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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bhayshul Tuten vs Bucky IrvingWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Bucky Irving outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 6.7 PPG in 2025 with 4 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Bucky Irving is the clear pick. Bhayshul Tuten profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBJacksonville Jaguars#58

Bhayshul Tuten

PPG

5.6

Games

Rush Yds

307

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19PPG LEADER

Bucky Irving

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

588

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

277

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Bhayshul Tuten

Bucky Irving

Head to Head

5.6 PPG12.3 PPG

15 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bhayshul Tuten is producing at 25% of elite pace and Bucky Irving at 56%. That ranking gap means Bucky Irving carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bhayshul Tuten vs Bucky Irving: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Bucky Irving put up 12.3 fantasy points per game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2025, while Bhayshul Tuten managed 5.6 across 15 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars. A 6.7-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

The per-game difference of 6.7 points favors Bucky Irving, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 307 yards and 5 touchdowns; Bucky Irving posted 588 and 1. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Bhayshul Tuten sits Week 7 while Bucky Irving is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Bucky Irving is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Bhayshul Tuten is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Bhayshul Tuten (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Bucky Irving (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Bucky Irving outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 114 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bhayshul Tuten played 15 games in 2025 compared to Bucky Irving's 10. That durability gap means Bhayshul Tuten contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bhayshul Tuten scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bhayshul Tuten vs Bucky Irving: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bhayshul Tuten	Bucky Irving
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	12.3
Games Played	15	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	84	123
Rushing Yards	307	588
Rush Yds/Game	20.5	58.8
Rushing TDs	5	1
Receptions	10	30
Receiving Yards	79	277
Targets	14	35
Total TDs	7	4
Age	24	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

Summary

12.3 PPG for Bucky Irving versus 5.6 for Bhayshul Tuten in 2025. The baseline favors Bucky Irving, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Bhayshul Tuten and Bucky Irving average in 2025?▾

Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 6.7 points per game.

When are Bhayshul Tuten and Bucky Irving's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bhayshul Tuten (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 6.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.