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Fantasy Alert: Bucs' Bucky Irving Seen as Offensive 'Focal Point' by Opposing Coaches

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Fantasy football managers who took an early-season flier on Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving could see their faith rewarded in a big way.

Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Irving's "skill set is hard to ignore, and opposing coaches are game planning for him as if he's a focal point of the offense."

Irving is in an equal-share backfield alongside third-year speedster Rachaad White. They both registered 10 carries for 49 yards in last Sunday's 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, but it was Irving who scored a touchdown.