DECEMBER 6 • SI.COM
ERIC GRAY #20 - RUNNING BACK - NEW YORK GIANTS
25 YDS •
13 ATT •
0 TD
25 YDS
13 ATT
0 TD
How Giants Are Addressing Kickoff Returner Eric Gray's Ball Security Issues The Giants coaches are trying to help Eric Gray build 'muscle memory' when dealing with his transitions to improve ball security.
Works far behind Tracy again Week 6 Gray gained 13 yards on three carries in a loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Impact Devin Singletary was inactive for the second straight week due to a groin injury, but that didn't result in more work for Gray. In fact, the second-year back played half as many offensive snaps (13) as he did last week against Seattle and got four fewer touches. Meanwhile, rookie Tyrone Tracy continued to impress with 107 yards from scrimmage and a rushing touchdown while logging a workhorse-like 84 percent of New York's offensive snaps. Gray's modest 13 rushing yards more than doubled his previous season-high mark, which only indicates what a minor part of the Giants' ground game he's been this season. It remains to be seen if Singletary will be back Week 7 against the Eagles -- and whether Tracy has done enough to take over the team's lead-back role upon Singletary's return -- but either way, it doesn't appear that Gray is going to have a significant enough workload moving forward to be a factor in the vast majority of fantasy formats.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Runs behind Tracy after fumble Gray rushed four times for four yards, caught three of four targets for 50 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 29-20 win over the Seahawks.
Impact Gray made consecutive catches of 18 and 19 yards on the Giants' first drive, which earned him the first crack at goal-line carries in the absence of Devin Singletary (groin). Gray fumbled away that opportunity, losing the ball just outside the goal line for a fumble that was returned 100 yards for a touchdown the other way. The Giants leaned heavily on Tyrone Tracy (18 carries for 129 yards) the rest of the way. Gray is clearly behind both Singletary and Tracy on the depth chart heading into Week 6 against the Bengals, but he could get some opportunities in passing situations if Singletary sits again.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Minimal workload in Week 4 Gray rushed one time for one yard in Thursday's 20-15 loss to the Cowboys.
Impact Gray once again saw the majority of his workload come as a kick returner, producing 54 yards on two returns. He played just five out of the team's 69 offensive snaps, operating as the clear No. 3 option at running back behind Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy. Through four games in 2024, Gray has compiled seven yards on four carries while playing 15 total offensive snaps.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Touches ball only as returner Gray didn't log any rushes or targets in Sunday's Week 2 loss to Washington, and he returned five kickoffs for 128 yards.
Impact Though he did fine as a kick returner, Gray made no fantasy impact in most formats since he didn't touch the ball on offense. Meanwhile, rookie Tyrone Tracy got just one offensive touch (a two-yard rush) while veteran tailback Devin Singletary dominated the backfield work with 16 carries for 95 yards and a touchdown along with one reception for no yards. Through two weeks, it seems apparent that Singletary will take on a workhorse role for New York, with Tracy and Gray getting limited scraps behind him.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Gets limited looks in season opener Gray rushed twice for six yards and caught his only target for nine yards in a 28-6 Week 1 loss to Minnesota on Sunday. He added a 22-yard kick return.
Impact With Saquon Barkley off to Philadelphia, there was reason to believe that Gray could see more of a share of the work in the backfield in his second NFL campaign. That didn't come to pass against the Vikings, as Devin Singletary dominated New York's rushing role with 10 carries while both Gray and fellow backup tailback Tyrone Tracy got two totes apiece. The Giants falling behind early and trailing 28-6 by the end of the third period probably impacted the team's overall game plan, though New York could be playing from behind often this season given the state of its roster, and with that in mind it's worth noting that both Singletary (five targets) and Tracy (three targets) saw more work in the passing game. As a whole, Gray logged just seven snaps to Tracy's 15 and Singletary's 50, hence it makes sense to view Gray as the current No. 3 option in the running back pecking order.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in second preseason game Gray rushed three times for 18 yards and added five receptions on six targets for 22 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to Houston.
Impact After shining with 98 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in New York's first exhibition game, Gray took a back seat Saturday while 2024 starting tailback Devin Singletary got his first preseason action. Despite the reduced workload, Gray did nothing to diminish his chance of earning the backup RB role, with his most impressive play being a 13-yard carry in the third quarter. Tyrone Tracy (ankle) missed the game, but his injury isn't expected to be a long-term one, and he could return for the Giants' final preseason contest next Saturday against the Jets. It's still uncertain which of the two will ultimately end up as the primary backup behind Singletary, though both Gray and Tracy could end up getting a fair amount of opportunities in 2024 if Singletary isn't used as a workhorse to the same extent that Saquon Barkley was last year.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Giants Now: PFF names Eric Gray the Offensive Player of the Week The news of the day for Giants fans on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
AUGUST 13 • GIANTS.COM
Giants vs. Lions Player of the Game: Eric Gray The New York Giants defeated the Detroit Lions, 14-3, on Thursday night and RB Eric Gray is the Giants Wire Player of the Game.
AUGUST 9 • USATODAY.COM
Experience pays off for Eric Gray, Tommy DeVito The preseason opener is the first opportunity for rookies to showcase their skills in a game, but it was a pair of second-year pros who stoo...
AUGUST 9 • GIANTS.COM
NFL preseason roundup: Eric Gray's 2 TDs lead Giants past Lions New York Giants running back Eric Gray rushed for two touchdowns in the second quarter, one of them on a 48-yard burst, in a 14-3 win over t...
AUGUST 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
RB Eric Gray wanted to 'show who Eric Gray is' Running back Eric Gray speaks to the media after the Giants' win over the Detroit Lions.
AUGUST 9 • GIANTS.COM
Best of RB Eric Gray's 2-touchdown performance Watch running back Eric Gray's highlights from his two-touchdown performance against the Detroit Lions in the preseason opener.
AUGUST 9 • GIANTS.COM
Racks up 98 yards, two TDs Gray rushed four times for 52 yards and two touchdowns while catching all four of his targets for 46 yards in Thursday's 14-3 preseason win over the Lions.
Impact Gray has reportedly been running slightly behind rookie fifth-round pick Tyrone Tracy (five carries for 26 yards) in the battle for the top backup role behind Devin Singletary, but Thursday's performance could help Gray flip the script. The second-year pro's top highlight was a 48-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, on which Gray wrong-footed a Detroit defender with a nice cut in the open field. He added a one-yard rushing TD later in the first half and also showcased his playmaking ability as a pass catcher. Gray will look to build on this strong performance in the Giants' second preseason game against the Texans next Saturday.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Gray runs for 2 touchdowns as the Giants beat the Lions 14-3 in a preseason game with few starters
Tommy DeVito replaced an injured Drew Lock late in the first quarter and led New York on two first-half scoring drives that Eric Gray capped with runs of 48 and 1 yard as the Giant...AUGUST 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eric Gray's best plays from 2-TD game | Preseason Week 1
AUGUST 9 • YOUTUBE
Can't-Miss Play: Eric Gray's filthy juke move sparks 48-yard TD run New York Giants running back Eric Gray shows off his speed and elusiveness on a 48-yard touchdown run against the Detroit Lions.
AUGUST 9 • NFL.COM
Giants Rookie Gets Revenge On Lions DB With Ankle-Breaking Move: VIDEO New York Giants rookie running back Eric Gray got sweet revenge on a Lions defensive back who embarrassed Gray at joint practices this week.
AUGUST 9 • OUTKICK.COM
Eric Gray punches it into end zone for second TD | Giants vs. Lions Highlights Running back Eric Gray punches it in from the one-yard line for his second touchdown of the game.
AUGUST 9 • GIANTS.COM
Can't-Miss Play: Eric Gray's juke move sparks 48-yard TD run | Giants vs. Lions Highlights Running back Eric Gray shows off his speed and elusiveness on a 48-yard touchdown run against the Detroit Lions.
AUGUST 9 • GIANTS.COM
Train like a Giant: Eric Gray's workout routine Running back Eric Gray gives us an inside look at his fitness routine.
AUGUST 7 • GIANTS.COM
May be behind rookie on depth chart Tyrone Tracy is leading the training-camp battle to be the Giants' No. 2 running back behind Devin Singletary, per Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post, which would push Gray to thir...
Impact Roles are far from set in stone at this point in camp, especially among a Giants running-back corps that will have an entirely different look without the presence of Saquon Barkley. Singletary was brought in during the offseason to take over the lead-back role, but he may not be used as a workhorse to the same extent that Barkley was and hasn't yet demonstrated Barkley's pass-catching acumen. As such, the team's No. 2 back could get considerably more opportunities this season than Matt Breida (who has since moved on) did in the role last year. Gray was a fifth-round pick by New York in 2023 and got his feet wet last year but struggled with 17 carries for just 48 yards. He's listed as second at the running-back position on the team's initial depth chart, per Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site, but according to Dunleavy, Tracy has developed the upper hand for the spot in training camp. Tracy's experience as a wide receiver (he was a wideout during most of his time in college) could be particularly useful in a Brian Daboll offense that could look to use the short pass as an extension of the running game.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
Gets first carry since Week 6 Gray rushed once for two yards and brought in his only target for six yards in Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Rams.
Impact As usual, Saquon Barkley dominated work out of the backfield for New York, totaling 58 all-purpose yards on 15 touches. However, for the first time this season, veteran back Matt Breida didn't get a single touch, with the sparse leftovers behind Barkley going to Gray. That didn't lead to much production for the rookie, but it could be a precursor to Week 18, as the Giants have little to play for -- aside, perhaps, from a higher draft pick -- and could opt to give Gray a longer look against the Eagles at the expense of opportunities for Breida and perhaps even Barkley.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Teammate Trivia: Eric Gray vs. Jalin Hyatt Running back Eric Gray and wide receiver Jalin Hyatt face off in this edition of "Teammate Trivia."
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • GIANTS.COM
Giants activate Eric Gray from IR, sign Randy Bullock to 53-man roster The New York Giants have activated rookie RB Eric Gray from injured reserve and signed kicker Randy Bullock from the practice squad.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
