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Bucky Irving vs George Pickens

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
WRDallas CowboysPPG LEADER
George Pickens
PPG
14.4
Games
17
Rec
93
Rec Yds
1,429
Rec TDs
9
Targets
137
Bye
Week 7

Head to Head

12.3 PPG14.4 PPG
10 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Bucky Irving vs George Pickens: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against George Pickens (WR, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 10 games, while George Pickens posted 14.4 PPG across 17 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, George Pickens in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor George Pickens at 14.4 PPG, 2.1 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 George Pickens in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, George Pickens has the edge at 14.4 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 George Pickens average in 2025?

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. George Pickens averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and George Pickens's bye weeks in 2026?

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and George Pickens (DAL) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.