Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is getting closer to his return from injury. However, Week 11 gave an opportunity for backup Sean Tucker to shine.
While the Buffalo Bills hold a 44-32 advantage at the two minute warning, Tucker has put on a show. He has turned 19 carries into 106 yards and two touchdowns. Furthermore, he scored his third touchdown of the day on a 28-yard reception.
Tucker’s first rushing touchdown came from 43-yards out to give the Buccaneers a 17-13 lead at the time. His second score, a six-yard rush, once again gave Tampa Bay a 26-21 advantage. If you’re following the plot here, it’s no shock his third TD also put the Bucs ahead, 32-31.
But Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been unfazed by Tucker’s heroics. He scored two rushing scores of his own after Tucker’s third, giving Buffalo their two-score lead. Whatever the outcome of the game, both teams have been entwined in a true shootout in Week 11.
When Irving does make his return from injury, he isn’t going to give up his premiere place in the offense. However, the Buccaneers may need to get Tucker more involved now. Coming into the game, he had run for 120 scoreless yards on 32 carries. But perhaps a longer leash will lead to more big plays coming Tucker’s way.
For now, Tampa Bay is focused on trying to come back against Buffalo. After the week, they’ll take a long look at where Irving and their offense stands. That’ll include ensuring Tucker gets the ball in open space.
New York City police have released new images of the suspect wanted in the shooting of former Vikings defensive back Kris Boyd.
Boyd was shot in the abdomen over the weekend, with the bullet entering through his stomach and lodged in his lung, according to ABC 7 New York. The 29-year-old is now said to be in stable condition following the incident.
Police released new photos of the man suspected of shooting Boyd. He was last seen wearing a black cap, black sweatshirts, black pants, multi colored sneakers, and carrying a black book bag.
Many current and former teammates posted messages on social media, reacting to the news. Former Eden Praire standout and current Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson posted the following on Sunday: “Everybody please send prayers to my brother and teammate Kris Boyd and his family!!”
Harrison Phillips, who was teammates with when both played for the Vikings and now again on the Jets, posted a prayer.
“Kris is a fighter and we’re all here for him,” he said.
Boyd was a seventh-round draft pick by the Vikings in the 2019 NFL Draft. During his four seasons in Minnesota, he appeared in 58 games, registering 95 combined tackles, four fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, and three passes defended.
He was let go by the Vikings following the 2022 season, electing to sign with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency. Boyd appeared in four games for the Cardinals before they released him. He signed with the Texans practice squad shortly after, playing in two games during the remainder of the 2023 season.
Boyd played in all 17 games for the Texans in 2024, primarily as a special teamer. Following the conclusion of the 2024 season, he joined the Jets in free agency. He landed on injured reserve in early August after sustaining shoulder injury during Jets training camp.
The Jets released a brief statement saying they’re aware of the incident involving Boyd, but did not provide any further details.