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Irving was sixth in the NFL in rush yards over expected per carry (.88) and first in yards after contact per attempt (4.0). He now has an elite efficiency season and a workhorse usage season on his resume. Either of those could allow him to pay off his ADP this year. If he does both at the same time, Irving will be a league-winner.
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Irving's elite efficiency and workhorse usage make him a league-winner if both align.

Irving was sixth in rush yards over expected per carry (.88) and first in yards after contact per attempt (4.0) as a rookie, demonstrating elite efficiency by advanced metrics and eye test. Despite an injury-plagued 2025 that cratered his efficiency numbers, he amassed 20 touches per game in his second season, giving him both an elite efficiency season and a workhorse usage season on his resume. Either metric alone could allow him to pay off his ADP this year; if he achieves both simultaneously, Irving will be a league-winner.

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