Bucky IrvingorChuba Hubbard?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Bucky Irving
This one is close: Bucky Irving projects 0.8 half-PPR points ahead of Chuba Hubbard, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Bucky Irving, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Minnesota Vikings have allowed 15% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. The Cleveland Browns have been about average against RBs.
| Stat | Bucky IrvingRB, TB, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ET | Chuba HubbardRB, CAR, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 11.7 | 10.9 |
| PPR projection | 13.5 | 12.0 |
| Standard projection | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| Rank this week | RB19 | RB21 |
| Matchup | vs MIN | at CLE |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 13.9 | 17.8 |
| Last season per game | 12.3 | 7.4 |
| Snap share, last game | 78% | 65% |
| Trade value | 29 | 17 |