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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Devin Singletary

Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Sports NFL about Devin Singletary.

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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Devin Singletary

PositiveBreakoutNov 6, 2026
Singletary was last seen rushing for the walk-off 30-yard overtime touchdown against the Texans after Tracy and Skattebo were injured. His unexpected opportunity represents a full-circle moment after being signed in 2024 as the immediate response to losing Saquon Barkley to the Eagles but ultimately being pushed aside by Tracy. He took a pay cut to the veteran minimum to stay with the Giants for a third season, stating, 'We've been through these hard past two years, why would I leave when it's about to get good? I want to be a part of this.' His professionalism during the benching and subsequent opportunity exemplifies what offensive coordinator Matt Nagy called 'a story for young kids, it's a story for vets, to be patient, to understand things happen for a reason.'
PositiveRoleNov 6, 2026
With Cam Skattebo (hamstring) doubtful, Tyrone Tracy Jr. on injured reserve, and Najee Harris no longer on the roster, Singletary is likely to feature as the Giants' lead running back Sunday against the Eagles. This marks a dramatic shift from being a healthy scratch fourth-stringer for three consecutive games on Oct. 11. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy praised his professionalism during the benching, noting he 'never became negative' and was 'as great of a professional player as there was.' Head coach John Harbaugh later admitted he made a mistake demoting Singletary. Running backs coach Willie Taggart expressed confidence, saying 'you can put him in there and not be nervous of him not knowing what to do.'
PositiveProjectionNov 6, 2026
Singletary, 29, has 1,100+ career carries and 5,000+ NFL rushing yards. Head coach John Harbaugh said Singletary's lack of playing time was 'on me' and that he was 'the odd man out' through no fault of his own, telling him 'your time will come.' Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy praised Singletary's professionalism during the benching period, noting he 'never became negative' and 'was as great of a professional player as there was,' suggesting Nagy and Harbaugh have high confidence in his ability to produce when given opportunities.
PositiveRoleNov 6, 2026
Singletary is entrenched as the clear-cut backup to Skattebo and would get a lion's share of New York's backfield workload if Skattebo cannot play. The 29-year-old veteran is in his third season with the Giants and has played sparingly to date with 80 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. He produced exactly 437 rushing yards in each of his first two seasons with the Giants while serving largely as a backup or third-string option, and posted three seasons with at least 1,000 scrimmage yards from 2021-23.
PositiveProjectionNov 6, 2026
Scott Pianowski predicts Singletary tops 100 yards or scores a touchdown in Week 9. Pianowski notes the Eagles are an injured and bad football team that can't stop anything on defense (25th in DVOA run defense, 23rd in DVOA pass defense). Singletary is an ordinary back but likely the last man standing with Cam Skattebo hurt. The Giants would prefer J.J. McCarthy manage the game rather than dominate it, especially if Malik Nabers isn't 100%. Volume hunting is a big part of the fantasy equation, and Singletary is positioned to be a volume win in Week 9. He's lagging as a mid-30s RB in industry ECR but should correct in the next few days.
PositiveRoleNov 6, 2026
Singletary is positioned as a primary option in the Giants' backfield against the Eagles, with Tyrone Tracy on injured reserve and Cam Skattebo's status uncertain due to hamstring injury. The source notes the Eagles' run defense is decidedly mediocre with high Run Stop Win Rate but average YPC and high rushing EPA allowed (+11.45, 28th in the NFL), suggesting they're prone to giving up explosive plays on the ground. Singletary scored the game-winning 30-yard touchdown run against the Texans and figures to see increased volume.
PositiveRoleNov 5, 2026
If Cam Skattebo cannot play Sunday against Philadelphia, Devin Singletary is on the 53-man roster and positioned to receive carries in the Giants' backfield. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy emphasized the importance of maintaining the run game regardless of personnel: 'It's going to be the utmost importance to keep the run game going. You can't be one dimensional and just be dropping back, throwing. You've got to be able to keep that run game going. So, no matter who's back there with the carries, we've got to be efficient with the run game.'
NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
With Najee Harris cut and both Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy suffering hamstring injuries in the Giants' win over the Texans, Singletary was the last healthy option and cashed in with a 30-yard touchdown run in overtime. He doesn't hit must-roster territory and shouldn't be stashed into the Week 8 bye, but there's a non-zero chance he's part of a rotation in Week 9 against the Eagles, especially if Tracy remains out. With the Giants using J.J. McCarthy to help control the running game, the backfield has more upside than it did with Jameis Winston.
PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Singletary showed improved effectiveness when the Giants adjusted their offensive alignment and play-calling in the fourth quarter with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback. On a notable 9-yard run early in the fourth quarter, Singletary lined up even with McCarthy in shotgun formation, creating ambiguity for Saints defenders about whether McCarthy would run, pass, or hand off; this hesitation among Saints linebackers and safeties allowed Giants blockers to establish and lock in their blocks. The source notes that Singletary needs to be more patient letting blocks develop and willing to hit holes decisively, but the alignment adjustment and threat of the quarterback run game created a more dynamic rushing attack.