While Bucs running back Bucky Irving simultaneously entertains and freaks out some fans on Instagram, Rachaad White will be the Bucs’ No. 1 back tomorrow for the fifth consecutive game (plus a bye week).

As it relates to White’s wallet, this has been a dream scenario. White, 26, is in a contract year and wants to show the NFL he can be a top-dog running back before free agency strikes. However, it hasn’t been to fruitful.

White is averaging 3.3 yards per carry over the past four games — with three rushing touchdowns and 13 catches for 83 yards. Ironically, that’s exactly what Irving was averaging per carry when he busted up his shoulder and foot.

White has another starting shot tomorrow against New England, which hasn’t allowed a running back to gain 50 yards all year. But Joe is confident the Bucs will make every attempt to hammer the ball against the Patriots and get the rushing attack going.

That represents a chance for White to impress the nation, especially with the Bucs-Pats game being the best matchup on tomorrow’s calendar. Joe expects White, refreshed from the bye week, to be running with a lot of fire and juice.

The Bucs are supposed to be a good rushing team. With right guard Luke Goedeke likely back in the lineup tomorrow, that should show up. If not, well, then maybe the Bucs don’t have it this season on the ground.