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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bucky Irving vs Jawhar JordanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy play this season.

Bucky Irving is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.3 PPG and 865 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jawhar Jordan (6.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Bucky Irving as the starter and Jawhar Jordan as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

RBHouston Texans#50

Jawhar Jordan

PPG

6.6

Games

Rush Yds

193

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Bucky Irving

Jawhar Jordan

Head to Head

12.3 PPG6.6 PPG

10 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Jawhar Jordan: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #50 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bucky Irving is producing at 56% of elite pace and Jawhar Jordan at 30%. That ranking gap means Bucky Irving carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bucky Irving vs Jawhar Jordan: The Full Breakdown

Bucky Irving and Jawhar Jordan are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG across 10 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Jawhar Jordan posted 6.6 PPG in 4 appearances for the Houston Texans.

A 5.7-PPG gap gives Bucky Irving the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bucky Irving ran for 588 yards and 1 touchdowns; Jawhar Jordan posted 193 and undefined. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Bucky Irving is off Week 10 and Jawhar Jordan Week 8. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Bucky Irving at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Jawhar Jordan is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bucky Irving (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Jawhar Jordan (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Bucky Irving outscored Jawhar Jordan by a projected 97 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bucky Irving played 10 games in 2025 compared to Jawhar Jordan's 4. That durability gap means Bucky Irving contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Jawhar Jordan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bucky Irving	Jawhar Jordan
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	6.6
Games Played	10	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	26
Rushing Yards	588	193
Rush Yds/Game	58.8	48.3
Rushing TDs	1	0
Receptions	30	7
Receiving Yards	277	34
Targets	35	7
Total TDs	4	0
Age	23	26
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Bucky Irving outscored Jawhar Jordan by 5.7 PPG in 2025 (12.3 to 6.6). 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 Jawhar Jordan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 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 Jawhar Jordan average in 2025?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 5.7 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Jawhar Jordan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Bucky Irving or Jawhar Jordan a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving outscored Jawhar Jordan by 5.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.