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Rushers with established roles as pass-catchers have finished as RB2s against Tampa's defense. Even in Week 1, with both RBs active, Warren out-targeted Dowdle (6 to 4) on fewer routes. In Dowdle's absence, Warren's not only been fifth in RB target rate, but his 1.99 YPRR sits right behind Jahmyr Gibbs (2.14).
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Warren's pass-catching role favors him against Tampa's weak coverage of receiving backs.

Warren faces Tampa Bay's defense, which has allowed just two 100-yard rushers since last year (fourth-best mark among defenses). However, the Bucs' weakness is against pass-catching backs: Chase Brown scored 18.8 PPR points with 54.1% route rate in Week 1; Aaron Jones Sr. scored 14.2 with 58.8% route rate in Week 3; Javonte Williams scored 14.2 with 33.3% route rate in Week 5. Warren, currently RB9 in half-PPR, has been fifth in RB target rate and his 1.99 yards per route run sits just behind Jahmyr Gibbs (2.14). Even if Dowdle returns, Warren's established pass-catching role should keep him as the featured option in Week 6.

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