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Bucky Irving vs Juwan Johnson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.3
Games
10
Rush Yds
588
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
277
Bye
Week 11
TENew Orleans Saints
Juwan Johnson
PPG
8.3
Games
17
Rec
77
Rec Yds
889
Rec TDs
3
Targets
102
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

12.3 PPG8.3 PPG
10 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Bucky Irving vs Juwan Johnson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 10 games, while Juwan Johnson posted 8.3 PPG across 17 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, Juwan Johnson in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

12.3 PPG for Bucky Irving versus 8.3 for Juwan Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Bucky Irving, 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 Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson average in 2025?

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.