2025 fantasy predictions: Who is this year's Bucky Irving? (Young breakout RB)

Our summer ‘Flip the Script’ series continues as Yahoo Fantasy analyst Scott Pianowski joins Matt Harmon to figure out who will be this year’s Bucky Irving and pinpoint the best bets to break out at running back in the 2025 fantasy season. The duo revisit Bucky Irving’s surprise 2024 campaign and break down the traits that helped him deliver league-winning value.

Harmon and Pianowski spotlight eleven young RBs ranked outside the top 40 who have the talent and situation to crash the top 10 next year. After a deep dive on each candidate, they make their final pick for who will wear the Bucky Irving crown in 2025. Don’t miss this episode if you’re looking to stay ahead in your draft prep and find the next hidden gem at running back.

(2:45) - Flip the script: Who is this year's Bucky Irving? 

(8:50) - Breaking out: Looking at Bucky Irving's 2024 season 

(15:20) - 2025 fantasy outlook for Bucky Irving 

(21:55) - Qualifications to be this year's Bucky Irving 

(24:00) - Candidate: Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten 

(30:10) - Candidate: Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue 

(37:18) - Candidates: Rams RB Jarquez Hunter + Saints RB Devin Neal 

(41:00) - Candidates: Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby, Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright, Bears RB Roschon Johnson

(49:05) - Candidates: Cardinals RB Trey Benson, Panthers RB Rico Dowdle, 49ers RB Isaac Gurrendo, Bills RB Ray Davis 

(56:00) - Winner

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