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I have been very vocal about how worried I am about Bucky Irving. Still recovering from shoulder issues. Bucky Irving also has a new offensive coordinator in Zac Robinson who comes over from Atlanta.

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Negative signalInjury

The analyst is actively avoiding Bucky Irving at 45th overall due to ongoing shoulder issues, a new offensive coordinator (Zac Robinson), and concerns about regression despite his strong early-season volume last year.

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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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