New York Giants

Jaxson Dart→ his ranking

Dart elevated his game each season at Mississippi, capping his tenure by pacing the SEC in completion rate (69.3%), passing yards (4,279), yards per attempt (10.8), and passer rating (180.7). He went 21-5 over his final two seasons, including victories in two bowl games.

Before transferring, Dart spent his freshman year at USC in 2021, starting three of six appearances. Across four college seasons, he compiled 11,970 passing yards, 81 touchdowns, and 27 interceptions. Pass rushers brought him down 74 times — including 27 and 28 sacks in his final two years — though he offset that with a dynamic ground game, carrying 393 times for 1,541 yards and 14 scores.

Dart is a three-level thrower capable of attacking every area of the field, with the athleticism to turn broken plays into chunk gains with his legs. He runs with shiftiness and physicality, giving him legitimate red-zone and goal-line upside as a scorer. As a passer, he operates with natural timing and shows the savvy to manipulate a deep safety with his eyes.

The areas that need work are throwing to the sidelines while on the move and maintaining velocity and accuracy when pressured. He'll also need to develop better answers for defenses that station a safety over the top to neutralize his deep ball.

Over his first seven starts for the Giants, Dart posted over 20.00 fantasy points in each matchup (20.95, 20.60, 25.55, 32.25, 21.35, 29.15, and 29.70) in four-point passing touchdown formats, showcasing his high floor and explosiveness. He scored seven times on the ground over this span. On the downside, Dart picked up a hamstring injury in late September while missing some time later in the year with a concussion. His season ended with three more winning fantasy days (25.60, 27.15, and 22.70) over his final four starts.

Despite rookie success, Dart must improve his decision-making in his runs and avoid hard hits via sacks. He gained only 6.7 yards per attempt with weakness in his completion rate (63.7%). His rushing stats (86/487/9 – 5.7 yards per carry) accounted for 37.8% of his fantasy points.

In the offseason, New York upgraded their starting tight end (Isaiah Likely) while also adding multiple fliers/options at wide receiver (Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Odell Beckham). They lost Wan’Dale Robinson to free agency, but a healthy Malik Nabers will more than make up for that loss.

If he stays upright for 17 games, his next step should be 4,200 combined yards with 30+ touchdowns. Dart is a viable QB1 cheat, but I would make sure to also roster a strong second quarterback option just in case he takes another bad hit. I’m very interested in him this year based on his early price point.

Cam Skattebo→ his ranking

Skattebo launched his college career at Sacramento State, starting 16 of 24 games and carrying 252 times for 1,892 yards and 13 touchdowns, with a blistering 7.5 yards per carry. He was equally reliable as a receiver out of the backfield, adding 43 catches for 495 yards and four scores.

After transferring to Arizona State, Skattebo blossomed into one of college football's most complete backs. In his first season with the Sun Devils, he totaled 1,069 combined yards, 10 touchdowns, and 24 receptions on 188 touches. He followed that up with a monster final season, 293 carries for 1,711 yards and 21 rushing touchdowns, paired with 45 catches for 605 yards and three more scores.

Between the lines, Skattebo plays like someone with a personal score to settle. He seeks out contact rather than avoiding it, finishes runs with a punishing physicality, and approaches every carry as an opportunity to impose his will. There's a relentless quality to his game, a 60-minute intensity that suggests he refuses to be the lesser back on the field. That same edge carries over to his pass protection, which he handles with the casual confidence of someone who genuinely enjoys the assignment.

His 40 time (estimated around 4.55) won't turn heads among elite NFL timers, but Skattebo compensates with strength and leverage. At 5'9" and 220 pounds, he's a compact, powerful build that doesn't fit the prototype but doesn't need to. His thick lower half generates quick, decisive footwork through traffic, allowing him to make the most of creases that taller, leaner backs might miss entirely.

In his rookie season, Skattebo proved to be a value at running back for the Giants and the fantasy market from Week 3 to Week 7 (519 combined yards with five touchdowns and 19 catches), resulting in him averaging 20.18 PPR fantasy points per game on 104 touches. He scored 10.00 fantasy points or higher in seven consecutive games, while being at his best in Week 3 (24.10) and Week 6 (31.00). Unfortunately, Skattebo saw his season end in Week 8 with a dislocated right ankle that required surgery.

In mid-June, Skattebo ranked 19th at running back in the National Fantasy Football Championship, while having a 4/5 turn ADP (49). New York has the same RB2 (Tyrone Tracy) and RB3 (Devin Singletary) on their opening depth chart in 2026. He projects as the favorite for the bulk of early down carries and goal-line chances. The Giants will give him chances to catch the ball, helping his fantasy floor. Trending toward 300 touches with 1,300+ yards with 10 scores and 30 catches.

Tyrone Tracy→ his ranking

Tracy spent four seasons at Iowa as a wide receiver without making much of a dent (66 catches for 871 yards and five touchdowns across his time there) before transferring to Purdue. His first year with the Boilermakers was a transitional one, totaling 336 combined yards and 28 receptions while failing to find the end zone. The coaching staff moved him to running back ahead of his second season, and the position change unlocked something. Tracy responded with 113 carries for 716 yards and eight touchdowns, adding 19 catches for 132 yards. He saved his best for late in the year, putting up 174 combined yards with two touchdowns in Week 9 and following that with 198 combined yards and a score on four catches in Week 10.

As a prospect, Tracy is most dangerous when he has room to operate. His wide receiver background gives him natural hands and route feel out of the backfield, and he's willing to run between the tackles. His ceiling rises considerably when given space on the perimeter. The next developmental hurdle is learning to win in tighter run lanes, where instincts and patience matter more than athleticism. His experience returning kicks adds a layer of roster utility at the next level.

Tracy's rookie year in New York was a tale of two stretches. He barely factored into their offense across his first four games (12 carries for 29 yards with four catches for 41) before taking over as the Giants' starter for the following six weeks. That run produced 592 combined yards, three touchdowns, 14 receptions, and three 100-yard performances (18/129, 20/145/1, and 18/103/1). His full-season numbers landed in respectable but unspectacular territory: 85 rushes for 294 yards at 3.5 per carry, 20 catches for 167 yards, and three total touchdowns, good for 12.10 PPR fantasy points per game.

Tracy opened last season with three poor showings (22/68/0 – 3.1 yards per carry with eight catches for 54 yards), followed by two missed games with a shoulder injury. His stats over his next four games (28/109/1 with five catches for 33 yards) were blocked by the success of Cam Skattebo. Tracy hit his RB1 stride in the Giants’ offense over New York’s final eight matchups (126/563/1 with 23 catches for 201 yards and two touchdowns – 14.68 PPR fantasy points per game). New York gave him 18.6 touches per game down the stretch. His top fantasy value came in Week 15 (24.70) and Week 18 (28.90).

Devin Singletary→ his ranking

New York gave Singletary their lead running back role over his first four games (56/221/2 with 10 catches for 72 yards) in 2024, leading to 12.83 FPPG. A groin injury knocked him out of action for two games, followed by dull stats for the remainder of the season (57/216/2 with 11 catches for 47 yards).

The injury to Cam Skattebo allowed Singletary to secure RB2 snaps for at least half of the year. He finished last year with similar stats (119/437/5 with 18 catches for 151 yards) as in 2024 (556 combined yards with four touchdowns and 21 catches). His yards per rush (3.7) came in at a career low, with three years of regression. Singletary offered playable PPR fantasy points in Week 11 (17.70), Week 13 (19.20), and Week 17 (17.00).

Malik Nabers→ his ranking

Nabers put together one of the more productive three-year careers at LSU in recent memory, hauling in 189 passes for 3,003 yards and 21 touchdowns. He made a strong impression in 2022 with 72 catches for 1,017 yards and three scores before taking a significant step forward in 2023 (89 receptions for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns), with nine 100-yard performances along the way (13/239/2, 8/130/2, 8/102, 6/146/1, 4/121/2, 10/171/1, 6/132, 8/140/2, and 6/122/2). He averaged 17.6 yards per catch across his college career.

Watching his 2023 tape, a few things stand out quickly. Nabers consistently won off the line with clean releases, and defenses frequently left him without safety help over the top, a coverage error he punished repeatedly. What separates him from other contested-catch receivers is his pre-snap and post-snap processing; he identifies open windows before the ball is out of the quarterback's hand and attacks them with elite hands and after-catch physicality. His routes at the intermediate and deep levels carry a natural confidence, and his movements are already there. It's mostly a matter of sharpening the technical details with NFL-level reps.

Despite losing two games to a concussion, Nabers finished his rookie season second among all wide receivers in targets with 170, just five behind Ja'Marr Chase. He saw double-digit targets in 10 games and topped 100 yards in three outings (10/127/1, 12/115, and 7/171/2). In 60% of his 15 starts, the Giants’ star wideout delivered at least seven catches as a floor. The areas to monitor going forward are catch rate (64.1%) and yards per reception (11.0), both of which have meaningful room to grow as his route running and timing with Jaxton Dart develop.

Last season, Nabers came into the summer with a toe issue that was also prominent in his college career. A shoulder issue emerged in late July, followed by a minor back issue that emerged just before the start of the regular season. New York gave him double-digit targets in his first two games (12 and 12), with the latter resulting in an impact showing (9/167/2). Two weeks later (2/13 and 2/20 on 10 combined targets), his season was over with a torn ACL in his right knee.

Based on his rookie opportunity and the success of Wan’Dale Robinson in 2025 (92/1,014/4), Nabers looks poised to see winning targets in 2026, even with a potential slow start to the year. Investing in players coming off significant injuries tends to lead to underperformance in the fantasy market. Volume of chances will be his friend, so following Nabers’ progress this summer is a must. I’ll set his early bar at 90 catches for 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns and adjust when I get the projections in early July.

Darnell Mooney→ his ranking

Mooney never quite found his rhythm across his 11 full starts in 2022, managing just five usable outings in season-long formats (4/94, 7/68, 5/70, 7/43/1, and 4/29/1). Chicago targeted him six times or fewer in nine of those games, limiting his upside on a weekly basis. His catch rate climbed to 65.6%, but the volume wasn't there. He was trending toward a 62-catch, 762-yard, three-touchdown pace before a left ankle injury ended his season in late November and required surgery.

Things got worse in 2023. Mooney set career lows across the board (31 catches, 414 yards, and one touchdown over 15 games), as Chicago looked his way just 61 times all season, barely four targets per game. He scored on a four-catch, 53-yard opener, then went back-to-back zeroes on a single combined target. Week 9 offered a brief reminder of his upside (5/82), but the season petered out with two missed games due to a concussion.

The move to Atlanta breathed new life into his career. Mooney posted his second-best statistical season as a pro (64 catches for 992 yards and five touchdowns on 108 targets), while playing 86.4% of the Falcons' snaps. He delivered one impact performance (9/105/2) and flashed a reliable floor across seven other games (3/88/1, 8/66, 4/86/1, 5/88/1, 5/96, 6/142, and 5/82) before a shoulder injury ended his year in Week 17. He converted 32.8% of his receptions into gains of 20 or more yards, which helped him finish 32nd among wide receivers in PPR scoring at 193.20 fantasy points.

With Michael Penix behind center for nine games in 2025, Mooney lost his fantasy pulse over his 15 games (32/443/1 on 72 targets). He scored over 10.00 fantasy points in only one game (3/74/1) despite leading the Falcons in snaps (778 – 71.0%).

Calvin Austin→ his ranking

Pittsburgh selected Austin in the fourth round of the 2022 draft, adding a compact, explosive receiver at 5'8" and 170 pounds. He arrived with legitimate production from his final two seasons at Memphis (63 catches for 1,053 yards and 11 touchdowns, then 74 for 1,149 and eight more). Both years came with heavy target volume (119 and 127), accounting for his success.

The testing numbers were eye-catching at the Combine: a 4.32 in the 40 and a 6.65-second three-cone. His profile read as a slot specialist with a gadget element baked in. His speed made him a genuine vertical threat, but winning through contact in tight windows will be an ongoing challenge at the NFL level.

A foot injury wiped out his entire rookie season. When Austin returned in 2023, the results were modest (17 catches for 180 yards and a touchdown on 30 targets), with some minor run-game contributions (11/57/1) and just one fantasy-relevant performance (2/72/1).

Pittsburgh gave him a more defined role in 2024 with WR3 snaps, and Austin responded with career bests across the board: 36 catches, 548 yards, four touchdowns, and 58 targets. He flashed his ceiling in Week 3 with a 4/95/1 line and gave fantasy managers three other workable outings (3/54/1, 3/78/1, and 5/65). His ceiling, however, remains capped. The Steelers gave him five targets or fewer in 17 of his 18 appearances.

Last season, Austin had a similar opportunity (55 targets) while missing three games with shoulder and hamstring issues. He teased in Week 1 (4/70/1) and Week 3 (3/34/1) on 11 combined targets while offering playable value in only two other matchups (5/56 and 3/55/1).

Malachi Fields→ his ranking

Fields put together back-to-back productive seasons at Virginia (58 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns in 2023, followed by 55 for 808 and five more in 2024) before a quieter final year at Notre Dame (36 receptions for 630 yards and five scores). His throughline across all three seasons was his big-play ability, reflected in a yards-per-catch progression of 14.0, 14.7, and 17.5. He topped 100 yards three times in 2024 (5/100, 11/148, and 9/129) and saved his best Notre Dame moments for late in the year with two strong outings (4/97 and 7/99/2).

His testing numbers (4.61 at the 2026 NFL Combine) confirm what the tape suggested. Fields isn't winning with speed. What Fields does offer is a 6'4", 220-pound frame that changes the math on contested catches. He's a jump-ball specialist with reliable hands, capable of converting difficult throws into completions that smaller receivers can't make.

He competes physically at all three levels and can create early wins in press coverage off the snap, but his lack of separation speed shrinks his operating space. His route tree has real limitations. Field’s most comfortable working downfield and loses effectiveness on comeback and in-breaking routes that require crisp top-of-route separation. In zone, he finds the soft spots naturally, and near the goal line on fade routes, Fields is a legitimate mismatch.

The most useful comparison may be Nico Collins, a similarly built receiver who needed time and the right situation to unlock his potential, with some Marquez Colston in his DNA as a big, physical possession receiver who makes a career out of doing the dirty work at every level of the field.

Darius Slayton→ his ranking

A wave of injuries to New York's receiver corps pushed Slayton into a lead role in 2022, where he paced the position group in snaps (813) and finished with 46 catches for 724 yards and two touchdowns on 71 targets. He was invisible early, missing one game and producing just one catch for 11 yards over three weeks, before finding his rhythm in six quality outings (3/58/1, 5/66, 3/95/1, 5/86, 3/63, and 6/90). He showed big-play ability throughout, turning 26.1% of his catches into gains of 20 or more yards.

Slayton built on that in 2023, giving the Giants a dependable presence in the passing game with career-high marks of 50 catches for 770 yards and four touchdowns on 79 targets. The first half of the season was largely a non-event (19 catches for 257 yards and no scores on 34 targets through eight games), but he heated up down the stretch, posting four touchdown receptions over his final six starts (4/82/1, 3/90/1, 4/106/1, and 5/62/1). Slayton logged WR1 snaps for the second straight year.

The arrival of Malik Nabers reshaped the wide receiver pecking order in 2024, and Slayton never recovered his footing. Despite trailing Nabers by only 14 snaps on the season, his production cratered to three-year lows across catches (39), yards (573), and targets (70). Only two weeks offered any fantasy relevance: a breakout in Week 5 (8/122/1) and a big yardage day in Week 8 (4/108), while he failed to crack 9.00 fantasy points in 13 of his outings.

Last year, Slayton had a further decline in his stats (37/538/1 on 64 targets) while maintaining WR2 snaps (65.7%). He missed three games with a lingering hamstring issue, followed by core surgery in late April. His only playable stats came in Week 9 (5/62) and Week 13 (2/41/1).

Isaiah Likely→ his ranking

Baltimore selected Likely in the fourth round of the 2022 draft after he steadily built his college resume across four seasons (12/106/5, 32/431/5, 30/601/5, and 59/912/12). He made an immediate impression in the preseason of his rookie year with two strong outings (4/44 and 8/100/1), hinting at what he could become. Regular-season opportunities were scarce through the first seven weeks (just 10 catches for 104 yards on 18 targets) until Mark Andrews exited with an injury in Week 8, and Likely responded with a 6/77/1 line. He largely faded into the background over the following months, managing 12 catches for 89 yards and two scores on 22 targets, before closing the year with an 8/103 effort on 13 targets in Week 18 when Baltimore held Andrews out ahead of the playoffs.

His 2023 season fell short of expectations. Likely finished with 30 catches for 411 yards and five touchdowns on 40 targets, modest overall numbers that masked the production he generated in a starting role. Across seven games with Andrews sidelined, he posted 23 catches for 356 yards and six touchdowns on 31 targets, averaging 13.5 PPR fantasy points per game despite seeing only 4.4 targets per outing.

Likely opened 2024 against Kansas City with a dominant 9/111/1 showing that sent his fantasy draft price soaring, and for most managers who bought in, it never paid off. Baltimore ran him out for 733 snaps compared to 768 for Andrews, but the target share told the real story. After seeing 12 looks in that opener, Likely received five or fewer targets in 16 of his next 17 appearances. His remaining fantasy-viable games were scattered and modest — Week 5 (3/13/2), Week 11 (4/75), Week 13 (5/38/1), Week 16 (3/29/1), and a postseason showing in Week 20 (4/73/1). He finished 17th among tight ends in PPR scoring at 124.70 points despite failing to crack 5.0 fantasy points in eight games, including two complete non-factors.

Last year, Likely began the year with three missed games due to a foot injury. The Ravens had him on the field for 57.1% of their plays, while he surprisingly lacked a fantasy pulse (27/307/1 on 36 targets). His only playable stats came in Week 13 (5/95) and Week 14 (4/25/1). He had three no-catch games. Likely scored fewer than 6.0 fantasy points in 10 contests.

Theo Johnson→ his ranking

New York used a fourth-round pick in the 2024 draft to bring in Johnson, a tight end who offers favorable speed (4.57 in the 40) and enough physicality to hold his own as a blocker. His areas that need work are just as clear. He'll need to develop a nastier run-blocking edge to earn every-down trust, and his production after the catch has been underwhelming coming out of college.

Johnson spent four seasons at Penn State, finishing with 77 receptions for 938 yards and 12 touchdowns. His most productive year came in 2023 with 34 catches for 341 yards and seven scores, while the previous season hinted at his downfield upside with an average of 16.4 yards per reception.

The Giants handed him starting snaps for the first 12 games of his rookie season, and he made modest use of the opportunity (29 catches for 331 yards and one touchdown on 43 targets). He cleared double-digit fantasy points just twice (3/51/1 and 5/54) before a foot injury shut him down with five games remaining on the schedule.

Johnson developed into a viable fantasy tight end option in 2025, leading to career highs in catches (45), receiving yards (528), and touchdowns (5) on 74 targets. His season ended with two missed games (illness), coming after a zero-catch outcome in Week 16. Johnson played well in four contests (6/33/2, 3/66/1, 3/27/1, and 7/75). He had three catches or fewer in 12 of his 15 starts. New York had him on the field for 75.8% of New York’s plays.

Ben Sauls

The Giants gave Sauls their kicking job over their final three games, and his leg responded in a big way. He made all eight of his field goal tries, with no chance over 50 yards. In addition, all of his seven extra points went through the uprights.

Over his final season at Pittsburgh in college, Sauls made six of his seven kicks from 50 yards or more. His last missed extra point came in 2021 (126 consecutive made kicks).