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.
Irving has been named the NFC offensive player of the week after his big day helped the Bucs knock off the Panthers in overtime in Week 13.
Irving ran 25 times for 151 yards and caught three passes for 33 yards as Tampa moved to 6-6 on the season. Irving also ran for a touchdown for the third straight week.
The Bucs took Irving in the fourth round of this year’s draft and he’s run 133 times for 732 yards and six touchdowns on the year.
