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Bucky Irving or Bhayshul Tuten

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Bucky Irving

Bucky Irving

RB • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
Bhayshul Tuten

Bhayshul Tuten

RB • Jacksonville Jaguars JAC
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Irving over Tuten

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Irving ... 18%

BOTH ... 82%

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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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 18 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Tuten over Irving

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Tuten ... 0%

BOTH ... 82%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 11.27
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
12.23 51.69 0.34 1.37 11.12 0.02 11.27
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Outlook Bhayshul Tuten

Bhayshul Tuten vs. Texans in London — Featured Workload Solidifies Locked-In Starter Value

Tuten has taken firm control of Jacksonville's backfield ahead of Chris Rodriguez Jr., handling 39 carries across his last two games. His tackle-breaking ability remains elite, having forced 27 missed tackles while maintaining a heavy 57.2% touch-to-snap rate.

Started in over 86% of leagues, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats as a dependable RB2. Facing Houston in London, our models project roughly 52 rushing yards and 11 receiving yards, providing a reliable double-digit baseline despite left tackle Anton Harrison being out with a knee injury.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
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
Performance Bhayshul Tuten
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
22723.302240
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
391453.704420
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Bucky Irving
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Bhayshul Tuten
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Bucky Irving
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
97%
+4.39 compared to last week
OWN/START Bhayshul Tuten
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
86%
No change since last week.
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Bucky Irving
12th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Bhayshul Tuten
16th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
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 13th 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 18th 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 22nd 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
Breakdown Bhayshul Tuten

    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 16th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 54.70 total points (10.94 avg).
  • Currently 72 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.3 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 33rd among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 38th among RB.
  • Ranked 110th in Rec TDs among RB.
  • Top 20 in red zone attempts and is currently ranked 17th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 10 in rush attempts with 82 (16.40 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among RB.
  • Top 15 in rush yards with 349 (69.80 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among RB.
  • Top 25 in rush tds with 2 (0.40 per game) and is currently ranked 25th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +255, Rush AVG: +0.5 Rush TDs: +1, Receptions: +5, Rec Yards: +33 Rec TDs: -1,
  • His touches per game on the ground are great.

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 235, RUSH YDS: 1000, RUSH TDS: 8, REC: 25, REC YDS: 180, REC TDS: 2
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Bucky Irving

No Injury Reported

Injury Bhayshul Tuten

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Bucky Irving

Week 6
Tampa Bay Bucs VS Pittsburgh Steelers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.80337.00841114.25
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 8 in turnovers with 8 (1.60 per game) and is currently ranked 8th 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 12 in sacks with 11 (2.20 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 4 (0.80 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 21.80 per game and currently ranked 13th among DST.
  • Top 8 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 8th 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
Matchups Bhayshul Tuten

Week 6
Jacksonville Jaguars VS Houston Texans

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.40334.60521804.47
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 8th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 12th with 32.00 total points (6.40 avg).
  • Currently 27 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 334.60 per game and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 4 in rush defense with 392 (78.40 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Ranked 26th in pass defense with 1281 (256.20 per game).
  • Top 2 in sacks with 18 (3.60 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 16 in points against with 22.40 per game and currently ranked 16th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 15th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +156.85, Turnovers: -9 Sacks: -5, INTs: -11, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +8.9,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 48, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 18.4, YDS/G: 294.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Bucky Irving
23.93
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Bhayshul Tuten
20.43
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
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
Career Bhayshul Tuten
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2025 JAC 16 90 324 3.6 5 15 10 79 7.9 2
2026 JAC 5 82 349 4.3 2 10 9 78 8.7 0
ON PACE 18 295 1256 4.3 7 36 32 281 8.7 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 45 162 3.6 3 8 5 40 7.9 1
Totals 22 176 724 4.1 7 25 19 157 8.3 2
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ARI @LAR
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CIN vs BYE
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HOU @JAC
IND vs TEN
KC vs LAC
MIA vs BYE
MIN vs BYE
NE vs NYJ
NO @NYG
PIT @TB
SF vs WAS
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CLE @TB 08:08 EDT EST
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PIT @UTA 9:00 PM EST
SJ @TOR 7:30 PM EST