 However, when Blount was injured during week 5, Graham was thrust back into the featured tailback role for an October 16 home game against the New Orleans Saints.He responded by rushing for 109 yards on 17 carries as the Bucs beat their division rivals 26-20.His one-game yardage total was more than he had gained in either of the previous two seasons in his role as a blocker

Graham again started at running back the following week when the Bucs played the Chicago Bears in London.