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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bucky Irving vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Bucky Irving (12.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Garrett Wilson (11.6 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19PPG LEADER

Bucky Irving

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

588

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

277

Bye

Week 10

WRNew York Jets#16

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Bucky Irving

Garrett Wilson

Head to Head

12.3 PPG11.6 PPG

10 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Bucky Irving vs Garrett Wilson: The Full Breakdown

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 10, Garrett Wilson in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Bucky Irving outscored Garrett Wilson by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bucky Irving played 10 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Bucky Irving contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bucky Irving scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Garrett Wilson caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bucky Irving	Garrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	11.6
Games Played	10	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	81
Rushing Yards	588	0
Rush Yds/Game	58.8	0.0
Rushing TDs	1	0
Receptions	30	36
Receiving Yards	277	395
Targets	35	59
Total TDs	4	4
Age	23	25
Experience	1 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

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 10, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.