Bucky Irving vs Jahmyr Gibbs
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
Jahmyr Gibbs- Higher projection: 331 vs 197 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 2 vs 54
- More points per game: 21.6 vs 13.9
Bucky Irving and Jahmyr Gibbs are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Jahmyr Gibbs holds the edge in expert consensus (RB1 to RB19). Jahmyr Gibbs typically comes off the board first, around pick 2 (round 1) to Bucky Irving's pick 42. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Jahmyr Gibbs at 331 PPR points (19.5 per game) versus Bucky Irving at 197.
Last season Jahmyr Gibbs carried the heavier workload (67% snap share, 337 touches to Bucky Irving's 208), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jahmyr Gibbs is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Irving | Gibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 197 | 331 |
| Points / game | 13.9 | 21.6 |
| Games played | 10 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #54 | #2 |
| ADP | 42 | 2 |
| Positional rank | RB33 | RB3 |
| Snap share | 62% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 21 | 63 |
| Age | 24 | 24 |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Bucky Irving or Jahmyr Gibbs.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Bucky Irving or Jahmyr Gibbs in 2026?
Jahmyr Gibbs is a clear call over Bucky Irving for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Bucky Irving or Jahmyr Gibbs?
Jahmyr Gibbs carries the higher 2026 projection at 331 PPR points (19.5 per game), compared with 197 for Bucky Irving.
Where are Bucky Irving and Jahmyr Gibbs being drafted?
Jahmyr Gibbs has an ADP around pick 2 (round 1), while Bucky Irving goes closer to pick 42 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Bucky Irving or Jahmyr Gibbs?
Expert consensus ranks Jahmyr Gibbs (RB1) ahead of Bucky Irving (RB19) for 2026.
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