Bhayshul Tuten · Bucky Irving · 2026 week 9

Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving?

Wondering who you should start this week — Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Bucky IrvingBucky Irving projects 4.1 PPR points clear of Bhayshul Tuten in week 9, drawing CHI — the 30th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Bhayshul Tuten @ BAL 13.5 23rd 22.1 4,528 healthy
Bucky Irving START @ CHI 17.6 30th · tough 17.3 4,989 healthy

RBs vs BAL recently: Audric Estime 7.9 pts (W6) · Samaje Perine 7.6 pts (W7) · James Cook III 16.1 pts (W8).

RBs vs CHI recently: Bijan Robinson 5.3 pts (W6) · Rhamondre Stevenson 17.5 pts (W7) · Jadarian Price 3.7 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Bucky Irving carries the higher trade value — 4,989 against 4,528 (a 9% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Bucky Irving gets the most. Momentum: Bhayshul Tuten +1063 and Bucky Irving +2028 over the last 30 days.

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