Bucky Irving Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 195 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R4, #125
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 13.7
- Pos rank
- RB17
- Rostered
- 97%
Week 4 vs. Packers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 2nd vs. RBs, favorable
Bucky Irving Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
13.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Bucky Irving's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three mid-range starts. The next four matchups include four of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at CIN,20.3,RB12
- Week 2, Loss,vs CLE,13.0,RB15
- Week 3, Loss,vs MIN,7.8,RB35
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs GB,FavorablePackers vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 8,at DAL,FavorableCowboys vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs PIT,FavorableSteelers vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at CAR,FavorablePanthers vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Bucky Irving?
Irving is averaging 13.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 180 rushing yards and 1 TD on 40 carries, plus 13 catches for 61 yards. That ranks RB17, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His target share (15.8%) is in the 86th percentile among RBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his fantasy points per opportunity (0.75) is the weakest, in the 56th. His quarterback has been Baker Mayfield.
His best week was RB12 in Week 1 at the Bengals (20.3 points); his worst, RB35 in Week 3 against the Vikings (7.8). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Packers (2nd vs. RBs) in Week 4 and the Cowboys (8th vs. RBs) in Week 5.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Irving ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every RB with at least 24 carries and targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Yards per carry
4.563rd percentile, about average
Yards per touch
4.560th percentile, about average
Target share
15.8%86th percentile, above average
Fantasy points per opportunity
0.7556th percentile, about average
Bucky Irving 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Bengals | L 27–33 | 20.3 | RB12 |
| 2 | vs Browns | L 19–23 | 13.0 | RB15 |
| 3 | vs Vikings | L 16–23 | 7.8 | RB35 |
| Total | 0–3 | 41.1 | RB17 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TB | 3 | 180 | 1 | 13 | 61 | 0 | 41.1 | 13.7 | — |
| 2025 | TB | 10 | 588 | 1 | 30 | 277 | 3 | 138.5 | 13.8 | RB34 |
| 2024 | TB | 17 | 1,122 | 8 | 47 | 392 | 0 | 244.4 | 14.4 | RB13 |
| Career | 30 | 1,890 | 10 | 90 | 730 | 3 | 424.0 | 14.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The rookie tape is the real Bucky, though, and that ceiling keeps him a top-32 fantasy back. The concern is a crowded committee: Sean Tucker has stolen goal-line work, Rachaad White handled third downs, and free-agent addition Kenneth Gainwell threatens receiving snaps. With an early-Round-5 price tag, he's a discounted lead back whose pass-catching floor and bounce-back upside make him worth the gamble if the shoulder holds. Behind him on the depth chart: Kenny Gainwell. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 7. Injury history
- 2025shoulderPlayed through
- 2025left anklePlayed through
- 2025shoulder7 games
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Bucky Irving Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Bucky Irving in Week 4?
Bucky Irving is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Packers, as the RB17 in PPR total points this season (13.7 a game). The Packers rank 2nd in PPR points allowed to RBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Irving.
How many fantasy points is Bucky Irving averaging in 2026?
Bucky Irving is averaging 13.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 41.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 7.8 points.
Where does Bucky Irving rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Bucky Irving ranks RB17 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Bucky Irving worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Bucky Irving is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 97% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Bucky Irving's fantasy football role?
Bucky Irving is the Buccaneers' starting RB, with Kenny Gainwell behind him. He is averaging 13.3 carries and 5.0 targets a game, on 64% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Bucky Irving's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Bucky Irving's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Packers (2nd in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable), Week 5 at the Cowboys (8th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Steelers (10th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable). Three of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Bucky Irving been in fantasy football this season?
Bucky Irving has finished as a top-12 RB in 1 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 6.3 points around his 13.7-point average.
What is Bucky Irving's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Bucky Irving's floor has been 7.8 PPR points (Week 3, RB35) and his ceiling 20.3 (Week 1, RB12). His median week has been 13.0 points. See Irving's full game log.
Bucky Irving 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Tampa Bay BuccaneersTouchdowns account for 15% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Rushing
- Yards
- 180
- TD
- 1
- Carries
- 40
4.5 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 13
- Yards
- 61
- TD
- 0
15 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 41.1
- Pos rank
- RB17
20.3 Best Week 1 @ CIN7.8 Worst Week 3 vs MIN
Advanced Rushing Stats
Irving is on the field for 63.7% of snaps and draws 15.8% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 9 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.88 | 60th | 1.75 | 33rd |
| Explosive run rate | 7.5% | 49th | 7.5% | 18th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.51 | 47th | 0.55 | 22nd |
| Yards before contact per carry | 2.63 | 77th | 1.67 | 15th |
| Broken tackles | 2 | 56th | 10 | 59th |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 63.7% | 81st | 61.4% | 81st |
| Target share | 15.8% | 93rd | 6.4% | 49th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 7 | 61st | 20 | 34th |
| Targets per game | 5.0 | 90th | 3.7 | 88th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs · 2025 (9 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Irving draws a big target share and draws targets, but meets defenders early and rarely breaks a big run.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 13.3 carries and 5.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
13.7
Fantasy PPG
60
Rush yds/g
4.3
Rec/g
Bucky Irving career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 40 | 180 | 1 | 13 | 61 | 0 | 41.1 | 13.7 | — |
| 2025 | 10 | 173 | 588 | 1 | 30 | 277 | 3 | 138.5 | 13.8 | RB34 |
| 2024 | 17 | 207 | 1,122 | 8 | 47 | 392 | 0 | 244.4 | 14.4 | RB13 |
| Career | 30 | 420 | 1,890 | 10 | 90 | 730 | 3 | 424.0 | 14.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
14.1
Career PPG
30 games over 3 seasons
81%
Availability
Share of team games he played
70%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
6.6
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Irving has averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game over 30 games and 3 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 13.7 per game, level with 2025. His volume is down (18.3 carries plus targets a game against 20.8) but he is doing more with it. His quarterback this season has been Baker Mayfield.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Irving's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,122Rush yards2024
- 8Total TD2024
- 244.4Fantasy pts2024 · RB13
- 2,620Career scrimmage yds2024–2026
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Bucky Irving Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Bucky Irving have in 2026?
Bucky Irving has 41.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 13.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB17 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Bucky Irving have this season?
Bucky Irving has 180 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 60 a game at 4.5 yards per carry. His high was 89 yards, in Week 2 against the Browns.
How many touchdowns does Bucky Irving have this season?
Bucky Irving has 1 touchdown in 2026 through Week 4: 1 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Bucky Irving have this season?
Bucky Irving has 1 rushing touchdown in 2026 through Week 4, on 40 carries.
How many carries does Bucky Irving have this season?
Bucky Irving has 40 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 13.3 a game, for 180 yards. His high was 17 carries, in Week 2 against the Browns.
How many receptions does Bucky Irving have this season?
Bucky Irving has 13 receptions for 61 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 15 targets. His high was 7 catches, in Week 1 at the Bengals.
How many receiving yards does Bucky Irving have this season?
Bucky Irving has 61 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 20.3 a game on 13 catches. His high was 48 yards, in Week 1 at the Bengals.
How many targets does Bucky Irving have this season?
Bucky Irving has drawn 15 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 a game, and caught 13 of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 1 at the Bengals.
How many games has Bucky Irving played in 2026?
Bucky Irving has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Bucky Irving's stats last season?
In 2025, Bucky Irving ran for 588 yards and 1 touchdown and caught 30 passes for 277 yards in 10 games. That was 138.5 PPR points (13.8 per game), an RB34 finish.
What are Bucky Irving's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 30 games, Bucky Irving has 1,890 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns, plus 90 catches for 730 yards, for 424.0 PPR fantasy points (14.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Bucky Irving have in his career?
Bucky Irving has 13 touchdowns in his NFL career: 10 rushing and 3 receiving, over 30 games.
Bucky Irving Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.7
Carries/g
13.3
Rush yds/g
60.0
Rec/g
4.3
Rec yds/g
20.3
Across 3 games in 2026, Bucky Irving has averaged 13.3 carries, 60.0 rushing yards and 13.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Bucky Irving has finished as a top-12 RB in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 1 against CIN (20.3 points); the lowest was Week 3 against MIN (7.8).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIN12th | L 27-33 | 20.3 | 8 | 45 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 48 | 0 | RB12 |
Week 1 · CIN · L 27-33 · 20.3 pts
How the 20.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CLE15th | L 19-23 | 13.0 | 17 | 89 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | RB15 |
Week 2 · CLE · L 19-23 · 13.0 pts
How the 13.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | MIN25th | L 16-23 | 7.8 | 15 | 46 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | RB35 |
Week 3 · MIN · L 16-23 · 7.8 pts
How the 7.8 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two RB1 weeks and one RB2 week. For a running back ranked RB17 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a RB2 floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss vs. Minnesota
15 carries, 46 yds. 2/4 receiving, 12 yds.
He played 52% of the snaps and handled 15 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Cleveland
17 carries, 89 yds. 4/4 receiving, 1 yds.
He played 78% of the snaps and handled 17 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
RB1 week at Cincinnati
8 carries, 45 yds, 1 TD. 7/7 receiving, 48 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 61% of the snaps and handled 8 carries. One lost fumble in a game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (13.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers
Bucky Irving Game Log 2025
Games played
10
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.8
Carries/g
17.3
Rush yds/g
58.8
Rec/g
3.0
Rec yds/g
27.7
Across 10 games in 2025, Bucky Irving has averaged 17.3 carries, 58.8 rushing yards and 13.8 PPR fantasy points per game. Bucky Irving has finished as a top-12 RB in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 7. The best week was Week 4 against PHI (25.5 points); the lowest was Week 16 against CAR (7.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATL21st | W 23-20 | 14.5 | 14 | 37 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | RB15 |
Week 1 · ATL · W 23-20 · 14.5 pts
How the 14.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | HOU24th | W 20-19 | 18.1 | 17 | 71 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 50 | 0 | RB11 |
Week 2 · HOU · W 20-19 · 18.1 pts
How the 18.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NYJ2nd | W 29-27 | 13.9 | 25 | 66 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 0 | RB16 |
Week 3 · NYJ · W 29-27 · 13.9 pts
How the 13.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | PHI7th | L 25-31 | 25.5 | 15 | 63 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 102 | 1 | RB9 |
Week 4 · PHI · L 25-31 · 25.5 pts
How the 25.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | ARI4th | W 20-17 | 16.1 | 17 | 61 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | RB15 |
Week 13 · ARI · W 20-17 · 16.1 pts
How the 16.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | NO18th | L 20-24 | 16.1 | 15 | 55 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 1 | RB13 |
Week 14 · NO · L 20-24 · 16.1 pts
How the 16.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | ATL21st | L 28-29 | 8.1 | 16 | 60 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | RB36 |
Week 15 · ATL · L 28-29 · 8.1 pts
How the 8.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | CAR12th | L 20-23 | 7.1 | 19 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB43 |
Week 16 · CAR · L 20-23 · 7.1 pts
How the 7.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | MIA17th | L 17-20 | 8.3 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 0 | RB28 |
Week 17 · MIA · L 17-20 · 8.3 pts
How the 8.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | CAR12th | W 16-14 | 10.8 | 26 | 85 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | RB21 |
Week 18 · CAR · W 16-14 · 10.8 pts
How the 10.8 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Seven RB1 weeks, two RB2 weeks and one bust. For a running back who finished RB18 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 RB15 · Wk 2 RB11 · Wk 3 RB16 · Wk 4 RB9 · Wk 13 RB15 · Wk 14 RB13 · Wk 15 RB36 · Wk 16 RB43 · Wk 17 RB28 · Wk 18 RB21
Game-by-Game Breakdown
RB1 week vs. Carolina
26 carries, 85 yds. 1/2 receiving, 13 yds.
He played 63% of the snaps and handled 26 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Miami
9 carries, 19 yds. 5/6 receiving, 14 yds.
He played 54% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Carolina
19 carries, 71 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 63% of the snaps and handled 19 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Atlanta
16 carries, 60 yds. 1/3 receiving, 11 yds.
He played 54% of the snaps and handled 16 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. New Orleans
15 carries, 55 yds. 2/3 receiving, 26 yds, 1 TD.
He played 49% of the snaps and handled 15 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Arizona
17 carries, 61 yds, 1 TD. 2/2 receiving, 20 yds.
He played 52% of the snaps and handled 17 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Philadelphia
15 carries, 63 yds. 5/5 receiving, 102 yds, 1 TD. 1 fumble lost.
He played 61% of the snaps and handled 15 carries. One lost fumble in a game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. the Jets
25 carries, 66 yds. 4/4 receiving, 33 yds.
He played 74% of the snaps and handled 25 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
RB1 week at Houston
17 carries, 71 yds. 6/6 receiving, 50 yds.
He played 71% of the snaps and handled 17 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Atlanta
14 carries, 37 yds. 4/4 receiving, 8 yds, 1 TD.
He played 76% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
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Bucky Irving Game Log FAQ
How did Bucky Irving do in his last game?
Bucky Irving scored 7.8 PPR points in Week 3 against the Vikings, a 23–16 loss, an RB35 finish. He ran 15 times for 46 yards, and caught 2 of 4 targets for 12 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Bucky Irving score in his last game?
Bucky Irving scored 7.8 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Vikings, an RB35 finish for the week. That was 5.9 below his season average of 13.7.
How many rushing yards did Bucky Irving have in his last game?
Bucky Irving ran for 46 yards on 15 carries in Week 3 against the Vikings, and added 12 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did Bucky Irving score in his last game?
Bucky Irving did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Vikings; his 7.8 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Bucky Irving have in his last game?
Bucky Irving had 15 carries for 46 yards in Week 3 against the Vikings, playing 52% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Bucky Irving have in his last game?
Bucky Irving caught 2 of 4 targets for 12 yards in Week 3 against the Vikings.
What were Bucky Irving's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Browns, a 23–19 loss, Bucky Irving ran 17 times for 89 yards, and caught 4 of 4 targets for 1 yards. That was 13.0 PPR points, an RB15 finish.
What was Bucky Irving's best game this season?
Bucky Irving's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Bengals: 20.3 PPR points, an RB12 finish. He ran 8 times for 45 yards and 1 touchdown, and caught 7 of 7 targets for 48 yards.
What was Bucky Irving's worst game this season?
Bucky Irving's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Vikings: 7.8 PPR points, an RB35 finish. He ran 15 times for 46 yards, and caught 2 of 4 targets for 12 yards.
How many games has Bucky Irving scored a touchdown in this season?
Bucky Irving has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 1.
Can I see Bucky Irving's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Irving's weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Bucky Irving Rest-of-Season Outlook
Workhorse RB2 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB34 last season at 13.8 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB17 at 13.7 PPR points per game, against 13.8 over 10 games last season (RB34). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Last season he ranked 6th of 95 in rushing volume (17.3 carries per game), 12th of 95 in receiving role (3.5 targets per game) and 67th of 95 in efficiency (1.64 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his rushing volume. Efficiency is the soft spot. Baker Mayfield is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Kenny Gainwell is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchups are the Packers in Week 4 (2nd against RBs) and the Cowboys in Week 5 (8th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Irving's 2025 was a tale of regression: his rushing EPA cratered to minus-0.129 per play after a sterling plus-0.141 as a rookie, and his yards per carry collapsed from 5.42 to 3.4 across just 10 games. The explosive juice vanished too, with breakaway rate halving to 2.31 percent and yards after contact dropping nearly a full yard to 1.64. A shoulder injury that required offseason surgery clearly sapped him, and the one rushing touchdown on 22 red-zone chances reflects a back never quite right.
The rookie tape is the real Bucky, though, and that ceiling keeps him a top-32 fantasy back. The concern is a crowded committee: Sean Tucker has stolen goal-line work, Rachaad White handled third downs, and free-agent addition Kenneth Gainwell threatens receiving snaps. With an early-Round-5 price tag, he's a discounted lead back whose pass-catching floor and bounce-back upside make him worth the gamble if the shoulder holds.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.64
- Broken tackles
- 10
- Explosive-run rate
- 6.4%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 22
- Snap share
- 61.6%
- Targets
- 35
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Packers in Week 4 and the Cowboys in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for RBs.Wk 4 GB, 2ndWk 5 DAL, 8thWk 6 PIT, 10thWk 7 CAR, 1st
- Heavy rushing volume17.3 carries per game, 6th of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Featured receiving role3.5 targets per game, 12th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Kenny Gainwell is next on the depth chart.
- Weak efficiency1.64 yards after contact per carry, 67th of 95 RBs in 2025.
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Bucky Irving Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Bucky Irving's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Bucky Irving projects as a workhorse RB2 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His rushing volume (17.3 carries per game, 6th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.64 yards after contact per carry, 67th of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Bucky Irving's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Bucky Irving is the RB17 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in RB2 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Bucky Irving's projected role going forward?
Bucky Irving is the listed starting RB, with Kenny Gainwell next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Bucky Irving get more touches?
Bucky Irving's touches are trending up: 20.0 a game over his last two games against 18.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Bucky Irving's fantasy football upside?
Bucky Irving's upside: his ceiling this season is 20.3 PPR points (Week 1, RB12), his rushing volume (17.3 carries per game, 6th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Packers in Week 4 and the Cowboys in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for RBs.
What could hurt Bucky Irving's fantasy value?
Bucky Irving's risks: Kenny Gainwell is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and his efficiency (1.64 yards after contact per carry, 67th of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Bucky Irving's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Bucky Irving Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs GB, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Full | Due Fri |
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in three seasons. Most of his lost time came from a shoulder subluxation & foot sprain in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
74/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Shoulder subluxation & foot sprain · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | 1 | 7 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 7 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Lower leg in 2025, 7 games missed
- 7 games in 3 seasons
- 2 injuries spread across 2 body parts
Bucky Irving Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Irving a game this season.
- 2025
Lower Leg · Left Played through
Limped off the field with an apparent left lower leg injury during the Week 14 game against the Saints but later returned to the contest.
- 2025
Shoulder Subluxation & Foot Sprain, surgery 7 games
Suffered foot and shoulder injuries in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, with the shoulder issue later reported as a subluxation that sidelined him for seven games. Questionable: Surgery
If Irving Misses Time
Next man up: Kenny Gainwell
Kenny Gainwell is next on the Buccaneers depth chart at running back. He's the handcuff: worth a bench spot in deeper leagues and for Irving managers, since the same backfield work would pass to him.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Baker Mayfield would lose one of his main options.
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Bucky Irving Injury FAQ
Is Bucky Irving injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Bucky Irving is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Bucky Irving playing this week?
Bucky Irving has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Packers on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Did Bucky Irving practice today?
Bucky Irving was a full participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri full.
Has Bucky Irving missed any games this season?
No. Bucky Irving has played in every Buccaneers game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Bucky Irving's injury history?
Bucky Irving has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 7 games in all: 7 for a shoulder subluxation & foot sprain in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Bucky Irving's most recent injury?
Bucky Irving's most recent logged injury was a left lower leg injury in Week 14 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Bucky Irving have any recurring injuries?
No. Bucky Irving's two logged injuries were to two different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Bucky Irving's worst injury?
Bucky Irving's longest absence came from a shoulder subluxation & foot sprain in 2025, which cost him 7 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Bucky Irving News & Updates
Irving quiet in loss vs. Minnesota
15 CAR, 46 YDS
2 REC, 12 YDS (4 TGT)
7.8 fantasy points · RB35
Irving ran 15 times for 46 yards, with 2 catches for 12 yards in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota. He played 52% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 19–23 vs CLE
Fantasy impact: Positive. Irving quiet in loss vs. Cleveland
13.0 fantasy points · RB15 · 0.7 below his 13.7 average
Irving ran 17 times for 89 yards, with 4 catches for 1 yards in the 23–19 loss vs. Cleveland. He played 78% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 27–33 @ CIN
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Offsets fumble with TD (opens in new tab)
Bounces back from a fumble to find the end zone for a touchdown.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 20.3 PPR points, an RB12 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Positive. Irving delivers RB1 week at Cincinnati
20.3 fantasy points · RB12 · 6.6 above his 13.7 average
Irving ran 8 times for 45 yards and one touchdown, with 7 catches for 48 yards in the 33–27 loss at Cincinnati. He played 61% of the offensive snaps.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Logs three carries in preseason debut (opens in new tab)
Saw limited action with three carries in his preseason debut.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. To play in preseason Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Expected to see preseason action in Week 2.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Buccaneers Teammates News
Updates on Irving's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Baker Mayfield: Hurts hand late against Vikings (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Baker Mayfield: Lands $165M extension with Bucs (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Pair of completions on first two series (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Will suit up Saturday (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Likely to play in second preseason game (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Looking for middle ground on deal (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Bucky Irving News FAQ
What is the latest news on Bucky Irving?
The latest Irving update, from September 27: Irving quiet in loss vs. Minnesota. Irving ran 15 times for 46 yards, with 2 catches for 12 yards in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota. He played 52% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Bucky Irving news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: he scored 7.8 fantasy points, a RB35 finish, 5.9 below his 13.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Bucky Irving Bio
Bucky Irving is a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he wears No. 7. Born August 19, 2002, in Chicago, IL, he attended Hillcrest and played college football at Minnesota and then Oregon.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Irving in round 4, pick 125, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
In 30 regular-season games since 2024, he has run for 1,890 yards and 10 touchdowns and caught 90 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current team2024–present
Selected in round 4, pick 125, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 18 of 30 games.
College: Minnesota, Oregon
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- DraftedSelected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in round 4, pick 125.
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About Bucky Irving: Bio FAQ
How old is Bucky Irving?
Bucky Irving is 24 years old. He was born on August 19, 2002. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Bucky Irving?
Bucky Irving is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 195 pounds, and plays running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
How much does Bucky Irving weigh?
Bucky Irving weighs 195 pounds, his listed weight on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Bucky Irving wear?
Bucky Irving wears number 7 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays running back.
What position does Bucky Irving play?
Bucky Irving plays running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing number 7. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Bucky Irving play for?
Bucky Irving plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a running back. He has been with the Buccaneers since 2024.
Where did Bucky Irving go to college?
Bucky Irving played college football at Oregon, after attending Hillcrest (IL). The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him out of Oregon in 2024.
When was Bucky Irving drafted?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Bucky Irving in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 125th overall pick, out of Oregon.
What round was Bucky Irving drafted in?
Bucky Irving was a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken 125th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What pick was Bucky Irving in the NFL Draft?
Bucky Irving was the 125th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round.
Where is Bucky Irving from?
Bucky Irving went to high school in Illinois, at Hillcrest, before playing college football at Oregon.
When is Bucky Irving's birthday?
Bucky Irving's birthday is August 19. He was born on August 19, 2002 and is 24 years old.
How long has Bucky Irving been in the NFL?
2026 is Bucky Irving's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024 as a fourth-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Bucky Irving played for?
Bucky Irving has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
What year did Bucky Irving enter the NFL?
Bucky Irving entered the NFL in 2024, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 3rd season.