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Charles Sims’ Updated Fantasy Outlook After Doug Martin’s Injury
- Updated: September 18, 2016
With Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin out, backup Charles Sims will finally get his chance to shine Sunday.
Martin rushed for 23 yards on his first seven carries in his Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals, but the team announced he is unlikely to return after suffering a hamstring injury in the first-half.
Although the Buccaneers will miss their starting running back, this provides an opportunity for Sims to show what he can do on a full-time basis.
Tampa Bay selected Sims in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft and expected him to become the running back of the future, at least until Martin bounced back with an excellent 2015 season. This led to the starter re-signing with the team on a five-year deal in the offseason.
While Sims remained a backup, he came through with an impressive second season …