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BALLER MOVE: Sit in 10-12 Team Leagues
POSITIONAL VALUE: Low RB3
ANALYSIS: Bucky Irving faces a tough matchup against the Baltimore Ravens this week, making him a risky start.
In Week 6, he was the lead back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, playing 49 snaps (64%) and totaling 105 yards on 16 carries. However, the Ravens have allowed the fewest rushing yards per game this season, so Irving's yardage could be limited.
This is just the Ravens defensive stars winning on an early 3rd down stop
Smith diagnoses the run pre-snap and triggers explosively downhill, while Madubuike dominates his 1v1, erasing the cutback angle and paving a runway for Roquan pic.twitter.com/FkMUkZa4lh
— Aidan Maher (@Aidan_Maher17) October 7, 2024
His fantasy value may depend on a touchdown. Baltimore has given up just five total scores (four rushing, one receiving) to running backs this season. The Ravens surrender the most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts, so the Bucs will need to air it out. Additionally, running back Sean Tucker played 29 snaps (38%) last week, indicating the potential split in touches.
What do you know?!… Good things happen when you give Bucky Irving the ball!
— Matt FF Dynasty 🏈 (@MattFFDynasty) October 13, 2024
Rachaad White will be back in the mix at some point once he has recovered from his foot injury. Head coach Todd Bowles stated they would be going with the "hot hand" when dealing with the backfield. Given the tough matchup and the competition for carries, leaving Irving on the bench in Week 7 is best unless you have no other viable options.
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