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• Buccaneers' Ronald Jones II: Out of game plan in finale

  19D ago • By RotoWire Staff

  Jones played only one offensive snap Sunday in the Buccaneers' 34-32 loss to the Falcons. For the final quarter of his rookie season, Jones earned only one touch on offense while being mostly relegated to a special-teams role. It amounts to a disappointing conclusion for Jones, who was expected to vie for the starting role when he was selected with a second-round pick back in April. Instead, Peyton Barber served as the top ballcarrier throughout the season while Jacquizz Rodgers handled much of the passing-down work, even though neither player was particularly efficient with his opportunities. The Buccaneers' overhaul of their coaching staff this offseason should give Jones a clean slate, but the 21-year-old will still need to impress in spring workouts, training camp and the preseason to secure a meaningful role heading into 2019.

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• Buccaneers' Ronald Jones II: Non-factor in second straight game

  12/17/2018 • By RotoWire Staff

  Jones brought in one of two targets for minus-2 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-12 loss to the Ravens on Sunday. Just another forgettable game for the rookie, who's seen his first year in the NFL become a total washout. Jones' sole touch Sunday was his only one of the past two games, and he logged a meager four snaps from scrimmage for the second straight week. With his primary usage coming on coverage units, Jones has next to no fantasy value in any format.

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• Buccaneers' Ronald Jones II: No touches in Week 14 loss

  12/11/2018 • By RotoWire Staff

  Jones saw only four snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Saints but didn't log any touches. The rookie's complete lack of involvement on offense speaks to his spot in the current pecking order. He does continue to put in time on return units, as he logged a total of 14 plays in that capacity Sunday. Given that veteran Jacquizz Rodgers has been a much more productive complementary option to starter Peyton Barber, Jones' fantasy outlook remains bleak.

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• Buccaneers' Ronald Jones II: Lackluster in return

  12/03/2018 • By RotoWire Staff

  Jones rushed four times for two yards in the Buccaneers' 24-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday. Making his return after a four-game absence, Jones essentially picked up where he'd left off, not a positive by any means in his case. The rookie's production was as middling as it was prior to his injury, and he's yet to top 3.0 yards per carry in any of the five regular-season games he's suited up for. Jones appears destined to remain firmly behind Peyton Barber in the backfield pecking order for the last four games of the regular season.

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• Buccaneers' Ronald Jones II: Should be active this week

  11/30/2018 • By RotoWire Staff

  Coach Dirk Koetter said Jones will play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Previously bothered by a hamstring injury, Jones was essentially a healthy scratch for last week's 27-9 win over San Francisco, as he landed on the inactive list despite logging full participation in every practice. It's unclear if the rookie's upcoming active status is related to Peyton Barber's ankle issue, but there hasn't been any indication Barber is in danger of actually missing the game. While it would be unwise to count on Jones for any significant level of involvement this week, the Buccaneers have clear incentive to get their second-round pick some touches during the final month of a lost season.

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