The New York Giants (2-6) will host the San Francisco 49ers (5-3) in Week 9. 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 9?
Tracy is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, is expected to 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 Tracy in Week 9?
Tracy projects to be the beneficiary of the unfortunate Cam Skattebo (ankle) injury, and while he should be rostered across the board, I don’t think we are locking him in anywhere if we can avoid it.
Over his past 12 games, Tracy has produced 13% below expectations and has been nearly four times as likely to get stopped at or behind the line of scrimmage as he is to rip off a 10+ yard carry.
We saw some glimpses of versatility last season, and he’ll be the leader in this backfield, but he’s a different player than Skattebo, and that makes extrapolating “Giant RB1” numbers his way unreasonable.
I’m not scared of this matchup and have Tracy ranked as a run-of-the-mill option given his projected volume. He’s basically Travis Etienne for me: a featured piece of an offense with a wide range of weekly outcomes that will have as many standout performances as duds.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Tracy’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Tracy is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: 49ers at Giants
The forecast for kickoff is 58 degrees Fahrenheit with 14 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.