Running back Bucky Irving faces the NFL’s second-ranked quarterback (82.3 yards per game) in Week 9 when his Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday at 8:15 PM ET.
Should Irving be a player to include in your fantasy football lineup this week for his game against the Chiefs? Before you make that decision, here’s a look at the stats and trends you need to know.
Should Irving be on your fantasy team? Check out 4for4’s Who Should I Start tool to compare it to other players.
Let’s highlight some of the key information for the upcoming game, along with projected fantasy points for Irving:
Match: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Kansas City Chiefs
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
date: November 4, 2024
Projected Fantasy Points: 6.8
Live Stream: Watch Fubo
Bucky Irving Fantasy Stats
Below is a look at Irving’s fantasy numbers this season:
So far in 2024, Irving is 28th at his position and 74th in the NFL in fantasy points, with 71.9 (nine per game).
Irving has averaged 38.6 fantasy points (12.9 per game) over his last three games. He has 32 carries for 148 yards and two touchdowns, plus 118 receiving yards on 12 catches (12 targets).
Irving has 51 carries for 241 yards and three touchdowns, plus 136 receiving yards on 15 catches (16 targets) in his last five games. He has averaged 53.7 fantasy points (10.7 per game) in that span.
In his best game of the season, Bucky Irving finished with 16.5 fantasy points — 14 carries, 81 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 24 yards. That was in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints.
In his worst game of the season, Irving finished with 2.2 fantasy points — 7 carries, 22 yards. That was in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions.
Bucky Irving Fantasy game Diary
a week
opponent
Fantasy points
wears
Rush Yards
Rush TDs
Rec TDs
Week 1
@Commanders
7.6
9
62
0
0
Week 2
@lions
2.2
7
22
0
0
Week 3
@Broncos
8.4
9
70
0
0
Week 4
@Orly
11.5
10
49
1
0
Week 5
@ Falcons
3.6
9
44
0
0
Week 6
@Saints
16.5
14
81
1
0
Week 7
@ravens
13.7
9
23
1
0
Week 8
@ Falcons
8.4
9
44
0
0
Bucky Irving vs. Chiefs
Here are some important stats about the Chiefs defense Irving will be facing:
One player has gained more than 100 rushing yards in a game against the Chiefs this season.
Three players have scored at least one touchdown against Kansas City this season.
The Chiefs have given up at least two rushing touchdowns to one player this season.
By james art 