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Saquon Barkley or Bucky Irving

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley

RB • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
Bucky Irving

Bucky Irving

RB • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Barkley over Irving

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Barkley ... 1.39%

BOTH ... 5.56%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 0
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
No projection for today.
Coming soon.
Outlook Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley Ruled Out Against Panthers With Hamstring Injury

Barkley has officially been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Carolina after missing practice all week with a hamstring injury. He remains week-to-week since suffering the setback on October 4. With fellow backfield options Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley also sidelined, Philadelphia will rely on depth, making it vital for fantasy managers to check back often for the latest news on his practice availability.

With our projection sitting at 0.0 fantasy points, Barkley belongs firmly on benches or in an IR spot this week. Despite his start rate dropping to 13%, he remains 100% rostered. Hold onto him through this multi-week absence, as his track record ensures he will immediately regain elite RB1 status once cleared to play.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 20 hrs ago
Latest News Saquon Barkley
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Irving over Barkley

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Irving ... 84.72%

BOTH ... 5.56%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 14.6
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
16.2 71.1 0.4 2.7 19.4 0.1 14.6
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Coming soon.
Outlook Bucky Irving

Bucky Irving vs. PIT — Lead Workload Intact in Low-Scoring Home Matchup

Irving operates as Tampa Bay's clear lead back and carries immense momentum after exploding for 175 total yards and two touchdowns against Dallas. With starting quarterback Baker Mayfield ruled out due to a thumb injury, the Buccaneers should lean heavily on Irving on the ground alongside backfield mate Kenny Gainwell.

Although this home matchup profiles as a low-scoring defensive battle with an over/under of 39 points, Irving's 97% start rate reflects undeniable fantasy trust. Our projections forecast roughly 16 carries for 72 rushing yards plus active work as a receiver, making him a reliable option who fantasy managers can confidently start.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 20 hrs ago
Latest News Bucky Irving
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Performance Saquon Barkley
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
0000000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
284.00120
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Bucky Irving
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
211657.912101
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
372266.112101
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Saquon Barkley
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Bucky Irving
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Saquon Barkley
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
 
8%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Bucky Irving
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
98%
+4.47 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Saquon Barkley
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Bucky Irving
12th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Saquon Barkley

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts don't even rank him among RB's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 46th with 19.00 total points (3.80 avg).
  • Currently 107.7 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hamstring (Since Oct 4, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.8 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 58th among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 51st among RB.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 42nd among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush yards with 182 (36.40 per game) and is currently ranked 31st among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -85, Rush AVG: +1.9 Rush TDs: -3, Receptions: -13, Rec Yards: -120 Rec TDs: -1,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 260, RUSH YDS: 1125, RUSH TDS: 8, REC: 30, REC YDS: 200, REC TDS: 2
Breakdown Bucky Irving

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 12th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 13th with 63.70 total points (12.74 avg).
  • Currently 63 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 16.8 PPG. That is great, but how long can he perform at this level? If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 12th among RB.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 14th among RB.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 11th among RB.
  • Top 3 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 3rd among RB.
  • Top 3 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 3rd among RB.
  • Top 20 in red zone attempts and is currently ranked 17th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 15 in rush attempts with 77 (15.40 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among RB.
  • Top 10 in rush yards with 406 (81.20 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among RB.
  • Top 25 in rush tds with 2 (0.40 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +169, Rush AVG: +2 Rush TDs: +2, Receptions: -4, Rec Yards: -122 Rec TDs: -1,
  • His touches per game on the ground are great.
  • Known to break out for long runs. If your league has bonus points for long RUSH TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 260, RUSH YDS: 1050, RUSH TDS: 9, REC: 34, REC YDS: 275, REC TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Saquon Barkley

HAMSTRING - Since Oct 4, 2026

Barkley has been ruled out heading into Week 6 versus the Panthers and is listed as a gameday inactive.
Injury Bucky Irving

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Saquon Barkley

Week 6
Philadelphia Eagles VS Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.25399.0063813.35
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 29.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 30 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 626 (156.50 per game).
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 970 (242.50 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 27.25 per game and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 8 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +80.2, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +3, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3.45,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 13, TDS: 2, PA/G: 23.8, YDS/G: 347.7
Matchups Bucky Irving

Week 6
Tampa Bay Bucs VS Pittsburgh Steelers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.80337.00841114.27
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 4th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 38.00 total points (7.60 avg).
  • Currently 21 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 8 (1.60 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 13th in rush defense with 517 (103.40 per game).
  • Ranked 18th in pass defense with 1168 (233.60 per game).
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 4 (0.80 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 21.80 per game and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +67.17, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -5, INTs: -1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -3.87,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.2, YDS/G: 379.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Saquon Barkley
20.71
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Bucky Irving
23.93
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Saquon Barkley
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2018 NYG 16 261 1307 5.0 11 121 91 721 7.9 4
2019 NYG 13 217 1003 4.6 6 73 52 438 8.4 2
2020 NYG 2 19 34 1.8 0 9 6 60 10.0 0
2021 NYG 13 162 593 3.7 2 57 41 263 6.4 2
2022 NYG 16 295 1312 4.4 10 76 57 338 5.9 0
2023 NYG 14 247 962 3.9 6 60 41 280 6.8 4
2024 PHI 16 345 2005 5.8 13 43 33 278 8.4 2
2025 PHI 16 290 1162 4.0 7 58 44 325 7.4 2
2026 PHI 4 36 182 5.1 0 7 4 8 2.0 0
ON PACE 14 130 655 5.1 0 25 14 29 2.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 324 1543 4.8 10 59 44 319 7.3 3
Totals 118 2007 9279 4.6 62 534 392 2888 7.4 16
Career Bucky Irving
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 TB 16 207 1121 5.4 8 52 47 392 8.3 0
2025 TB 10 173 588 3.4 1 35 30 277 9.2 3
2026 TB 5 77 406 5.3 2 18 15 71 4.7 1
ON PACE 18 277 1462 5.3 7 65 54 256 4.7 4
3-YEAR AVG 9 132 595 4.5 3 30 26 225 8.5 1
Totals 33 474 2192 4.6 11 107 94 746 7.9 5
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