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Devin Neal vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Devin Neal's 5.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.8-PPG advantage is real (9.5 to 5.7), and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Devin Neal is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBNew Orleans Saints#57
Devin Neal
PPG
5.7
Games
9
Rush Yds
206
Rush TDs
2
Rec
17
Rec Yds
104
Bye
Week 8
RBNew York Giants#31PPG LEADER
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG
9.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
740
Rush TDs
2
Rec
36
Rec Yds
288
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Devin Neal
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

5.7 PPG9.5 PPG
9 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Devin Neal: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #57 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Devin Neal is producing at 26% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Devin Neal vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Devin Neal and Tyrone Tracy Jr. are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Devin Neal averaged 5.7 PPG across 9 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 9.5 PPG in 15 appearances for the New York Giants.

A 3.8-PPG gap gives Tyrone Tracy Jr. the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Devin Neal ran for 206 yards and 2 touchdowns; Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 740 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 8 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tyrone Tracy Jr. at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Devin Neal is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Devin Neal (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Devin Neal by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tyrone Tracy Jr. played 15 games in 2025 compared to Devin Neal's 9. That durability gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Tyrone Tracy Jr. scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Tyrone Tracy Jr. caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
  • Devin Neal is 4 years younger than Tyrone Tracy Jr. (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Devin Neal vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDevin NealTyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)5.79.5
Games Played915
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)51143
Rushing Yards206740
Rush Yds/Game22.949.3
Rushing TDs22
Receptions1736
Receiving Yards104288
Targets1948
Total TDs24
Age2226
Experience-1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Devin Neal by 3.8 PPG in 2025 (9.5 to 5.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Devin Neal or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge at 9.5 PPG compared to Devin Neal's 5.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Devin Neal and Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?

Devin Neal averaged 5.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

Do Devin Neal and Tyrone Tracy Jr. share a bye week?

Yes, both Devin Neal and Tyrone Tracy Jr. share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Devin Neal or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Devin Neal by 3.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.

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