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NegativeUsageJul 26, 2026Adam
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One thing I think fantasy managers consistently overlook: Returning to play is not the same as returning to peak production. Bucky Irving came back last season after multiple lower body injuries and his production dipped and his role diminished. The encouraging part is that he came back at all. I’m buying the 2026 rebound - esp in BestBall

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PositiveProjectionJul 24, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld
Irving enters 2026 as the de facto starter after foot and shoulder injuries sidelined him Weeks 5-12 in 2025. Pre-injury, he was overall PPR RB9 in Weeks 1-4, ranking fifth in rushing attempts (71 among 33 RBs with 35+ attempts), fifth in targets (19 among 15 RBs with 15+ targets), ninth in target rate (20.9 percent), third in YPRR (2.12), and tying for first in catch rate (100.0 percent). He underwent shoulder surgery in February, resumed practicing in June, and told reporters he will be 'good to go' for training camp. He finished as overall PPR RB34 last year.
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PositiveUsageJul 24, 2026Zain Dhanani
Zain Dhananion X

On Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell: The goal is to reduce Bucky’s workload so he can be more efficient Pewter report truly believes this is 1A/1B Take: I’ve been out on Bucky - lighter workload without pass catching and goal line is similar to JK Dobbins later

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PositiveValueJul 23, 2026Chuck Bass
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Fantasy football is won by targeting late round fliers that tilt leagues like Puka Nacua, Bucky Irving, Drake Maye, and Harold Fannin Jr. of yesteryear. Draft a kicker + defense EARLY so you have more picks later to score big.

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PositiveInjuryJul 21, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball
Shoulder surgery post-2025 season; expects ready for training camp start and Week 1 vs. Bengals, avoiding PUP list. Article notes 'things have moved in the right direction' since May comments about summer/fall availability. Community split: optimists cite elite rookie metrics (1,150 yards, 8 TDs, 5.4 YPC in 2024) and note 2025 was injury-plagued (10 games, 173 carries, 588 yards, 1 TD); skeptics cite zero goal-line carries last year (Tucker 9, White 8, Baker 1) and worry about durability. Some reference unspecified 'mental health situation' speculation. Consensus: viable RB3/flex if ADP falls to 4th+ round; avoid at 2nd-3rd round cost.
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PositiveNewsJul 21, 2026Kyle
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I'm taking a look at the Buccaneers OL, and it's led me to my first pro Bucky Irving tweet of maybe the entire offseason (kind of) The two best players on the OL are Tristan Wirfs (LT) and Luke Goedeke (RT), who both play on the outside New OC, Zac Robinson, ran outside zone rushing schemes at the highest rate in the league last season, by a mile, at 55.8% (per @​FantasyPtsData) It's a small sample size for both RBs (34 and 38 attempts), but here is how Irving and Gainwell performed in that s...

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PositiveNewsJul 19, 2026Jacob Gibbs
Jacob Gibbson X

Bucky Irving served as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lead-back in eight games as a rookie and 10 games in Year 2. Red zone touch rate in those games: Year 1 - 37% Year 2 - 32% Inside 10 touch rate: Year 1 - 44% Year 2 - 27% Inside 5 touch rate: Year 1 - 37% Year 2 - 0%

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NegativeProjectionJul 19, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Irving regressed significantly after his rookie season. After finishing as RB13 and averaging 14.4 PPR fantasy points per game in his rookie year, Irving regressed last year and struggled to stay healthy, missing seven contests. He averaged two fewer yards per rushing attempt and 0.28 fewer fantasy points per touch compared to his rookie season. Additionally, Irving had offseason shoulder surgery and might not be fully ready for training camp. At ADP 36.65 (RB21), the Buccaneers' signing of Kenneth Gainwell to a significant contract in free agency shows their lack of trust in Irving as a featured running back.
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NegativeValueJul 17, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Irving splits analysts sharply. The bull case: Irving ranked sixth in rushing yards over expected in 2024 but dead last in 2025, a decline traceable to Tampa Bay's offensive line collapsing from 2nd to 22nd in adjusted line yards due to injuries. His receiving profile is strong—1.56 yards per route run for his career, well ahead of new addition Kenny Gainwell's 1.19—and he caught 47 passes as a rookie despite limited early-season usage. The new coordinator compared his passing-game skill set and versatility to Bijan Robinson, whom he coached in Atlanta. Even in an injury-marred 2025, Irving averaged 20.3 touches per game. The bear case: Irving faced stacked boxes on just 3.5% of carries last year (one of the lowest rates), likely because of the dangerous deep threat now gone; defenses could stack more often. Durability is a concern—foot sprain, shoulder issues in 2025; hip, back, toe, hamstring problems in 2024. His splits are scheme-sensitive: 3.66 yards per carry on zone-blocking versus 6.5 on man/gap concepts, and the new coordinator leaned heavily on outside zone in Atlanta. Kenny Gainwell isn't expected to sit on the bench and could cut into workload. When pressed on direct comparisons, both analysts preferred Javonte Williams over Irving given his more locked-in volume, were mixed on Cam Skattebo, and preferred Irving over Quinshon Judkins and a Kamara-blocked backfield elsewhere.
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PositiveNewsJul 17, 2026Jacob Gibbs
Jacob Gibbson X

League-winning Fantasy Football picks at RB with @​TheOGfantasy and @​DanSchneierNFL: Bucky Irving Rachaad White Jonathan Brooks and a whole lot more! We tried to provide some different perspectives on a position where rankings feel pretty set this year. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zFwjDpTscM&t=30s>

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