Tyrone Tracy Jr. injury update: IR, out at least 4 games
Giants GM Joe Schoen said running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. is being placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. is being placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, according to Giants general manager Joe Schoen. Underdog NFL reports he will miss at least four games.
What happened
Schoen told reporters that Tracy is headed to injured reserve with the hamstring issue. Underdog NFL reports the minimum four-game absence.
Context
Tracy has played seven games this season, totaling 31.9 PPR points on 19 carries for 55 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, plus five receptions for 54 receiving yards. He has played on 15 percent of the Giants’ offensive snaps.
In Week 7 against the Texans, Tracy had six carries for 15 rushing yards and a touchdown, adding one catch for two yards.
Timeline
On Oct. 18, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Tracy had worked his way back into John Harbaugh’s good graces and into the end zone for the Giants, who were rotating all four backs that day.
On Oct. 20, Fantasy Football Desk reported that the Giants were releasing running back Najee Harris after he questioned the team’s coaching decisions.
On Oct. 25, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Cam Skattebo was expected to resume his role as the Giants’ lead running back for Sunday’s game against the Texans.
Depth chart
With Tracy on injured reserve, Cam Skattebo remains the Giants’ RB1. He has 98 carries for 418 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns this season, plus 11 receptions for 76 receiving yards. Skattebo has played on 54 percent of the Giants’ offensive snaps and has totaled 70.4 PPR points.
Devin Singletary is listed as RB3. He has 18 carries for 80 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in four games this season, adding eight receptions for 55 receiving yards.
What’s next
The Giants’ Week 7 game against the Houston Texans was already played on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Giants GM Joe Schoen told reporters that RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. is being placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (hamstring) to be placed on IR; will miss at least 4 games.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Tracy was already a low-volume backup with only 15 percent of snaps and 4.6 PPR points per game. His move to injured reserve cements him as a drop candidate in most redraft leagues given the minimum four-game absence.
Cam Skattebo is the primary beneficiary and should handle the majority of backfield touches. He has a 54 percent snap share and 70.4 PPR points, making him a solid RB2/flex option. Devin Singletary becomes the handcuff worth adding in deeper formats; he has 33.5 PPR points in four games. If you need an immediate starter for Week 8, pick up Skattebo if he is somehow available. Otherwise, swap Tracy for a player with a clearer path to touches, such as a healthy backup on your waiver wire.
Quick answers
How long is Tyrone Tracy Jr. out?
Tracy will miss at least four games after being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
Who replaces Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the Giants' backfield?
Cam Skattebo is the Giants' RB1 and Devin Singletary is RB3 on the depth chart.