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 Sean Tucker.
Is Tucker Playing in Week 16?
Tucker 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 Tucker in Week 16?
This Tampa Bay backfield is a committee in the sense that all three parties have their specific roles, but not in the way that those specific roles are equal in value.
Sean Tucker played just seven snaps on Thursday night against the Falcons, but six of them came in the red zone and he cashed in the one-inch touchdown in the first half to fuel his outsourcing of Rachaad White and nearly catching Bucky Irving.
He’s a touchdown vulture and nothing more. The Bucs value him, but with Irving healthy, he’s pigeon-holed into a very low-volume role and, to be honest, I’m not even 100% sure that a carry inside the five-yard line automatically goes this direction.
If you want to roster Tucker as a way of blocking your opponent from getting a TD friendly role in the most important game of the week, have at it, but I can’t imagine starting him in anything but the most desperate of situations, a spot you’re hopefully not in during the fantasy semis.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Tucker’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Tucker is projected to score 8.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Tucker to rush for 36 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 receptions for 13 receiving yards and 0.1 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.
