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Bucky Irving or Darren WallerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back who averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025. Darren Waller is a Miami Dolphins tight end who averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19 RB
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.3
Games
10
Rush Yds
588
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
277
Bye
Week 10
TEMiami Dolphins#8 TE
Darren Waller
PPG
9.6
Games
8
Rec
24
Rec Yds
283
Rec TDs
6
Targets
34
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Darren Waller: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBucky IrvingDarren Waller
PPG (Half-PPR)12.39.6
Games Played108
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)12377
Rushing Yards5884
Rush Yds/Game58.80.5
Rushing TDs10
Receptions3024
Receiving Yards277283
Targets3534
Total TDs46
Age2434
Experience1 yrs10 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bucky Irving or Darren Waller in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Bucky Irving and Darren Waller is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Darren Waller averaged 9.6.

Should I draft Bucky Irving or Darren Waller in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025, and Darren Waller averaged 9.6 across 8. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Bucky Irving and Darren Waller average in 2025?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Darren Waller averaged 9.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Darren Waller's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Darren Waller (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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