Bucky Irving 2nd in RB receiving yards after week 1

Irving finished the Bucs' 33-27 loss to Cincinnati with 93 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, including 48 receiving yards. That total has him tied for second among NFL running backs in receiving yards after Week 1, trailing only Falcons running back Bijan Robinson's 90 yards. Irving caught all seven of his targets for 48 yards, including a 22-yard reception, while Kenneth Gainwell finished with just one catch for three yards.

Irving carried eight times for 45 yards and a touchdown, averaging 5.6 yards per attempt. He looked quicker getting through the line and was able to make defenders miss with the same change of direction that became such a big part of his game as a rookie. After rushing for 1,122 yards while averaging 5.4 yards per carry in 2024, Irving dealt with injuries during his second season and was limited to 10 games. His rushing average fell to 3.4 yards per carry as he finished with 588 yards. Irving's 5.6 yards per carry against Cincinnati was actually slightly higher than his 2024 average, and Zac Robinson also found different ways to get him involved rather than relying entirely on traditional carries.