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In Week 6, the Buccaneers faced the Saints without their starting RB Rachaad White, leading to a split backfield between Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker. Both players had impressive performances, combining for 217 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries, showcasing their ability to fill the void left by White. Tucker outperformed Irving in both rushing and receiving, indicating a potential shift in the backfield dynamic moving forward.
Bucky Irving | RB
Pickup
14 carries
81 rush yards
- Irving got the start but was not leaned on as a feature back.
- Finished with 14 carries for 81 rushing yards.
Sean Tucker | RB
Breakout
Pickup
56 rec yards
1 rec TDs
14 carries
136 rush yards
- Tucker out-gained Irving and had a strong performance.
- Finished with 14 carries for 136 rushing yards and 3 receptions for 56 yards and 1 touchdown.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- With Rachaad White out, the backfield is now a split between Irving and Tucker.
- Tucker's performance could lead to increased usage moving forward.
New Orleans Saints
- Struggled to contain the Buccaneers' rushing attack, allowing 217 yards.