Cam Skattebo vs Bucky Irving

“With Skattebo still rehabbing the ankle injury that ended his rookie season, Tracy will likely see meaningful work at running back if Skattebo is unable to be fully healthy come the start of the season.”

“Initially, in a time split with Tyrone Tracy Jr., Skattebo became the favored option for New York in Week 4 and looked to be on the verge of stardom before a gruesome knee injury derailed his season in Week 8 against Philadelphia. Skattebo finished the year as the RB35, but if he had started the final nine games of the 2025 season, he was a sure-fire bet to blow past his RB38 ADP.”

“Cam Skattebo was the RB9.”

“Cam Skattebo rushing touchdowns Over 3.5 -115 CZR (1 unit)”

“Skattebo was a fantasy star before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8, averaging 16 PPR fantasy points per game, a higher average than Travis Etienne Jr. (14.9) and Saquon Barkley (14.5).”

“Skattebo saw at least two targets in each of his games played while averaging 4.3 per game. He's the favorite for early-down work in the Giants' offense, but the touchdown equity and pass-catching ability make him a potential breakout player this season.”

“Skattebo has a nose for the end zone, thanks to his strength and low center of gravity, evidenced by his seven touchdowns in seven and a half games. When Skattebo was healthy, he saw 92% of the Giants' red-zone carries and 100% of the carries inside the 10-yard line.”

“The fourth-round pick was in the process of taking over the Giants' backfield before an ankle injury wiped out the second half of his season. Prior to the injury, Skattebo was the RB8 through the first seven weeks of the season.”

“With Love landing in Arizona before the Giants had one of their two top 10 picks, Skattebo dodged a major bullet. While the Giants could add to their RB room later on in the draft, Skattebo's grip on the starting job seems safe. As things stand, Skattebo remains an RB2, both in dynasty and redraft formats for this coming season.”

“Giants HC John Harbaugh said that RB Cam Skattebo is "a downhill runner, a tone-setter type runner" and "a tough tackle" who can "make yards when they're not supposed to make yards," calling him "a top-tier back" planning to play that way this year.”

“Giants RB Cam Skattebo went down with a serious season-ending ankle injury, but told reporters it won't have an impact on his running style this coming season. "It ain't gonna change who I am," Skattebo said. "I'm going to get back [to] running people over like you see on the videos. It's going to be normal Cam Skattebo from here on out."”

“As for his rehab, Skattebo is confident that he'll be ready for Week 1, saying "I'm a little ways off. Not too far."”

“Who would have thought that the best back in the class by far was the sixth one selected on draft day? Taken with the 125th pick by the Buccaneers, Bucky Irving's hard-nosed running for a back his size won over fantasy managers.”

“Irving also has to deal with the arrival of Kenneth Gainwell, who signed a two-year deal with Tampa Bay. Gainwell has garnered plenty of praise this offseason, with head coach Todd Bowles recently saying Gainwell is the 1b to Irving's 1a.”

“At RB2 prices, I still think he has arguably a better upside case than anyone in this range. With Rachaad White now gone, Irving could have an elite fantasy floor in PPR formats, provided he can stay healthy. The prices have dropped far enough that he is now a clear buy-low target.”

“Bucky Irving has had no shortage of injuries through his first two NFL seasons, most notably a shoulder injury last September that didn't recover as planned. He underwent shoulder surgery this offseason and is expected to be back without limitations by training camp; not the ideal situation, but it could be much worse.”

“After finishing his rookie season as the RB13, averaging 14.4 PPR fantasy points per game, Irving regressed last year and struggled to stay healthy, missing seven contests. Irving averaged two fewer yards per rushing attempt and 0.28 fewer fantasy points per touch last year compared to his rookie season.”

“Irving's 2025 efficiency collapse with just 3.4 yards per carry and limited explosive plays makes it even harder to project him as a true lead back. And he is coming off shoulder surgery and remains limited in offseason work.”

“Bucky Irving is one of the most overpriced picks on Sleeper. At his fantasy football ADP (26 overall), you are paying premium draft capital for a player that experts rank 51st overall. This massive 25-pick gap reflects how much the market is chasing his rookie-year highlights instead of his current reality.”

“Irving has had a substantial list of injuries that he has dealt with during his short career, so I wouldn't be surprised if Gainwell is leading the backfield some weeks in 2026.”

“Even during what was considered a disappointing campaign, Irving averaged more than 20 touches per game. When he returned from injury, Tampa Bay immediately restored him to a featured role rather than easing him back into the lineup.”

“Irving's decline in production coincided with both injuries and deteriorating offensive line play. Tampa Bay's run-blocking metrics fell dramatically compared to the previous season, which coincided with significant drops in Irving's efficiency metrics.”

“Bucky Irving has dealt with a number of injuries in his short career with a foot sprain and a shoulder/AC joint sprain last year. Rewinding to 2024, he also dealt with hip, back, toe, and hamstring issues.”

“Currently, Bucky Irving is the main back, despite not participating in practice and recovering from last season's injury. I wish Irving the best as a bright, young athletic star, but something isn't right, and his availability is a real concern.”