Bucky Irving vs De'Von Achane
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
Clear edge · 74% confident
Bucky Irving- More points per game: 15.7 vs 8.2
- More opportunity: 65% snap share, 27 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: RB12 vs RB56
Bucky Irving and De'Von Achane are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. De'Von Achane holds the edge in expert consensus (RB7 to RB19). De'Von Achane typically comes off the board first, around pick 13 (round 2) to Bucky Irving's pick 44. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: De'Von Achane at 257 PPR points (15.1 per game) versus Bucky Irving at 197.
Last season Bucky Irving carried the heavier workload (65% snap share, 143 touches to De'Von Achane's 46), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Bucky Irving is the solid pick on the bigger workload. De'Von Achane carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Irving | Achane |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 197 | 257 |
| Points / game | 15.7 | 8.2 |
| Games played | 7 | 3 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #54 | #19 |
| ADP | 44 | 13 |
| Scoring rank (season) | RB12 | RB56 |
| Snap share | 65% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 27 | 7 |
| Age | 24 | 25 |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Bucky Irving or De'Von Achane.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Bucky Irving or De'Von Achane in 2026?
Bucky Irving is a solid pick over De'Von Achane for 2026, on the bigger workload. De'Von Achane carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Bucky Irving or De'Von Achane?
De'Von Achane carries the higher 2026 projection at 257 PPR points (15.1 per game), compared with 197 for Bucky Irving.
Where are Bucky Irving and De'Von Achane being drafted?
De'Von Achane has an ADP around pick 13 (round 2), while Bucky Irving goes closer to pick 44 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Bucky Irving or De'Von Achane?
Expert consensus ranks De'Von Achane (RB7) ahead of Bucky Irving (RB19) for 2026.
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