Promising Buccaneers Rookie RB Reportedly Out Against Falcons

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' injury woes got worse after Bucky Irving is slated to miss the team's game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Oct 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands the ball off to running back Bucky Irving (7) against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are already dealing with some bad injuries, but now, they'll be down yet another offensive playmaker against the Atlanta Falcons.

Running back Bucky Irving, who did not participate on Wednesday or Thursday with a toe injury, will not play against the Atlanta Falcons, as reported by BucsGameday's own JC Allen. As a result, the Buccaneers will rely on running backs Rachaad White and Sean Tucker in their running attack against the Falcons on Sunday.

Per sources,The #Bucs are expecting to be without rookie running back Bucky Irving, who is dealing with a toe injury, on Sunday when they take on the Atlanta Falcons for 1st place in the NFC South.Big loss already down key members of the offense.Expect DJ Williams to be elevated.

— JC Allen (@JCAllenNFL) October 24, 2024

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Irving has been a standout for the Bucs this year, currently averaging 5.2 yards per carry on the ground with 351 total yards and three touchdowns. Irving is also one of Tampa Bay's two kick returners, so he'll be unable to do that against the Falcons — that honor could go to either White or running back D.J. Williams, who the Bucs will certainly elevate in Irving's absence.

With each passing day, it seems more and more unlikely that the Buccaneers will have that firepower to hang with the Atlanta Falcons at home. Regardless, it's a game the Bucs need to win, as they're already down 1-0 against the Falcons this year and this game will be for first place in the NFC South.

Tampa Bay will have to find away. Just without one of its star rookies.

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