Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin returned to practice at full capacity and is listed as "probable" for the team's matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Doug Martin injury update: RB is ready to be put back in fantasy lineups
The Buccaneers will have their bell-cow running back active on Sunday once again. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Though he's practiced in past weeks, Martin is now on schedule to have his first game action since the team's Week 1 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Martin has deemed himself "100 percent" and will be a lock to take plenty of snaps once again.
Fantasy Spin: Though Bobby Rainey has flashed in Martin’s absence, his overall inconsistency and issues with fumbling will likely relegate him to a change-of-pace and passing-down option while Martin gets early-down and goal-line work. Against a Steelers defense that has been battered by the run, fantasy owners can feel comfortable starting Martin as a RB2 with upside.
With six teams on bye and with injuries across the league, Martin’s not a bad option to have for Week 4 despite his boom-or-bust history.
