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New York Giants · 2026
Who is Devin Singletary’s handcuff?
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The published handcuff answer
Greg Desrosiers Jr.
Behind Devin Singletary · NYG
Greg Desrosiers Jr. is the preferred fantasy handcuff to Devin Singletary in our published Week 9 New York Giants analysis. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Rookie Desrosiers is all that is left behind Singletary
Handcuff score
Backup opportunity, not projected points or an injury probability.
Analysis published . Status and role notes reflect that board.
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New York Giants backfield overview
If Devin Singletary misses time
Dated Nov 6, 2026 Week 9 report (date-only timestamp): Cam Skattebo is doubtful with a hamstring injury and Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on injured reserve, which is why Devin Singletary is the de facto starter in this room. If Singletary also could not go, the only other running back on the active roster is undrafted rookie Greg Desrosiers Jr.; Patrick Ricard is a fullback. That is a depth-chart conclusion, not a reported role: no coach comment, snap projection or carry split supports Desrosiers as a lead back, and New York would be a candidate to elevate or sign help. Skattebo's hamstring is not a season-ending issue and no timetable has been reported, so he stays the back to own.
Skattebo (hamstring) was doubtful on the Week 9 report after being limited Friday, with Tracy on injured reserve, so Singletary steps in at Philadelphia. Behind him the cupboard is bare: rookie Desrosiers Jr. has no established role and Ricard is a fullback. Hold Skattebo through this absence; a hamstring with no reported timetable is a short-term hold, not a drop, and he reclaims lead work when cleared. Reported Nov 6, 2026.
Signed to the Giants' active roster Oct. 28 from the Chargers' practice squad as the replacement for Tracy (IR). An undrafted rookie listed at 5-11, 200 pounds who has not yet played an NFL game, with no role described for him. New York is on bye in Week 8; Skattebo and Singletary are ahead of him and Schoen said the team is 'rolling with three.' Watch only.
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Why this candidate scores here
Other candidates in this backfield
Patrick Ricard
fullback · score 37/100
Candidates and scores are from the same published board. A split workload can limit the upside of any one backup.
The production behind the names
2026 regular season. Recorded production, not a projection. A missing stat line is not a zero.
| Player | Games with stats | Carries | Receptions | Total yards | PPR / game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 18 | 8 | 135 | 8.4 |
| — | — | — | — | — |
Carries + receptions, last 4 recorded games in 2026
Totals include all teams played for that season. Per-game averages use games with recorded stats. Source: nflverse player statistics.
Handcuff, backup and next-man-up questions
Who is Devin Singletary’s handcuff?
Greg Desrosiers Jr. is the preferred fantasy handcuff to Devin Singletary in our published Week 9 New York Giants analysis. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Who is the backup running back behind Devin Singletary?
Greg Desrosiers Jr. is the preferred replacement candidate in the published New York Giants board. The board lists him at RB3. A fantasy handcuff recommendation and an official depth-chart position can differ; compare the full team chart and role evidence.
Who is next up if Devin Singletary misses a game?
Greg Desrosiers Jr. is the preferred fantasy handcuff to Devin Singletary in our published Week 9 New York Giants analysis. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs. Other published candidates include Patrick Ricard. Dated Nov 6, 2026 Week 9 report (date-only timestamp): Cam Skattebo is doubtful with a hamstring injury and Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on injured reserve, which is why Devin Singletary is the de facto starter in this room. If Singletary also could not go, the only other running back on the active roster is undrafted rookie Greg Desrosiers Jr.; Patrick Ricard is a fullback. That is a depth-chart conclusion, not a reported role: no coach comment, snap projection or carry split supports Desrosiers as a lead back, and New York would be a candidate to elevate or sign help. Skattebo's hamstring is not a season-ending issue and no timetable has been reported, so he stays the back to own.
Should I add Greg Desrosiers Jr. as a handcuff?
Consider Greg Desrosiers Jr. if you have a spare bench spot and want exposure to the replacement role behind Devin Singletary. His value depends on availability, competition for carries and receiving work, and your league’s roster rules. A handcuff is not automatically a useful starter this week. Review the dated analysis, current injury reports and the next kickoff before adding.
Compare backup running backs and next-man-up candidates for every team. Published depth and scores come from the documented roster, depth-chart and scoring process; they do not establish game-day availability.
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