2026 Team Outlook: New York Giants

PK Ben Sauls, NYG - Not Draft Worthy

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). Fantasy Outlook: The Giants scored 45 touchdowns last season while creating 26 field goal attempts. Saul will be undrafted in all formats until he proves himself on the fantasy playing field.

15. QB Jaxson Dart, NYG - Solid/Safe Pick

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 Teams RATT YDS Run% ATT YDS Pass% Plays Yards New York Giants 511 2195 0.493 526 3703 0.507 1037 5898

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.

Fantasy Outlook: In early draft season in the high-stakes market, Dart is the 13th-ranked quarterback with an ADP of 119 in the National Fantasy Football Championship. New York wants to run a balance offense, and they do have a true, workhorse WR1 to lead their passing attack. The ceiling of Dart's passing stats hinges on the success of his secondary wide receiver options. 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.

17. TE Isaiah Likely, NYG - Sleeper (undervalued)

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 TRC SPT TYD YD% YC TGT TD 2025 65 0.196 821 0.22 12.63 102 7 2024 46 0.126 486 0.14 10.57 64 2 2023 81 0.240 843 0.25 10.41 107 2 New York Giants

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. Fantasy Outlook: The Giants signed Likely to a three-year deal in March for $40 million. Even with a nice payday, New York will rotate in two tight ends in 2026. He ranks 11th among tight ends in the National Fantasy Football Championship in mid-June. His ADP (121) is favorable if Likely secures the bulk of tight end snaps and targets in the Giants’ offense.

My early take is about 50 catches for about 600 yards with about five scores.

19. WR Malik Nabers, NYG - Solid/Safe Pick

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. Year WRC SPT WYD YD% YC TGT TD 2025 179 0.539 2203 0.59 12.31 301 10 2024 251 0.686 2560 0.73 10.20 402 12 2023 184 0.544 2059 0.61 11.19 279 9 New York Giants

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. Fantasy Outlook: Nabers will have nine and a half weeks of recovery time before Week 1, giving him a chance to be in the Giants’ starting lineup. In the National Fantasy Football Championship, he is the 21st wideout off the boards in mid-June with a favorable ADP (39) if Nabers plays up to expectations.

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.

27. RB Cam Skattebo, NYG - Solid/Safe Pick

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. Fantasy Outlook: Despite his success last year, New York only had him on the field for over 60% of their snaps in three of his eight games while rotating two other backs in most games. The Giants expected him to be a full go in Week 1. 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.

36. TE Theo Johnson, NYG - Super Sleeper (high risk/potential)

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. Fantasy Outlook: The Giants will give Johnson matchup chances in 2026, and his success last year commands plenty of snaps. He projects as a waiver wire tight end (ranked 35th), but a player to follow early in the year, just in case his opportunity is higher than expected.