The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will visit the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Rachaad White.
Is White Playing in Week 16?
White is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Buccaneers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit White in Week 16?
Rachaad White got his first carry on the second drive last week and made it count. It was a hardnosed run that picked up 20 yards, his longest run of the season.
He got one more touch the rest of the night.
His resume speaks for itself: he’s not an average runner between the tackles, an opinion that the Bucs proved to us on Thursday night that they share. In the loss, 68% of his snaps were routes run and that’s just not going to cut it when this backfield is at full strength.
Irving is just as savvy as White in space as a pass catcher, so why take the starter off the field?
White is going to be on the field more than Sean Tucker, but if I had to pick a secondary Buccaneer RB to gamble on in a do-or-die spot, I’d rather chase the touchdown equity of Tucker.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
White’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
White is projected to score 8.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project White to rush for 29 yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 17 receiving yards and 0.2 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Panthers
The forecast for kickoff is 58 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
