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Bucky Irving vs Tetairoa McMillan

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
WRCarolina Panthers
Tetairoa McMillan
PPG
10.4
Games
17
Rec
70
Rec Yds
1,014
Rec TDs
7
Targets
122
Bye
Week 11

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12.3 PPG10.4 PPG
10 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Bucky Irving vs Tetairoa McMillan: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Carolina Panthers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 10 games, while Tetairoa McMillan posted 10.4 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.

The Bottom Line

12.3 PPG for Bucky Irving versus 10.4 for Tetairoa McMillan 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 Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Tetairoa McMillan's 10.4 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 Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

Do Bucky Irving and Tetairoa McMillan share a bye week?

Yes, both Bucky Irving and Tetairoa McMillan share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.