Who Should I Start? Josh Downs or Bucky Irving

Monday, November 25, 12:07 PM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (shoulder), who injured his right shoulder in the Week 12 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, is considered week-to-week and is a long shot to play in Week 13 against the New England Patriots, according to a source. However, the belief is he didn't suffer a major injury, so perhaps Downs will be ready to go in Week 15 against the Denver Broncos after the team's bye in Week 14. If the 23-year-old is unable to go against New England, it will mean that Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce and rookie Adonai Mitchell will start in three-receiver sets. Downs caught just three of his seven targets for 27 yards on Sunday against the Lions but had become the team's leading receiver in previous weeks. He's up to 53 receptions for 594 yards and four TDs in 10 games in his second NFL season and deserves to be stashed until he can return to the fold in Indy.

Sunday, November 24, 5:22 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving turned in another stellar performance during Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Irving rushed 12 times for 87 yards and scored a touchdown during the blowout victory. The rookie back also hauled in all six of his targets for 64 yards through the air. The rushing and receiving yardage were both season highs for Irving. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Irving remains stuck in a running back committee with Rachaad White. Irving has been the much better option between the two and should continue gaining more trust from the organization. Fantasy managers should put Irving in the RB2 conversation for next week's matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The 22-year-old has been excellent lately and should succeed in that favorable matchup.