Should You Start Giants RBs Tyrone Tracy Jr. or Devin Singletary in Fantasy Football Week 12?

New York’s backfield dynamics shifted dramatically last week, creating fresh questions about roster construction for fantasy football managers. Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary delivered distinct performances that highlighted their contrasting skill sets. Which Giants running back deserves a spot in your Week 12 lineup?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Fantasy Outlook

Tracy delivered his most productive performance of the season against Green Bay, accumulating 17.9 fantasy points on 19 carries for 88 yards and four receptions for 51 yards. This marked the first time all season he outscored Singletary in fantasy despite outsnapping him for two consecutive weeks. The efficiency wasn’t spectacular, but the volume finally translated to fantasy production.​

The backfield split tightened considerably from previous weeks. Tracy earned just two more snaps than Singletary, signaling a more balanced committee approach moving forward. Despite concerns about his role, Tracy handled 23 total touches in a game where the Giants leaned heavily on the ground game to protect Jameis Winston.​

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Tracy functions as a volume-based RB3 option whose value stems from touch count rather than efficiency. His 23 touches last week represented his highest workload of the season, providing the floor managers have been seeking. The downside remains his inability to secure goal-line work, which severely limits his touchdown upside.​

The sophomore back’s receiving involvement provided a significant boost to his fantasy output. His four receptions for 51 yards demonstrated the pass-catching ability that makes him the more dynamic threat between the two backs. This receiving floor becomes crucial in PPR formats, especially during games where rushing efficiency suffers.

Devin Singletary Fantasy Outlook

Singletary nearly matched Tracy’s workload with 16 carries despite operating as the secondary option for most of the season. His 44 yards on those carries reflected poor efficiency, a stark reversal from the previous week when he outgained Tracy despite fewer opportunities. The veteran back’s value no longer hinges on yardage production.​

The two-touchdown performance underscored Singletary’s defined role as the clear goal-line back. He has played all 10 of the Giants’ snaps inside the opponent’s 5-yard line since Cam Skattebo’s injury, seeing all seven backfield touches in that critical scoring zone. This exclusive access to short-yardage situations provides weekly touchdown upside regardless of total touch count.​

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Singletary operates as a touchdown-dependent RB3 whose weekly outcomes vary wildly based on red-zone opportunities. The 16 carries represented a season-high workload driven by game script, but his 44 yards on those attempts demonstrated why he cannot be trusted for consistent yardage production. His fantasy value lives and dies with scoring opportunities.​

Early-down work remains part of Singletary’s responsibility, creating a genuine split that prevents Tracy from dominating touches. The Giants appear committed to rotating both backs throughout games, making both rosterable options with distinct paths to fantasy relevance. Singletary’s experience and pass protection skills ensure he maintains meaningful snaps.​

Should You Start Tracy or Singletary This Week?

Detroit presents a brutal matchup for both Giants running backs. The Lions defense allows the fourth-fewest schedule adjusted fantasy points per game to opposing running backs, ranking as one of the NFL’s stingiest units against the run. The Lions have particularly excelled at limiting receiving production from backfields, which hurts Tracy’s upside considerably.​

Jaxson Dart has not cleared the concussion protocol and will not return this week. This creates additional complications for both running backs’ touchdown prospects. Jameis Winston is not a runner, making it less likely he steals goal line work from Singletary.

The game environment projects poorly for New York’s rushing attack. Detroit opened as 10.5-point favorites with the total sitting at 50.5 points, suggesting a potential blowout scenario where the Giants abandon the run early. Negative game script typically benefits pass-catching backs, but the Lions’ dominance against receiving backs neutralizes that advantage for Tracy.​

Fantasy managers should view both backs as low-end RB3 options with minimal upside this week. Tracy remains the preferable option due to his higher floor from touches, but neither back offers confidence in what projects as a non-competitive game. Singletary’s touchdown dependency becomes even riskier if Dart returns and reclaims goal-line snaps with his rushing ability.​