Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry on Bucky Irving

Podcast10 Biggest Fantasy RB Questions with Austin EkelerAugust 5, 2026

From the episode

I think the upside for Bucky Irvin to get back in that role and take on that starting job is worth the cost there in the fifth, sixth round. That's what I would say. I think there's an opportunity for him to get back.

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Irving is a good value pick with upside to reclaim the starting job

Austin Ekeler believes Bucky Irving is worth drafting in the 5th-6th round because he has the upside to reclaim the starting role in Tampa Bay once fully healthy, despite the presence of Kenneth Gainwell.