After compiling a season-best 185 yards from scrimmage despite facing a stacked box on a season-high 32% of his rushing attempts, according to NFL Next Gen Stats, Irving was named NFC offensive player of the week.

Bucky Irving is seventh on that list, which made me do a little bit of a double take. As a matter of fact, Irving is third in the NFL in Yards After Contact per attempt. A pretty surprising number considering Irving is listed at 5’10 and 195 pounds.

Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving's strong recent play was recognized by his head coach Todd Bowles this week and the NFL did the same on Wednesday.