Tyrone Tracy Jr. nominated for Pepsi Rookie of the Week

We are five games into the 2024 season, and for the fifth time, a New York Giant has been nominated for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week.

After Malik Nabers was up for the award in each of the first four weeks, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. has been recognized this time around.

With veteran running back Devin Singletary sidelined with a groin injury, Tracy stepped up in a big way against the Seattle Seahawks. The rookie fifth-round pick led the Giants’ rushing attack with 18 carries for 129 yards, good for an average of 7.2 yards per carry, including four runs of 10+ yards.

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“Got a lot of yards,” coach Brian Daboll said about the rookie back. “He was productive. He was tough. I mean, I don’t know if he needs to eat more on the sideline, whatever it is. Get him the ball. You know, he ran hard. He saw the holes. He pressed the hole. Something we been working hard on him with is pressing the hole and setting up your blocks. Made some extra yards with the ball in his hand.”

“I would say the butterflies is something that is always going to happen on game day,” Tracy added about his breakout game. “I prepare the right way; I have people around me that help me prepare, help me throughout the week, help me with film study, knowing the backers, knowing the D-line. For me personally, when you get out there after that first snap, the butterflies need to go away. You have to stay focused, understand the game plan, and rely on your fundamentals and technique.”