New York’s backfield hierarchy has stabilized over recent weeks with clearer role definitions emerging. Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary head into a primetime Monday Night Football matchup with momentum trending in opposite directions. Which Giants running back deserves fantasy football roster consideration for Week 13?
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Fantasy Outlook
Tracy has firmly established himself as the lead back over the past two weeks, handling 19 and 20 carries in consecutive contests. He added four targets in both games, demonstrating expanded involvement in the passing attack that significantly elevates his fantasy floor. This dual-threat usage creates consistent weekly opportunity regardless of game script.​
His snap share surged to 70% last week against Detroit. Tracy out-snapped Singletary by a considerable margin while commanding six more rushing attempts than his backfield partner. The Giants have clearly identified him as their primary option, moving away from the committee approach that plagued earlier weeks.​
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The production reached impressive levels despite modest per-carry efficiency. Tracy rushed 20 times for 62 yards while catching three of four targets for 68 yards against the Lions. The 130 total yards marked his second consecutive game surpassing that threshold, accumulating 269 scrimmage yards over the two-week span.​
His receiving workload has exploded since Jameis Winston entered the starting lineup. Tracy has compiled more receiving yards over the past two weeks than during the entire rest of the season combined. This correlation between Winston’s presence and Tracy’s aerial involvement raises questions about sustainability with Jaxson Dart returning this week.​​
Devin Singletary Fantasy Outlook
Singletary’s streak of outproducing Tracy has ended decisively. His snap share plummeted to just 30% last week, a dramatic reduction that signals his diminishing role in the offense. The veteran back has been relegated to clear backup status despite maintaining double-digit carry totals through game-script circumstances.​
He handled 16 and 14 carries over his last two games as the Giants went extremely run-heavy in both contests. However, Singletary managed just one target combined across those outings. Without any meaningful receiving involvement, his fantasy ceiling depends entirely on finding the end zone.​
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The 47 yards on 14 attempts against Detroit exemplified his current ceiling when touchdowns don’t materialize. Singletary wasn’t targeted a single time while Tracy contributed receiving plays of 42, 20, and six yards. This stark contrast in passing-game usage creates an insurmountable gap in PPR formats.​
Singletary operates as a pure touchdown-or-bust option whose value lives and dies with red-zone opportunities. The Giants appear committed to using Tracy as their primary option in all situations, leaving Singletary dependent on favorable game scripts and short-yardage situations that may not materialize consistently.​
Should You Start Tracy or Singletary This Week?
New England presents a brutal defensive matchup for both Giants running backs on Monday Night Football. The Patriots allow the third-fewest schedule adjusted fantasy points per game to running backs.
The defensive structure functions as a massive pass-funnel unit. They’ve surrendered only one touchdown to the position all season, creating nearly impossible conditions for backs relying on scoring opportunities. This stinginess in the red zone particularly devastates Singletary’s touchdown-dependent profile.​
The game environment projects poorly for New York’s offense. New England enters riding a nine-game winning streak while the Giants have lost six consecutive contests. The Patriots rank 10-2 while New York sits at 2-10, suggesting a potential blowout scenario.​​
Tracy can be started as a volume-based RB2 despite the difficult matchup. His guaranteed touch count and receiving involvement provide a stable floor even against elite defenses. The 23 touches last week demonstrated his role security when the Giants commit to the ground game.
Singletary should not be in lineups. His complete lack of passing-game work combined with New England’s resistance to allowing rushing touchdowns eliminates any realistic path to fantasy relevance this week.​
