ESPN Fantasy Football on Bucky Irving
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Part of that can be attributed to the Falcons' struggles against pass-catching running backs. They've afforded 20 catches and two touchdowns in that time, both league-leading numbers. Irving contributes in the passing game, so he's a clear fantasy starter facing this defense.
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Irving's pass-catching role exploits Falcons' league-worst 20 catches allowed to RBs.
Irving faces a highly favorable matchup against Atlanta Falcons in Week 8. Despite the Falcons ranking fourth in rushing yards allowed per game, they've been one of the league's most inconsistent units against running backs. Each of their past two opponents had the starting running back score 20-plus points and another back score 10-plus, with the Falcons affording 20 catches and two touchdowns to pass-catching running backs in that span—both league-leading numbers. Irving contributes in the passing game, making him a clear fantasy starter facing this defense. He's scored 20-plus fantasy points in two of his past three games following Baker Mayfield's healthy return.
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