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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Michael Carter 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 Michael Carter's 6.3 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 3.2-PPG advantage is real (9.5 to 6.3), and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Michael Carter 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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RBArizona Cardinals#51

Michael Carter

PPG

6.3

Games

Rush Yds

333

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

267

Bye

Week 14

RBNew York Giants#31PPG LEADER

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rush Yds

740

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Michael Carter

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

6.3 PPG9.5 PPG

13 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Carter: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #51 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, Michael Carter is producing at 29% 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.

Michael Carter vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Michael Carter (Arizona Cardinals) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.3 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (New York Giants) came in at 9.5 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. carries a 3.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Michael Carter ran for 333 yards and 1 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.

Michael Carter has his bye in Week 14, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tyrone Tracy Jr. at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Michael Carter is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Michael Carter (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. 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 Michael Carter by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. played 15 games in 2025 compared to Michael Carter's 13. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Carter vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Carter	Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	9.5
Games Played	13	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	82	143
Rushing Yards	333	740
Rush Yds/Game	25.6	49.3
Rushing TDs	1	2
Receptions	33	36
Receiving Yards	267	288
Targets	45	48
Total TDs	1	4
Age	27	26
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyrone Tracy Jr. holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.5 points per game. Michael Carter averaged 6.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Michael Carter or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge at 9.5 PPG compared to Michael Carter's 6.3 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 Michael Carter and Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?▾

Michael Carter averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Michael Carter and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Michael Carter (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Michael Carter or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Michael Carter by 3.2 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.