The New York Giant’s backfield hierarchy shifted unexpectedly last week following Cam Skattebo’s season-ending injury. Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary enter Week 10 with much different roles than anticipated after usage patterns defied expectations. Can fantasy football managers trust either Giants runner this week?
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Fantasy Outlook
Entering the 2024 season, Tracy stood as the Day 3 rookie who could maybe push replacement-level veteran Singletary for touches. By October, the Purdue product had seized the lead back role entirely. At his peak, Tracy played up to 80% of snaps in some games before settling into a 60-65% snap share by season’s end.​
When Skattebo went down with his ankle injury, the prevailing thought was things would revert to last year’s dynamic with Tracy as the clear lead back. Instead, Singletary played ahead of Tracy 56% to 44% in last week’s loss to San Francisco. The veteran won both the snap and touch battles despite Tracy’s superior talent.​
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The one-game sample size warrants caution against overreacting. New York faced negative game script throughout the contest, potentially skewing the distribution. We shouldn’t conclude that because this happened once, this is how it will always be. However, fantasy managers must react accordingly to what actually occurred on the field.
The assumption should now be that Tracy’s backfield dominance is not guaranteed. Tracy remains the superior talent to Singletary and still the preferable fantasy option, but these two are much closer than they appeared a week ago.
Devin Singletary Fantasy Outlook
Singletary emerged as the lead back against San Francisco despite expectations favoring Tracy. The veteran out-touched Tracy 10-8 while turning those opportunities into 51 scrimmage yards. Singletary proved more effective as a runner with eight carries for 43 yards, nearly double Tracy’s yardage on three more attempts.​
The two backs ran essentially the same number of routes in the passing game, suggesting the Giants view them equally capable in that role. Singletary’s involvement wasn’t limited to early downs or specific situations. The coaching staff deployed him throughout the contest in various game situations.​
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Singletary has carved out a meaningful role that extends beyond simple backup duties. The former Bills runner demonstrated he can handle increased workload when given the opportunity. His veteran presence and reliable execution appear to have earned Brian Daboll’s trust moving forward.
The workload distribution between Tracy and Singletary will remain worth monitoring closely. This could be the beginning of a sustained committee approach rather than a one-week anomaly. Singletary’s performance against San Francisco suggests he’s capable of maintaining a significant share even when Tracy remains healthy.​
Should You Start Tracy or Singletary This Week?
Chicago presents a favorable matchup for New York’s rushing attack. The Bears allow the sixth-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to running backs, creating excellent conditions for both backs. Chicago surrendered 200 yards and three touchdowns to Las Vegas running backs in Week 4 while allowing Kyle Monangai to rush for 176 yards just last week.​
The Giants enter as 4.5-point road underdogs but should be more competitive than they were against the 49ers. New York held a 7-0 lead before San Francisco scored 20 consecutive points, demonstrating the Giants can generate early offense. A tighter game script favors balanced offensive usage rather than abandoning the ground game entirely.​
The challenging bye week schedule includes four teams with many impact fantasy options. Both Tracy and Singletary enter fantasy consideration due to roster constraints and the favorable matchup. The Bears’ vulnerable defense could allow both backs to produce usable fantasy numbers even in a committee approach.
Tracy remains the preferred option given his superior talent and explosiveness. The Bears’ wide-open defensive matchup could favor Tracy’s big-play ability over Singletary’s plodding style. However, the gap has narrowed significantly, and that could change next week based on performance. Both backs qualify as RB3 or Flex plays with Tracy offering the higher ceiling and Singletary providing the marginally safer floor.​
