The New York Giants will travel to take on the Washington Commanders in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Tyrone Tracy Jr..
Is Tyrone Tracy Jr. Playing in Week 1?
Tracy is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Giants’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Tyrone Tracy Jr. in Week 1?
I’m not sure a fifth-round pick who totaled over 1,100 scrimmage yards as a rookie has ever been shown less respect than Tyrone Tracy Jr. His performance may not have jumped off the screen in 2024, but when you adjust for his team’s context, the season he had was more than anyone could have reasonably expected.
Now, after the team spent a fourth-round pick on another running back, the fantasy community seems to be done with Tracy. I understand that Cam Skattebo has a gritty, workhorse profile and could prove to be a bargain, but he is not Ashton Jeanty, and this is not the Raiders’ backfield.
A hamstring injury during camp tempered some of the expectations and forced the industry to put more respect on Tracy’s name. In the short term, that seems wise. He profiles as the lead back for an offense that will try to sustain drives and play defense with its running game. It’s far from a bulletproof plan in 2025 and isn’t likely to work against the high-flying Commanders.
It wouldn’t surprise me if the industry thought more of Tracy after Week 1 than it does now. Based on ADP, you drafted at least two backs ahead of him, meaning you are not committing to him this week, and I think that’s the right call. However, if you went with a zero-RB build, this is exactly the type of back you want early in the season, especially against a run defense that was the fifth-worst on a per-carry basis a season ago.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Tracy is projected to score 12.3 points in PPR formats. This includes 55.7 rushing yards, 0.3 rushing touchdowns, 2.5 receptions for 18.8 receiving yards, and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Giants at Commanders
Weather conditions should be favorable for this outdoor matchup with temperatures at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds of 7 mph.
