Doug Martin, Charles Sims, Bobby Rainey's Post-Week 11 Fantasy Advice

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offense soared past the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11 with even distribution from its ground and aerial attack.

If the Bucs can continue to find a balanced attack—especially with favorable matchups in the coming weeks—they could be an emerging threat for an NFC wild-card spot.

Running backs Doug Martin and Charles Sims each gave fantasy owners something to smile about, while third-stringer Bobby Rainey was all but absent Sunday.

Rush Attempts	Rush Yards	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Total TDs	Fantasy Points
27	235	0	0	0	23

Martin proved he has firmly returned to the 2012 form in which he was the league’s fifth-leading rusher with 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns. SportsCenter tweeted a graphic that encapsulated his revival:

After three subpar weeks in which he averaged just 3.2 yards per carry and never eclipsed the century mark, Martin powered to 235 yards Sunday and was arguably the best player at Lincoln Financial Field on a day when a slew of playmakers made their mark.

Martin entered Week 11 ranked the seventh-best fantasy running back—a mark that will likely increase after Sunday’s showing—in a season where he was a late-round steal after two seasons in which he combined for just 950 yards and three touchdowns.

Martin and the Bucs play the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints each in the next three weeks—teams Martin posted just seven fantasy points against—but he still remains a must-start despite the slight drop-off. The Bucs beat the Falcons and Saints in their first meetings, both on the road.

Rush Attempts	Rush Yards	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Total TDs	Fantasy Points
10	43	3	26	1	12

Given Martin’s remarkable Sunday, one might think Charles Sims had a limited outing—but that was not the case.

Sims was limited to 43 yards on 10 carries but relieved owners with a touchdown catch as part of an afternoon where he posted 26 receiving yards.

Given his firm role as the No. 2 and score-or-bust nature, Sims remains a soft start in any format. He’s not the fantasy figure who will be the difference in a playoff push.

Rush Attempts	Rush Yards	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Total TDs	Fantasy Points
1	5	0	0	0	0

Third-string tailback Bobby Rainey is owned in 0.3 percent of leagues and for good reason—he’s posted a goose egg every week since the season opener, in which he had one point.   

Rainey has never amounted to a No. 1 back—in 40 career games, he’s started just 11 times—but it now appears he’s sinking deeper into the gaping shadow of the duo in front of him on the depth chart.