Buccaneers RB eliminated against Raiders

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving suffered multiple injuries in Week 13, which he carried into Week 14 against the Raiders. A lingering problem appears to have cost him Sunday’s game against Las Vegas.

The rookie’s absence would be a significant setback for Tampa Bay, which is seeking a fourth straight NFC South title. Irving is the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week and one of the NFL’s most outstanding breakout players in 2024.

Here’s the latest on the status of the Buccaneers’ running back:

Bucky Irving injury update

Tampa Bay indicated that Irving’s return was unlikely before the fourth quarter due to a back injury.

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Bucky Irving left the game early in the second quarter. It is unclear whether he paid a visit to the blue medical tent or not, but he did not return to the game.

Irving last received a carry 14:24 into the second quarter with the Bucs leading 14-0.

The Buccaneers’ star rookie returned to practice on Friday, played a limited session and was officially listed as questionable for Week 14. Irving is listed with hip and back injuries, although ESPN’s Jenna Laine called the ailment a reference to the hip.

Bucky Irving Stats

Irving rushed four times for three yards and caught his only target for 15 yards before exiting Sunday.

Irving leads all rookies in scrimmage yards (1,017) and rushing yards (732), while he is tied for the rookie lead in rushing touchdowns (6). He also ranks fourth among all NFL players in yards per touch (6.1), behind only Jahmyr Gibbs, Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry.

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