Every Friday at 3 p.m. ET, DraftKings Sportsbook analyst Steve Buchanan and NFL guru Meghan Townsley chop up the latest injury news on Injury Report Live! Check out what they have to say about this latest injury to Bucky Irving (back).
The Buccaneers have shown major improvement on the ground this season, thanks in large part to Bucky Irving ($6,300). The Oregon product’s terrific rookie campaign hit a speed bump when he left last week’s game vs. the Raiders with a back injury. Head coach Todd Bowles has left the door open for the running back to return, but its anyone’s guess as to what Tampa Bay’s depth chart might look like this weekend. If Irving can’t go, most of the carries should go towards some combination of Rachaad White ($5,800) and Sean Tucker ($4,300).
With or without Irving, can fantasy managers trust any Bucs running back? Meghan (@mtownsleyy) and Steve (@SBuchanan24) broke down Tampa Bay’s backfield during Friday’s edition of Injury Report Live:
- Los Angeles has one of the NFL’s best defensive lines, giving up the sixth-fewest DK fantasy points to opposing running backs. However, the Chargers have allowed the sixth-most rushing yards in the league over their past three games (141.3 YPG).
- Even before Irving was injured, White got the majority of Tampa Bay’s carries. That level of uncertainty makes it difficult to back either player at their current price.
- Neither Steve or Meghan would look to play Tucker, a long-shot option going up against a terrific defense.
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