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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bucky Irving vs Cam SkatteboWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.5 PPG to Bucky Irving's 12.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy play this season.

Cam Skattebo is the better play on a neutral week. 14.5 PPG with 617 yards gives a reliable baseline. Bucky Irving at 12.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Cam Skattebo higher, but do not fade Bucky Irving entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19

Bucky Irving

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

588

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

277

Bye

Week 10

RBNew York Giants#10PPG LEADER

Cam Skattebo

PPG

14.5

Games

Rush Yds

410

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

207

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Bucky Irving

Cam Skattebo

Head to Head

12.3 PPG14.5 PPG

10 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Cam Skattebo: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bucky Irving is producing at 56% of elite pace and Cam Skattebo at 66%. That ranking gap means Cam Skattebo carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bucky Irving vs Cam Skattebo: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Bucky Irving and Cam Skattebo for your lineup, you are not alone. Bucky Irving finished the 2025 season at 12.3 PPG for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10 games), and Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 for the New York Giants (8 games).

That 2.2-point weekly advantage for Cam Skattebo is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bucky Irving ran for 588 yards and 1 touchdowns; Cam Skattebo posted 410 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bucky Irving has his bye in Week 10, and Cam Skattebo rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Bucky Irving (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Cam Skattebo (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Cam Skattebo outscored Bucky Irving by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bucky Irving played 10 games in 2025 compared to Cam Skattebo's 8. That durability gap means Bucky Irving contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cam Skattebo scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Cam Skattebo: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bucky Irving	Cam Skattebo
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	14.5
Games Played	10	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	116
Rushing Yards	588	410
Rush Yds/Game	58.8	51.3
Rushing TDs	1	5
Receptions	30	24
Receiving Yards	277	207
Targets	35	32
Total TDs	4	7
Age	23	24
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Cam Skattebo at 14.5 PPG, 2.2 points per game above Bucky Irving's 12.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bucky Irving or Cam Skattebo in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cam Skattebo has the edge at 14.5 PPG compared to Bucky Irving's 12.3 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 Bucky Irving and Cam Skattebo average in 2025?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Cam Skattebo's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Cam Skattebo (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bucky Irving or Cam Skattebo a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Cam Skattebo outscored Bucky Irving by 2.2 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.