"Don’t let Skip Bayless find this out": NFL fans react as Bucky Irving gets baptized before Buccaneers vs Saints showdown

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Arizona Cardinals v Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Source: Getty
NFL fans react as Bucky Irving gets baptized before Buccaneers vs Saints showdown - Source: Getty

Bucky Irving and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the New Orleans Saints in Week 14 on Sunday afternoon. Earlier in the day, Buccaneers running back Irving went through a major life step by getting baptized.

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When fans found out that Irving got baptized just a few hours before Tampa Bay's clash against New Orleans, they had some interesting reactions.

"Don’t let Skip Bayless find this out or he’s suggest Bucky isn’t focused on football like he did Travis Hunter. Geriatric moron. Good for Bucky!" one tweeted.

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"New born narrative for fantasy sports today!!!" another added.
"Such a cool moment thank you for sharing," a third commented.

Here are a few more reactions.

"That boy runnin with the holy ghost. 150 all purpose and 2 tuds," one wrote.
"His anytime touchdown prop hitting for sure he’s got god helping him," another added.
"Well hopefully he baptizes the Saints cause I need him today in fantasy," a user tweeted.
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The Buccaneers took Irving in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft. He had an excellent rookie season, posting 1,122 yards and eight touchdowns on 207 carries, along with 392 yards on 47 receptions.

Bucky Irving has missed seven games for the Buccaneers this season

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving - Source: Imagn
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving - Source: Imagn

Bucky Irving has missed seven games for the Buccaneers this season due to foot and shoulder injuries. However, the RB has still managed to make a strong impact whenever he has played.

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Entering Tampa Bay's Week 14 game against New Orleans, Irving has recorded 298 yards and a touchdown on 88 carries, while adding 213 yards and two TDs on 21 receptions across five games.

Irving has forged an excellent partnership with Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, and the duo is likely to play a key role against the Saints on Sunday.

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