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.
