The missed-tackle machine returned to action and made his presence felt through electrifying play. On Sunday in Week 13, Bucky Irving led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in scrimmage yards during his first game back since being injured in Week Four, contributing 81 yards off 17 carries for 61 yards with one score and two catches for 20 yards. His rushing touchdown marked his first of the 2025 slate, and his third overall scrimmage touchdown on the year.
With his 81 yards on Sunday, Irving eclipsed the 2,000 scrimmage yards milestone in the 22nd game of his career. In addition, he became the third player in franchise history with 2,000-plus scrimmage yards in their first 25 career games (Warrick Dunn, Doug Martin). The only other running backs drafted since 2018 with 2,000-plus scrimmage yards in

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