Bhayshul Tuten vs Bucky Irving
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Bucky Irving- Higher projection: 197 vs 175 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 54 vs 66
- More points per game: 13.9 vs 5.9
Bhayshul Tuten and Bucky Irving are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Bucky Irving holds the edge in expert consensus (RB19 to RB24). Bucky Irving typically comes off the board first, around pick 42 (round 4) to Bhayshul Tuten's pick 62. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Bucky Irving at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game) versus Bhayshul Tuten at 175.
Last season Bucky Irving carried the heavier workload (62% snap share, 208 touches to Bhayshul Tuten's 97), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Bucky Irving is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Tuten | Irving |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 175 | 197 |
| Points / game | 5.9 | 13.9 |
| Games played | 15 | 10 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #66 | #54 |
| ADP | 62 | 42 |
| Positional rank | RB52 | RB33 |
| Snap share | 21% | 62% |
| Red-zone touches | 26 | 21 |
| Age | 23 | 24 |
| Bye week | 7 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving in 2026?
Bucky Irving is a clear call over Bhayshul Tuten for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving?
Bucky Irving carries the higher 2026 projection at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game), compared with 175 for Bhayshul Tuten.
Where are Bhayshul Tuten and Bucky Irving being drafted?
Bucky Irving has an ADP around pick 42 (round 4), while Bhayshul Tuten goes closer to pick 62 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving?
Expert consensus ranks Bucky Irving (RB19) ahead of Bhayshul Tuten (RB24) for 2026.
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