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Bucky Irving vs Ja'Marr Chase

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
WRCincinnati BengalsPPG LEADER
Ja'Marr Chase
PPG
15.7
Games
16
Rec
125
Rec Yds
1,412
Rec TDs
8
Targets
185
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

12.3 PPG15.7 PPG
10 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Bucky Irving vs Ja'Marr Chase: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Ja'Marr Chase (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 10 games, while Ja'Marr Chase posted 15.7 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, Ja'Marr Chase in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

15.7 PPG for Ja'Marr Chase versus 12.3 for Bucky Irving in 2025. The baseline favors Ja'Marr Chase, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bucky Irving or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 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 Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.