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Bucky Irving or Colston Loveland

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Bucky Irving

Bucky Irving

RB • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
Colston Loveland

Colston Loveland

TE • Chicago Bears CHI
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Irving over Loveland

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Irving ... 24.14%

BOTH ... 66.67%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 14.52
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
14.74 64.07 0.28 3.32 18.05 0.03 14.52
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Outlook Bucky Irving

Bucky Irving at Dallas — Volume and Passing Upside in Potential Shootout

Irving enters Week 5 healthy after shaking off a minor glute issue, operating as Tampa Bay's primary runner alongside Kenny Gainwell. Despite the Buccaneers' 0-4 start and quarterback Baker Mayfield battling a thumb injury, Irving remains heavily involved, totaling 31 carries over his last two games.

With Tampa Bay entering as substantial underdogs in Dallas, the expected game script should keep Irving active as a receiver. Our weekly projection slates him for nearly 15 carries, 64 rushing yards, and over three catches for 14.5 fantasy points. Roster managers with his 93% start rate should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 16 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Loveland over Irving

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Loveland ... 4.6%

BOTH ... 66.67%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.2
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4 44.4 0.3 10.2
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Coming soon.
Outlook Colston Loveland

Colston Loveland at Green Bay — Target Volume Rising Ahead of Rivalry Clash

Loveland continues to solidify his role as Chicago's primary tight end, bouncing back from a slow start to log 10 receptions on 13 targets over his last two games. With starting quarterback Caleb Williams questionable with a hamstring issue, backup Tyson Bagent has frequently targeted Loveland in game action and practice. Heading into Lambeau Field, Loveland remains the focal tight end in Chicago's passing attack.

Our weekly projections slate Loveland for roughly 4 receptions and 42 receiving yards on 6 targets (9.8 fantasy points). Fantasy managers have slowly restored trust, pushing his start rate up to 60%. While he is still hunting for his first touchdown, his climbing target share makes him a solid starting option in 12-team leagues.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 16 hrs ago
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Performance Bucky Irving
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
16613.80000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
311073.502120
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Colston Loveland
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
6579.5180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
10888.8180
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 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Colston Loveland
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Bucky Irving
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
92%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Colston Loveland
OWN
98%
-0.2 compared to last week
START
61%
+13.71 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Bucky Irving
17th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Colston Loveland
15th
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 17th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 24th with 34.20 total points (8.55 avg).
  • Currently 63.9 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.6 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 11th among RB.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 13th among RB.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 36th among RB.
  • Top 6 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 4th among RB.
  • Top 6 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 5th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush attempts with 56 (14.00 per game) and is currently ranked 18th among RB.
  • Top 15 in rush yards with 241 (60.25 per game) and is currently ranked 15th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 1 (0.25 per game) and is currently ranked 33rd among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +4, Rush AVG: +1 Rush TDs: +1, Receptions: -6, Rec Yards: -132 Rec TDs: -2,
  • Involved in both the running and passing game!
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 255, RUSH YDS: 1000, RUSH TDS: 7, REC: 32, REC YDS: 265, REC TDS: 2
Breakdown Colston Loveland

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 15th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 42nd with 9.10 total points (2.28 avg).
  • Currently 39.3 points behind the leader: George Kittle
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.1 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 25 in receptions and is currently ranked 24th among TE.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 20th among TE.
  • Top 6 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 5th among TE.
  • Top 15 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 14th among TE.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 91 and 8.27 YPC and is currently ranked 26th among TE.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 60th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +8, Rec Yards: +48 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 70, REC YDS: 850, REC TDS: 8
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Bucky Irving

No Injury Reported

Injury Colston Loveland

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Bucky Irving

Week 5
Tampa Bay Bucs @ Dallas Cowboys

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.00392.7520402.83
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 9th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 31st with 6.00 total points (1.50 avg).
  • Currently 42 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 601 (150.25 per game).
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 970 (242.50 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.00 per game and currently ranked 28th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th 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: -39.75, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -1, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 9, TDS: 3, PA/G: 31.9, YDS/G: 400.6
Matchups Colston Loveland

Week 5
Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.25339.75441002.58
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST'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 28th with 12.00 total points (3.00 avg).
  • Currently 36 points behind the leader: Vikings DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 28th in rush defense with 557 (139.25 per game).
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 802 (200.50 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 10 in sacks with 10 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 4 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 26.25 per game and currently ranked 23rd among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 13th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +140.42, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -5, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +4.92,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 32, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 22.5, YDS/G: 331.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Bucky Irving
22.19
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Colston Loveland
16.63
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 4 56 241 4.3 1 15 13 61 4.7 0
ON PACE 18 252 1085 4.3 5 68 59 275 4.7 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 132 595 4.5 3 30 26 225 8.5 1
Totals 32 453 2027 4.5 10 104 92 736 8.0 4
Career Colston Loveland
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 CHI 16 101 70 899 12.8 7 1 -2 -2 0
2026 CHI 4 18 11 91 8.3 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 81 50 410 8.3 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 43 31 381 12.3 4 1 -1 -2 0
Totals 23 129 85 1046 12.3 7 1 -2 -2 0
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