Head to head · RB · 2026

Bucky Irving vs D'Andre Swift

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.

The model's pick
Bucky Irving

The model takes Bucky Irving: a clear but modest edge of 11.1 points of value over replacement (48.3 vs 37.2).

The draft market agrees: Bucky Irving goes first at ADP 46.3 vs 47.3 for D'Andre Swift.

Health note: Bucky Irving carries an injury flag of Questionable (Shoulder), which is already reflected in his projection.

Bucky Irving D'Andre Swift Edge
Team TAM CHI
Overall rank #35 #42 Irving by 7
Position rank RB20 RB23
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 178.0 166.9 Irving +11.1 pts
Value over replacement (VBD) 48.3 37.2 Irving +11.1
Market ADP 46.3 47.3 Swift +1.0 cheaper
Injury flag Questionable None

Should I draft Bucky Irving or D'Andre Swift in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving. He projects 178.0 fantasy points with 48.3 value over replacement, vs 166.9 points and 37.2 for D'Andre Swift (RB, PPR).