Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving vs Cleveland

Bucky Irving looked like himself again during the Buccaneers’ season opener against Cincinnati.

Irving finished with 93 total yards and a touchdown in his 2026 debut. He rushed eight times for 45 yards and added seven receptions for 48 yards.

That performance showed how valuable Irving can be as both a runner and receiver.

Now, he gets his first home game of the season against Cleveland.

Predicted Stat Line for Bucky Irving vs Cleveland

– Rushing Attempts: 14-17
– Rushing Yards: 65-80 yards
– Rushing Touchdowns: 0-1
– Receptions: 4-6
– Receiving Yards: 30-45 yards
– Receiving Touchdowns: 0-1

Key Factors Influencing

– Irving showed excellent involvement in the passing game during the season opener.

– His seven receptions against Cincinnati accounted for 48 receiving yards.

– Tampa Bay has already shown it wants to utilize Irving beyond traditional rushing opportunities.

– Cleveland struggled defensively during its opening loss to Jacksonville.

– The Browns also had 17 missed tackles against Jacksonville, according to Dawgs By Nature.

– Irving’s ability to create yards after contact could become especially important against Cleveland.

Final Stat Predictions

– Rushing Attempts: 16
– Rushing Yards: 74
– Rushing Touchdowns: 1
– Receptions: 5
– Receiving Yards: 38
– Receiving Touchdowns: 0

Irving should remain heavily involved against Cleveland.

His receiving ability gives Tampa Bay another way to get the ball into his hands.

After producing 93 total yards in Week One, Irving has a strong opportunity to surpass 100 yards from scrimmage.

Prediction: 16 carries for 74 yards and one touchdown, plus five receptions for 38 yards.