Bucky Irving has been dealing with a foot injury all week. Once the news started spreading that Irving was spotted in a walking boot, the panic began for fantasy football managers.
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Bucky Irving expected to miss fantasy NFL Week 5
Irving is dealing with a sprain, and while he is doubtful to play in Week 5, it is not expected to keep him out long-term. However, Irving reportedly has a real chance to miss Week 6 versus the 49ers.
The Bucs travel to Seattle in Week 5 to take on the Seahawks. They will need their backups to rise to the occasion until Irving can return.
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Should I pick up Rachaad White or Sean Tucker in fantasy?
Sean Tucker is much more likely to be available as he's rostered at just 8% in Yahoo Fantasy leagues. However. Rachaad White is going to be the starter in Week 5.
This should come as no surprise, as White used to be the starter himself before Irving emerged. White has even been able to find success as the RB2, and there is no doubt that his volume will increase in Week 5.
White is rostered at 61%, so there is a good chance he's already off the Week 5 waiver wire. So even though White is going to be the technical starter, this will still be a committee, and Tucker will get some work.
White lost his job to Irving because he was sort of a one-dimensional RB. The receiving work was really good, but the rushing ability lacked tremendously.
Tucker is still a great option for you to grab and at least stash for this week. The Syracuse grad has excelled in the past when getting extended work: He notched 14 carries, 136 yards, and 1 TD in Week 6 of last season when Irving was out.
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