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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tyrone Tracy Jr. vs Zonovan KnightWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Zonovan Knight's 6.8 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 2.7-PPG advantage is real (9.5 to 6.8), and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Zonovan Knight 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 York Giants#31PPG LEADER

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rush Yds

740

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Bye

Week 8

RBArizona Cardinals#99

Zonovan Knight

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

269

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

160

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Zonovan Knight

Head to Head

9.5 PPG6.8 PPG

15 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Zonovan Knight: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Tyrone Tracy Jr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Zonovan Knight at 31%. That ranking gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. vs Zonovan Knight: The Full Breakdown

Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Zonovan Knight are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG across 15 games with the New York Giants, while Zonovan Knight posted 6.8 PPG in 12 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 2.7-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. Tyrone Tracy Jr. ran for 740 yards and 2 touchdowns; Zonovan Knight posted 269 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Tyrone Tracy Jr. is off Week 8 and Zonovan Knight Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Zonovan Knight (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Zonovan Knight by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. played 15 games in 2025 compared to Zonovan Knight's 12. That durability gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zonovan Knight scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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

Tyrone Tracy Jr. vs Zonovan Knight: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tyrone Tracy Jr.	Zonovan Knight
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.5	6.8
Games Played	15	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	143	82
Rushing Yards	740	269
Rush Yds/Game	49.3	22.4
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	36	22
Receiving Yards	288	160
Targets	48	31
Total TDs	4	5
Age	26	25
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Zonovan Knight by 2.7 PPG in 2025 (9.5 to 6.8). 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. or Zonovan Knight in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge at 9.5 PPG compared to Zonovan Knight's 6.8 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Zonovan Knight average in 2025?▾

Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zonovan Knight averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Zonovan Knight's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Zonovan Knight (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tyrone Tracy Jr. or Zonovan Knight a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Zonovan Knight by 2.7 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.