Michael Carter vs Tyrone Tracy: Who Should You Start?
Michael Carter and Tyrone Tracy are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Michael Carter averaged 6.3 PPG across 13 games with the Tennessee Titans, while Tyrone Tracy posted 9.5 PPG in 15 appearances for the New York Giants.
A 3.2-PPG gap gives Tyrone Tracy 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. Michael Carter ran for 333 yards and 1 touchdowns; Tyrone Tracy 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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Michael Carter sits Week 5 while Tyrone Tracy is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
