Is Bucky Irving playing today? (Injury update, linebacker impact for Buccaneers vs. Falcons) – Sports Illustrated

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have listed running back Bucky Irving as questionable for Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons and he is expected to play Sunday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Irving — dealing with a toe injury — returned to practice Friday after sitting out earlier in the week.

After the rookie returned to practice, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said he was expected to play against the Atlanta Falcons, barring a setback.

That’s great news for a Buccaneers offense already down with Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (sprained ankle) for a crucial NFC South matchup. At 4-3, the Bucs can’t afford another loss to Atlanta (already 0-1 against the Falcons this season) if they want to win the division this season.

Here’s a look at how the oddsmakers view Irving in the Week 8 prop market.

Odds via DraftKings sports exchange.

Irving is a tough player to trust in the hype market because he’s already been hit, and the Buccaneers offense could look a lot different in Week 8.

While Rachaad White had a big game through the air in Week 7 and is worth a look in those carries on Sunday, I still think Irving is the best runner in this three-headed attack of Irving, Sean Tucker and White.

Irving has found the end zone in three of the last four weeks, though he had a down game (nine carries for 23 yards) last.

At nearly +200, he’s worth the chance to score as the Bucs lack playmakers on their roster right now. Against Atlanta earlier this season, Irving had nine carries for 44 yards and two receptions.

The coefficients are updated periodically and are subject to change.

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