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Bucky Irving vs Chris Olave

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.3
Games
10
Rush Yds
588
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
277
Bye
Week 11
WRNew Orleans SaintsPPG LEADER
Chris Olave
PPG
13.7
Games
16
Rec
100
Rec Yds
1,163
Rec TDs
9
Targets
156
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

12.3 PPG13.7 PPG
10 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Bucky Irving vs Chris Olave: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Chris Olave (WR, New Orleans Saints) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 10 games, while Chris Olave posted 13.7 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Bucky Irving has his bye in Week 11, Chris Olave in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Chris Olave at 13.7 PPG, 1.4 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 Chris Olave in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Olave has the edge at 13.7 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 Chris Olave average in 2025?

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Chris Olave averaged 13.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Chris Olave's bye weeks in 2026?

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.