2026 Team Outlook: New York Giants
RB Tyrone Tracy, NYG - Fantasy Handcuff
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). Fantasy Outlook: The combined output of the Giants’ top two running backs outperformed expectations in 2025. The success of Tracy should command plenty of action this year, but his overall package and ceiling seem lower than Cam Skattebo's. He gained over 1,000 combined yards in back-to-back years (1,123 and 1,028). In the high-stakes market in mid-June, Tracy draws RB39 status, with later ADP (114).
New York should give him between 150 and 180 touches this year, leading to 750 combined yards with low touchdowns and 40+ catches, painting an RB4 profile.
RB Devin Singletary, NYG - Deep-league Only
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). Fantasy Outlook: Singletary offers experience off the bench, but his third-fiddle opportunity puts him in the free-agent pool in most 12- team redraft leagues.
WR Darnell Mooney, NYG - Sleeper (undervalued)
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%). Fantasy Outlook: The Giants signed Mooney to a one-year deal for $10 million in March. He comes off the board this draft season as a backend WR6 (ADP – 172). His skill set is high enough to emerge as New York’s second-best wideout. He brings deep speed and a more valuable floor, highlighted by his best season in 2021 (81/1,055/4) and 15.5 yards per catch in 2024. For now, a BestBall flier, with potential bye week or injury cover value.
WR Malachi Fields, NYG - Super Sleeper (high risk/potential)
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. Fantasy Outlook: In the early draft season in the NFFC, Fields is the 82nd wide receiver selected with a deep sleeper ADP (215). His size invites WR3 targets in the red zone. Player to follow this summer to see if Fields can jump Darnell Mooney on the Giants' wide receiver depth chart.
WR Calvin Austin III, NYG - Deep-league Only
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). Fantasy Outlook: Austin should jump to WR3 status in this offense in 2026, even with the Giants throwing multiple darts at wide receiver depth this spring. His opportunity is too low to be rostered by any fantasy team on draft day.
WR Darius Slayton, NYG - Deep-league Only
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). Fantasy Outlook: Slayton falls only in a flash player in 2026, with fewer snaps expected. He will be found in the free agent pool until his stats warrant short-term injury cover value.
