The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need Bucky Irving on the field because he has emerged as one of their most vital players.
Although he was labeled as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, the team’s top rusher and rookie running back is expected to play. Irving was recovering from hip and back injuries he acquired during the Buccaneers’ 26-23 Week 13 overtime victory over the Carolina Panthers, according to the team’s injury report. Irving practiced little on Friday and not at all on Wednesday or Thursday.
According to a Sunday morning report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Irving is anticipated to play on Sunday.
With a career-high 185 yards from scrimmage and a career-high 152 yards and touchdown run, Irving had a stellar day against the Panthers. He was named the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.
With five games remaining, the Buccaneers (6-6) are tied with the Atlanta Falcons for first place in the NFC South, and their matchup with the Raiders is crucial to their chances of making the playoffs.
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