Bucky Irving

Bucky Irving — Active

Irving put together a vintage performance on the ground on his way to his second 100-yard effort of the season, both which have come within the last three games. The versatile back was surprisingly involved sparsely as a pass catcher, but Irving helped stake the Buccaneers to a commanding lead with four- and one-yard touchdown runs in the first half. It marked Irving's first multi-TD day of the season on the ground, and he'll next take aim at the defense of another divisional opponent in the Falcons at home next Sunday.

Bucky Irving — Active

Irving returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant before upgrading to full participation Friday. With WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) ruled out and QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) on track to return from a three-game absence, Irving should see the ball early and often this Sunday.

Bucky Irving — Active

An illness kept Irving out of Wednesday's practice and limited his participation Thursday. He'll likely be fine by Sunday when the Bucs face the Panthers, with Friday's upcoming injury report set to reveal whether the running back approaches the contest with a designation or fully cleared for Week 7 action.

Bucky Irving — Questionable

Several Buccaneers missed practice Wednesday due to an illness, including Irving. The third-year running back got back in the mix on Thursday, which is an encouraging step for him going into the team's Week 7 game against the Panthers. Provided Irving practices again on Friday, he'll be trending in the right direction to play.

Bucky Irving — Questionable

After sitting out Wednesday's session due to an illness, Irving joined his teammates on the practice field Thursday, though it remains to be seen if he can ramp up to full participation. His availability for Sunday's game against the Panthers doesn't seem to be in any danger, so Irving is likely to work in his customary lead role come Sunday, ahead of Kenny Gainwell and Sean Tucker.

Bucky Irving — Questionable

Irving was among five Buccaneers who did not practice due to illness to begin the week. It's early enough in the week that fantasy managers don't need to be overly concerned, but additional missed practices would change that. Kenny Gainwell and Sean Tucker would take on more work if Irving is unable to go Sunday.

Bucky Irving — Active

It's the first time this season Irving's failed to reach 50 scrimmage yards in a game, and his longest gain went for just 13 yards. The third-year back remains the top option in the Tampa Bay backfield, however, as Kenny Gainwell saw only three touches in Sunday's loss. Irving will look to bounce back in Week 7 against the Panthers.

Bucky Irving — Active

The early portion of Irving's night offered no hint the third-year back would finish with a new career high in rushing yards, as he repeatedly scuffled for running room throughout most of the first half. However, he did put the Buccaneers' first points on the board with a five-yard touchdown catch on the second play of the second quarter, and he subsequently ripped off a nifty 72-yard scamper that saw him change direction several times within the first 10 yards on the first play of the second half. Irving would go on to cap off the next possession with a one-yard touchdown run, and he sealed Tampa Bay's victory with a 22-yard rush on the final drive of the night that set up a pair of Jalon Daniels' kneel downs. Irving's carry total was also a season-high figure, and he's now averaging 5.3 yards per carry heading into a Week 6 home matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Bucky Irving — Active

Irving was surprisingly held without a single target in the narrow loss, despite rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels being under center and the third-year running back being a highly trustworthy safety valve out of the backfield. Irving worked hard for his yards on the ground as well, with his longest run of the day going for only seven yards. Irving has yet to eclipse 89 rushing yards in any of his first four games, and with reports Baker Mayfield may be in line for close to a two-month absence due to his thumb injury, the former may have to get accustomed to running against loaded defensive fronts for the foreseeable future.

Bucky Irving — Active

After opening the week with consecutive limited practices, Irving's upgrade Friday puts Tampa Bay's lead running back on track to handle his normal role in Week 4. His clean final status should allow Irving to function as the likely centerpiece of the Tampa Bay offense in rookie Jalon Daniels' first career start in place of an injured Baker Mayfield (thumb).

Bucky Irving — Questionable

Irving has kicked off Week 4 prep with consecutive limited practice sessions, so he'll probably need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers. The Buccaneers figure to lean heavily on the ground game in the first regular-season start for rookie QB Jalon Daniels against a Packers defense that has given up the third-most rushing yards and six touchdowns to running backs. If Irving can't carry his full workload, Kenny Gainwell and Sean Tucker could be asked to pick up the slack.

Bucky Irving — Questionable

Irving missed the final two drives of this past Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Vikings, but coach Todd Bowles downplayed the running back's absence, stating that he won't be on the Buccaneers' Week 4 practice report, per Scott Smith of the team's official site. Instead, Irving has made an appearance on the report, and thus his status will be monitored as the week goes on to ensure that it won't impact his availability for Sunday's matchup with the Packers. Kenny Gainwell and Sean Tucker are the healthy RBs on Tampa Bay's active roster.