Tyrone Tracy Jr. lands in a Giants backfield where volume matters most, and his 2024 breakout shows a sticky floor in fantasy drafts. Expect him to hold a sizable early-season role with solid receiving usage, keeping him viable in mid-rounds even if he faces some inconsistency in run blocks. Travis Etienne Jr. sits in the middle of the draft map, but Jacksonville’s new coaching staff and the 2025 draft haul raise questions about lead-back workload and efficiency. J.K. Dobbins is a one-year Broncos bet, with RJ Harvey nipping at his heels and a potential early-season split that could cap upside in standard formats. Bhayshul Tuten’s speed and outside-zone rhythm could become a sneaky amplifier in Coen’s system, while Tank Bigsby’s burst remains a looming reminder of high-end rookie upside. De’Von Achane’s dynamic pass-game role adds a safety valve for multi-weekers who chase ceiling. The piece anchors around volume as the core fantasy lever and flags risk that rises with coaching changes and roster churn, guiding decisions in the 2025 drafts.

Wide-net drafting pays off in fantasy football, and this piece spotlights players who pop in drafts regardless of skepticism. Malik Nabers lands in a juicy Giants target floor after 170 looks last season, with a QB upgrade looming. Jalen Hurts is highlighted for capitalizing on value at the quarterback spot, with a potential fourth-QB discount that can boost overall week-to-week upside. TreVeyon Henderson and Jaylen Waddle are flagged for breakout traps, while Isiah Pacheco, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Tre’Quan Smith, Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and CeeDee Lamb are shown as high-uptake, mid-round staples. The analysis also dives into Puka Nacua’s rising offense, Amon-Ra St. Brown’s consistency, Jordan Love’s upside, Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy as late flier bets, and Tyreek Hill as a safe play in explosive offenses. Finally, it reps a shift toward late QB fliers such as Maye, McCarthy and Love to harvest upside at thin positions.

Beyond individual picks, the piece emphasizes smart tiering and the patience to ride value, especially with players who could outproduce their ADP if the surrounding supporting cast returns to form. The goal is to assemble a diverse roster with high-upside options who may already be on the board when you’re ready to pull the trigger, rather than chasing a single upside player at a steep price. The takeaway: embrace risk, diversify, and lean into thoughtful value plays that can swing a season in your fantasy leagues.

New York Giants rolled up nearly 500 total yards in Week 2 of the preseason, 398 through the air, and flashed a broad pass-catching corps behind three QBs topping 100+ yards. Zach Pascal led the group with a 92.0 grade, while Jalin Hyatt’s pro-ready speed and Beaux Collins’ big-play ability stood out as the trio complemented Darius Slayton’s veteran presence. Tyrone Tracy Jr. supplied a productive rushing complement as the offense looked cohesive in a 31-12 win over the Jets.

The night also highlighted Giants depth at receiver and tight end, with Thomas Fidone showing in limited snaps and Jonathan Ward contributing as a functional backup back. On defense, the run-stopping hiccups persisted and the pass rush was tempered by limited opportunities, but the unit kept New York’s cross-town rivals to 12 points. In fantasy terms, Pascal’s breakout Grade zips him into solid WR3/4 consideration in standard/half-PPR, Hyatt’s speed offers weekly big-play upside, and Collins plus Fidone deepen the Giants’ late-round lottery ticket potential as rosters firm up ahead of regular-season rosters.

Braelon Allen showed strong short-yardage chops for the New York Jets, hinting at reliable TD upside in 2025 as a late-round target. He’s positioned to hybridize between goal-line duty and early-down work behind fellow backs, offering a floor in standard formats amid a potential committee.

Trey Benson remains a prime handcuff for Arizona’s backfield, backing James Conner and presenting late-season or in-game upside if Conner misses time. The 2025 profile favors Benson as a practical dart throw in deeper leagues, with Conner absorbing the main workload unless injury opens Benson’s path.

The 2024 RB class underdelivered, with Bucky Irving standing out and Tyrone Tracy Jr. in prime starter contention. Several second-year backs could become meaningful backups, especially in offenses leaning into committee usage. ADP data from ESPN/Sleeper/Yahoo suggests a handful of late-round backs may carve value if roles crystallize and efficiency improves.