Week 3 vs. New York Giants
Peyton Barber saw a lot more action in Week 2 compared to Week 1. His snaps increased (from 36% to 65%) and his touches increased (from 10 to 24). He was productive in Week 2, rushing 23 times for 82 yards a touchdown, which is similar to what he did most of last year. Lots of touches, low rushing average, enough yards to be productive and a touchdown here and there. Meanwhile, Barber's backfield partner Ronald Jones saw much less action, playing just 12% of the offensive snaps.
Barber gets a favorable matchup this week against the Giants and should see a similar gameplan to Week 2. If the Bucs can control the game, expect more Barber. If they fall behind, as they did in Week 1, expect more Jones. This is a game the Bucs can control, so we like Barber as an RB2 play.