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Davis Mattek fantasy football takes on Bucky Irving
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Davis Mattek about Bucky Irving.
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All Davis Mattek insights about Bucky Irving
PositiveUsageSep 10, 2026
Davis Mattek identifies Bucky Irving as a potential value at $5,700, expecting him to command two-thirds of the rushing share and significant early-down receiving work. Mattek expects Irving to be the lead rusher and goal-line back for the Buccaneers, though he advises monitoring ownership levels due to a potential backfield split with Kenneth Gainwell.NegativeValueAug 24, 2026
Davis Mattek believes it is highly unlikely that any team would trade away Bucky Irving.PositiveValueJul 24, 2026
Davis Mattek presents Bucky Irving as a viable running back pairing option with Jameson Williams in an alternative draft strategy. Mattek later notes he was unable to acquire Irving in the actual draft, suggesting Irving was taken before his turn.PositiveRoleJun 13, 2026
Irvin is drafted as a core running back in the best ball team, indicating confidence in his role and production as a primary back.PositiveRoleJun 13, 2026
Davis Mattek expresses confidence in Bucky Irving as a mid-round pick with both upside and safety. Irving is already back at organized team activities for the Buccaneers, has running back one ceiling, and maintains a clear fantasy football floor even if Sean Tucker and Kenneth Gainwell are strong contributors. Mattek notes Irving has had a stretch of running back one games, demonstrating legitimate ceiling upside. Irving is part of the Buccaneers running back room alongside Jahmyr Gibbs and Treyveon Henderson, which Mattek feels "very good" about. Mattek selected Irving as his tertiary running back in his final draft roster as part of a floor-ceiling and contingent value strategy at the position.NegativeInjuryMay 30, 2026
Bucky Irving has fallen significantly in ADP due to shoulder injury concerns. Davis Mattek notes 'I've seen Bucky falling quite a bit due to that shoulder injury stuff,' indicating the market is spooked about Irving's injury uncertainty. Mattek expects Irving to fall further and be available at pick 51 or later at a cheaper cost, suggesting he is deliberately avoiding early selection to let the market price him down.NegativeBustMay 16, 2026
Bucky Irving was an excellent fantasy player his rookie season but declined significantly last season even when healthy. Davis Mattek cites poor athletic profile as a concern: 2.28 RAS, 192 lb, 29-inch vert, 4.58 40-time. Mattek holds the opinion that lower RAS scores correlate with higher injury risk. In best ball, Irving is characterized as high ceiling, low floor, indicating significant upside with corresponding downside risk depending on opportunity and health.NegativeValueMay 8, 2026
Mattek found it not difficult to pass on Bucky Irving at this draft spot, suggesting he does not view Irving as a priority target in his best ball builds.PositiveBreakoutNo date
JJ Zachariason believes Bucky Irving has a better fantasy football profile than Judkins despite being on a similar trajectory, and averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game over a 10-game rookie stretch. Irving is ranked over Tua despite Zachariason being one of the biggest Tua and Burrow supporters on record. Irving is working his way back from a shoulder injury but shouldn't be surprising as the best running back in that backfield. Zachariason feels good about drafting him.PositiveInjuryNo date
Bucky Irving is back at Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice with no limitations after shoulder and foot injuries last fall; the shoulder injury required surgery but Todd Bowles said Irving feels fine, feels great, and is at full speed and full go with no easing back needed when pads come on.PositiveValueNo date
Davis Mattek finds Bucky Irving's ADP at pick 70 to be insanely good value, suggesting he is significantly underpriced relative to his upside.PositiveSleeperNo date
Davis Mattek expresses strong interest in Irving as a 2024 prospect, stating he would have been 'pretty into' him in that draft context; identifies him as a preferred running back option still available on the board.PositiveProjectionNo date
Irving showed top-five receiver production in the final six games of his rookie year, and if that performance had been his full season, he would be drafted where Drake London goes.