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Fantasy football: Where to draft New York Giants RB Devin Singletary

Analyzing New York Giants RB Devin Singletary’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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New York Giants RB Devin Singletary moves on to his 3rd different NFL team. After being a 3rd-round draft pick for the Buffalo Bills in 2019, he had 4 decent seasons, but had fumbling issues which led to his demise.

In 2023, Singletary, nicknamed “Motor”, bet on himself by signing a 1-year deal with the Houston Texans as the backup to RB Dameon Pierce. Instead, he seized the starting job by midseason, fitting the offensive coordinator’s inside-zone running scheme to a tee. He ended up with a career-high 898 rushing yards, although his yards per attempt (4.2) was actually a career low.

The Giants viewed Motor as a viable alternative after losing mainstay RB Saquon Barkley to the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles, but will Singletary be a good fit? Below, we look at Devin Singletary’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

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Devin Singletary’s ADP: 81.21

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Singletary’s 81.21 ADP in redraft leagues puts him in the neighborhood of the late 6th to 9th round depending on the size of the league. Singletary is expected to be the top-drafted RB among Giants, and he shouldn’t even be pushed by RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (138.63).

Among running backs, Singletary’s ADP puts him 28th at the position, behind Raheem Mostert (Miami Dolphins, 63.36), Zamir White (Las Vegas Raiders, 63.55), Najee Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers, 66.09), Tony Pollard (Tennessee Titans, 70.03) and Javonte Williams (Denver Broncos, 71.10), while slotting in just ahead of Brian Robinson Jr. (Washington Commanders, 82.62).

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Devin Singletary’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 17

Carries | rushing yards: 216 | 898

Rushing touchdowns: 4

Receptions | receiving yards: 38 | 193

Receiving touchdowns: 0

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Where should you draft Singletary?

Singletary isn’t a player to depend upon as your RB1. In fact, it’s probably a good idea to make him a RB3 or RB4 on a fantasy roster for depth, occasionally relying upon him as a flex fantasy option for those occasional big games. There are other times where he can completely disappear, too.

He piled up a career-best 898 rushing yards, and Singletary is very durable. Those are very good things, but he also had a career-low in targets out of the backfield (38) in Houston while averaging a career-low 4.2 yards per game.

Motor should remain in favor with the Giants coaching staff as long as his fumbling issues are licked. He didn’t lose any fumbles last season in Houston, but he did have 3 lost fumbles in 2022 in his final campaign in Buffalo. He has Tracy as his backup, so Singletary is the only one with meaningful NFL experience. Expect a heavy dose of Motor, at least in the early going.

Taking Singletary earlier than Round 7 might be a mistake, but he is durable, and shouldn’t be on the board later than Round 9.

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Giants nearly bottom out in NFL triplets rankings

NFL Media ranked the New York Giants near the very bottom in their recent “triplets” rankings.

In a recent ranking of each NFL team’s triplets, the New York Giants came in at No. 29.

NFL.com’s Gennero Felice took each team’s quarterback, top running back, and top pass catcher and pitted them against each other.

For the Giants, their “triplets” are quarterback Daniel Jones, running back Devin Singletary, and wide receiver Malik Nabers.

The ranking is fair considering Jones is coming off ACL surgery and the other two haven’t played a down in a Giants uniform.

Felice says the excitement surrounding Nabers is “palpable” but Jones’ career has been too “underwhelming” to get anyone too stoked. The Giants have reverted to doormat status since winning a postseason game in 2022 and that has many concerned that they are still mired in dysfunction.

Devin Singletary ready to ‘put it on the line’ for Giants

Devin Singletary is ready to “put it on the line” for the New York Giants and make fans forget about Saquon Barkley.

The biggest New York Giants headline of this past offseason was the departure of running back Saquon Barkley.

Although Barkley’s departure stings Giants fans given his destination of the division rival, Philadelphia Eagles, letting the star running back walk in free agency may have been the right move.

In Barkley’s place, the Giants signed steady veteran Devin Singletary, even giving him Barkley’s No. 26.

Even though Singletary said a few weeks back he isn’t feeling any pressure to replace Barkley, the storyline isn’t going away. The question persists and Singletary remains ever-confident.

“I’m coming to show you week-in and week-out how I put it on the line for my guys on the left and right of me,” Singletary told Tyler Dunne of Go Long TD. “I’m going to just go all out every time. You’re going to get the most out of me every time. They’ll find out soon enough.”

Singletary is coming off a career year in 2023 and certainly believes in himself to be a playmaker. He also received praise from an NFL executive earlier this offseason who said Singletary will produce as much as Barkley.

Singletary may very well thrive given the Giants’ improved offensive line and defenses being locked in on Malik Nabers. Barkley is also joining an offense with a lot of mouths to feed and his long history of injuries can’t be ignored.

Ultimately, if the offense is clicking and the Giants are winning games, the move to let Barkley walk will be quickly forgotten. Winning cures everything, especially for a fan base who has been waiting for this Giants team to turn a corner.

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Giants’ Devin Singletary: Daniel Jones ‘is a dog’

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones has won over RB Devin Singletary, who calls the quarterback a “dog” and “playmaker.”

The media perception of New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is largely a negative one. Fan perception mimics that and it has even influenced the opinion of some NFL players themselves.

Outside of the building in East Rutherford, Jones is arguably a meme. Inside the building, however, reality differs greatly.

One thing has remained persistent for Jones throughout his six-year career: Anyone who interacts with him, sees his dedication, plays alongside him on the field, or coaches him has nothing but the utmost respect for the 27-year-old.

Multiple regimes have hitched their wagon to Jones, including the current one made up of general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. And a parade of current and former players routinely bat down the outside narrative.

You can now add running back Devin Singletary to that group.

“For me, I didn’t think anything,” Singletary said of his perception of Jones coming in. “I like to meet someone first before I make any assumptions. For me personally, he’s a dog. He comes to work every day. Definitely a playmaker. I feel like we’re going to have a lot of fun this year with him.”

What impressed Singletary the most is what impresses everyone who sees Jones firsthand. He has an unrelenting work ethic and dedication to his craft, the organization, and his teammates.

“Just the way he attacks every day. In practice, on the field, how he goes about his business. You know a dog when you see a dog,” Singletary added.

There was also that moment in joint practices with the Detroit Lions earlier in training camp when Jones dove into a pile to defend offensive lineman Greg Van Roten.

“I mean, that’s definitely one way,” Singletary said of what makes Jones a dog. “Of course, we don’t want him in that situation, but that’s definitely one example for sure.”

Jones has once again won over a new flock of Giants teammates. Now comes the more important part: Leading them to wins on the field.

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Tyrone Tracy injury update: Giants get good news

New York Giants rookie RB Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s ankle injury is not as serious as the team first thought.

The New York Giants got good news on rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr., who was carted off the practice field on Tuesday morning with an ankle injury that was believed to be of serious nature and was placed in an air cast.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapport reports that Tracy’s sprained right ankle turns out to be not of the high-ankle variety, which would have likely landed him on IR.

Instead, Tracy suffered a low-ankle sprain that has him “week-to-week,” and he could very well be ready for the Giants’ season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8.

#Giants rookie RB Tyrone Tracy, who is primed to get significant playing time in the backfield and was carted off the field on Tuesday, was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain, sources say. Much better than anticipated.

He’s in a boot and is week-to-week. But not long-term. pic.twitter.com/eJkF9kVhvv

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 13, 2024

Tracy was said to be in attendance at team meetings on Tuesday afternoon, wearing a walking boot. He is currently embroiled in a competition for snaps behind starter Devin Singletary with two other young running backs — Eric Gray and Dante Miller.

Against the Detroit Lions, the Giants’ backfield averaged 6.1 yards per carry. There is excitement in the building after many thought they would be lost without Saquon Barkley, who departed for the Philadelphia Eagles via free agency.

Tracy was selected with a fifth-round pick (166th overall) in the 2024 NFL draft, and New York has big plans for him in both the running game and as a returner.

“A lot of potential. It’s been great,” Singletary said of Tracy on Tuesday. “Coming in as a rookie, playing the way he’s been playing. I would say he hasn’t really been playing like a rookie. He’s been like a second or third year player, the way he’s been performing. Of course, he still has room to grow, but he’s off to a good start.”

And the Giants hope to have Tracy back soon to fulfill that potential.

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Should fantasy owners punt on New York Giants running backs?

What should fantasy managers make of this revamped backfield?

Last year’s New York Giants were a sad group offensively. Quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) played just six games before tearing his ACL — further neutering an already shaky passing game — leaving running back Saquon Barkley as the only needle mover. Defenses knew that, too, keying on Barkley, who did his best to make chicken salad, turning 288 touches into 1,242 yards and 10 of the team’s 25 offensive TDs.

Unfortunately for the G-Men, Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency, leaving general manager Joe Schoen to try and piece things together with an running backs room of veteran Devin Singletary and a pair of fifth-round picks in Eric Gray (2023) and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (2024). Further eroding the outlook for this group is Schoen’s desire to get a read on Jones. Can he stay healthy? Can he excel with what they hope is a true No. 1 wide receiver in sixth overall pick Malik Nabers? Is he the guy?

Managing Jones was the order of the day since head coach Brain Daboll arrived, but it sounds like they’ll be looking at 2024 as an audition to see if Jones is their quarterback of the future. With that in mind, let’s look at New York’s options at running back.

Giants fall in CBS Sports’ triplet rankings

The New York Giants fell — by a large margin — in CBS Sports’ annual offensive triplets rankings.

The New York Giants offense has seen several noteworthy changes this offseason, especially at the skill positions.

The Giants, of course, watched star running back Saquon Barkley sign with the division rival Philadelphia Eagles and lost Darren Waller, their biggest offensive addition of last offseason, to retirement.

Obviously, the offense is going to look much different entering this season than it did before the 2023 season.

CBS Sports recently released their annual NFL triplet rankings and to no surprise, the Giants dropped to 29th in the rankings.

29. New York Giants

QB: Daniel Jones RB: Devin Singletary WR: Malik Nabers

Daniel Jones under center and Devin Singletary behind him just screams “this is temporary.” New York tried unsuccessfully to replace Jones this offseason, and did not restructure his contract like it did last year, before it had even kicked in. Nabers is obviously here to stay, and hopefully for a long time, but it’s not surprising to see New York tumble from its over-inflated ranking last year.

CBS’ triplet rankings are gathered from a panel of 12 of their staffers grading the expected starters at quarterback and running back and their presumed top pass-catcher for the 2024 NFL season.”

Last year, Big Blue ranked 18th on the list with their triplet being Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, and Darren Waller.

When you combine the rough, injury-shortened season of Jones in 2023 with the perceived downgrade from Barkley to Singletary and the fact that Malik Nabers has yet to play an NFL snap, it’s pretty easy to see why the Giants significantly dropped on this list.

With an expected improved offensive line, a more durable back in Singletary, and Nabers being one of the more talented pass catchers Jones has played with, both the passing and running game should be improved.

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Giants’ Tyrone Tracy can have an immediate impact on offense

Could rookie RB Tyrone Tracy impact the New York Giants in the same way Jahmyr Gibbs impacted the Detroit Lions last season?

The New York Giants let star running back Saquon Barkley walk this past offseason, a move that saddened co-owner John Mara but will likely benefit the franchise in the long run.

That is because general manager Joe Schoen shifted the team’s roster priorities, opting to go with a committee approach at running back rather than rely on an expensive veteran to carry the load.

The move is more economical and possibly could be more productive. Schoen went out and signed a top back who understands the Giants’ offense in former Buffalo Bill Devin Singletary and then drafted Purdue’s Tyrone Tracy Jr. on Day 3 of this year’s NFL draft.

Tracy, a former wide receiver at Iowa who became a running back after transferring to Purdue, is already creating a buzz with his versatility.

Veteran Giants beat reporter Art Stapleton believes that Tracy could come right out of the gate and help the Giants’ offense get straight in multiple ways, just like rookie Jahmyr Gibbs did with the Detroit Lions last year.

The opportunity is certainly there as an offensive weapon, and his experience as a wide receiver should help ease the transition in the passing game where other young backs may struggle.

If you want a high-end comparison for the type of impact Tracy could have, and why he’s on this list, here goes:

I think the Giants could use Tracy the way the Lions used Jahmyr Gibbs, the electric first-round running back who finished his rookie season with 1,216 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns. Could the tandem of David Montgomery and Gibbs in Detroit provide a blueprint for the Giants with Devin Singletary and Tracy?

The Detroit situation was a solid one for them last season. They ended up in the NFC Championship Game for the first time in 30 years with Montgomery running inside and Gibbs doing the rest.

Also of note, the Giants have a completely new outlook on their running back room. The new position coach, Joel Thomas, comes over from the New Orleans Saints. He has a track record of developing versatile backs, such as Alvin Kamara — one of the top all-purpose backs in the NFL over the past decade.

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Giants ranked near bottom of NFL in skill position talent

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell ranks the New York Giants 29th in the NFL in combined wide receiver, tight end and running back talent.

The New York Giants have been criticized for their thin roster the past few years, a trend that will continue unless they can change minds with their play on the field.

In a recent list of NFL team’s wide receiver, tight end, and running back talent for the 2024 season, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell ranked Big Blue 29th in the league.

That is down from last year’s ranking (27th) but a notch above the No. 30 rating of 2022.

Barnwell notes the loss of star running back Saquon Barkley in free agency could be offset by the addition of top draft pick Malik Nabers, a wide receiver from LSU.

Barkley is talented but was often injured and Nabers will have to excel for this swap to work out for the Giants.

If Nabers is anything short of spectacular as a rookie, this won’t be a pretty offense. Devin Singletary had a decent 2023 season with the Texans, but it’s going to be much harder for him without C.J. Stroud and a devastatingly efficient passing attack. Darren Waller retired and wasn’t really replaced. I’ve always felt Darius Slayton was underrated and underappreciated as a deep threat, but he’s probably not an every-down receiver in better offenses. I don’t know why Allen Robinson is still in the league. Wan’Dale Robinson has been strictly a gadget guy over his first two seasons, and Jalin Hyatt’s offseason hype has revolved around knowing where to line up before the snap in Year 2.

Some clarity on this analysis. The Giants are backfilling the loss of Barkley with a committee approach at running back. Singletary is the top back in the rotation at the moment, but there are others (Eric Gray and rookie Tyrone Tracy), who the team are high on.

Nabers joins Hyatt and Robinson — both recent Day 2 draft picks — in an eclectic, but interesting trio of young talent at receiver. Of course, they have yet to hit the field and no one can predict how they will click.

Waller was replaced. The Giants anticipated his retirement by signing Chris Manhertz and Jack Stoll in free agency and then selecting Penn State’s Theo Johnson in the draft.

Manhertz and Stoll are basically backups but Johnson has the same physical dimensions as Waller and is an interesting add that could surprise as a rookie.

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Giants’ Devin Singletary says Daniel Jones’ accuracy, touch wowed him

New York Giants RB Devin Singletary said it wasn’t Daniel Jones’ athleticism that surprised him but rather, his accuracy and touch.

When running back Devin Singletary arrived in East Rutherford after signing his free-agent deal, little about the athleticism of New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones surprised him.

Singletary, a self-described “football head,” had watched Jones from afar and knew he possessed unique traits to match his size and strength. And even as DJ continued his recovery from a torn ACL, Singletary could see that in practice.

But there was one thing that took Singletary aback.

“Man, I’m a football head so I watch a lot of football,” Singletary said on the Giants Huddle podcast. “It had jumped (out) to me what he can do as far as him being athletic. What really, I would say — I was like ‘ahhh’ — when I got here was when I saw him throw the ball.

“Like, his touch and his accuracy. I’m like, ‘All right. This is why they call him Danny Dimes.’ That’s what really stood out to me.”

Jones has faced mounting criticism in recent years but those who see him daily continue to support the 27-year-old. He wins over his teammates, old and new, with his work ethic, leadership, and football skill.

Despite that support from inside the building, Jones must find a way to yield better results on the field. The Giants can move on from him after the upcoming season, which is essentially a make-or-break for “Danny Dimes.”

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