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Bucky Irving, the rookie running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has made significant strides in his performance this season, culminating in a standout game where he rushed for over 100 yards and surpassed the 1,000-yard mark. His impressive stats in a recent victory against the Panthers highlight his growing role in the Buccaneers' offense, positioning him as a key player for fantasy football managers heading into the final week of the regular season.
- Bucky Irving has emerged as a must-play option for fantasy football in Week 18.
- His performance against the Panthers showcased his dual-threat ability as both a rusher and receiver.
Bucky Irving | RB
Breakout
Pickup
Week 18
4 receptions
4 targets
77 rec yards
020 carries
113 rush yards
0- Irving rushed 20 times for 113 yards and caught 4 passes for 77 yards in a dominant win.
- He has now surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season and recorded his third 100-yard game.
- Coach Todd Bowles has indicated that Irving's role will continue to expand despite a minor hip injury.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- The Buccaneers are relying heavily on Irving as their lead back as the season comes to a close.
- The team's offensive strategy appears to be shifting towards utilizing Irving's dual-threat capabilities.