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Doug Martin | Running Back

Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 1/13/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'9' / 223
College: Boise State
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Doug Martin exploded for 142 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries and added four receptions for 18 yards to lead the Bucs to a 22-17 upset victory at Atlanta in Week 17.
The Muscle Hamster put a spin move on Thomas DeCoud in the open field en route to a 40-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter. With the Bucs nursing a lead, Martin saw an uptick in carries throughout the second half. If not for the trio of impressive QBs, the 31st pick in the draft would likely be considered the rookie of the year favorite. A first-round fantasy lock next summer, Martin closed out his first season with 319 carries, 1,454 rushing yards, 49 receptions, 472 receiving yards, and 12 total scores. Sun, Dec 30, 2012 04:09:00 PM

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Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Doug Martin rushed 18 times for 62 yards in Tampa's Week 16 loss to the Rams, adding seven catches for 57 yards.

The seven catches were a season-high, while Martin has now surpassed 100 yards from scrimmage nine times on the year. However, his (relative) struggles on the ground remained the story, as Martin was held to 3.4 yards per carry or less for the fourth time in five games. Martin has been a rookie revelation, but is looking like a player in need of the offseason. However, he'll get a Falcons defense with nothing to play for in Week 17, so it's quite possible he'll close out his stellar rookie year on a positive note.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 04:48:00 PM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

The Bucs have no plans to decrease Doug Martin's workload over the final two weeks of the season even though they've been eliminated from playoff contention.

Martin is currently on pace for 312 carries, which would be the fourth most in franchise history. "I think it would be not a good time in our program’s development to say, ‘Hey, Doug, why don’t you go cool off here,’" coach Greg Schiano said. Although Martin is coming off his worst game of the season and will be contending with an improving Rams' run defense Sunday, he's locked in as a high-end RB2 for the fantasy finals.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 04:28:00 PM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Doug Martin blamed the lopsided score for his dud against the Saints Sunday.

The Bucs found themselves down 24-0 at halftime thanks to Josh Freeman's ineptitude. "When you quickly fall behind, I don't know if the running game ever gets a shot," coach Greg Schiano said. Martin never got a chance to attack the Saints' 31st-ranked run defense, finishing with 16 yards on nine carries.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 12:18:00 PM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Doug Martin rushed for just 16 yards on nine carries and caught three passes for 19 yards in Tampa Bay's Week 15 blowout loss to the Saints.

Josh Freeman was effectively terrible from the game's onset, so the Saints had no problem stacking the box early on and taking Martin away. There was just nowhere for him to go. The Bucs were down by a massive amount early and is the reason for the low carry total. These kinds of days happen. Martin will look to bounce back next week when the Rams travel to Tampa Bay.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 04:35:00 PM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Doug Martin rushed 28 times for 128 yards with a touchdown and added three catches for four yards in the Bucs' Week 14 loss to the Eagles.

It was a workmanlike performance from Martin. His longest run was just 14 yards, but he consistently pushed the pile and fell forward. Of course, the Muscle Hamster was an every-down back that got all the goal-line work as backups LeGarrette Blount and D.J. Ware combined for two touches. Martin will be a clear top-5 option at the running back position against the Saints in Week 15.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 05:41:00 PM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Times confirms Doug Martin has seen more defenders in the box the past two weeks.

As Mike Williams explains, other teams "watch film, too." Defenses are finally adjusting to Mike Sullivan's offense, though Sunday's game versus the Eagles represents a prime opportunity to counter with deep balls to Williams and Vincent Jackson. Since the Eagles fired Juan Castillo in Week 7, opposing QBs have completed 76.3 percent of their passes at 8.68 YPA and a 16:0 TD-to-INT ratio. The Eagles can't afford to stack the box. The Muscle Hamster is adamant that he hasn't hit the "rookie wall."
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 02:22:00 PM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Bucs coach Greg Schiano brushed off the notion that Doug Martin is wearing down.

Martin is averaging just 2.71 YPC over the last two weeks, but that has a lot to do with the defensive performances of the Falcons and Broncos. This week, he'll get to face an Eagles defense that gives up at least a fistful of big plays each game. With Schiano still firmly in his corner, Martin is set up for a big-time bounce-back performance.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 11:56:00 AM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Doug Martin blamed the Bucs' scheme for his lack of production in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.

Over the last two weeks, Martin is averaging just 2.71 YPC and sounds frustrated. Defenses are stacking the box and daring Josh Freeman to beat them. "I think it was more scheme today," Martin said Sunday night. "I think they seemed to have a better scheme than us." The good news for Martin is that he gets a home game against the Eagles' woeful wide-nine scheme in Week 14. He's a prime bounce-back candidate.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 11:17:00 PM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Doug Martin was held to 56 yards on 18 carries but added 42 yards on three receptions at Denver in Week 13.

His longest run went for just nine yards. It's the second straight game under 60 rushing yards for Martin, as defenses have begun to stack the box and dare Josh Freeman to beat them. Martin continues to look explosive after the catch, but he's had no room on the ground. He's on pace for on 1,475 yards on 315 carries (4.7 YPC) in addition to 43 receptions, 499 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns entering Week 14 versus the Eagles.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 07:55:00 PM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Falcons coach Mike Smith admitted after Sunday's win that Atlanta sold out to stop Doug Martin by crowding the line of scrimmage.

"(Martin) is an outstanding running back that had over 1,000 yards coming into this game," said Smith. "We knew it was going to be one of our ‘musts’ and ... I thought we played the run extremely well, controlled the line of scrimmage. That is an outstanding running back." The Falcons held Martin to 50 yards on 21 carries, but he still came away with 63 total yards and two touchdowns. Expect a bigger day from Martin in Week 13 at Denver.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 07:14:00 PM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Doug Martin rushed 21 times for 50 yards and two touchdowns and added a pair of receptions for 13 yards versus the Falcons in Week 12.

Martin entered the game as just the sixth rookie in history with 1,000 rushing yards in his first 10 games. Selling out to stop the run, the Falcons were willing to leave themselves vulnerable down the field in order to stuff Martin. The hard-luck rookie lost an impressive 42-yard catch-and-run to an offensive line penalty, but also benefited from a pair of short-yardage touchdowns. Martin is neck-and-neck with Arian Foster as fantasy's No. 1 back entering Week 13 at Denver.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 06:12:00 PM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Doug Martin rushed 24 times for 138 yards and added four catches for 23 yards in the Bucs' Week 11 overtime win over the Panthers.

Martin didn't get in the end zone, but he was the clear goal-line back. From three yards out in the first quarter, Josh Freeman faked to Martin and threw an easy touchdown pass to third-string tight end Nate Byham. Deep the fourth quarter, Martin god the nod from two yards out but fumbled as he went in the end zone. The extremely close call was upheld on replay. Still, Martin has now gone over 100 total yards in six straight games and the Bucs are 5-1 during that span. He's an every-week RB1 in all formats.
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 05:18:00 PM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Doug Martin rushed 19 times for 68 yards and added three catches for 51 yards in the Bucs' 34-24 Week 10 win over the Chargers.

Martin did most of his damage early. On the Bucs' very first drive of the game, he racked up 62 total yards and the Chargers bit on a goal-line play-fake to him that led to an easy score for Dallas Clark. Over the last five games, Martin has a remarkable 858 total yards and has scored seven touchdowns. He hasn't been held under 100 total yards once during that span. There won't be many better fantasy options available in Week 11 when the Bucs travel to Carolina.
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 04:31:00 PM
Doug Martin - RB - Buccaneers

Doug Martin believes he's finally hitting his stride as an NFL running back after a slow start because the "game is slowing down for me."

We noticed Martin not hitting the hole with confidence and generally playing tentatively and sluggishly in the first four games. He's been on an absolute tear in the past four. "It comes with being more comfortable with the offense," Martin said. "The game is slowing down for me, and just being more decisive in my decision making, which hole to hit and how fast I need to hit it. Overall, it's just clicking." ESPN's Merril Hoge called Martin, "As a complete a back as I've seen. There's not a down you have to take him out."
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Mon, Nov 5, 2012 04:31:00 PM