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Bucky Irving vs Tucker Kraft

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.3
Games
10
Rush Yds
588
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
277
Bye
Week 11
TEGreen Bay PackersPPG LEADER
Tucker Kraft
PPG
12.6
Games
8
Rec
32
Rec Yds
489
Rec TDs
6
Targets
44
Bye
Week 10

Head to Head

12.3 PPG12.6 PPG
10 GP8 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Bucky Irving vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Tucker Kraft (TE, Green Bay Packers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 10 games, while Tucker Kraft posted 12.6 PPG across 8 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, Tucker Kraft in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Tucker Kraft at 12.6 PPG, 0.3 points per game above Bucky Irving's 12.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bucky Irving or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Bucky Irving's 12.3 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.