Tyrone Tracy paces backfield with 2 TDs in loss

Tracy had six carries for 15 yards and a touchdown before leaving, adding a two-yard catch on his only target. He was spotted in pads on the sideline, stretching his legs, so it looks like there’s a non-zero chance he returns.

Skattebo was benched for his fumbling issues last week. He did not touch the ball once, while Najee Harris, Tyrone Tracy, and Devin Singletary all got a few opportunities. The team then cut Harris a few days after Sunday’s loss. After a week in the doghouse, Skattebo appears to be back as the team’s top runner, though we still expect a committee approach from John Harbaugh. Rapoport even said that it’s unclear who will draw the start, so we aren’t sold on Skattebo as a safe fantasy option this week. At best, he’s a high-risk RB3.

Sigh. Three-player backfields are generally fantasy-unfriendly situations, and this one is no different. Skattebo is a capable dual-threat player who has seemingly been limited by the significant ankle injury he suffered last year. The Giants could get him more involved in the passing game, but Tracy can contribute there as well, muddying that opportunity. Singletary would not be a contributor for many NFL teams, but lucky him, he’s a New York Giant. Skattebo and Tracy are viable FLEX options, though both are likely touchdown-dependent.

The move comes a couple days after Harris criticized the New York coaching staff for its handling of the backfield touch distribution. “It’s hard to get into a rhythm with one or two plays...if you’re getting a play here and then get taken out for a series, there’s nothing you could do,” Harris said after the Giants’ Week 6 loss to the Saints. “I’ve never been through none of this before.” Harris had 31 rushes for 99 scoreless yards before getting the boot. With Harris gone, Cam Skattebo could get another chance to see increased playing time after being all but benched last week. Tyrone Tracy, who led the team in rushing attempts against New Orleans, could be the de facto lead back for now.

Tyrone Tracy appeared to do the most with his opportunities last week, scoring the game’s only two touchdowns. Najee Harris was bottled up and Cam Skattebo was soft benched while Devin Singletary led the team in snaps while they were in comeback mode for most of the second half. By the letter of what he’s offering here, Tracy is probably the player who should get the majority of the snaps against the Texans. In actuality, we have no idea what will happen here and this quote doesn’t really help us. “I don’t like (rotating backs) either,” Harbaugh said per The Athletic’s Dan Duggan after the game. “One of those guys needs to step up. Somebody needs to step up and be the back. And none of those guys have done that yet.” We suspect we’ll be diving beat writer opinions ahead of Sunday.

Tracy upgraded to a full practice session, but looks to have lost most of his backup work to Najee Harris at this point. Tracy does not need to be kept in shallow leagues, but at least he’s good to play.

The Giants’ RB3 is seemingly on track to be active for Week 4 against the Cardinals. Unfortunately, Giants LT Andrew Thomas (groin) was not seen practicing during the portion of practice open to the media. He did not practice yesterday either and should currently be considered questionable to play.

The Giants’ backup is not presently fantasy-relevant, and a knee injury certainly won’t improve his stock, though coach John Harbaugh said he is only “day-to-day.” Giants LT Andrew Thomas (groin) was also sidelined, but he played through it last week.

Tracy should be good to go for Week 2 sideline duties, though RB Najee Harris could leapfrog him on the depth chart at some point. Tracy does not need to be rostered in 12-team leagues after being benched for a fumble in Week 1.

Tracy has the flu, according to head coach John Harbaugh. He said the hope is that Tracy is back for tomorrow’s practice. Tracy was demoted from the RB2 role in Week 1 after losing a fumble on his second carry of the night. He did not play a snap on offense after the turnover. The missed practice time this week could be reason enough for the Giants to make him inactive in favor of Najee Harris on Sunday. Either way, Tracy is not worth stashing even in deep fantasy leagues.