Bucs RB Bucky Irving handled 14 of 17 team RB carries in Sunday’s 23-20 win over Atlanta. Irving caught all 4 targets for 8 yards and 1 score.
2025 Fantasy Football Impact
Here's how the rest of the Tampa Bay Backfield shook out:
Rachaad White: 2 carries, 14 yards, 1 target, 1 catch, 2 yards
Sean Tucker: 1 carry, 2 yards, 0 targets
Now, Irving wasn’t exactly a model of efficiency with 2.6 yards per carry. He added a below-average -0.3 rush yards over expected per attempt.
However, Irving saved his day with a 9-yard receiving score on a 2nd and goal play in the third quarter. Baker Mayfield hit him with a quick-hitter in the flat, and Irving crossed the goal line with an impressive diving effort.
Irving’s receiving usage (62% route rate) marks a nice improvement from 2024, so there’s a positive takeaway that can be sustained moving forward. Keep him locked into lineups for a Week 2 date with Houston.