The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-1) will host the San Francisco 49ers (4-1) in Week 6. 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 6?
Irving is out and will not play in Sunday’s game against the 49ers.
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 Bucky Irving in Week 6?
News broke in the middle of last week that Bucky Irving’s foot sprain would cost him a game, maybe two at most.
Over the weekend, however, we heard about a shoulder injury that wasn’t initially reported and is considered to be the more serious of the ailments, carrying with it multi-week recovery.
We are talking about one of the more promising young players in the game, and that, along with the limited expectations competition-wise in the NFC South, could result in a cautious approach.
Tampa Bay hosts San Francisco next week before consecutive road games (Lions and Saints) ahead of their Week 9 bye. Could we be looking at zero snaps in the month of October?
Regardless of when he returns, Irving is a lineup lock across the board. He was a top 15 producer in each of the first weeks, a nice accomplishment when you consider that he’s yet to hit a home run in the ground game (longest carry: 16 yards).
Unless reports point in a different direction, I’m going to assume that Irving will walk right back into his bellcow role when cleared medically (Weeks 1-4: 73.8% of RB touches) and ready to carry your team when it matters most.
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Irving’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 6
Irving is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 6 Weather Impact: 49ers at Buccaneers
The forecast for kickoff is 85 degrees Fahrenheit with 17 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
