Devin Singletary missed Weeks 5 and 6 with a groin injury and, in his absence, Tyrone Tracy Jr. shouldered the majority of the Giants’ backfield workload. Tracy had 18 and 17 carries, respectively, both higher than Singletary’s highest number of carries (16) in a game this season. The rookie also earned six targets in Week 6, besting Singletary’s highest single-game target total.

Tracy Jr. racked up some nice yardage totals in those two starts, compiling over 100 yards from scrimmage in each. His 4.2 (No. 34) True Yards Per Carry mark is better than Singletary’s (3.6, No. 52), but Singletary has been one of the most evasive and efficient backs in the league this season (31.2-percent Juke Rate – No. 4, 4.38 Yards Created Per Touch – No. 8).

Head coach Brian Daboll has been vocal about his trust in “Motor,” so fantasy gamers should not expect Tracy has completed a backfield takeover. Still, it sounds like Tracy’s strong showings are a starting point for his usage in the Giants’ offense. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said of Tracy, “He’s done a great job in the pass game, in the screen game, in the running game. We’re just going to continue building off of that.” Look for Tracy to produce flex-worthy RB production as the Giants look to their young talent to provide offensive pop.

– Joel Ybarra, @metaffb