Bucky Irving or Luther Burden IIIWho 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. Luther Burden III is a Chicago Bears wide receiver who averaged 11.4 fantasy points per game across 7 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

Rush Yds

452

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

WRChicago Bears#23 WR

Luther Burden III

PPG

11.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

491

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Luther Burden III: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bucky Irving	Luther Burden III
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.9	11.4
Games Played	6	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	80
Rushing Yards	452	29
Rush Yds/Game	75.3	4.1
Rushing TDs	2	0
Receptions	17	35
Receiving Yards	74	491
Targets	21	47
Total TDs	3	2
Age	24	22
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bucky Irving or Luther Burden III in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Bucky Irving and Luther Burden III 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 Luther Burden III averaged 11.4.

Should I draft Bucky Irving or Luther Burden III in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.9 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Luther Burden III averaged 11.4 across 7. 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 Luther Burden III average in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Luther Burden III averaged 11.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

Do Bucky Irving and Luther Burden III share a bye week?▾

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