Bucky Irving, the running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, left the game against the Raiders early due to a back injury, finishing with minimal stats. Prior to this, he had been experiencing a significant increase in his role within the offense, highlighted by a career-high performance in Week 13. Coach Todd Bowles indicated that Irving's role could continue to grow, but his injury status will be critical to monitor moving forward.
- Irving's early exit from the game raises concerns about his health.
- Despite the injury, Irving had been trending upward in terms of usage and performance.