Is Bucky Irving playing tonight? Buccaneers RB's status revealed for Week 9 MNF clash vs. Chiefs

Modified Nov 04, 2024 14:46 GMT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Atlanta Falcons - Source: Getty — Is Bucky Irving playing tonight? Buccaneers RB's status revealed for Week 9 MNF clash vs. Chiefs - Source: Getty

Bucky Irving has been in the headlines for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of their trip to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9. The running back has been nursing a toe injury, and fans want to know whether the rookie will play against the reigning Super Bowl champion on Monday night.

Is Bucky Irving playing tonight vs. Chiefs?

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving - Source: Getty

As things stand, Bucky Irving is listed as questionable to face the Chiefs on Monday night. The Buccaneers running back did not practice on Thursday and Friday but was a limited participant on Saturday.

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As per fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri, Irving is expected to play in Week 9. However, Tampa Bay has not confirmed anything about the player, suggesting that he might be a game-time decision.

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Irving appeared to have picked up a toe injury in the Buccaneers' Week 7 game against the Baltimore Ravens. He then played through the pain in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons. Now, it remains to be seen whether the Buccaneers will play Irving on Monday night.

Tampa Bay drafted Irving in the fourth round this year. The running back has racked up 395 yards on 76 carries and rushed for three touchdowns. He has also added 164 yards on 20 receptions across seven games.

NFL 2024 season: How to watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs? TV schedule and livestream details for Week 9 clash

The Buccaneers (4-4) vs. Chiefs (7-0) Week 9 matchup will be telecast live on ABC/ESPN, where Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (analysis) will be in the announcers' booth. There will be an alternate broadcast of the Monday Night Football game on ESPN2, with "ManningCast" where NFL legends and brothers, Eli and Peyton Manning, will be joined by a few special guests.

Fans can also livestream the contest on Fubo or ESPN+.

Date: Monday, Nov. 4, 2024
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
TV channel: ABC/ESPN
Live stream: Fubo or ESPN+
Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri

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Arnold graduated with a degree in Mass Media from MIC. As a sports fanatic, he pursued writing to express his thoughts and opinions on sports events across the globe. He has also worked at Wizcraft and Publicis.

Arnold began supporting the Kansas City Chiefs after watching Patrick Mahomes lead them to Super Bowl glory in 2020. He also has a soft corner for the New York Yankees since he's lived in New York for two years. Arnold's favorite coach of all time is Andy Reid, and the Chiefs dynasty looks far from over.

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Edited by R. Elahi