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Cam Skattebo has missed practice this week due to a hamstring injury, leaving the Giants uncertain about his availability for their Week 9 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. According to Giants coach John Harbaugh, the team is keeping the door open for the running back, but Devin Singletary is positioned to take on a heavy workload if Skattebo remains sidelined.
Devin Singletary and Giants Backfield Outlook
Singletary holds top-15 upside as the primary running back for the Giants if he gets the nod in Philadelphia. The Eagles defense has struggled against opposing rushers this season, allowing at least 12.6 PPR points to five different running backs, including a three-game streak featuring Chuba Hubbard, Javonte Williams, and Rachaad White. Furthermore, a running back has reached at least 10.8 PPR points against Philadelphia in every game except one this year.
In his four appearances this season, Singletary has recorded two games with at least eight total touches, posting at least 13.8 PPR points in both. During the previous season, he produced eight games with at least 10 total touches, clearing 10.3 PPR points in six of those contests, which included three performances with at least 17 PPR points. With Tyrone Tracy Jr. currently on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, Greg Desrosiers Jr. is projected to serve as the backup running back behind Singletary, while Eric Gray and Phil Mafah remain on the practice squad.
Singletary stands out as a top sleeper option for Week 9 and is recommended for starting lineups in most fantasy leagues if he starts against the Eagles. Additional positional recommendations for the week include the Giants, Chiefs, and Bears defenses, alongside kickers Nick Folk, Eddy Pineiro, and Dominic Zvada.
FanDuel DFS Lineup and Matchup Analysis
The recommended FanDuel lineup features quarterback Malik Willis at $6,500 facing the Lions, running back Jahmyr Gibbs at $10,200 against the Dolphins, and running back Jonah Coleman at $6,300 versus the Panthers. The wide receiver corps includes Malik Nabers at $7,800 against the Eagles, Adonai Mitchell at $5,400 against the Chiefs, and Demario Douglas at $5,400 against the Packers. Rounding out the roster are tight end Greg Dulcich at $4,900 against the Lions, flex play Kenneth Walker III at $8,900 against the Jets, and the Broncos defense at $4,500 against the Panthers.
The Willis and Dulcich connection is highlighted against a Lions defense that ranks first in fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks and tight ends. Gibbs is selected to counter the Miami stack, given that the Dolphins rank sixth in fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Coleman, designated as the start of the week, is expected to succeed against a Panthers defense ranked second in fantasy points allowed to running backs. Walker aims to rebound from a two-game slump against an opponent that has previously conceded big performances to opposing rushers. Nabers enters the matchup with strong recent production, having gathered 44 targets over his last three games while averaging 132.3 receiving yards per game.
DraftKings DFS Lineup Strategy
The DraftKings lineup is anchored by quarterback Drew Lock at $4,000 against the Cardinals, running back Ashton Jeanty at $5,900 against the 49ers, and Devin Singletary at $4,600 against the Eagles. The receiving options feature Jaxon Smith-Njigba at $9,300 against the Cardinals, Omar Cooper Jr. at $4,900 against the Chiefs, and Caleb Douglas at $4,200 against the Lions. The lineup is completed by tight end George Kittle at $6,000 against the Raiders, flex selection Christian McCaffrey at $8,000 against the Raiders, and the Giants defense at $2,800 against the Eagles.
Lock previously threw three touchdowns against the Cardinals in Week 2, all of which were caught by Smith-Njigba, and a repeat performance is anticipated. Jeanty is expected to contribute through the passing game against a 49ers defense that ranks first in receptions allowed to running backs. McCaffrey faces a Raiders defense ranking ninth in fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, while Kittle is projected to receive increased targets in the absence of Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel, with Las Vegas ranking fourth in fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends.
