Mar'Keise Irving Week 7 Preview vs. the Panthers

Mar'Keise Irving will be up against the sixth-worst rushing defense in the league when his Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet the Carolina Panthers in Week 7, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

On the ground, Bucky Irving has put up a team-high 452 rushing yards on 96 carries (75.3 ypg). He has two rushing touchdowns. Mar'Keise Irving has added 17 receptions for 74 yards, good for 12.3 yards per game and one receiving touchdown.

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Irving vs. the Panthers

• Irving vs the Panthers (since 2021): 2 GP / 78 RUSH YPG / 0 RUSH TD
• The Panthers have allowed 100 or more yards on the ground to two opposing rushers during the 2026 season.
• Carolina has allowed five opposing rushers to record one or more TDs on the groun against them this year.
• The Panthers have given up two or more rushing TDs to two opposing rushers this season.
• The 132.2 rushing yards per game allowed by the Panthers defense makes them the NFL's 27th-ranked rush defense.
• Opponents of the Panthers have put up eight touchdowns on the ground (1.6 per game). The Panthers' defense is 28th in the league in that category.

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Irving Rushing Insights

• Irving has hit the over on his rushing yards totals in three games (50.0%) out of six opportunities.
• The Buccaneers pass on 54.6% of their plays and run on 45.4%. They are 24th in NFL action in points scored.
• He has carried the ball in 96 of his team's 161 total rushing attempts this season (59.6%).
• Mar'Keise Irving has rushed for a touchdown in two games this season, but did not score more than one in either game.
• He has 30.0% of his team's 10 offensive touchdowns this season (three).
• He has 14 red zone carries for 51.9% of the team share (his team runs on 54% of its plays in the red zone).

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Irving's Recent Performance