Bucky Irving, Christian Watson, and Renardo Green are the NFC’s Week 5 Secret Superstars
Superstars may lead the discussion when it comes to success in the NFL, but more often than not, it’s the guys you barely know who will make the plays needed when they’re needed. Such players can be underrated for all kinds of reasons. Perhaps they’re playing in a smaller market, and the media isn’t appropriately […]
Bucky Irving, a third-year running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was the highlight of the Buccaneers' 24-16 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. Irving, who had limited playing time in the early weeks, ran for 165 yards (7.86 yards per carry) and 120 yards after contact (5.71 per attempt), forcing 11 missed tackles. Dallas, who allowed 4.77 yards per carry and 2.87 yards after contact per carry, couldn't stop Irving's impressive performance.
Christian Watson, the Green Bay Packers' wide receiver, also played a crucial role in the Packers' 31-7 win over their NFC North rivals, the Chicago Bears. Watson caught three deep passes for 126 yards and two touchdowns, including a 42-yard touchdown in the first quarter and a 53-yard touchdown in the third quarter. The Packers' quarterback, Jordan Love, also had an impressive game, completing six deep passes for 258 yards (32.3 yards per attempt), two touchdowns, and no interceptions.
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