By james art 
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Fantasy football managers who competed early in the season with rookie Bucky Irving of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could see their faith rewarded in a big way.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, “Irving’s skill set is hard to ignore, and opposing coaches game-plan him as if he were the focal point of the offense.”
Irving is in equal parts in the back along with third-year speedster Rachaad White. Both had 10 carries for 49 yards in last Sunday’s 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, but Irving scored a touchdown.
White is expected to remain Tampa Bay’s starter, but Fowler noted that Irving’s skills could ultimately put him over the top.
“There’s a lot of talk in these circles about Irving. That usually says something,” Fowler said. “Irving’s fluid running style and big-play potential will keep him in the lineup, and when Tampa Bay needs to win by running, there will be plenty of carries to go around.”
per Fantasy professionalsIrving only owns 53 percent of ESPN and Yahoo fantasy leagues. If he is still available in your league, that gives him a roster spot ahead of Tampa Bay Thursday Night Football game against the Atlanta Falcons could pay off down the line.