Bucky Irving vs Josh Jacobs: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Bucky Irving and Josh Jacobs for your lineup, you are not alone. Bucky Irving finished the 2025 season at 12.3 PPG for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10 games), and Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 for the Green Bay Packers (15 games).
That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Josh Jacobs is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bucky Irving ran for 588 yards and 1 touchdowns; Josh Jacobs posted 929 and 13. 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 11 and Josh Jacobs Week 10. 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.
