RB JAX
College: Auburn | Rookie
Height: 6'0" | Weight: 213 lbs
Birth Date: 2001-08-30
2024 Bye Week: 12
Total Pts: 25
Avg Pts: 1.47
Rank: 88 RB
Orphan
Bigsby had three or fewer carries all but three games his rookie season. He did not get much work in a reserve role behind starter Travis Etienne. Bigsby had just 50 rushes for 132 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged just 2.6 yards per carry. Bigsby is setup to be the top backup to Etienne once again this season. Bigsby is more of a power back that does his best work between the tackles. He also has good moves in space for man of his size. His not much of a pass catcher, though, and will be little help in the passing game.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Bigsby has a little touchdown potential, but will be a touchdown dependent fantasy player. If he doesn't score, he likely won't help fantasy teams. He might get around 400 total yards and four touchdowns.
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie RB Tank Bigsby disappointed in his 2023 rookie season. After getting a lot of hype when he was taken in the Third Round (No. 88 overall) of the NFL Draft, the talented RB from Auburn finished with just 50 rush attempts for 132 yards and 2 TDs on top of 1 reception for 6 yards. Starting RB Travis Etienne had a solid 2023, but his efficiency numbers dipped as he averaged just 3.8 yards per carry on 267 attempts and the team badly needs another RB who can shoulder some of the workload. Fellow backup RB D'Ernest Johnson averaged just 2.6 yards per carry last year and many are expecting Bigsby to be the team's primary change of pace back. "We really like Tank and he'll have a bigger impact for us this year," Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said at the NFL Scouting Combine. Despite the lackluster 2023, Bigsby is one of the better handcuff RBs still available at the very end of fantasy drafts.
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie RB Tank Bigsby disappointed in his 2023 rookie season. After getting a lot of hype when he was taken in the Third Round (No. 88 overall) of the NFL Draft, the talented RB from Auburn finished with just 50 rush attempts for 132 yards and 2 TDs on top of 1 reception for 6 yards. Starting RB Travis Etienne had a solid 2023, but his efficiency numbers dipped as he averaged just 3.8 yards per carry on 267 attempts and the team badly needs another RB who can shoulder some of the workload. Fellow backup RB D'Ernest Johnson averaged just 2.6 yards per carry last year and many are expecting Bigsby to be the team's primary change of pace back. "We really like Tank and he'll have a bigger impact for us this year," Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said at the NFL Scouting Combine. Despite the lackluster 2023, Bigsby is one of the better handcuff RBs still available at the very end of fantasy drafts.
Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 6.30 | Tank Bigsby 13 rushing yds (1.30 pts) Tank Bigsby 1 rushing TD (6.00 pts) . . . Tank Bigsby 1 yd TD rush Tank Bigsby 1 fumble lost (-1.00 pts) |
Week 2 | 0.00 | |
Week 3 | 7.00 | Tank Bigsby 10 rushing yds (1.00 pts) Tank Bigsby 1 rushing TD (6.00 pts) . . . Tank Bigsby 1 yd TD rush |
Week 4 | 1.00 | Tank Bigsby 10 rushing yds (1.00 pts) |
Week 5 | 0.80 | Tank Bigsby 8 rushing yds (0.80 pts) |
Week 6 | 1.80 | Tank Bigsby 2 rushing yds (0.20 pts) Tank Bigsby 6 receiving yds (0.60 pts) Tank Bigsby 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
Week 7 | 0.20 | Tank Bigsby 2 rushing yds (0.20 pts) |
Week 8 | -0.10 | Tank Bigsby 9 rushing yds (0.90 pts) Tank Bigsby 1 fumble lost (-1.00 pts) |
Week 9 | 0.00 | |
Week 10 | 0.50 | Tank Bigsby 5 rushing yds (0.50 pts) |
Week 11 | 2.10 | Tank Bigsby 21 rushing yds (2.10 pts) |
Week 12 | 0.60 | Tank Bigsby 6 rushing yds (0.60 pts) |
Week 13 | 0.00 | |
Week 14 | 0.00 | |
Playoff Week 1 | 0.00 | |
Playoff Week 2 | 0.00 | |
Playoff Week 3 | 3.20 | Tank Bigsby 32 rushing yds (3.20 pts) |
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby was heavily involved in a 20-7 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He finished with a stat line of 10 carries for 37 yards while catching three passes for 19 yards. Bigsby is behind Travis Etienne Jr. on the depth chart, but he is the clear No. 2 running back option. He wasn't the most efficient this time out, dropping to 3.7 yards per carry after 9.3 yards per carry last week against the Kansas City Chiefs. That was offset by increased volume, increasing his four total touches from last week to 13 total touches. Bigsby doesn't seem to have much fantasy value, but he's an intriguing late-round pick in redraft leagues for Etienne managers, given his handcuff potential. If Etienne gets injured during the season, Bigsby's value would increase dramatically as a sudden potential workhorse back.
From RotoBaller
Jacksonville Jaguars running backs coach Jerry Mack has seen some improvement from second-year back Tank Bigsby this offseason after a disappointing rookie campaign in 2023. "I think now things are starting to slow down for him. He understands his role in this offense. He's understanding the ins and outs of the offense a lot better as well," Mack said. Bigsby had only 132 yards and two touchdowns on 50 carries in 2023 behind bell-cow Travis Etienne Jr. The 22-year-old lost some confidence during his tough rookie season, but Mack says Bigsby came in this offseason "with a revitalized type of attitude." The Jaguars continue to say they want to get Bigsby more involved on offense this year, too, as a way to lighten the load on Etienne. Even if Bigsby sees more touches in his sophomore season, he's going to need to improve his 2.6 yard-per-carry average to be more than just a deep-league handcuff to Etienne.
From RotoBaller
SI.com's John Shipley writes that Jacksonville Jaguars second-year running back Tank Bigsby had some issues with drops during offseason workouts and didn't have the standout offseason program that he had last year. The Jaguars have done nothing but insinuate that Bigsby will have a bigger role in the backfield in 2024 as they look to give lead back Travis Etienne Jr. more of a break, but nothing is guaranteed as training camp approaches. It's not like Bigsby really impressed in his rookie year, either, as he carried the ball only 50 times for 132 yards (2.6 yards per carry) and two touchdowns, adding only one reception for a six-yard gain in 17 games played. Still, Bigsby should have more of a role in his second year in the NFL, although it remains to be seen if it will be enough to give him standalone fantasy value in 2024.
From RotoBaller
The Jacksonville Jaguars intend to get running back Tank Bigsby more involved next season, according to Demetrius Harvey of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union. Bigsby was a rookie last year, and while he did earn some opportunities, he was clearly the backup option to Travis Etienne Jr. Sure, Etienne will remain the Jaguars' undeniable top back in 2024, but the expectation is that Bigsby will be more involved. "We've talked about this too as a staff and myself, making sure Tank [Bigsby] gets opportunities to get out there and take some of the pounding off of Travis," explained head coach Doug Pederson. While this new report might not be enough to put Bigsby on the radar in typical 12-team redraft leagues, he's still worth monitoring as the season gets underway. A slow start or injury from Etienne could put Bigsby in a favorable role.
From RotoBaller
It's clear that the Jacksonville Jaguars want to keep lead running back Travis Etienne Jr. fresh for the entire season in 2024. In the final six games in 2023, the Jaguars averaged just 79 yards per game on the ground. They finished 23rd overall with 96.8 yards per game on the ground. In an effort to keep Etienne fresher, part of the team's plan in the run game is getting second-year back Tank Bigsby more involved. He played just 141 snaps in his rookie season, carrying the ball 50 times for 132 yards and two touchdowns. A couple of fluky turnovers ensured he didn't see much more time down the stretch. "We have to get Tank going, the bottom line. He is too good, that's why we drafted him. I think early he had some 'what is that' type plays for whatever reason right or wrong. Again, in and out of the lineup," said head coach Doug Pederson.
From RotoBaller
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | 100 Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | Fum Lost |
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2023 Season | 25.00 | 132 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
Week 1 | @IND | 6.30 | 13 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
Week 2 | KC | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 3 | HOU | 7.00 | 10 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
Week 4 | ATL | 1.00 | 10 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 5 | @BUF | 0.80 | 8 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 6 | IND | 1.80 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 7 | @NO | 0.20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 8 | @PIT | -0.10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 9 | bye | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 10 | SF | 0.50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 11 | TEN | 2.10 | 21 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 12 | @HOU | 0.60 | 6 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 13 | CIN | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 14 | @CLE | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 15 | BAL | 0.00 | -2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 16 | @TB | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 17 | CAR | 3.20 | 32 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 18 | @TEN | 1.60 | 16 | 0 | 0 |