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Irving ran 27 times for 170 yards and a TD, finishing as the RB9. He averaged 6.3 yards per carry with a long of 46. He didn’t draw a target in a game where Tampa Bay barely threw, and he lost a fumble. Kenneth Gainwell added 25 carries for 140 yards.

Buccaneers RB Kenneth Gainwell (hip) is active for today’s game vs. the Falcons. He was a full-go in Friday’s practice, so we’re expecting him to play his usual change-of-pace role behind RB Bucky Irving.

Buccaneers RB Kenneth Gainwell (hip) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Falcons. He was a full-go in Friday’s practice, so he should play. Gainwell would be a weak fantasy start, but his absence would boost RB Bucky Irving’s outlook.

Irving dominated the meaningful backfield work in the blowout win, turning 24 carries into 106 yards and 2 TDs. He added 1 catch for 4 yards and finished as RB2 for the week. Before garbage time, Irving handled 60% of the RB opportunities, 55% of the rush attempts and 80% of the carries inside the 10. He took all 4 carries inside the 5, and he played 71% of the two-minute RB snaps and 55% of third-down snaps. His 24 carries were a season high, and this was his first multi-TD game of the year.

Buccaneers RB Kenneth Gainwell is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Panthers with a hip injury. That leaves Tampa Bay's backfield to Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker. We'll update Gainwell's status when we know more.

Update: Gainwell returned in the third quarter.

Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker (quad) is off the final injury report and will play vs. the Panthers this weekend. He’s not a fantasy option but could vulture goal-line work from RB Bucky Irving. Tucker and Irving both have 1 carry from the opponent’s 1-yard line this season.

RB Bucky Irving came back to earth in Week 6 after a 31.5-point Week 5. He ran 19 times for 46 yards (2.4 yards per carry) and caught 2 of 3 targets for 3 yards, finishing as the RB30 with 6.9 PPR points. Pittsburgh entered the week ninth in our run defense power rankings. The bright spot was the usage: Irving played 85% of snaps, a career high up from his previous best of 78%. He also took 91% of early downs, every two-minute snap and most third downs.

Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker (quad) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Steelers. He has just 8 carries this season, but he leads Tampa Bay with 2 carries inside the opponent’s 5-yard line. Tucker’s absence is a slight boost to RB Bucky Irving’s TD chances.

Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker (quad) is not expected to play vs. the Steelers today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Tucker has just 8 carries this season, all over the last 2 games. But 2 of those have come inside the opponent's 5-yard line. Tucker's absence would be a boost to RB Bucky Irving's TD chances.

Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker (quad) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Steelers after getting in limited practices on Thursday and Friday. Tucker isn’t a fantasy option, but his absence would free up goal-line opportunities for RB Bucky Irving.

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving carried 21 times for 165 yards and 1 TD in Thursday night's win over the Cowboys. He added another 10 yards and a score on 2 receptions. Irving certainly benefited from a pathetic Dallas defense, but he was the best player on the field in this one. He beat CB Reddy Steward to the pylon for a 5-yard receiving TD in the second quarter and then dodged multiple defenders in the backfield before finding daylight and scampering 72 yards early in the third. Irving iced the game with a 22-yard gash with about 1 minute left.

Bucs RB Sean Tucker got his first touches of the season in Sunday's loss to the Packers, all within a single, second-quarter possession that ended with him punching in a 2-yard TD. Apparently Tucker's 8-yard run to set that up and then the TD helped convince OC Zac Robinson that he needs to find more playing time for Tucker.

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (glute) is not listed on the final injury report. He was limited in the first two practices of the week but put in a full workout on Friday. Irving should be ready for his usual role against the Packers on Sunday.

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (glute) was limited in Wednesday's practice. His final touch last week came early in the fourth quarter, but he wasn't announced with an injury during or after the game. The limited workout today should have Irving on track to play vs. the Packers this weekend, but we'll keep you updated on his status.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb and is scheduled for an MRI, HC Todd Bowles said after the loss to Minnesota. Mayfield is "likely to miss time," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. We should find out how much time tomorrow. Undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels is Tampa Bay's backup. He projects as a huge downgrade for the passing game and offense in general.

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving easily led the backfield in playing time and opportunities in Sunday's loss to the Browns. Irving played more than double Gainwell's snap share, which marked a stark contrast vs. Week 1.

Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker (hamstring) put in a full week of practice and is off the final injury report. He should make his 2026 debut vs. the Browns on Sunday. Tucker vultured some goal-line carries last year and could be a drain on RB Bucky Irving’s fantasy value. But Irving remains a nice Week 2 start after a productive opener, while Tucker is not a fantasy option.

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving tallied 8 carries for 45 yards and 1 score in Sunday’s road loss to the Bengals. Irving’s carries and yardage led the team, while he also paced all Bucs with 7 catches and 7 targets.