Month: July 2024

After a surprisingly successful 2022 campaign, New York had a disastrous 2023 season. Unfortunately, the offense could look worse in 2024 after losing RB Saquon Barkley. The Giants found a replacement for Barkley in Devin Singletary who had a career year in 2023 with the Texans, finishing with over 1,000 all-purpose yards from scrimmage.

New York had serious problems with their offensive line and is seemingly making that a priority this offseason. Regardless, this team lacked the proper weapons and speed at the wide receiver position until they selected Malik Nabers sixth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. With Isaiah Hodgins and Parris Campbell gone, the Giants were in dire need of a top wideout for Daniel Jones to target. Outside of Nabers who will step in as the team’s WR1, New York’s best receivers are Darius Slayton, Jaylin Hyatt, and Wan’Dale Robinson.

It will be interesting to see how Nabers’s arrival changes the offense, which doesn’t tend to air it out. New York’s passing game has long relied upon quick hitters, which could bode well for Nabers who often lines up in the slot. He is one of the best receivers in his class, he wins 50-50 balls, is a monster at gaining yards after the catch, and could make some serious noise in 2024. Nabers posted the highest PFF overall grade (92.9) and ranked fourth in yards per route run (3.64) and missed tackles forced (30). Additionally, he set an LSU record in receptions (189) and receiving yards (3,003), topping Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, and Odell Beckham Jr.

The Giants have committed to Jones for another season after not selecting a quarterback in the draft. However, Jones is fantasy-relevant only in deep and SuperFlex leagues.

Veteran TE Darren Waller has been a reliable target. But Waller was in and out of the lineup last season and is rumored to be considering retirement. That resulted in the club using a fourth-rounder on Penn State TE Theo Johnson. The 6-foot-6, 259-pound rookie blazed a 4.59 40-yard dash and is an intriguing downfield option.

After adding Brian Burns via trade with the Carolina Panthers, the Giants DEF/ST could be the most valuable fantasy asset. Between Burns, Dexter Lawrence, and Kayvon Thibodeaux, New York’s defensive line could create significant problems for opposing quarterbacks.

Overall, this team is in a transitional phase and is not one to heavily target in fantasy drafts.

Quarterbacks

QB DANIEL JONES – DEEP-LEAGUE ONLY

Labeled a sleeper after a promising 2022, Daniel Jones was abysmal in his fifth season. In six starts, Jones threw only two touchdowns against six interceptions and posted a paltry 4.2 adjusted yards per completion. Jones was constantly under siege, with 31.6% of his pressures resulting in sacks. Ultimately, a torn ACL ended his season and the Giants are reportedly ‘concerned’ about his durability. There is no guarantee that Jones will be ready to open the season and there are rumors that Drew Lock could steal that job. It all adds up to a situation for fantasy football managers to fade. ADVICE: Avoid drafting in all formats….