Bucky Irving struggles against Pittsburgh in Week 6 overtime loss

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Bucky Irving struggles against Pittsburgh in Week 6 overtime loss
Summary

Bucky Irving totaled only 49 yards on 22 touches in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 6 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He recorded 46 rushing yards on 19 carries and added three receiving yards on two catches. This performance marked Irving's lowest yards-per-carry average of the season at 2.4. After a strong showing the previous week against Dallas, expectations were high, but Irving has managed only 351 total yards with one touchdown across the other five games this season. He is expected to seek a rebound against Carolina's run defense in Week 7.

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  • •Irving had 19 carries for 46 rushing yards against Pittsburgh.
  • •He caught 2 of 3 passes for 3 receiving yards.
  • •This was his lowest yards-per-carry average at 2.4.
  • •Irving has 351 total yards and 1 touchdown in eight games.
  • •He faces Carolina's run defense in Week 7.
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Bucky Irving mustered only 49 total yards despite getting 22 touches in Week 6 against the Steelers.

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