The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) will visit the New Orleans Saints (1-6) in Week 8. 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 8?
Irving (foot/shoulder) is not participating in the early portion of Wednesday’s practice open to the media, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. He has already been listed as out for Week 8.
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 8?
Bucky Irving was ruled out well in advance of last week, and that’s not a great sign. The Bucs are aware of what Irving offers, so it stands that they will be cautious.
In a weird way, this is good for us. Having to replace a borderline first-round pick is a pain, but losing him mid-game because he rushed back is even worse. Tampa Bay goes on bye next week, and with their record being what it is, it wouldn’t shock me for the team to target Week 10 as a return date.
You want him back into his bellcow role not for this meeting with the Saints, but for his next one, a part of a very light December schedule (Saints-Falcons-Panthers-Dolphins).
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 8
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 8 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 8 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
