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PodcastWeek 4 Waivers + Tough Drop Decisions - Fantasy Football Podcast for 9/29
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he just sat for the last 15 plays of the game or whatever it was this past week...they literally hit a mark...it was eight attempts on the ground, then 17, then 15. He stops at 15 and they don't put him back in.
Mentioned at 25:37 – 26:46

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Irving benched despite 15 carries; strict pitch-count management unclear.

Irving was pulled from the game with 15 carries despite being the team's best talent; he sat for the last 15 plays of a close game. The team appears to be handling his workload with a strict pitch-count approach, though the reason for the benching is unclear—possibly pass protection, attitude, or a predetermined snap limit. He has maintained at least four targets in every game, but the sudden removal despite strong carry volume (8, 17, 15 attempts across three games) suggests the team is managing his role carefully.

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