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Bucky Irving or Rico DowdleWho 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. Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 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
RBCarolina Panthers#21 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Rico Dowdle: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBucky IrvingRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)12.311.6
Games Played1017
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)123197
Rushing Yards5881,076
Rush Yds/Game58.863.3
Rushing TDs16
Receptions3039
Receiving Yards277297
Targets3550
Total TDs47
Age2428
Experience1 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bucky Irving or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Bucky Irving and Rico Dowdle 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 Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft Bucky Irving or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025, and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 across 17. 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 Rico Dowdle average in 2025?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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