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Doug Martin Fantasy Football News, Notes, Rumors and Statistics
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:18:15 -0800 Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore. Fantasy Tip: Martin is the fourth RB in franchise history to go to the Pro Bowl, joining Mike Alstott (1997-2002), Warrick Dunn (1997, 2000) and James Wilder (1984). Martin is also the first Bucs rookie to go to the game since former KR Clifton Smith (2008).
Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:49:39 -0800 Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin finished second in the NFL in 2012, posting 683 yards after contact. Only Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (1,019 yards) was better.
Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:33:02 -0800 Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin rushed for 142 yards and one touchdown on 28 carries in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Sat, 22 Dec 2012 08:10:24 -0800 Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson has gained most of his yards this season after contact. He has 909 yards after contact. The closest in that category are Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (572) and Washington Redskins RB Alfred Morris (543).
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:08:27 -0800 Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said that he will not lighten the workload of RB Doug Martin because the team has been eliminated from playoff contention. Schiano said the team is trying to establish a culture of winning.
Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:22:33 -0800 Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin carried 28 times for 128 yards and a touchdown in the Week 14 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. He also had three receptions, but went for just four yards. Fantasy Tip: Martin had his first 100-yard rushing game dating back to Week 11. Martin has two or more catches in each of his past 11 games, making him a favorite of fantasy owners in PPR leagues. He remains a must-start in all fantasy formats going forward.
Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:52:49 -0800 Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin insists he has not hit the rookie wall despite been held to 106 yards rushing and a 2.7-yards-per carry average during the past two games. "That stuff about the rookie wall, I don't feel that at all," Martin said. "My body feels great and my mind is clear." Martin acknowledged that he has had "two rough weeks," but he believes additional film study and more attention to detail will take care of any concerns.
Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:45:33 -0800 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have averaged just 60.5 yards rushing during their two-game losing streak, the lowest average in the league the past two weeks. Prior to those two games, the team had been averaging 128.9 rushing yards per game. In the games Tampa Bay has won, RB Doug Martin has averaged 5.4 yards per rush between the tackles and 3.1 yards before contact. He's also had five rushes between the tackles that went for more than 20 yards. In the losses, Martin has averaged 3.6 yards when running between the tackles and 1.6 yards before contact with only one rush that went for more than 20 yards. There is speculation that Martin may have hit the "rookie wall."
Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:10:41 -0800 In Week 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin did not have a single rush of at least 10 yards for the first time this season. He finished with 18 rushes for 56 yards.
Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:19:39 -0800 Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin carried 18 times for 56 yards in the Week 13 game against the Denver Broncos, and he added three receptions for 42 yards. Fantasy Tip: The yardage total from scrimmage was fair, but fantasy owners need touchdowns. Martin has failed to reach the end zone in three of his past four games since his breakout 251-yard, four-touchdown performance in Week 9. Still, he remains a must-start in all fantasy leagues.
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