Peter Schrager names Tyrone Tracy Jr. among top Week 5 rookies

The Giants have gotten some strong performances out of their rookies class through the first five weeks of the season.

The latest first-year player to contribute in a big way is running back Tyrone Tracy Jr.

With veteran running back Devin Singletary sidelined with a groin injury, the 24-year-old Tracy stepped up against the Seattle Seahawks. The rookie fifth-round pick led the Giants' rushing attack with 18 carries for 129 yards, good for an average of 7.2 yards per carry, including four runs of 10+ yards.

His dominant outing has led to plenty of praise from the media. On Wednesday, NFL Network's Peter Schrager named Tracy among his top 5 rookie performances from Week 5.

"He was amazing," Schrager said about the rookie running back. "The Giants knew they had this guy, a Ferrari in the garage if you will. He had been sharing carries with Eric Gray and of course Devin Singletary, and just needed a chance to break out. He had an outstanding training camp, and now is stepping it up in real life. Tyrone Tracy played a little bit in those first few games, and then against Seattle, gets the nod. 129 rushing yards on 18 carries in a win."

According to Next Gen Stats, Tracy generated a +47 rush yards over expected on Sunday, the most by a Giants running back since Week 11 of last season.

Tracy is the Giants' first 100-yard rookie rusher since Week 17 of the 2018 campaign, when Saquon Barkley ran for 109 yards against the Dallas Cowboys. Barkley went on to be named AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

The 24-year-old Tracy entered Week 5 with 29 yards on 12 carries along with four receptions for 41 yards.

"Got a lot of yards," coach Brian Daboll said about the rookie back. "He was productive. He was tough. I mean, I don't know if he needs to eat more on the sideline, whatever it is. Get him the ball. You know, he ran hard. He saw the holes. He pressed the hole. Something we been working hard on him with is pressing the hole and setting up your blocks. Made some extra yards with the ball in his hand."

"I would say the butterflies is something that is always going to happen on game day," Tracy added about his breakout game. "I prepare the right way; I have people around me that help me prepare, help me throughout the week, help me with film study, knowing the backers, knowing the D-line. For me personally, when you get out there after that first snap, the butterflies need to go away. You have to stay focused, understand the game plan, and rely on your fundamentals and technique."

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