Gary Brightwell Fantasy

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is the team's unquestioned workhorse back. He played 80 percent of the offensive snaps last year. Matt Breida was a speedy complement to Barkley who also worked well in tandem with the star runner in multi-back packages. He's the favorite to be the backup again. Gary Brightwell had a team-high 4.5 yards per carry on 31 carries in 2022, but he's expected to be challenged for the No. 3 role by rookie Eric Gray, who brings a reputation as a "balanced, agile runner with darting quickness and steady pass-catching skills." If Gray impresses during training camp this summer, the 24-year-old Brightwell could find himself No. 4 on the team's RB depth chart to open the year.

May. 27th • 11:25 AM

The New York Giants placed rookie running back Gary Brightwell (neck) and offensive tackle Matt Peart (knee) on Injured Reserve on Thursday. Offensive tackle Nate Solder was also activated off the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Brightwell injured his neck in Week 15 and was unable to return last week. With just two games left in the season, the Giants are shutting him down. The 22-year-old sixth-rounder mostly played on special teams in his first season in the NFL. On offense, Brightwell played only 12 offensive snaps in parts of four games, catching his only target for six yards and carrying the ball one time for a four-yard gain.

Dec. 30th • 3:20 PM

New York Giants rookie running back Gary Brightwellhas been ruled out for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Brightwell has logged just one rush all season, appearing primarily on special teams, but his absence means that Devontae Booker and Elijhaa Penny will see virtually all of the backfield volume Sunday. A sixth-round choice by New York out of the University of Arizona in the 2021 NFL draft, Brightwell holds virtually no fantasy value this season, especially once Saquon Barkley (ankle) returns to lead the Giants rushing attack. Brightwell's next chance to return comes in Week 11 vs. the Buccaneers.

Nov. 6th • 3:59 PM