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Bucky Irving injury update: misses practice Wednesday ahead of Week 7 vs. Panthers (illness)

Bucky Irving did not practice Wednesday due to an illness, while Sean Tucker fully practiced with a quad injury.

By Cole Hartwell

Bucky Irving did not practice Wednesday because of an illness, according to Underdog NFL. Sean Tucker fully practiced despite a quad injury.

What happened

Per Underdog NFL, Irving was held out of Wednesday’s practice with an illness. Tucker, who was questionable with a quad injury in Week 6, was a full participant.

Context

Irving leads the Buccaneers’ running back depth chart. Through Week 6, he has 85.6 PPR points in six games, with 96 carries for 452 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, plus 21 targets for 17 receptions and 74 receiving yards. He is projected for 17.0 PPR points in Week 7.

Tucker is listed as RB3 on the depth chart. He has 8.8 PPR points in four games, with eight carries for 28 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. He is projected for 1.4 PPR points this week.

Timeline

On Oct. 18, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Tucker was not expected to play in Week 6 against the Steelers and was listed as questionable with a quad injury. He had returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday after sitting out Wednesday.

What’s next

The Buccaneers visit the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 25, in Week 7.

Bucky Irving (illness) doesn't practice Wednesday. Sean Tucker (quad) fully practices.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Irving’s illness is worth monitoring, but there is no indication yet that he will miss the game. He is the clear lead back with a 17.0-point projection, so managers should plan to start him if he practices later this week. Tucker’s full practice is a positive sign for his availability, but he remains behind Irving and Kenny Gainwell. Gainwell (RB2) has 30.2 PPR points in six games and would likely see more work if Irving is limited, but Tucker’s health could also factor in. For now, treat Irving as an RB1 and avoid overreacting to a Wednesday absence.

Quick answers

What is Bucky Irving's injury status?

Bucky Irving missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, according to Underdog NFL.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 7 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Sean Tucker injury update: questionable, not expected to play Week 6 vs. Steelers (quad) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Bucky Irving (illness) doesn't practice Wednesday. Sean Tucker (quad) fully practices. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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