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Tuten has taken the lead-back role in Jacksonville and run with it, establishing himself as the primary back ahead of handcuff Chris Rodriguez Jr.

According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), Tuten played 27 snaps and handled 16 carries compared with 12 and six for Chris Rodriguez Jr. in a legitimate backfield takeover. The second-year running back carried the ball 16 times for 104 yards and a touchdown, and also caught two passes for 55 yards and a touchdown on five routes out of the bye.

Second-year back broke out with 16-104-TD rushing plus a receiving touchdown for the Jaguars in the rout, establishing himself as a fantasy option.

Tuten dropped a season-high 29.9 points on the Colts' defense, rushing for 104 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries plus two receptions for 55 yards and another score. He has now posted 24 or more points in back-to-back games with multiple touchdowns in each, seeing steady volume with 16 or more touches in five straight games. The source identifies Tuten as an upper-tier RB2 for Week 9 versus the Ravens' defense Thursday night.

Tuten has left Chris Rodriguez Jr. in the dust in their job battle and is finally starting to get some touchdown luck after having multiple scores wiped out by penalty in 2026. In Week 8 against the Colts, Tuten threw 104 land yards (55 by air) and scored a touchdown in both rushing and receiving, pricing out at 28.9 points in half-point PPR scoring—good enough for the RB yellow jersey. Baltimore is up next, the same defense that just got thumped in Buffalo.

The Jaguars running back ripped through the Colts defense for a 39-yard rushing touchdown with under two minutes remaining in the first half, breaking through three tackles. Tuten later added a 25-yard touchdown reception from Lawrence in the fourth quarter, finishing as a dual-threat contributor in Jacksonville's dominant victory.

Tuten demonstrated explosive potential on both passing and rushing plays; scored a touchdown receiving and broke off a 39-yard rushing touchdown run in the second quarter, showcasing versatility in Jacksonville's balanced offensive attack.

Bhayshul Tuten caught a touchdown pass from Trevor Lawrence and demonstrated explosive potential on the ground, breaking off a 39-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of Jacksonville's 42-7 win, showcasing his versatility in the Jaguars' balanced offensive scheme.

Bhayshul Tuten had 159 yards of offense and two touchdowns in the Jaguars' 42-7 blowout win over the Colts, showcasing offensive production in a dominant performance.

Tuten dominated Jacksonville's backfield in Week 8 against Indianapolis with 16 carries for 104 yards and a touchdown, plus 55 receiving yards and another touchdown, totaling 159 yards and two scores. He averaged 6.5 yards per carry and was awarded the offensive game ball, demonstrating significant volume and efficiency in both run and pass game.

RB Bhayshul Tuten dominated in Jacksonville's 42-7 rout of Indianapolis, recording 16 carries for 104 yards and a TD, plus 55 receiving yards and a TD for 159 total yards and two TDs at 6.5 yards per carry; earned game ball honors for offensive performance.

Tuten posted 94 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries in the first half, establishing early offensive production for Jacksonville's running back in a blowout game.

The source projects Bhayshul Tuten over 13.5 receiving yards for Week 8. Tuten is developing as a pass catcher after recording four receptions for 48 yards and two touchdowns last week; he has beaten this prop in five of the Jaguars' six games this season.

Tight end Bhayshul Tuten is positioned for a potential breakout performance in Week 8 against the Colts, with Big Cat Country suggesting this could be the week he has a significant impact game.

Bhayshul Tuten is listed as a must-start and RB1/2 in weekly rankings for Jacksonville against Indianapolis.

Bhayshul Tuten had a fantastic performance in Week 8 with utilization trending upward, suggesting increasing role and target opportunity.

Matthew Berry ranks Bhayshul Tuten as the No. 27 flex player in Week 8.

The source identifies Bhayshul Tuten as Jacksonville's lead back moving forward, with the expectation he will have a very productive second half of the season. Tuten is part of Liam Coen's desired 1-2 punch backfield approach, though the source notes Chris Rodriguez Jr. should not be forgotten as a complementary option.

Bhayshul Tuten's propensity to force missed tackles creates a favorable matchup against the Colts' front seven, which ranks 22nd in opponent rushing yards allowed and has struggled with missed tackles. The source expects Tuten to operate as Jacksonville's lead back moving forward with productive second-half potential, though Liam Coen wants the backfield to function as a 1-2 punch.

Tuten can capitalize on a potential blowout scenario against the Colts, who are falling apart. Even if volume tilts toward the pass, Tuten has touchdown upside, especially through the air. Travis Etienne Jr. benefited similarly in the back half of 2025 with Jacksonville, seeing a massive increase in rushing and receiving touchdowns from Weeks 9 through season's end. Tuten is coming off two receiving touchdowns before the bye and could follow the same path.