Bucky Irving Leads Buccaneers Backfield in Week 1 Loss to Bengals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving opened the 2026 season by leading his team's backfield during a road loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Irving tallied 8 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown, leading the squad in both rushing attempts and yardage. Additionally, he paced all Buccaneers pass-catchers by hauling in 7 receptions on 7 targets, asserting an early-season edge in offensive involvement.