Yahoo Fantasy Football on Bucky Irving

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I would've moved Irving up if Tucker had been released.

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Positive signalRole

Irving confirmed as Buccaneers starter; value solid at current ADP.

Irving is confirmed as the Buccaneers' starting running back with Kenny Gainwell as his complement. The source notes he would have moved Irving up in rankings if Sean Tucker had been released, indicating Irving's value is solid at his current draft position.

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Bucky IrvingPositiveRole

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

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Bucky IrvingPositiveRole

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

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Bucky IrvingPositiveRole

Likely to soak up the goal-line rushing role

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Bucky IrvingPositiveSleeper

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

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Bucky IrvingNeutralUsage

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

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Bucky IrvingPositiveMatchup

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

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