Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden on Bucky Irving

Video7 Vital Decisions That Will Make or Break Your Fantasy DraftMay 26, 2026

From the video

I dropped him down to about 59th overall. I think that he's a flex play at this point. Uh, and I just think that that RB11 stretch as a rookie from week six all the way through. I think that's in the rear view.

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STACKED’s take

Negative signalProjection

Analyst dropped him to 59th overall, viewing him as a flex play rather than RB1, due to poor 2024 performance and injury concerns.

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Bucky IrvingPositiveSleeper

Irving is a sleeper with elite receiving upside against Bengals' worst-ranked run defense.

Yahoo Fantasy Football

Bucky IrvingPositiveRole

1A back with receiving upside; strong Week 1 matchup vs. weak Bengals run defense.

Legendary Upside

Bucky IrvingNeutralUsage

Irving is a defensible play with Tucker out, but goal-line role is uncertain.

NFL DFS Deep Dive

Bucky IrvingPositiveMatchup

Irving's injury history is concerning, but Cincy's weak run defense offers Week 1 upside.

FantasyPros Articles

Bucky IrvingPositiveRole

Irving is strong start Week 1; gains goal-line work if Tucker out.

ESPN Fantasy Football

Bucky IrvingPositiveRole

Likely to soak up the goal-line rushing role

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STACKED’s take

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