Who Should I Start? Devin Singletary or Cam Akers

Wednesday, October 29, 10:36 AM

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary is expected to see an increased workload following the season-ending ankle injury to Cam Skattebo. Through eight games, Singletary has logged 28 carries for 84 yards and added 28 receiving yards on three catches. With Skattebo sidelined, both Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Singletary should see expanded roles in the offense. Tracy projects as the primary back, as he averaged 13.5 carries per game last season compared to Singletary's 8.9. Still, with how well the Giants' offense has operated under Jaxson Dart, both players could hold fantasy appeal. Singletary is worth a look in deeper leagues as a handcuff to Tracy, who has already battled injuries this season.

Monday, October 20, 10:33 PM

As the Minnesota Vikings face a short week and a series of injuries in the backfield, running back Cam Akers is likely the next man up if needed on Thursday at the Los Angeles Chargers. Jordan Mason should still be the Vikings' top option, but Zavier Scott (wrist) is now facing an injury and Aaron Jones (hamstring) has not yet been activated off injured reserve. If Jones is not moved onto the active roster, Akers likely would be Minnesota's answer behind Mason. No action is needed just yet, but managers in deeper leagues might want to keep an eye on the Vikings' backfield if facing a bye-week crunch.