FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Bucky Irving

Podcast10 Fantasy Football Injury Updates To Know Ahead of NFL Training Camps (Ep. 209...July 15, 2026

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I'm actually pretty strongly in. And the reason is Bucky Irving. They said the shoulder was really what was holding him up... he had major drop offs of about 70% even in his number of targets and his yards after contact and then his recept, his receiving yards.

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Analyst is 'strongly in' on Irving; shoulder injury was the main issue holding him back, with 70% drop-offs in targets and yards after contact post-injury.

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

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

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

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

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