The Jacksonville Jaguars ought to give second-year working again Tank Bigsby extra carries.
In opposition to the Indianapolis Colts, with the Jaguars main 27-20 late within the fourth quarter, quarterback Trevor Lawrence pitched the ball to Bigsby, who stiff-armed Colts security Julian Blackmon en path to a 65-yard landing.
Bigsby performed a vital position in Jacksonville’s 37-34 victory over Indianapolis (2-3). The previous third-round pick of Auburn ran for 101 yards and two TDs on 13 carries.
Throughout his rookie season, Bigsby did not have a major position. He solely rushed for 132 yards and two TDs on 50 carries in 17 video games. This season, nonetheless, he is changing into a worthwhile contributor.
Coming into the matchup towards Indianapolis, the 23-year-old had rushed 172 yards on 21 carries. He ranked fifteenth within the NFL in yards per carry (8.2).
Bigsby’s emergence might be essential for Jacksonville. He and Jaguars RB1 Travis Etienne Jr. may kind a backfield tandem, probably offering the juice Jacksonville wants after a 1-4 begin.