Tyrone Tracy (hamstring) to head to IR

Charted by Pro Football Focus as playing 62-of-67 snaps with Cam Skattebo (hamstring) on the shelf, Singletary was an every-down player, but a predictably ineffective one. In fact, his performance was just the third time this decade a player generated fewer than 40 yards from scrimmage on 20-plus touches. The 29-year-old lost what little remained of his explosiveness several years ago, and should never end up in a position where he is “forced” to be an every-down back. With Skattebo supposedly “pushing to play” this afternoon, hopefully he will be ready for Thursday evening’s short-week date with the Commanders. If not, Singletary will be a low-upside FLEX who might cede more snaps and touches to rookie UDFA Greg Desrosiers.

Skattebo was listed as doubtful for Week 9 after getting in a single limited practice this week. Players rarely suit up after getting the doubtful tag, but it’s not out of the question. Even if he is ruled out with inactives, the fact that Skattebo is pushing to play means he should be good to go for Week 10. Devin Singletary will handle the bulk of the backfield touches if he can’t go this week.

At this point, Devin Singletary should be considered the tentative starter for the Giants’ Week 9 game against the Eagles. Singletary could handle a sizable workload, though he was buried on the depth chart as the No. 3 running back for a reason. Singletary warrants volume-based FLEX status if Skattebo cannot play this week.

ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reports that Skattebo once again worked with trainers off to the side at today’s practice. He will be listed as a non-participant. With Tyrone Tracy (hamstring) on injured reserve, Devin Singletary is tentatively in line to start in Week 9 against the Eagles. He would likely be an RB3/FLEX if Skattebo cannot play.

He didn’t get much usage in this one, managing just 19 snaps despite Tyrone Tracy leaving in the second quarter, but Singletary made the most of his final opportunity with a 30-yard touchdown run in overtime to walk off the Texans. With Tracy and (apparently) Skattebo both managing injuries throughout the bye, Singletary could wind up with a reasonable Week 9 role. You probably don’t need to chase it on waivers this week unless you’re in a very deep league.

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.