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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bucky Irving vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy play this season.

Bucky Irving is the better play on a neutral week. 12.3 PPG with 865 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 9.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Bucky Irving higher, but do not fade Tyrone Tracy Jr. entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19PPG LEADER

Bucky Irving

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

588

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

277

Bye

Week 10

RBNew York Giants#31

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rush Yds

740

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Bucky Irving

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

12.3 PPG9.5 PPG

10 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bucky Irving is producing at 56% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Bucky Irving carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bucky Irving vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Bucky Irving and Tyrone Tracy Jr. for your lineup, you are not alone. Bucky Irving finished the 2025 season at 12.3 PPG for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10 games), and Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 for the New York Giants (15 games).

That 2.8-point weekly advantage for Bucky Irving is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bucky Irving ran for 588 yards and 1 touchdowns; Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 740 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bucky Irving has his bye in Week 10, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Bucky Irving (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Bucky Irving outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. played 15 games in 2025 compared to Bucky Irving's 10. That durability gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bucky Irving scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bucky Irving	Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	9.5
Games Played	10	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	143
Rushing Yards	588	740
Rush Yds/Game	58.8	49.3
Rushing TDs	1	2
Receptions	30	36
Receiving Yards	277	288
Targets	35	48
Total TDs	4	4
Age	23	26
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Bucky Irving at 12.3 PPG, 2.8 points per game above Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5. 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bucky Irving or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by 2.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.