Duggan: Tyrone Tracy’s role ‘undefined’

Skattebo during a Monday town hall event said he is still learning to trust his surgically repaired ankle and conceded he’s “a little ways out” from a full recovery from a horrific lower leg injury last October. “Obviously there’s ups and downs in the injury process and coming back and rehabbing, but the mental battle has been the hardest part: making sure that I trust it fully,” Skattebo said. Look for the Giants to ease the second-year back into action this summer as he recovers from his ankle injury. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Skattebo sees a limited snap share to begin the regular season, leaving Tyrone Tracy as the Giants’ presumptive lead back, with Devin Singletary sprinkled in. Skattebo in 2025 ranked 27th out of 55 qualifying backs in rush yards after contact per carry, just behind Tony Pollard. The Athletic’s Dan Duggan said in February that Giants head coach John Harbaugh “figures to encourage a more ground-based attack” in 2026.

Tracy caught eight of his nine targets in the passing game en route to 159 total yards on the day. It was a strong effort for the second-year pro, who looked explosive in space against an admittedly disinterested Dallas defense. He finishes the season with 176 carries for 740 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games (11 starts) after splitting the backfield with Cam Skattebo and then taking over after Skattebo was lost for the season. Tracy, who was a receiver in college, added 36 catches on 48 targets for 288 receiving yards and two additional touchdowns. He also lost his first fumble of the season. It remains to be seen how the Giants will split up the backfield next season under a new head coach, but Tracy figures to be behind Skattebo if Skattebo is healthy.

Through the Giants’ first two drives, the coaching staff let Tracy play on all but one snap before ultimately settling into a rotation between him and No. 2 RB Devin Singletary, with Tracy still operating as the lead back. They did what they could to help Tracy get into the end zone, late in the fourth quarter, giving him three consecutive carries after Singletary brought the ball down to the Raiders’ 22-yard line. Tracy netted just three yards on those plays, which brought Singletary back onto the field for QB Jaxson Dart’s play-action touchdown scramble. Tracy is an RB2 against the Cowboys in Week 18.

The Giants had no interest in throwing the football against the Vikings. Jaxon Dart only attempted 13 passes. Tracy and Devin Singletary combined for 27 carries. Tracy opened the day with carries of 18 and 13 yards on New York’s first drive. He would not gain more than seven yards on a single play for the remainder of the day. Tracy’s role is solid, but the Giants aren’t creating red zone opportunities or wide running lanes for the young back. That could change when he takes on the Raiders next week. Tracy will sit on the RB2/3 border for the final week of the fantasy football season.

Tracy was the most effective player for the Giants in the loss, and found the end zone on a wheel route connection with Jaxson Dart before running in from 12 yards out a quarter later. The 26-year-old tailback was clearly the top option in the rushing attack with Devin Singletary running for just 13 yards on his five attempts. Tracy is not bereft of talent, but fantasy managers should treat him as a volatile RB2 for Week 16 against the Vikings.

Tracy touched the ball 57 times pre-bye, in Weeks 11-13, while backup RB Devin Singletary trailed closely with 46. Tracy should handle another hefty workload against the Commanders’ fantasy-friendly defense this week. He is an RB2 while Singletary operates as a standalone FLEX.

Tracy is on track to resume handling lead-back duties for the Giants this week. He is backed up by the oft-involved Devin Singletary. Tracy was forced from the Giants’ Week 13 game against the Patriots with a hip injury, but both he and Singletary still managed to log double-digit touches apiece for the fourth consecutive time. Tracy is an RB2 against the Commanders. Singletary warrants moderate FLEX consideration, though he is touchdown-dependent.

In other words, he should be fine coming off New York’s Week 14 bye. Cancel the Devin Singletary As Rest Of Season RB1-sized FAAB bids, though Singletary has claimed enough of the backfield to merit consideration off waivers.

Tracy took a hit to the head as he was being spun around during a tackle in the fourth quarter. He remained down on the field before stumbling to the sideline, eventually carted to the locker room for further evaluation. It is highly likely that his night is done. Tracy managed just 36 yards on 10 carries prior to departing, losing three yards on his lone reception. He’ll have an additional week to get healthy with the team on bye in Week 14.

Tracy again led the Giants backfield, though Devin Singletary saw 14 carries, including some red zone work. Tracy ran 29 routes while Singletary logged five routes and did not see a target. Tracy’s biggest play of the day was a 42-yard catch-and-run on a wide-open screen pass from Jameis Winston. Last week he had 139 total yards on 23 touches against the Packers. Some of Tracy’s fantasy luster will fade if Jaxson Dart returns in Week 13 against New England and resumes goal line rushing duties for the Giants. That role is in question after a series of head injuries for the rookie quarterback. Tracy will be a top-24 option against the Patriots.