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    Fantasy Alert: Bucs’ Bucky Irving viewed as offensive ‘focal point’ by opposing coaches | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

    Eira Gwyneth Posted on

    TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 29: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) carries the ball during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

    Fantasy football managers who chose Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving at the start of the season saw their trust richly rewarded.

    According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Irving’s “skills are hard to ignore, and opposing coaches plan the game for him as if he were the focal point of the offense.”

    Irving is equally matched up with third-year speedster Rachaad White. In the 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday, both had 10 carries for 49 yards, but it was Irving who scored a touchdown.

    Jacob Gibbs @jagibbs_23

    Rachaad White had played 100% of Tampa Bay’s red zone snaps for three weeks.
    In Week 4, rookie Bucky Irving handled all five of Tampa’s rush attempts in the red zone. https://t.co/kfuS0xnnuP

    White is expected to remain Tampa Bay’s starter, but Fowler noted that Irving’s skillset could ultimately surpass him.

    “There’s a lot of talk about Irving in these circles. That usually says something,” Fowler explained. “Irving’s skilled running style and great potential will keep him in the lineup, and if Tampa Bay needs to win with the run, there will be plenty of carries.”

    Per Fantasy professionalsIrving only owns 53 percent of the ESPN and Yahoo fantasy leagues. If he’s still available in your league, you’ll get a roster spot ahead of Tampa Bay Thursday Night Football The matchup against the Atlanta Falcons could pay off in the long run.

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