Bucky Irving could finally make his return to the field after 11 weeks off. Tampa Bay’s RB1 has been out since Week 4, missing 7 games. While he has been week to week for the better half of the year, it looks like things could turn around. There is a growing positive sentiment about Irving’s return. Here is a full guide on Bucky Irving
Bucky Irving Injury Update
Irving didn’t have just one injury keeping him out. While most pointed towards his foot when he exited in Week 4, it was also his shoulder. The shoulder injury kept him out longer than expected. Right now, the foot is completely fine, and the shoulder looks to finally be ready. Irving has also been able to practice throughout the week, which should be key moving forward.
Will Bucky Irving Play This Week?
Everything is pointing towards Irving playing this week. Todd Bowles even said in an interview that Irving is trending towards playing. With a full week of practice, it would be surprising to see Irving held out. For now, Bucs fans and fantasy owners can only wait and see.
Bucky Irving Fantasy Outlook
This could be an issue for Irving owners. Not only has Sean Tucker stepped up, especially the past two weeks, but Baker Mayfield could be missing. The Bucs play the Cardinals this week, so they could just focus on running the ball, but how much of that is going to Irving? For now, he should be priced in the RB2 to Flex position. He should start, but no one knows what they are going to get.
Fantasy Replacements For Bucky Irving This Week
Bucky should start in most leagues if he is able to give it a go. If your team needs some depth, Kareem Hunt is one of the best options on the market. Until the Chiefs figure out if Pacheco is ok, Hunt should be a great option.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is another name that is gaining popularity. He definitely gets the volume to start getting added onto rosters, but consistency just isn’t there yet. While Daniels is out, he should get double-digit carries, which should get owners some solid fantasy points.
Bottom Line
Will Bucky Irving get back to his old self? That is the question going into Week 13. There are a lot of factors that have changed the Bucs over the last two weeks. If Irving isn’t going to get the same workload he once got, then owners simply will have lost value on him. He is expected to play, so Irving owners will find out what they are getting for the rest of the season on Sunday.
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