Todd Bowles designated Sean Tucker as a game-time decision for the Week 1 clash against Cincinnati due to his persistent absence from practice due to a recent hamstring strain. This ongoing recovery timeline clears a path for Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell to inherit early-down snaps, and most importantly, goal-line carries.

Expect both backs to absorb fractional touch increases in Week 1. Irving, in particular, gets a boost as he will be called upon to carry the rock in the red zone.