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Big Cat Country fantasy football takes on Bhayshul Tuten
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All Big Cat Country insights about Bhayshul Tuten
PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026
The source has been impressed with the aggressive running ability of Bhayshul Tuten and wants to see more of him popping pads against defenders. There is hope for the Jaguars to get a 100-yard rusher in a game, suggesting Tuten has potential for a breakout performance.NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026
The Jaguars RB had two 3-yard touchdown runs negated by penalties, part of a larger pattern where penalties have cost Jacksonville three touchdowns through six games. This penalty-driven scoring suppression directly impacts Tuten's fantasy value and the team's offensive efficiency.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
Running back with demonstrated offensive opportunity in the red zone; two 3-yard touchdown runs were negated by penalties, indicating he is being deployed in goal-line situations and has scoring upside despite Jacksonville's penalty issues.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
RB1 delivered multi-score performance with 39 rushing yards and 4 catches for 48 yards and 2 TDs—his first multi-score game of career and matching his entire 2-TD catch total from prior season in one game. Split carries with Chris Rodriguez (11 carries, 55 yards) but tandem eclipsed 100 rushing yards combined, demonstrating coaches and Trevor Lawrence have faith in either back. Evolving pass-catching ability justifies offseason decision to hand him RB1 keys.PositiveUsageOct 18, 2026
Connected with Lawrence for a two-yard touchdown reception; also caught another TD pass from Lawrence; key offensive contributor who helped keep Jacksonville in contention throughout the afternoon.PositiveUsageOct 18, 2026
Had a touchdown called back on a non-existent holding penalty in the first half; weaved through traffic to tie the game with a receiving touchdown, then scored his second receiving touchdown of the half on a 9-play, 48-yard drive; finished with 12 carries for 39 yards (3.3 avg) and 2 receiving touchdowns.PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten has been performing at a high level as Jacksonville's new starting running back. According to NFL Pro, Tuten has forced a missed tackle on 37.0% of his carries (fourth-highest among 40 qualifying RBs) and 47.2% of his rushing yards have come after forcing a missed tackle (second-highest rate). However, Houston's defense ranks second this season with 3.3 yards allowed per designed run and 3.6 yards per missed tackle on running back runs, presenting a significant challenge for Tuten to continue his strong performance.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Running back with 5 consecutive games of 65+ rushing yards, joining Fred Taylor (2003) and Maurice Jones-Drew (2011) as the only Jaguars to achieve this streak. On Sunday, Tuten carried the ball 22 times, a career high, and has now recorded 13+ carries in every game this season after seeing double-digit carries just once in the prior season. This represents a significant increase in offensive role and workload, establishing him as a featured back in Jacksonville's ground-oriented attack.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
Running back Bhayshul Tuten carried the offensive load with 22 carries for 72 yards (3.3 average), plus 2 catches for 24 yards on three targets. Despite high volume, he struggled with efficiency against Philadelphia's defense, averaging just 3.3 yards per carry.PositiveUsageOct 9, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is third in the league in success rate and missed tackles forced, providing significant impact despite middling offensive line performance; the source expects a heavy workload for the young running back against Philadelphia's depleted defense.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Tuten led the game in rushing with 73 yards on 17 carries and was the highest graded player on the team according to PFF. He now has back-to-back games over 70 yards rushing and three straight games with two catches, showing consistent offensive involvement and efficiency.NegativeRoleOct 4, 2026
Two of Tuten's touchdown runs were wiped out by penalties in Jacksonville's game against Cincinnati. The source notes that Tuten is involved in the Jaguars' passing game as well, having recorded receptions through the first three games. His rushing role is part of the team's diverse offensive approach.NegativeUsageOct 4, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten had 9 carries for 39 yards (4.3 YPC) at halftime and scored a 44-yard touchdown in the second quarter that was negated by penalty; he also had a 3-yard touchdown negated by an Anton Harrison holding penalty, showing offensive involvement but limited efficiency and penalty-plagued execution.PositiveRoleOct 3, 2026
Dillon Appleman notes Tuten is rapidly approaching bell-cow opportunities in the Jaguars offense; week after week he's shown he can handle a heavier workload, stacking good performances to the point where the committee approach is almost doing the offense a disservice. He's raised the floor of the rushing attack from a season ago and made the offense more efficient as a result.NegativeUsageSep 29, 2026
RB Bhayshul Tuten has not exceeded 75 rushing yards in any game this season, indicating limited offensive production and usage despite Jacksonville's dominant wins. This production ceiling raises concerns about his fantasy viability and role in the Jaguars' ground game.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Tuten is emerging as a full-time starting running back with positive early returns. In Week 3, he led Jaguars RBs with a season-high 73 yards on 15 carries (4.9 YPC) and scored a 1-yard TD. The source notes he has been "a sort of quiet portion of this Jags offense" but is "coming into his own as a full time starting running back." More touches and responsibility will likely help unlock his lofty upside; he was highly productive at 48% snap share in Week 3.PositiveRoleSep 27, 2026
Tuten has established himself as Jacksonville's lead back through three weeks, carrying 28 times for 131 yards in the opening two games and continuing to receive the workload against New England's defense that had not allowed a 100-yard rusher in the first two weeks. On Sunday, Tuten finished with 15 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. The source emphasizes that Tuten "repeatedly kept the offense ahead of the chains, allowing Coen to stay patient rather than asking Lawrence to win every possession through the air," particularly valuable in the second half when Jacksonville's 15-play, 72-yard drive consumed 8:42 of the third quarter. Tuten added a 1-yard touchdown with 8:02 remaining to push the lead to 35-6. The source characterizes him as a "bellcow, north-south running back" who fits the mold "better than most" and notes that "the Jaguars trusted him to carry the offense when the game demanded physicality."PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Tuten carried the ball 15 times for 73 yards (4.9 yards per carry) and 1 rushing touchdown, plus 2 receptions for 17 yards in Jacksonville's 35-6 win. He also scored on a snap immediately following a Jarrian Jones interception in the second half, demonstrating his role as a featured back in the Jacksonville offense.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Tuten was heavily involved in Jacksonville's offensive attack with 4 rushes for 24 yards in the second quarter, then later toted the ball 6 times for 21 yards and a touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the game; demonstrated consistent run-game usage and redzone scoring opportunity.PositiveRoleSep 26, 2026
RB Bhayshul Tuten taking a step forward as a playmaker would be massive for the Jaguars rushing game; Liam Coen needs to find a way to lean on him so that defenses don't just key in on Trevor Lawrence and the passing game. So far this season, Tuten ranks third among all NFL running backs in missed tackles forced (11) and PFF grade (85.2).NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Tuten led Jacksonville with 13 carries for 65 yards (5.0 YPC) and 1 TD, scoring on a one-yard Wildcat carry in the first quarter. However, the source notes the run game didn't seem prevalent enough after halftime, suggesting limited second-half involvement despite his first-half production.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Tuten led Jacksonville with 13 carries for 65 yards (5.0 YPC) and 1 TD; he scored the opening touchdown on a one-yard Wildcat carry in the first half, though the run game did not seem prevalent enough after halftime.PositiveUsageSep 19, 2026
Tuten received 11 of 21 combined carries with Chris Rodriguez in the first half of Week 1, demonstrating the Jaguars' purposeful push for a balanced run game not impacted by game script; this early-game run emphasis signals Liam Coen's intention to establish the run before play-action.PositiveBreakoutSep 18, 2026
RB with breakout potential against Denver's defense; saw more snaps (28 to 23) and carries (15 to 6) than Chris Rodriguez Jr. in Week 1; tied Kenneth Walker III for most broken tackles per PFF; expected to have a good game with chunk gains on the perimeter as part of a 1-2 punch rushing attack that will exploit Denver's vulnerability to under center runs.NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten carried 15 times for 66 yards as part of Jacksonville's balanced offensive approach. The source notes that even when the running game wasn't spectacular statistically, the Jaguars remained committed to it, with Jacksonville running the ball 32 times overall. This balance helped keep Cleveland from simply turning the game into a pass-rush contest every time Lawrence dropped back.NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026
Tuten carried the offensive load early with 15 carries for 66 yards (4.4 YPC) and 1 reception for 22 yards, establishing the Jaguars' ground game in the opening drive and continuing their 2025 hot streak with four opening-drive runs before the game became a blowout.NegativeUsageSep 11, 2026
Backfield workload between Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez remains unclear heading into Week 1; the two running backs provide very different skill sets, making it difficult to project offensive game plans and the Jaguars' identity in the run game. Clarity on the Tuten/Rodriguez timeshare is a key Week 1 question, particularly regarding run-game blocking and whether the offensive line can open lanes better than in late 2025.PositiveBreakoutSep 4, 2026
NFL Network highlighted Bhayshul Tuten as a preseason watchlist player heading into the 2026 season, signaling the source attention and potential breakout opportunity for the tight end.NegativeUsageAug 25, 2026
Tuten had a two-act performance: in the first act, Antoine Winfield Jr. punched the ball free on contact for a fumble, a reminder of the ball security narrative that followed him throughout his 2025 NFL Draft process; in the second act, he bounced a run to the outside, hit the sideline, and went 50 yards with only one Buccaneers defender able to get a hand on him. Ball security will be something to watch as the team heads into the regular season.NegativeBustAug 18, 2026
Despite elite athleticism and ADP hype, Tuten has limited NFL production to justify lead-back expectations. In his rookie season, he recorded only 386 total yards and generated explosive plays (10+ yards) on just 6% of carries versus 12.6% for Rodriguez; only 1 of 97 total touches went for 20+ yards. The source argues projecting Tuten as an above-average rusher overnight based on athleticism alone ignores his lack of proven NFL success and suggests he may function primarily as a gadget player rather than a productive lead rusher.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Tuten's athletic profile is elite; his 4.32-second 40-yard dash tied De'Von Achane for the fourth-fastest in NFL Combine history among running backs. ESPN the source Mike Clay projects Tuten for 237 rushing yards, 994 total yards, and 7 touchdowns, positioning him as consensus RB25 in fantasy ADP—significantly ahead of Chris Rodriguez at RB45.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Jaguars offensive coordinator Ben Coen indicated Tuten will receive expanded opportunities in year two, particularly in the pass game and screen game after proving ball security in his rookie season. Coen stated: 'Year two, let's go be more creative. Now you learned ball security at a premium, what we're looking for, the standard. Now let's go take it to the next level.' With Chris Rodriguez filling the short-yardage/downhill role, Tuten is positioned to seize perimeter looks previously held by Travis Etienne.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Tuten, a rookie running back, rushed for -18 yards over expected in 2025, with a 3.7 average yards per carry ranking eighth-worst among 55 running backs. However, head coach Liam Coen emphasized his development potential, noting: "You look at what Tut' showed in terms of getting downhill on it inside the tackles that really wasn't on his tape in college. I think we can do a better job of giving him some opportunities, a little bit more, that fit his skillset as well in college, get him going in some of those instances, as well in the pass game, in the screen game. Year two, let's go be more creative." Tuten emerged as the top short-yardage back midway through the season despite his overall negative efficiency. With Chris Rodriguez Jr. now filling the short-yardage role, Tuten may shift toward perimeter looks and screen-game opportunities that previously went to Travis Etienne, positioning him for increased usage in space where his skill set may be better suited.NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026
Listed as co-starter at running back alongside Chris Rodriguez to open the offseason; the Jaguars are keeping the competition open rather than handing the job outright to Tuten despite heavy offseason expectations. Workload division will be determined during preseason and joint practices against the Saints.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Rookie 2025 production shows elite efficiency in scoring situations: 42.3% red zone conversion rate and 62.5% green zone conversion rate on rushing attempts (per PFF). Featured as a key camp battle contender for the starting RB role, with the source Cameron Wolfe explicitly endorsing the 'Tuten train' as a breakout candidate.PositiveUsageAug 4, 2026
Running back Bhayshul Tuten had one of the few positive offensive runs during Day 6 practice, as the source noted 'The only other positive run I recall came from Bhayshul Tuten' amid an otherwise struggling offensive performance.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is one of three running backs in a rotation for the lead running back role, alongside Chris Rodriguez Jr. and LeQuint Allen Jr., in Jacksonville's 11 personnel package.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Transitioning from kick return duties to an expanded offensive role in 2026; previously shared bulk of kick return responsibilities with LeQuint Allen in 2025, but organizational shift toward offensive deployment creates opportunity for increased playing time and fantasy relevance.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Concerns exist around Tuten's 3.7 yards-per-carry average as a rookie on less than 90 carries, paired with multiple injuries. For a back being asked to carry a 17-game workload for the first time, availability and starting off hot early will be key in taking over the role.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Tuten enters camp firmly entrenched as the projected starter after taking over every meaningful offensive snap during the offseason program following Travis Etienne's departure to New Orleans. In 2025, he rushed for 307 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie in a part-time role.PositiveValueJul 22, 2026
RB Bhayshul Tuten is priced at pick 61 (RB25) and offers legitimate bell-cow potential with elite 4.32 speed; however, Chris Rodriguez Jr's goal-line vulture role and potential to win the RB1 outright caps his ceiling. Tuten's sixth-round cost reflects genuine upside in a backfield unsettled following Travis Etienne's departure to New Orleans.