Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Takes advantage of start on SNF
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Tracy rushed 17 times for 50 yards and a touchdown while bringing in all six of his targets for 57 receiving yards in Sunday's 17-7 loss to the Bengals.
Tracy got to fill in as New York's top running back for the second consecutive week after Devin Singletary (groin) was ruled out just over 24 hours prior to Sunday night's kickoff. The 24-year-old Tracy was up to the task against Cincinnati, breaking the century mark in total yardage while scoring the first touchdown of his career. This comes on the heels of the rookie's 129-yard breakout performance against Seattle in Week 5. It sounds like Singletary may be close to returning to the field based on his near return Sunday, which would only hurt Tracy's skyrocketing fantasy value. Until that happens, fantasy managers should make sure Tracy is rostered ahead of next Sunday's tilt against the Eagles.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Primed for massive opportunity
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Tracy is expected to see the lion's share of the snaps out of the backfield Sunday against the Bengals with Devin Singletary (groin) ruled out for Week 6.
The 2024 fifth-round pick has another big opportunity ahead of him after he shined in his first extended NFL action in the Giants' Week 5 win over the Seahawks. Though Eric Gray seemed to operate as the team's preferred option early in the Week 5 contest, his fumble on the opening drive opened the door for Tracy, who blasted through to the tune of 7.2 yards per carry on just 12 attempts. The 24-year-old is a bit slight (210 pounds) for his 5-foot-11 frame, and while he doesn't profile as a true three-down workhorse, there's reason to believe the converted collegiate wide receiver could be used more in passing situations as well. With Malik Nabers (concussion) out again, the Giants might be forced to get creative offensively, which would be a boon for Tracy's fantasy prospects.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Sleeper RBs
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We don't know if Devin Singletary (groin) will start or be out in Week 6 against the Bengals. Coach Brian Daboll said Friday that "we'll see" about Singletary's status for Sunday, and he was limited in practice all week after sitting out in Week 5 at Seattle. Tracy stepped up against the Seahawks by playing 62 percent of snaps and getting 19 total touches for 130 total yards. This is a great matchup since the Bengals have allowed at least one running back to score at least 13.6 PPR points in every game this season, so whoever starts for the Giants should be considered a No. 2 running back in all leagues. And even if Singletary plays, given that he's not 100 percent, I would still use Tracy as a flex with the hope that his performance against Seattle earned him the chance for more touches on a weekly basis.
We don't know for sure if Devin Singletary will be back in Week 6, but I'm not sure it should matter. Tracy was electric in Week 5 against Seattle, averaging 7.2 yards per carry. If Singletary is out, we'll view Tracy as a good number two running back in a great matchup against the Bengals. If Singletary returns we'll view both backs as flexes with the expectation that Tracy's role is larger than it was before Singletary's injury.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Steps up with 129 rushing yards
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Tracy rushed 18 times for 129 yards and caught one of two targets for one yard in Sunday's 29-20 win over the Seahawks.
Tracy ceded some early touches to Eric Gray, but after Gray had a disastrous fumble at the goal line on the opening drive, Tracy took over as the main man in a Giants backfield that was without Devin Singletary (groin). This was a surprisingly effective effort on the ground from Tracy considering the rookie fifth-round draft pick came into the game with only 29 yards on 12 rushing attempts (2.4 YPC) before galloping for 7.2 YPC in the Week 5 win. Tracy has likely earned a larger role for Week 6 against the Bengals and beyond, though it remains to be seen if he has done enough to unseat Singletary atop the running back depth chart.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Set for No. 1 role Sunday
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Tracy is set to operate as the Giants' lead back in Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Seahawks with Devin Singletary (groin) inactive for the contest, per Dan Salomone of the team's official site.
Tracy has been building up to his No. 1 role by taking first-team reps throughout the week, and the rookie fifth-round pick will now have a chance to log his most extensive workload as a pro yet. The matchup against a Seahawks defense that's allowed just 82.0 rushing yards per contest through its first two home games is daunting on paper; however, Tracy could make for a viable deeper-league and DFS tournament option based on the volume he should see with only second-year back Eric Gray and practice-squad call-up Dante Miller to compete with for carries.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Sleeper RBs
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Devin Singletary (groin) is doubtful for Week 5 at Seattle, which means Tracy and Eric Gray will likely share touches against the Seahawks. I'm more interested in Tracy, who should be considered a flex option in all leagues, while Gray is a desperation flex in deeper formats. Tracy has 18 combined carries and targets through four games compared to Gray's five. This won't be an easy matchup for Tracy since the Giants are also without their best offensive player in Malik Nabers (concussion). But given the potential workload, Tracy should be a flex option, and hopefully he'll have a prominent role in the passing game, which should be needed to offset the loss of Nabers.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Likely lead back against Seahawks
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Tracy is in line to lead the Giants' backfield Sunday against the Seahawks, as Devin Singletary (groin) is listed as doubtful, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
If Singletary doesn't play, Eric Gray would likely mix in as well, but Tracy has 18 combined carries and targets through four games compared to Gray's five. Tracy has averaged just 2.4 yards per carry in his young career, but the rookie fifth-round pick out of Purdue could be an intriguing PPR dart throw, as he's a converted wide receiver who can contribute as a pass catcher out of the backfield as well as on the ground.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Limited production in Week 4
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Tracy rushed four times for two yards and secured one catch for 19 yards in Thursday's 20-15 loss to the Cowboys.
Tracy saw his usage decrease slightly in Week 4, playing 15 offensive snaps against Dallas. The rookie made his most significant play in the third quarter, turning a short pass into a 19-yard reception. Tracy remains firmly behind Devin Singletary in New York's backfield, though he has distanced himself from Eric Gray to operate as the team's clear No. 2 option at running back.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Week 4 Waiver Priority List
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Tracy got more work in Week 3 at Cleveland than he had all season with five carries for 23 yards and two catches for 17 yards on two targets. I hope he continues to get more work moving forward in tandem with Devin Singletary, and Taylor could be a lottery ticket if Singletary ever misses any time. Taylor is worth adding in all leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Gets just one touch Week 2
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Tracy rushed once for two yards and didn't receive any targets in Sunday's loss to Washington. He added one kick return for 28 yards.
Tracy's lone touch on offense came in the second quarter, when he notched a two-yard rush on a second-down play. While he did contribute in the return game, second-year back Eric Gray made more of an impact in that regard, returning five kickoffs for 128 yards. Tracy's lack of opportunities on offense Sunday didn't correlate with more work for Gray, who got zero touches. Instead, the game plan was a further indication that Devin Singletary, who tallied 95 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, may be used in a workhorse role similar to how Saquon Barkley was deployed in past seasons. Through two weeks, Tracy has just three carries and three targets to Singletary's 26 and six, respectively.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Works as No. 2 running back Week 1
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Tracy carried twice for two yards and caught one of three targets for five yards in Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Vikings.
Devin Singletary led New York's backfield with 50 offensive snaps (70 percent of the team's total) in the loss, while Tracy logged 15 offensive snaps and Eric Gray tallied seven. Gray was slightly more effective than Tracy with six yards on two carries and nine yards on one reception, but there isn't much to glean from the pair's production given their limited touches. Based on the Week 1 snap counts, it appears Singletary could function in a workhorse role while Tracy and Gray, in that order, pick up leftovers behind him. However, more clarity could come when/if the Giants are involved in a competitive contest -- the team trailed throughout Sunday's opener, resulting in Daniel Jones putting up 42 pass attempts.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Avoids practice report
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Tracy (ankle) wasn't listed on the Giants' practice report Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
During an Aug. 13 session, Tracy initially suffered what was believed to be a serious injury to his lower right leg, which spurred the Giants to encase it in an air cast, cart him off the field and transport him to the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. Eventually, the 2024 fifth-round selection was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain, and within a week, he was back on the practice field. Now that he's back to 100 percent, Tracy will serve as the No. 2 back behind Devin Singletary to begin his rookie campaign.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Week 1 Waiver Priority List
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Tracy will hopefully be ready for Week 1 after hurting his ankle in training camp. He should be the No. 2 running back for the Giants behind Devin Singletary, and hopefully Tracy will play on passing downs right away. He could be one of the best surprise rookies this season if he gets a big role.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Already running at practice
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Tracy (ankle) resumed running and cutting with trainers to the side at Thursday's practice, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Tracy suffered a right low-ankle sprain at Tuesday's practice, so it's encouraging to see him already getting some work in on the side field. Initially, due to the fact that he was carted off the field and taken to a hospital for examination, it was feared that Tracy had suffered a severe injury, but it now looks like he could resume practicing on at least a limited basis as soon as next week. Tracy does figure to sit out Saturday's preseason game against Houston, though.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Has low-ankle sprain
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Tracy was diagnosed with a low right-ankle sprain after he got injured during Tuesday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Initially, Tracy was believed to have suffered a serious injury because he needed an air cast on his lower right leg and was carted off the practice field before being taken to the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. However, the rookie fifth-rounder was back in the team facility a few hours later, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, with his lower right leg in a boot. Tracy's prognosis is week-to-week, which presumably will keep him sidelined for the Giants' final two preseason games but could allow him to be available Week 1 against the Vikings.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Diagnosed with ankle sprain
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Tracy suffered a sprained right ankle during Tuesday's practice, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, Tracy's lower right leg appeared to buckle as he reached for a ball during a kickoff drill, and the rookie fifth-rounder eventually was carted off the field with the leg in question in an air cast. Tracy then was escorted to the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan to be evaluated further. Fortunately for Tracy, he's already back in the Giants' facility for meetings, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, meaning he seems to have avoided a major injury. With two preseason games left on New York's slate, the team will likely exercise caution with Tracy, and the missed practice time could impact his standing in the RB pecking order behind starter Devin Singletary.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Carted off at practice Tuesday
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Tracy (lower leg) was carted off the practice field Tuesday due to what appears to be a right lower leg injury, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Tracy has an air cast on his right leg, and it appears that he may have suffered a major injury. Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports that the rookie fifth-round pick's lower leg or ankle appeared to buckle as he reached for the ball during a kickoff drill. Tracy rushed five times for 26 yards and wasn't targeted in the Giants' preseason opener against the Lions, and he's spent training camp competing with Eric Gray for the backup gig behind Devin Singletary. If Tracy's injury is indeed serious, Gray will stand to inherit the No. 2 role, while Dante Miller would vault to the No. 3 spot.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Outplayed by Gray on Thursday
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Tracy rushed five times for 26 yards and wasn't targeted in Thursday's 14-3 preseason win over the Lions.
Tracy got the start at running back with veteran Devin Singletary sitting out, and the rookie fifth-round pick looked spry in limited action. His first career carry went for five yards, and Tracy added a 12-yard burst later in the first quarter. Tracy's competing for the backup role against Eric Gray, who exploded for 98 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on eight first-half touches. While Tracy wasn't targeted in this game, he has substantial upside as a pass catcher, having played wide receiver in college before converting to running back for the last two years at Purdue. Tracy and Gray will likely continue to jostle for depth chart positioning in the second preseason game against the Texans next Saturday.
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Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Leading battle for No. 2 RB role
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Tracy is the leader early in training camp for the Giants' No. 2 running back role behind Devin Singletary, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.
New York's RB pecking order behind Singletary is far from settled, but Tracy's experience as a pass catcher could be a deciding factor in determining his level of opportunity. The rookie spent most of his college career as a wide receiver, which Dunleavy speculates would make him a "perfect fit" in an offense that may look to the short pass as an extension of the running game. Of course, Tracy's time spent as a wideout has cut into his experience in the backfield, and he recently acknowledged that he's still "learning how to be a running back" while indicating that he's "picked up things pretty fast." From a fantasy perspective, Tracy is an intriguing sleeper given the reasonable possibility that New York will be playing from behind often this season as well as the likelihood that Singletary won't be used as a workhorse to the level Saquon Barkley was in recent campaigns.
