Fantasy Life Articles on Bucky Irving

Tucker's practice absence elevates Irving's goal-line opportunity vs. Bengals in Week 1.

Valenzuela recommends Irving as a strong RB floor play in Week 1 against the Bengals despite his poor 2025 return from injury and the addition of Kenneth Gainwell. The key catalyst is Sean Tucker's absence from Wednesday practice, which transforms the backfield from a potential three-headed monster to just Irving and Gainwell, increasing Irving's opportunity for carries inside the 5-yard line. While the Bengals defense improved with additions of Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, and Boye Mafe, Valenzuela still favors Irving in this spot.

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