Bucky Irving vs Justice Hill: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Bucky Irving (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) averaged 12.3 PPG over 10 games in 2025, outscoring Justice Hill (Baltimore Ravens, 5.5 PPG) by 6.8 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
The per-game difference of 6.8 points favors Bucky Irving, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bucky Irving ran for 588 yards and 1 touchdowns; Justice Hill posted 93 and 2. 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 Justice Hill Week 14. 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.
