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Bucky Irving or Jerome FordWho 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. Jerome Ford is a Cleveland Browns running back who averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 15 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
RBCleveland Browns
Jerome Ford
PPG
8.4
Games
15
Rush Yds
582
Rush TDs
3
Rec
28
Rec Yds
215
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Jerome Ford: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBucky IrvingJerome Ford
PPG (Half-PPR)12.98.4
Games Played615
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)77126
Rushing Yards452582
Rush Yds/Game75.338.8
Rushing TDs23
Receptions1728
Receiving Yards74215
Targets210
Total TDs34
Age24-
Experience2 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bucky Irving or Jerome Ford in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Bucky Irving and Jerome Ford 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 Jerome Ford averaged 8.4.

Should I draft Bucky Irving or Jerome Ford in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.9 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 across 15. 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 Jerome Ford average in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

Do Bucky Irving and Jerome Ford share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Bucky Irving and Jerome Ford share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

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