Irving's touches could decrease to preserve health
Key Points:
- Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles plans to reduce Bucky Irving's touches in the second half of the season to preserve his health, especially given Irving's heavy workload and past injuries; Kenneth Gainwell is seeing increased usage as a complementary back.
- Commanders' TE Chig Okonkwo is dealing with a hip injury but remains a potential boom-or-bust fantasy option if he plays against the Giants, while WR Treylon Burks' availability for Week 10 remains uncertain due to a foot injury.
- Rams WR Puka Nacua is likely headed to injured reserve with sprained MCL and PCL and turf toe injuries, creating a significant challenge for the Rams' passing game ahead of the trade deadline.
- The Jaguars acquired Eagles DT Jordan Davis in a trade, bolstering their defense with a player who signed a lucrative extension and has been a consistent performer since 2022.
- Several key injuries and roster moves include Cardinals WR Michael Wilson ending his season with a neck injury, Packers RB Josh Jacobs undergoing finger surgery with a possible IR stint, and Saints C Erik McCoy expected to miss time with a bicep injury but likely avoiding surgery.