New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. has repeatedly demonstrated he can handle the workload in a multi-back system.
Barring injury, Tracy is slated to play a significant role in the Giants’ 2026 plans. But what about your fantasy football team?
With less than three months until the 2026 NFL season kicks off, GMEN HQ is previewing the New York Giants players who could land on your fantasy football roster.
After having previously discussed fellow running back Cam Skattebo, we turn our attention to Tracy.
Should you draft New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?
When building your preseason fantasy football strategy, I personally suggest focusing more on context than ADP or projected points.
That said, I would draft Tracy, and I’d move sooner than you might think.
Yes, Tracy is part of a three-headed rushing attack alongside Dart and Skattebo. However, the other two have injury histories, and Dart’s aggressive play style frequently landed him in the blue tent as a rookie.
Assuming that Skattebo stays healthy, I’d personally rather have him in fantasy, regardless of whatever misleading narratives ESPN spews.
Tracy is a risky “flex” option, but he’s among the best running back depth you can ask for.
There’s every reason to think that John Harbaugh and Matt Nagy will want to get Tracy the touches he’s earned.
Keep in mind that Harbaugh has always loved using multiple running backs — or, more recently, the electrifying duo of Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson.
More importantly, you’re rostering Tracy so that your enemies can’t.
If Skattebo misses any time due to an injury this season, Tracy immediately becomes a much more valuable player in fantasy football. But even if Skattebo is healthy, he's worth rostering.
Suppose, for the sake of conversation, that Tracy only averages 10 touches to Skattebo’s 15 through the first month. On instinct, you might be tempted to drop Tracy, especially if Dart isn’t throwing his way.
But by that point, you might already have other players scrambling for running back help. Either you can sell high on Tracy, or you keep him in case you run into injuries, too.
Don’t take that as a reason to pass up on Tracy, though. Playing the long game in fantasy is extremely dangerous, and it’s cost me before.
At the same time, there’s fun to be had in the occasional risk, and even more so if it comes at others’ misfortune.
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