The Philadelphia Eagles faced the New York Giants in a crucial Thursday Night Football matchup, providing significant insights for fantasy football enthusiasts. The game featured key player updates and performance statistics that could impact fantasy lineups moving forward.
Key Fantasy Insights from Eagles vs. Giants
Tyrone Tracy Returns
Tyrone Tracy made his comeback after missing two weeks due to a shoulder injury. In Week 1, he was the Giants’ lead running back, participating in 73.5% of the offensive snaps. However, throughout subsequent weeks, Cam Skattebo emerged as the top option, playing 52.2% of the snaps by Week 3.
- Tracy’s Snap Count: 41.8% in Week 3
- Skattebo’s Snap Counts: 71.8% in Weeks 4 and 5
- Skattebo’s Stats: 40 carries for 138 yards, 8 receptions for 56 yards
Despite being listed as a limited participant at practice, Tracy entered the game without an injury designation. While Skattebo received most short-yardage work and a significant portion of offensive snaps, Tracy saw limited action. Skattebo is projected to remain a borderline top-20 fantasy running back, while Tracy’s fantasy value diminishes without a significant increase in playing time.
Giants’ Wide Receiver Depth Issues
New York struggled with injuries to its top two receivers. Malik Nabers, who suffered an ACL tear in Week 4, was out for the season. Wan’Dale Robinson stepped up while Jalin Hyatt and Beaux Collins were vying for the third spot.
- Robinson’s Performance: Led the team in receiving yards and scored a touchdown
- Humphrey’s Role: Surpassed Hyatt for the No. 2 wide receiver position
Humphrey had a solid showing, amassing 55 receiving yards and played a substantial number of snaps. As the Giants move forward, their receiver rotation may shift, particularly with returning players.
Saquon Barkley’s Status
Saquon Barkley played despite a knee injury that limited his practice time leading up to the game. He started strong with an 18-yard run but had his snap count reduced in the fourth quarter as the Eagles fell behind.
- Barkley’s Snap Rate: 72.1% last week
- A.J. Dillon served as the primary backup on early downs
Barkley’s performance shows promise as he averaged over 4.5 yards per carry for two consecutive games. With 10 days until the next matchup, he is expected to continue his recovery, potentially enhancing his fantasy viability.
Additional Notes
- Jaxson Dart started for the Giants despite a hamstring injury
- The Giants signed kicker Jude McAtamney to the active roster
- Grant Calcaterra was inactive for the Eagles due to an oblique injury
This game offered crucial fantasy insights, showing shifts in player roles and performances that may affect future strategies. As the season progresses, keeping an eye on player health and snap counts will be essential for fantasy owners.
