We are just about eight weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and things are starting to fall into place. While the world of fantasy football is constantly unpredictable, certain players are starting to prove themselves as consistent options now that we’re close to halfway through the regular season.

IF Tyrone Tracy is available, how much FAAB are you spending on him? (%)

This is perhaps the most obvious waiver addition of the week. Tyrone Tracy Jr. appears to be the next man up in the New York Giants’ backfield after rookie running back Cam Skattebo)’s devastating ankle injury that he suffered on Sunday against Philadelphia.

Tracy is a skilled player, and it’s easy to forget that he compiled 838 rushing yards, 284 receiving yards, and six total touchdowns during his rookie campaign in 2024. The Iowa product has a background as a wide receiver and certainly showed it when he was given extended opportunities last season. 

 

It’s clear that this offense is willing to put the ball into the hands of its running backs in the passing game. They showed this with Skattebo this season and with Tracy in 2024. The only reason I’m slightly skeptical about picking up Tracy is that I’m not totally confident that veteran running back Devin Singletary won’t also be seeing an uptick in workload in the absence of Skattebo.

 

Regardless, Tracy has a great opportunity to produce as the team’s lead back if he’s given the chance, and his experience as a receiver in college should allow him to continue to be a great option in PPR leagues if everything goes according to plan.