2026 Team Previews: New York Giants
New York Giants 2026 Preview
All ADP data is courtesy of Fantasy Pros.
** = target in drafts at this ADP
Drafted Everywhere
Malik Nabers, WR (ADP: 29, WR12): Nabers, without the issue of his torn ACL last season, would be a surefire WR1, and arguably a Top 5 WR. As it is, with his availability in the beginning of the season in question, he’s still being drafted as a borderline WR1. The news seeping out of Giants training camp this summer seems to point to the possibility that we will see Nabers on the field in Week 1, so let’s proceed like he is. As a rookie, Nabers was electric. He caught 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. In that debut season, he played in 15 games, and was at 50+ receiving yards in 14. He put up three games of 100+ yards and scored three touchdowns in those games, and produced six or more receptions 11 times.
Nabers’ production wasn’t at that level last season before getting hurt, but it’s worth noting almost all of his snaps came with Russell Wilson at QB, who has since retired. We did not get to see Nabers and Jaxson Dart together, which should be exciting. We also saw Nabers’ usage shift toward being a pure outside receiver with less movement around the formation and deeper targets. Nabers wins on every route, but his average depth of target leapt from 9.1 as a rookie to 15.9 last year. Again, Nabers has the tools to thrive in any role, but using him that much down the field introduces major variance because those are just lower-percentage targets. The offensive environment is going to change again with Brian Daboll out, and Dart installed from Day 1, so there’s a lot to factor in. New coaches, a new QB (for Nabers), and potentially a new role as well as an uncertain injury recovery. I’m deep in the bag for Nabers, but I’d be a lot more comfortable if his ADP dropped closer to Draft Day, which seems unlikely. I might have to resign myself to drafting Nabers in 2027.
Cam Skattebo, RB (ADP: 36, RB18): I was not a believer in Skattebo last season, and the man won me over. He’s an absolute dog out there, and while his long speed is obviously a few gears short of where we’d like elite RBs to be, Skattebo truly excels in enough areas that he can be a strong contributor to any roster. He also suffered a nasty injury last season, but he’s practicing in full and looks like he’ll be a full go by Week 1. I’m operating with that in mind.
In eight games Skattebo piled up 617 yards from scrimmage and scored seven touchdowns. He averaged 4.1 yards per carry and was a big part of the passing offense with 24 receptions, 207 yards and two scores through the air. He graded out as a Top 12 RB on PFF, and while Reception Perception notes that new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy’s history doesn’t bode well for Skat’s skill set, he will still be the preferred option near the goal line. Skattebo’s not going to be a big-time fantasy RB in the traditional sense, but he should have good volume, he’ll pile up receptions, and he’ll have more touchdowns than he should based on his tenacity after contact and his surprising shiftiness between tackles. I don’t think this is a big value, but it’s a good place to draft him.
Jaxson Dart, QB (ADP: 91, QB11): Dart was flashy and fun in 2025, and I expected his ADP to be inflated more than this. While he was a massive boon to managers last season, there are a few red flags about his rookie campaign that portend a lower floor than anyone would want to admit. It’s worth noting that Dart’s WR corps was really devastated by the loss of Nabers, and he needs to be given grace for operating with Wan’Dale Robinson as a clear-cut WR1. With that out of the way, he threw for 162.3 yards per game last year, and that’s just not a good enough number. The real value of Dart was on the ground, and we’ll get to that, but he remains very much under construction as a passer and it should set off alarms. He has a big arm, but his deep throw accuracy was dreadful, and Nabers’ availability won’t be as impactful as we want if Dart isn’t throwing catchable passes. He also struggled mightily against the blitz, and regularly refused to throw once he was outside the pocket, choosing to run.
And on the rushing front, Dart was undeniably one of the best rushing QBs in 2025. He ran more and more successfully in the NFL than he ever did at Ole Miss which is both intriguing and alarming. Dart put himself at risk like crazy, raising the spectre of missed games and increasing the likelihood of injury by a ton. His 489 yards on the ground were third-most among QBs, and his nine touchdowns were tied for second. Can we count on that type of volume again? Dart had as many rushing attempts from the opponent’s 10-yard line and closer as Cam Skattebo, but Skattebo played in six fewer games. A healthier season for Skattebo means a drop in those rushing TDs for Dart, and it’s known that TD are not a sticky stat.
Dart was a rookie, so we have to expect that he’s going to improve, especially with John Harbaugh taking the reins. But if you’re buying in on Dart, you need to account for potential regression as a rusher, which means you need more from him as a passer. Having Nabers helps immensely, but he’s coming from the bottom of the ranks from a passing standpoint. If that rushing falls off significantly, we might see a finish in the teens for Dart, which would certainly not pay off his current ADP.
**Isaiah Likely, TE (ADP: 105, TE13): Likely has always been the talented guy in Baltimore who is blocked by Mark Andrews and playing second fiddle to Andrews in a low-volume passing offense. The Giants may not be a prolific pass offense, but Likely is probably going to be the second-most targeted pass catcher after Nabers, and he is a proven asset in the red zone. Despite very limited snaps, Likely has a five-touchdown season on his record in 2023 and a six-touchdown season in 2024. He has often thrived when Andrews misses time, and has shown he can produce through efficiency if volume’s not available.
I do have questions about how effective this pass offense will be, but Likely is the kind of player lurking in this range that makes more sense to me to draft over the TEs that are a notch below elite, but are going much earlier. Why pay a Top 75 pick for Sam LaPorta when Likely is here, with a bigger slice of his team’s passing pie?
Interesting Players
Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB (ADP: 125, RB45): Tracy’s a pretty talented guy, but his role is hard to nail down. He’ll be involved, but despite being a converted receiver he doesn’t figure to have a hold on passing downs because Skattebo is effective, and is a better pass blocker. He will have some early down work, but Skattebo can do that too. And while the Giants could go with a hot hand approach, that might mean weeks where he sees very little volume at all. I think Tracy makes sense as a handcuff to Skattebo, because a three down role can produce a lot of points for a guy with home run potential but there’s some guys with more standalone value in this range too. It’s a pick that, if you make it, will leave you a little cold.
Deep Cuts
Najee Harris, RB (ADP: 218, RB773): Harris rushed for 1,000+ yards in each of his first four seasons for the Steelers, but found himself losing favor there because he just lacked the explosive capabilities teams usually want from their lead dog. He had a chance to prove himself in Los Angeles, but an offseason fireworks incident nearly cost him an eye, and then a torn Achilles cost him basically the whole 2025 season. Now, he’s a veteran back whose treated like he’s over the hill and is fighting for opportunity. Harris has some similarities to Skattebo, who is the Giants’ leader in this backfield, so he seems like a proper handcuff to him. This backfield is too crowded to get overly excited about the potential for Harris to volume his way back to RB2 status, but it’ll be interesting to monitor his usage in the early going. I can get invested real quick if he’s heavily involved in the early going.
Malachi Fields, WR (ADP: 224, WR83): Fields is making for positive reports in camp this summer, and appears to have the inside track on a starting job right out of the gate. Fields was a big play guy at Notre Dame last season, averaging 17.5 yards per catch and putting up 630 yards on just 36 catches. The problem there is he had 36 catches. His prospect profile shows a player who might actually benefit from bumping inside more, as he posted a 63rd-percentile success rate vs. zone coverage and he was below-average vs. man and press despite near-exclusive outside usage. This can go two ways. The Giants might recognize those struggles and surprise us by using him inside more, or they’re seduced by his size/speed combo, like the experience on the outside, and stick him there in the pros as well to free up Nabers to move around.
I believe the latter is more likely, and Fields’ benefit won’t be for our fantasy teams, but for Nabers.
Theo Johnson, TE (ADP:230, TE34): Johnson had his moments last year, taking advantage of the dearth of pass catching talent to make some noise. Unfortunately, drops were problematic for him, and the arrival of Likely reduces Johnson to needing an injury to return to the type of usage that made him playable. Johnson is physically imposing, faster than you’d expect and capable of a big season given enough opportunity. But he needs to refine his craft and be more detailed, and patiently wait for another opportunity like 2025 to arrive again.
Devin Singletary, RB (ADP: 273, RB78): Singletary’s still hanging around, and would still be a FLEX-worthy option if he got this backfield to himself. This guy led the Giants in 10-zone carries last season, and even though it was out of necessity it happened. Don’t draft him, but if injuries hit both Skattebo and Tracy, he can be deployed.
Darnell Mooney, WR (ADP: 284, WR94): Mooney’s had brief spurts of success, and he’s a quality NFL receiver. The issue is that he’s had seasons with a fair amount of usage, and ultimately he’s never been more than a fringe FLEX option. With the way this WR room is shaking out, it seems likely that Mooney will actually hover around that same realm again, but he’s not a guy anyone should draft.
Odell Beckham Jr., WR (ADP: N/A): OBJ in a Giants uniform feels right, even if he’s lightyears away from his prime. Beckham hasn’t been relevant since 2021, and I do not expect a shocking return to relevance here despite the Giants’ weak depth chart. However, would it stun me to see Beckham be a guy who catches a few touchdowns? Not at all. Don’t draft him, but if he settles into a poor man’s version of Davante Adams in Los Angeles, maybe pay attention?
Darius Slayton, WR (ADP: N/A): I feel like when my grandchildren are getting into fantasy football, Darius Slayton will be on the Giants. He’s not going to matter for fantasy, even if he’s the only receiver on the entire team. I just felt the need to note him for longevity’s sake.