Bucky Irving 2nd in RB receiving yards after week 1

Bucky Irving had 93 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell 33-27 to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Irving totaled 48 receiving yards on seven catches, highlighted by a 22-yard grab, and also ran eight times for 45 yards plus a TD, averaging 5.6 yards per attempt. His receiving-yard total tied him for second among NFL running backs after Week 1, trailing only Bijan Robinson’s 90 yards. A first-half fumble after a reception was the main negative, part of four Tampa Bay turnovers in the loss. Otherwise, his return looked encouraging.