Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving has dealt with shoulder and foot injuries all year. He has not appeared since Week 4, and his return date has been up in the air ever since. Now, reports are coming out that indicate that he will miss another week of NFL action as the Bucs get set to play the Los Angeles Rams.
Bucky Irving Injury Update
Bucky Irving has been out with shoulder and foot injuries since Week 4. On Friday morning, the Underdog NFL X account provided an update, indicating that Irving will miss Week 12.
Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) won’t play Week 12, per @PewterReport.
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) November 21, 2025
Will Bucky Irving Play This Week?
No, Bucky Irving is not expected to play this week against Los Angeles. However, there is hope that he could return in the near future.
How Long Will Bucky Irving Be Out?
According to a report from Tampa Bay Times writer Rick Stroud, Bucky Irving should not be out much longer. He indicated that Stroud is likely to return in Week 13. The coaching staff are expected to address Irving’s status on Friday after practice. So, more information should be available then.
Bucky Irving Fantasy Outlook
Bucky Irving has been a fantasy bust this season, through no fault of his own. He has not been available for most of the season because of his injuries. However, if it is true that he will return soon, his fantasy outlook could be strong for the rest of the season. Irving will likely get most of the snap share when he returns, allowing him to provide good value to fantasy owners.
However, there is always a question mark around how a player will perform after an extended absence because of injuries. So, that is something to watch.
Fantasy Replacements For Bucky Irving This Week
With Bucky Irving out for at least one more week, fantasy owners will need to find a replacement. There should still be some interesting options on your waiver wire. We are fans of Tampa Bay’s Sean Tucker. he has gotten more usage over the past three weeks and appears poised to have another strong week. He is owned in only 30% of leagues.
If you are in a deeper league, you can go with LA Rams RB Blake Corum, who is only owned in 16% of leagues. We expect him to bounce back after a poor performance last week.
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