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Bucky Irving vs Garrett Wilson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.3
Games
10
Rush Yds
588
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
277
Bye
Week 11
WRNew York Jets
Garrett Wilson
PPG
11.6
Games
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
395
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

12.3 PPG11.6 PPG
10 GP7 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Bucky Irving vs Garrett Wilson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 10 games, while Garrett Wilson posted 11.6 PPG across 7 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, Garrett Wilson in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving outscored Garrett Wilson by 0.7 PPG in 2025 (12.3 to 11.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bucky Irving or Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 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 Bucky Irving and Garrett Wilson average in 2025?

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.