Will NY Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. Rush for 1,000+ Yards This Season?

Last season, New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. ranked 25th in the NFL and third among rookies in rushing yards with 839 yards, but he could be even more productive in his second season.

The wide receiver turned running back out of Purdue only played in 66 snaps through the first four games of the season, handling backup running back duties behind Devin Singletary. Tracy only received 12 carries in that span and racked up just 23 yards.

Once Singletary suffered an injury, Tracy took advantage, breaking out in his first NFL start in Week 5 against Seattle with 129 yards. From there, he became the full-time starter but still split carries in the backfield.

Still, Tracy went on to produce two more 100-yard outputs, including a 145-yard performance in Week 8 against the Steelers and a 103-yard performance against the Panthers in Week 10.

Not only did he lead the team in rushing, but he also accounted for 47% of the team's rushing yards on his way to being named to the 2024 NFL All-Rookie team.

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Why Tyrone Tracy Jr. will rush for 1,000+ yards this season

Tracy is the Giants’ lead back heading into the season and should play in every game if he stays healthy. He also has the talent and the breakaway ability to eat up yardage.

Last season, he finished with 18 runs of 10+ yards, 10 of 15+ yards, 6 for 20+ yards, and 2 for 40+ yards. He also racked up 286 breakaway yards and 328 yards after contact, showcasing his home run ability, according to Pro Football Focus.

Against the Steelers, Tracy utilized his vision and quickness to cut back and dart to the end zone almost untouched for a career-high 45-yard rush and touchdown. On another play against the Panthers, Tracy showed his patience as a ball carrier before cutting back and putting on the jets for a 32-yard run.