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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Blake Corum vs Bucky IrvingWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Blake Corum's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy play this season.

Bucky Irving is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.3 PPG and 865 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Blake Corum (7.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Bucky Irving as the starter and Blake Corum as depth.

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

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RBLos Angeles Rams#47

Blake Corum

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

746

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

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

Blake Corum

Bucky Irving

Head to Head

7.0 PPG12.3 PPG

17 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Blake Corum: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #47 at the position). Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Blake Corum is producing at 32% 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.

Blake Corum vs Bucky Irving: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Blake Corum (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.0 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Bucky Irving (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) came in at 12.3 PPG over 10 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Bucky Irving carries a 5.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Blake Corum ran for 746 yards and 6 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.

One scheduling note: Blake Corum is off Week 11 and Bucky Irving Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Bucky Irving at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Blake Corum is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Blake Corum (age 25) 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 Blake Corum by a projected 90 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Blake Corum played 17 games in 2025 compared to Bucky Irving's 10. That durability gap means Blake Corum contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Blake Corum scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Blake Corum vs Bucky Irving: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Blake Corum	Bucky Irving
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	12.3
Games Played	17	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	119	123
Rushing Yards	746	588
Rush Yds/Game	43.9	58.8
Rushing TDs	6	1
Receptions	8	30
Receiving Yards	36	277
Targets	14	35
Total TDs	6	4
Age	25	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Bucky Irving holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.3 points per game. Blake Corum averaged 7.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Blake Corum or Bucky Irving in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Blake Corum's 7.0 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 Blake Corum and Bucky Irving average in 2025?▾

Blake Corum averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

When are Blake Corum and Bucky Irving's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Blake Corum (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Blake Corum or Bucky Irving a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving outscored Blake Corum by 5.3 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.