The Pewter Plank
FanSided

Buccaneers: Week Nine Report Card vs. Atlanta Falcons

By Alan Schechter

Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter calls a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter calls a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 9
Next
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (43) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (43) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Backs: D

What is the best friend of a young quarterback? A solid running game. What didn’t the Bucs have on Thursday night? A solid running game.

It’s about as simple as it can be said.

Granted, the depth chart is slim. Dirk Koetter was not looking to go into this game with Mike James, Peyton Barber and Antone Smith in the backfield. But, injuries happen. Doug Martin, Charles Sims and Jacquizz Rodgers were out. The next guys have to step up, period.

And they didn’t.

Barber led the way with a whopping 31 yards on the ground, and the longest run by a running back went eight yards.

Not good.

Home/Bucs News