The implications of Bucky Irving's injury for fantasy football start-sit choices concerning the Buccaneers' running back depth chart, including Sean Tucker and Rachaad White.

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What Bucky Irving injury news means for fantasy football start-sit decisions on Buccaneers RB depth chart with Sean Tucker, Rachaad White image

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TL;DR

  • RB Bucky Irving returns for Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13 after injury.
  • Irving's return creates uncertainty for Sean Tucker and Rachaad White's roles.
  • Bucs plan limited touches for Irving, making fantasy starts difficult for all three.
  • Irving is expected to be the most reliable starter moving forward.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will finally have RB Bucky Irving back on the field.

Irving is expected to return from his injury on Sunday in Week 13.

It'll be Irving's first game since Week 4.

However, the situation has become more complex. Over the past several weeks, Sean Tucker and Rachaad White have been sharing responsibilities.

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Irving's return leaves doubt as to what the roles will look like.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported this on Saturday night: "Bucs don’t want to overdo it with Irving, but he will get his touches."

Can you start any of these guys in fantasy football?

It's hard to do it with confidence, but it may be needed depending on your other choices.

Irving appears to be a viable option considering his general capabilities and the circumstance that the Buccaneers wouldn't re-sign him unless he was sufficiently healthy to fulfill at least a respectable position.

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Following Irving, it's uncertain if the Bucs would opt for Tucker, who's shown improved performance recently, or White, who held the RB2 position behind Irving earlier in the season.

Given that uncertainty, Tucker and White both should stay on fantasy football benches in Week 13.

Moving ahead, it's probable that Irving will be the most reliable starter among this collection. The remaining two individuals will probably function as backups and little else.

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