FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Bucky Irving

PodcastIs Zero RB BACK? | Live FFPC Triflex Best Ball Draft (Ep. 2079)July 7, 2026

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Bucky Irving can't stay healthy. The team have talked about how they want a 1A, 1B, relationship between Gainwell and Bucky... I think the price that Bucky's at right now is kind of fair.

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STACKED’s take

Positive signalInjury

Bucky Irving can't stay healthy, and the team wants a 1A-1B relationship with Kenny Gainwell, though the analyst thinks Bucky's current price is fair.

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Bucky IrvingPositiveUsage

Buccaneers Week 1 RB opportunities Bucky Irving: 8 carries, 7 targets (ties career high) Kenneth Gainwell: 5 carries, 1 target

Jared Smola

Bucky IrvingPositiveUsage

The Bucs were in 11 personnel on 83% of their plays in Week 1, 36% higher than the NFL average, per @SumerSports. Here is their alignment and usage...

Matt Harmon

Bucky IrvingPositiveProjection

Irving's versatility (8-45-1 rushing, 7-48-0 receiving) suggests set-and-forget RB2 potential.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Bucky IrvingPositiveNews

It’s appearing that Adam was spot on with Bucky Irving for 2026 [Retweeted](

Adam

Bucky IrvingPositiveValue

Irving was disrespected in draft; Week 1 shows he's the clear RB1 with strong passing involvement.

Yahoo Fantasy Football

Bucky IrvingPositiveRole

Irving dominates snap load over Gainwell in explosive Week 1 return from injury.

Bucs Nation