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        Bucky Irving Sees Encouraging Usage in Season Opener

        By Kevin English | Updated on Mon, Sep 8 2025 2:00 PM UTC
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        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.

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        Kevin English, Senior Analyst
        Kevin brings 15+ years of experience as a fantasy analyst and mid-stakes competitor across various formats (redraft, best ball, dynasty, DFS). He finished 1st in FantasyPros Draft Accuracy competition in 2024. Kevin's work has been featured in The Mercury News, NBC Sports/Rotoworld, and FantasyPros.
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