2024 New York Giants Team Outlook
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.
QB Daniel Jones, IND - 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
Injury Status: Injured ReserveRB Tyrone Tracy, NYG - Dynasty Only
ADVICE: A former wide receiver, Tracy has excellent receiving chops and stood out as a big-time playmaker after contact. Devin Singletary has always been more of a committee back, leaving plenty of touches for Tracy to make an impact right away. View the rookie as a high-upside late-round target.
RB Devin Singletary, NYG - Sleeper (undervalued)
Singletary emerged as Houston's primary running back in Week 10. For the remainder of the season (including playoffs) Singletary averaged 18.6 touches and 75.4 scrimmage yards with all five of his touchdowns. Those were solid RB2 numbers during the audition, and Singletary parlayed the opportunity into a three-year 16.5 million deal to replace Saquon Barkley in New York. The Giants don't have much depth at the position, so Singletary looks like a good bet to see consistent weekly usage. That puts him on the RB2/3 radar for 2024. ADVICE: Appealing RB3 target but upside is rather capped
RB Eric Gray, NYG - Dynasty Only
Gray barely played as a rookie but the departure of Saquon Barkley opens up a significant opportunity in New York's backfield. Gray has gotten some first-team reps during OTAs and is in play as a potential change-of-pace back behind Devin Singletary. He could also be a factor in the return game. ADVICE: Just a name to monitor this summer, but Gray should be on the dynasty radar.
WR Wan'Dale Robinson, TEN - Bye Week Fill-in
ADVICE: With Parris Campbell gone, Robinson appears to have a clear role as New York's slot receiver. That gives him some modest fantasy appeal as a WR5/6.
Injury Status: Injured ReserveWR Darius Slayton, NYG - Super Sleeper (high risk/potential)
He's not the flashiest guy but Darius Slayton has been a solid contributor. He's posted back-to-back top-60 finishes despite being in a New York offense that ranked 26th and 31st in passing. Slayton can still be a solid option versus zone coverage and should open the season in the Giants' starting lineup. Not the worst depth target and is basically free on draft day. ADVICE: Slayton remains consistent and undervalued. He's slated to be one of New York's starters but added target competition and quarterback concerns cap his upside. He's a WR6 with some streaming value.
