Fantasy Focus Football on Bucky Irving

PodcastThe Biggest Week 2 Trap Plays & MUST Starts | ESPN FantasySeptember 17, 2026

From the episode

He led the entire group of pass catchers with seven looks. That was more than Emeka Obuka. That was more than Chris Godwin.

Mentioned at 13:36 – 15:15

STACKED’s take

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Irving is a riser to RB17 after a surprising Week 1 passing game role.

Bucky Irving has moved up to RB17 in rankings after a breakout Week 1 performance where he cleared 20 fantasy points. He surprisingly led the team in targets (7) and ran more routes than Kenneth Gainwell, signaling a significant role in the passing game. While the Week 2 matchup against the Browns may lean toward rushing volume, he is now a viable starter.