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Bucky Irving, the rookie running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is dealing with a toe injury that may affect him for the remainder of the season. Despite this, he managed to perform adequately in a recent game against Kansas City, contributing to the team's backfield alongside Rachaad White and Sean Tucker. There is growing speculation that Irving could emerge as the most productive rookie running back of 2024, potentially surpassing White as the lead back due to White's inefficiency.
- Bucky Irving is limited in practice due to a toe injury.
- Despite the injury, Irving had a decent performance with 10 touches for 34 yards.
- There is potential for Irving to become the lead back over Rachaad White.
Bucky Irving | RB
Injury
Breakout
Week 10
10 carries
34 rush yards
- Irving is dealing with a toe injury that may linger.
- He had 10 touches for 34 yards in the last game.
- Could potentially surpass Rachaad White as the lead back.
Rachaad White | RB
Injury
Week 10
6 carries
35 rush yards
1 rush TDs
- White had six touches for 35 total yards and one rushing TD.
- His inefficiency (3.7 yards per carry) may lead to Irving taking over the lead role.
Sean Tucker | RB
Week 10
4 carries
17 rush yards
- Tucker had four touches for 17 yards.
- Part of a three-way backfield split with Irving and White.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- The backfield is currently a three-way split among Irving, White, and Tucker.
- Irving's potential emergence as a lead back could change the dynamics of the offense.