As the New York Giants aim to even their record at 3-3 in Week 6, they face a critical lineup dilemma with running back Devin Singletary’s availability hanging in the balance. The 27-year-old missed Week 5 due to a groin injury, and his status for Sunday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals remains questionable, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero.
If Singletary is ruled out, he will join rookie sensation Malik Nabers on the sidelines, as the wide receiver has already been declared out. This double blow could challenge the Giants’ offense, which has shown flashes of promise in recent weeks.
In Singletary’s absence last week, rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. took full advantage, rushing for a career-high 129 yards on 18 carries against the Seahawks. While Tracy didn’t find the end zone, his breakout performance marked the highest single-game rushing total against Seattle this season. It’s an impressive feat that might force head coach Brian Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka to rethink the pecking order in the backfield, even when Singletary returns.
Tracy’s standout game, in just his first start, eclipsed any individual rushing total recorded by Singletary in his four starts this season, sparking speculation of a potential battle for the starting role. With Singletary’s durability now in question and Tracy proving effective, the Giants might lean into the hot hand should the veteran remain sidelined.
If Singletary is unavailable again, Tracy is expected to start, with Eric Gray as the primary backup. The Giants also promoted undrafted rookie Dante Miller from the practice squad in Week 5, although he did not see any offensive snaps.
Despite holding a better record than the Bengals heading into their Sunday showdown, the Giants are not taking their opponents lightly. Cincinnati, currently at 1-4, has struggled but remains dangerous. All of their losses have been by a single score, including three against teams with winning records. The Giants, similarly, have suffered two of their three losses by one score, highlighting how close they are to turning their season around.
Quarterback Daniel Jones, under heavy scrutiny after a dismal Week 1 showing, has responded by throwing six touchdowns and just one interception over the last four games. His improved performance will be crucial as the Giants face a Bengals team desperate to climb out of their early-season slump.
