Jaguars rookie running back offers high-upside insurance in Coen’s offense
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —
If you’re scanning the waiver wire this week, stop scrolling. Bhayshul Tuten is the stash you want before the breakout hits.
The rookie running back is sitting directly behind Travis Etienne Jr. on Jacksonville’s depth chart. With Tank Bigsby shipped out, the Jaguars made it clear they trust Tuten to handle the No. 2 role. And if you play fantasy football, you know what that means: opportunity is coming.
Why the window is open right now
Etienne is the unquestioned starter, but running backs don’t stay healthy forever. The position takes too many hits, and depth always gets tested. If Etienne misses any time, Tuten immediately steps into a workload big enough to put him in your starting lineup.
Even with Etienne active, Tuten has the kind of skill set that forces coaches to carve out touches. He’s strong enough to grind short yardage, fast enough to rip chunk plays and polished enough as a receiver to stay on the field in passing situations.
Liam Coen’s history makes this real
This isn’t just theory. New Jaguars coach Liam Coen has already shown how he runs his backfields. Last year in Tampa Bay, he started with Rachaad White as the lead back, but rookie Bucky Irving kept flashing and eventually took over the backfield down the stretch. Coen didn’t stick to seniority — he rode the hotter hand.
That’s the same offensive mind now calling plays in Jacksonville. If Tuten produces in his opportunities, Coen has no problem giving him more. We’ve seen this script before, and it ended with a rookie climbing the depth chart.
Fantasy impact
Think of Tuten as the perfect kind of stash:
- He has standalone potential in a creative offense.
- He’s the clear next man up behind Etienne.
- He carries league-winning upside if injuries open the door.
Players like this don’t stay on waivers for long. If you wait for a breakout game to make a move, you’ll be too late.
The bottom line
Bhayshul Tuten isn’t just a handcuff. He’s a lottery ticket with a real chance to cash. Etienne may be the star today, but Coen’s system and Tuten’s talent make this a backfield worth betting on.
Don’t overthink it. Don’t let your league mates beat you to him. Add Tuten now, stash him on your bench, and thank yourself later when the breakout happens.
