Who Should I Start? Tyler Allgeier or Bucky Irving

Monday, November 17, 10:20 PM

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier has just three carries for 10 yards in his team's Week 11 loss to the Carolina Panthers. However, Allgeier did manage to find his way into the end zone against Carolina for his seventh rushing touchdown of the 2025 season and his fourth in the last four weeks. Across 10 games this season, the 25-year-old has rushed for 280 yards and seven scores on 77 rush attempts. Allgeier remains the clear RB2 in Atlanta behind star running back Bijan Robinson. However, Allgeier has more rushing touchdowns than Robinson and clearly has the trust of the Atlanta coaching staff in short-yardage situations. Allgeier's goal-line role gives him some flex appeal in the right matchups, and he'd profile as a must-start fantasy running back if Robinson were to get injured. Allgeier should be rostered in all fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams heading into a Week 12 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

Monday, November 17, 12:52 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) will be worked in more this week during practice and then be re-evaluated at the end of the week, according to the Pewter Report. Irving has not played since Week 4, but the 23-year-old returned to limited practices last week and continues to make progress towards a potential return. Irving is dealing with a shoulder subluxation and a sprained foot, with his shoulder being the bigger issue. Whether he's able to return in a Week 12 showdown against the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday will depend on his practice status and how he bounces back. Irving should operate as Tampa's lead back when he's back to full health, but he could be eased into the Bucs' backfield alongside Rachaad White and Sean Tucker when he's active again.