one more snap than backfield mate Rachaad White and also tied his teammate and Cade Otton for second on the team in catches. The veteran back's solid level of involvement in his return from a one-game absence was encouraging, but the fact White logged just one fewer carry and drew one more target seems to imply there will be a near-even timeshare, at minimum, between the two down the stretch. Fournette next does battle with the league-best 49ers run defense in a Week 14 road clash.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action in Week 13 Fournette (hip) is listed as active Monday against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Despite practicing in full during Week 13 prep, Fournette wasn't outright cleared by the Buccaneers for this contest on their final injury report, likely to ensure his hip checked out OK in a pregame warmup. Now that he's officially active, he'll be available to Tampa Bay's offense for the first time since Week 10. Fournette's workload remains to be seen, though, as Rachaad White has taken on an expanded role over the last two games (45 touches for 214 yards from scrimmage).

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 5, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Expected to play Monday Fournette, who's listed as questionable due to a hip injury, is expected to play Monday against the Saints, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fournette was a full participant in practice all week but still received a questionable designation. While it appears like the veteran running back will give it a go during Monday's primetime matchup against a divisional rival, fantasy managers are still encouraged to confirm his availability before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Last time Fournette faced New Orleans, he totaled a season-high 24 rushing attempts but mustered only 65 yards.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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DECEMBER 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Questionable despite practice Fournette (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Saints, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fournette was a full participant in practice all week, so it seems as if the Buccaneers are taking the cautious approach with his questionable designation. Expect more clarity regarding the situation to be resolved well before Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, but if Fournette is unable to play, Rachaad White would once again step into even more of a prominent position.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Fournette (hip) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact Despite having a Week 11 bye to rest and recover from a hip pointer that he suffered Week 10, Fournette was unable to play this past Sunday at Cleveland after practicing in a limited capacity all of last week. Now with an uncapped session under his belt, he'll be available to the Buccaneers backfield. The primary question mark surrounding Fournette moving forward is his standing within the offense. Rookie Rachaad White racked up 109 yards from scrimmage on 23 touches against the Browns in Week 12, so the breakdown of work between he and Fournette remains in question for Monday's game against the Saints.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing to begin week Fournette (hip) is on the field for Thursday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Coming out of Tampa Bay's Week 11 bye, Fournette was a limited participant for three consecutive practices due to the hip pointer he sustained in the team's Week 10 win over the Seahawks in London. He ultimately didn't make enough progress to gain clearance for this past Sunday's 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns, paving the way for rookie Rachaad White to log 23 touches as the Buccaneers' lead running back. The Buccaneers won't release their first Week 13 injury report until later Thursday, at which point it will be known whether Fournette will go down as a limited or full participant in practice. For the moment, Fournette looks like he could be on track to play Monday against the Saints, but he may be part of a timeshare with White or possibly even a pure backup.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS