Who Should I Start? Breece Hall or Bucky Irving

Monday, October 6, 1:23 AM

New York Jets running back Breece Hall rushed for 113 yards on 14 carries during Sunday's Week 5 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He also caught four of five targets for 42 receiving yards and lost a fumble. While Hall's fumble and lack of a touchdown are disappointing, his efficiency was quite impressive. The 24-year-old averaged 8.1 yards per carry and 10.5 yards per reception, delivering chunk plays to move the chains and push the ball down the field on Sunday. It wasn't quite enough as New York fell to Dallas, but the Jets should remain encouraged by the offensive contributions of players like Hall, Justin Fields, and Garrett Wilson. New York's leading rusher will remain a solid RB2 option in fantasy football ahead of next week's international game against the Denver Broncos.

Wednesday, October 8, 2:11 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder, ankle) remained sidelined at Wednesday's practice, putting his Week 6 status in serious doubt. He has now missed multiple sessions as he continues to recover from lingering injuries, leaving the Buccaneers to rely heavily on Rachaad White. White carried the load last week with 14 rushes for 41 yards and two touchdowns and should once again operate as the primary option against the 49ers. San Francisco's defense ranks 17th against the run, giving Tampa Bay a favorable matchup to continue establishing the run. Irving's absence limits his short-term fantasy outlook, but managers should keep him stashed in hopes of a potential return for the team's Week 7 matchup against the Lions.