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I think Bucky Irving is probably the better pure runner and is also a good receiver. Uh, where Gainwell he'll play, but Bucky even with Rashad White was was getting plenty of targets, producing efficiently on those targets. I think Bucky can be really effective as a 1A kind of back because he's got chunk playability. I think if Tucker doesn't play, then I feel pretty good about his goal line role
STACKED’s take
1A back with receiving upside; strong Week 1 matchup vs. weak Bengals run defense.
Primary back for Tampa Bay with multiple fantasy advantages: better pure runner than Kenny Gainwell and also a good receiver; even while splitting with Rashad White last year, Irving got plenty of targets and produced efficiently on them. The source projects Irving as a 1A back with chunk playability on early downs (similar to Joe Mixon's role with Cincinnati), and if Sean Tucker doesn't play, Irving should have a clear goal-line role. Irving has been a strong receiver for two years, and the source compares his potential receiving volume to Jaylen Warren's 40 receptions last year while splitting with Gainwell. Week 1 setup is favorable: facing a Bengals defense that was bad against the run, and if the Bengals experiment with new looks (expected given offseason training camp focus), Irving could be the focal point. The source came away feeling good about Irving's Week 1 prospects and believes if he's not a bust this year, this game will pay immediate dividends.
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