Sam Darnold sparked Seattle’s duel with Tampa Bay, carving up the Buccaneers for 341 yards and four TDs while Jaxon Smith-Njigba siphoned targets for 132 yards and a score. Kenneth Walker III found a rhythm late, AJ Barner kept Seattle’s red-zone attack alive with two more TDs, and Dareke Young provided game-changing returns and a big grab. Jalen Milroe’s miscue lingered as a reminder of development curves, yet Seattle’s run defense held firm and the offense showed versatility to contest elite NFC foes.

Bucky Irving exploded for 63 rushing yards, 102 receiving yards and a TD in Week 4, but a foot and shoulder injury surfaced after the game. Shoulder subluxation carries a minimum two-week recovery, likely sidelining him through Week 6.

TB will lean on Rachaad White and Sean Tucker to fill the void. White should see an immediate uptick in carries, while Tucker handles more third-down and passing-game work. With Seattle next and San Francisco to follow, fantasy managers should monitor practice updates and pounce on the two-week window if Irving sits.

Two-week timelines loom over the backfield as the Buccaneers navigate a tricky schedule, making White and Tucker the top short-term adds and potential fantasy winners in this spread-out RB committee.

Bucs running back Bucky Irving is out for Week 5 with a foot sprain and a shoulder issue that could linger, pushing Rachaad White into a lead-back role. White has proven he can handle heavy workloads, and this is a chance to unlock RB2 value in fantasy in a game vs Seattle.

With Irving sidelined and a looming Week 6 date with the 49ers, White's touches will be a key fantasy lever. Add White now, monitor practice notes, and deploy him as a solid RB2 with upside if the matchup favorable.

Trey Benson lands on IR with a knee meniscus tear, forcing him to miss at least four games. Emari Demercado steps into ARI’s lead-back duties, while Michael Carter handles early-down and red-zone work. Benson should be stashed on IR, with Demercado and Carter offering immediate backfield value as the Cardinals adjust.

Bucky Irving is sidelined in Week 5, elevating Rachaad White to an RB2 role with Sean Tucker in deeper leagues. Chuba Hubbard sits Week 5 with a minor calf issue, pushing Rico Dowdle into must-add territory and Trevor Etienne as a stash. Lamar Jackson is out Week 5, triggering Cooper Rush to start and dampening Ravens’ pass-game upside, with Derrick Henry as the steadying back and Rush’s rushing usage in play.

Targets shift across the board: hold Benson on IR, grab Demercado and Carter for Week 5, and stash White or Tucker for Week 5 and beyond. Dowdle steps in for Carolina, and Hubbard’s return window tightens the Panthers’ backfield plans. Week-to-week management and smart waivers become essential as injuries reshape lineups and upside in fantasy.