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Newer update on Najee Harris: Tyrone Tracy scores, works back into Giants' rotation in Week 6 vs. Saints

Najee Harris to start for Giants in Week 6 vs. Saints

Harris is set to start Sunday with Cam Skattebo's role downgraded after fumbles, per ESPN.

By Cole Hartwell

Najee Harris is set to start for the Giants in Week 6 vs. the Saints, according to ESPN. The expectation is that there will be a change to the Giants’ RB rotation, with Harris likely to have a larger role. Cam Skattebo is downgraded but still part of the mix after fumbles. All four RBs — Harris, Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, and Devin Singletary — should be active.

What happened

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler quoting Jordan Raanan, Harris starts in place of the downgraded Skattebo. Skattebo has fumbled, and the Giants appear ready to give Harris a bigger workload.

Context

Harris has 11.2 PPR points this season on 27 carries for 97 rushing yards, plus one catch for 5 yards. He has played 18% of snaps through Week 5 and is projected for 6.3 PPR points in Week 6. Skattebo leads the depth chart with 51.3 PPR points on 81 carries for 294 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.

Depth chart

Skattebo remains RB1, but his role is reduced. Harris moves from RB2 into the starting lineup. Tracy is RB3 with 4.7 PPR points on 7 carries for 22 rushing yards and 2 catches for 25 yards. Singletary is RB4 with 14.7 PPR points on 9 carries for 25 rushing yards and 4 catches for 22 yards in two games.

What’s next

The Giants host the Saints on Sunday, October 18. All four running backs are expected to be active.

Najee Harris likely to have larger role in Week 6 with Cam Skattebo's role downgraded after fumbles, per @JordanRaanan.

Najee Harris is set to start for the Giants in New Orleans. [Quoting @JordanRaanan: "Expectation is there will be a change to the Giants RB rotation, per sources. Najee Harris is likely to have a larger role with Cam Skattebo downgraded but still part of the mix after the fumbles. All 4 RBs (Harris, Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary) should be active."]

🏈 Fantasy impact

Harris becomes a viable flex option with the starting role, but the rotation includes all four backs. His season-long efficiency is modest (2.8 PPR points per game), and the matchup against the Saints will dictate his ceiling. Skattebo’s downgrade could make him a risky start; his production has already declined in recent weeks. Tracy and Singletary likely remain dart throws. In deeper leagues, Harris is worth an add given the role change, but temper expectations with a shared backfield.

Quick answers

Will Najee Harris start in Week 6?

Yes, Harris is set to start for the Giants vs. the Saints, according to ESPN.

Why is Cam Skattebo's role downgraded?

Skattebo's role is downgraded after fumbles, but he is still part of the mix.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. New York Giants depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Najee Harris likely to have larger role in Week 6 with Cam Skattebo's role downgraded after fumbles, per @JordanRaanan. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  5. Najee Harris is set to start for the Giants in New Orleans. [Quoting @JordanRaanan: "Expectation is there will be a change to the Giants RB rotation, per sources. Najee Harris is likely to have a larger role with Cam Skattebo downgraded but still part of the mix after the fumbles. All 4 RBs (Harris, Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary) should be active."] (X (@JFowlerESPN))

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