The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Bucky Irving.
Is Bucky Irving Playing in Week 15?
Irving is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Buccaneers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Irving in Week 15?
I sneaky think that the Bucs are slow playing the full unleashing of Bucky Irving until they play the Panthers for their must win games down the stretch.
As it is, we are getting appetizers. We saw him post four touches (two carries and two catches) on Tampa Bay’s first drive last week, a drive that ended with a 24-yard touchdown reception that was sold perfectly by Baker Mayfield.
I think they are confident that they have a game-changer at the position and want to make sure to have the best version of him when it matters most.
We saw him hobble off with an ankle injury in the first half last week, an injury that didn’t cause much missed time, but one more data point as to how this coaching staff could look to manage him through this week a bit.
Even with that suspicion, Irving is an RB1 for me this week. In three career games against the Dirty Birds, he’s caught all 13 of his targets, and like we saw last week, it only takes a crafty design to turn one of those looks into a double-digit point play.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Irving’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
Irving is projected to score 17.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Irving to rush for 79 yards and 0.6 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 28 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Falcons at Buccaneers
The forecast for kickoff is 67 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
