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The Ringer Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on Bucky Irving
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All The Ringer Fantasy Football Show insights about Bucky Irving
NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Bill Simmons describes Bucky Irving as an impossible decision with two competing narratives. Irving had a dominant rookie year with 1,500 yards and eight touchdowns as a fourth-round pick, but last year was plagued by shoulder and foot injuries, offensive line injuries, and personal issues. The Buccaneers signed Kenneth Gainwell to a two-year, $14 million deal, raising questions about Irving's passing and goal-line work. However, Irving still averaged 20 touches per game (fourth in NFL) despite playing only 10 games. His rookie advanced stats were elite, but his second-year advanced stats were among the worst in the NFL. Simmons believes Irving is probably somewhere in the middle and could bounce back closer to his rookie form, but there is genuine uncertainty about whether he will be phased out of important touches.NegativeRoleNo date
Irving is mentioned as an exciting player but is grouped among those Super Troopers would send to the Browns as part of a hypothetical roster shuffle, suggesting ambivalence about his fantasy value despite acknowledging his excitement factor.