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Bucky Irving vs Tyler Higbee

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
TELos Angeles Rams
Tyler Higbee
PPG
5.9
Games
10
Rec
25
Rec Yds
281
Rec TDs
3
Targets
36
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

12.3 PPG5.9 PPG
10 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Bucky Irving vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 10 games, while Tyler Higbee posted 5.9 PPG across 10 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, Tyler Higbee in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Bucky Irving at 12.3 PPG, 6.4 points per game above Tyler Higbee's 5.9. 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 Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 5.9 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.