Bucky Irving DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that rookie running back Bucky Irving (back) had his back tighten up on him in the Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Irving's availability for Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers will depend on whether his back loosens up during the week. ESPN's Jenna Laine suggested that the 22-year-old's exit on Sunday was more for precautionary reasons, but it doesn't sound as though Irving is a sure thing to be available next weekend against the Bolts. In addition to a back injury, Irving was listed as questionable for Week 14 with a hip injury. He finished with only four carries for three yards and caught one pass for 15 yards on Sunday before leaving and never returning. If Irving is limited or out against LA in Week 15, Rachaad White figures to lead Tampa's backfield after nearly rushing for 100 yards and scoring twice against Vegas.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (back) was active for Sunday's win over the Raiders. However, he didn't see much action, amassing three yards off four carries and adding one catch for 15 yards. The rookie exited in the second quarter and was progressively downgraded to out. Fortunately, it doesn't appear as if he was re-injured, with ESPN's Jenna Laine reporting that Irving was held out to avoid "any setbacks" regarding his health. With the Bucs currently sitting atop the NFC South, the team will need him on the field in Week 15 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. It sounds as if Irving should be good to go. But if not, Rachaad White, who had two touchdowns in Week 14, will be in line for more work.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (back) is now doubtful to return against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. Irving exited early in the second quarter and was initially listed as questionable, but the Buccaneers revised his status and downgraded him to doubtful at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Assuming his day is done, Irving will finish Sunday's contest with four carries for three rushing yards, plus a 15-yard reception. Rachaad White will lead Tampa Bay's backfield for the duration of Irving's absence. The Buccaneers return to action next Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (back) has been tagged as questionable to return Sunday after leaving the game with a back injury. He was uncertain to play in this game in the first place due to hip and back issues but was named active ahead of kickoff. Unfortunately, the back issue was aggravated in this case. If he's unable to return, he'll finish with four carries for three yards and one catch for 15 yards while Rachaad White should see a bigger snap share.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving (back, hip) is officially active on Sunday for the contest against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. Irving injured his hip in last week's overtime victory over the division-rival Carolina Panthers but still finished with an impressive 185 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on a healthy 25 carries. The 22-year-old is also dealing with a back injury that caused him to miss some practice time this week, but he's good to go and should see the majority of touches out of Tampa's backfield again this weekend in an excellent matchup against the Raiders at Raymond James Stadium. Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will continue to be involved, but Irving has proved himself as the clear best fantasy back for the Bucs in 2024. Keep him locked into your starting lineups for Week 14.