In a reduced role, Alstott still delivers Mike Readling, The St.Petersburg Times, published 7 November 2005 He's not the No.1 weapon out of the Bucs backfield anymore. He's not the guy who's going to rush for 75 yards or even catch five passes a game. What Mike Alstott has become is the guy the Bucs can look to when they need a play, not to mention a little momentum. Alstott touched the ball three times during Sunday's game against NFC South division rival Carolina. The result was two first downs and a touchdown. It might not add up to many fantasy football points, but it's exactly as productive a day as the Bucs need from the 10-year veteran. Take his first catch, for example: On third and 10 from the Bucs 21, Chris Simms found Alstott with a short pass close to the sideline. The fullback broke four tackles, churning and twisting his way for a 12-yard gain. More than a chance to move the chains, though, it was the type of play that fires up a team. Four plays later, Simms passed to Joey Galloway for a 50-yard touchdown. Then there was the third quarter when Alstott gained nine yards on a second and 8. He scored in the fourth on a first and goal from the 1 after a pass-interference penalty against Carolina. It was Alstott's second rushing touchdown this season, the 51st of his career. He also has 12 receiving TDs.