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NBC Sports Rotoworld fantasy football takes on Bucky Irving
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All NBC Sports Rotoworld insights about Bucky Irving
PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Ranked RB19 overall (36th overall) in 2026 fantasy football rankings, positioned as a mid-tier running back prospect.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Ranked RB19 and overall #36 in Rotoworld's 2026 Top 200 rankings, establishing the Tampa Bay running back as the nineteenth-best running back prospect.PositiveProjectionJul 24, 2026
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.PositiveRoleJul 21, 2026
Irving enters training camp with the expectation of being a full participant despite a shoulder injury, positioning him as a potential RB1 candidate for Week 1 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.