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Is Bucky Irving Playing Today? (Injury Update, Prop Betting Impact for Buccaneers vs. Falcons)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have listed running back Bucky Irving as questionable for Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons, and he's expected to play on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
#Bucs RB Bucky Irving, part of their three-headed monster, is expected to play despite a toe injury that has him listed as questionable, source said. Todd Bowles had been optimistic this week.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 27, 2024
Irving – dealing with a toe injury – returned to practice on Friday after not practicing early in the week.
Good news for #Bucs. RB Bucky Irving (foot) retirned to practice.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) October 25, 2024
After the rookie returned to practice, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that he’s expected to play against the Atlanta Falcons, barring a setback.
Bowles: Bucky Irving (toe) will play Week 8 barring setback.
— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) October 25, 2024
This is great news for a Buccaneers’ offense that is already down Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (dislocated ankle) for a crucial NFC South matchup. At 4-3, the Bucs can’t afford another loss to Atlanta (already 0-1 against the Falcons this season) if they want to win the division this season.
Here’s a look at how oddsmakers are viewing Irving in the prop market for Week 8.
Bucky Irving Prop Bets for Week 8 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Rushing Yards: 30.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
- Anytime TD: +195
Irving is a tough player to trust in the prop market since he’s already banged up, and the Buccaneers offense could look much different in Week 8.
While Rachaad White had a big game through the air in Week 7 and is worth a look in those props on Sunday, I still think Irving is the best runner of this three-headed attack of Irving, Sean Tucker, and White.
Irving has found the end zone in three of the last four weeks, even though he had a down-rushing game (nine carries for 23 yards) his last time out.
At nearly +200, he’s worth a shot to score with the Bucs lacking playmakers on their roster right now. Against Atlanta earlier this season, Irving had nine carries for 44 yards and two receptions.
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Peter is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated Betting. He has worked as a writer and editor for BetSided, NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun and the Meriden Record-Journal covering the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and more. A New York City resident, he is a hoops fanatic with a soft spot for his New York Knicks.