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Bucky Irving or Isaiah LikelyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back who averaged 12.9 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Isaiah Likely is a New York Giants tight end who averaged 15.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#16 RB
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.9
Games
6
Rush Yds
452
Rush TDs
2
Rec
17
Rec Yds
74
Bye
Week 10
TENew York Giants#2 TE
Isaiah Likely
PPG
15.0
Games
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
383
Rec TDs
5
Targets
59
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Isaiah Likely: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBucky IrvingIsaiah Likely
PPG (Half-PPR)12.915.0
Games Played66
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7790
Rushing Yards4520
Rush Yds/Game75.30.0
Rushing TDs20
Receptions1739
Receiving Yards74383
Targets2159
Total TDs35
Age2426
Experience2 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bucky Irving or Isaiah Likely in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Bucky Irving and Isaiah Likely is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Bucky Irving averaged 12.9 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Isaiah Likely averaged 15.0.

Should I draft Bucky Irving or Isaiah Likely in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.9 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Isaiah Likely averaged 15.0 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Bucky Irving and Isaiah Likely average in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Isaiah Likely averaged 15.0 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Isaiah Likely's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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