Bucky Irving

The NFL Scouting Combine has concluded. While most of our energy was spent admiring jaw-dropping prospects with fast 40-yard dash times or an otherworldly number of bench press reps, we must also keep an eye on some members of the draft class who underperformed.We must analyze these prospects while remembering that the Scouting Combine isn't an end-all, be-all. Puka Nacua, Bucky Irving, and Kyren Williams are among the many recent examples of players who underwhelmed in Indianapolis but have ... [Read More]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving rushed for 68 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries during Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He also caught all three of his targets for an additional 24 yards through the air. Although the Buccaneers were upset on the road by the Cowboys, Irving still had a good game, breaking several tackles and scoring a touchdown to keep his fantasy managers happy. Perhaps most importantly, he had 16 carries while Rachaad White had just three. It's ... [Read More]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving (back, hip) is officially listed as questionable for the Week 14 contest this Sunday against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. Irving missed practice on both Wednesday and Thursday but returned to a limited session on Friday, giving him a chance to play this weekend. Fantasy managers will want to check back on the impressive 22-year-old's status on Sunday morning. If he's active, Irving needs to be in all starting fantasy lineups in a plus ... [Read More]

Week 12 of the NFL is behind us, and it's time to look ahead to next week's action. There were some surprising performances in the 12th week of the season, but were those surprising performances a sign of things to come for players?Every week, I'll examine five NFL players whose numbers from the previous week were better than expected. I'll analyze their games and consider their showings in the larger scheme.Below, you'll find an analysis of the biggest fantasy football surprises of Week 12. Are... [Read More]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is coming off a strong performance against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10. The rookie back rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on 13 attempts on the ground. Irving continues to play well and has been rewarded with more snaps in the backfield. However, Irving is still stuck in a committee with Rachaad White and Sean Tucker, so his fantasy value is limited. Irving does get a plus matchup against the New York Giants this weekend. There are a ... [Read More]