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Friday, September 1, 2023

New York Giants 2023 Fantasy Football Projections

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Below you will find our 2023 fantasy football projections for the New York Giants.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Daniel Jones	531.1	353.2	3717.7	20.71	9.03	90.7	462.6	3.63	281.53
Tyrod Taylor	36.9	22.7	258.3	1.4	0.63	6.8	37.4	0.27	20.03

Daniel Jones: Underrated as a runner, Jones had 120 carries for 720 yards and seven touchdowns last season after racking up 172/1,000/5 (5.8 YPC) rushing in his first three seasons (2019-21). The Giants have added several new pass catchers to the roster, which should help improve his anemic passing numbers (3.2 TD% and 6.8 Y/A in 2022). Jones, who finished as fantasy's QB9 in 2022, should be drafted as a fringe QB1.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Saquon Barkley	254.1	1092.6	7.62	43.8	314.1	1.6	217.89
Matt Breida	47.6	202.3	1.07	17.1	133.2	0.7	52.72
Eric Gray	27.2	114.2	0.58	9.6	73.6	0.4	29.46
Gary Brightwell	20.4	88.7	0.53	6.4	47.7	0.3	21.82

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Parris Campbell	48.1	528.8	2.8	4.5	36	0.23	98.71
Isaiah Hodgins	44.4	495	2.7	0	0	0	87.9
Darius Slayton	34.4	451.3	2.5	0	0	0	77.33
Jalin Hyatt	29.9	351.9	1.8	0	0	0	60.94
Wan'Dale Robinson	30.4	318.1	1.8	2.3	11.5	0.09	59.5
Sterling Shepard	23.5	262.4	1.6	0	0	0	47.59

Parris Campbell: Campbell appeared in only 15 games through his first three seasons, but he stayed healthy for a full 17-game season in 2022 as he finished the year with 63 receptions for 623 yards and three touchdowns. The former Colt is expected to start in the slot, and a repeat of last year's numbers are within reach.

Isaiah Hodgins: Signed off of Buffalo's practice squad in the middle of the season, Hodgins was productive for the WR-needy Giants in the second half last season after reuniting with Brian Daboll, his former offensive coordinator in Buffalo. The former sixth-rounder (2020) had 33/351/4 on 42 targets over eight games with the Giants. It wouldn't be a surprise if he led the Giants' receiving corps in receiving in 2023.

Darius Slayton: Slayton started slow (inactive Week 1 and 18 offensive snaps through Week 3), but he led the team in receiving yards (724) last season. Slayton averaged 15.7 yards per reception and he had half (14) of the team's 28 receptions of 20-plus yards in 2022. It's possible that Jalin Hyatt, the team's third-round pick, could leapfrog him on the depth chart by the end of the year.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Darren Waller	65.8	763.4	4.4	135.64
Daniel Bellinger	19.2	200.8	1.2	36.88
Lawrence Cager	3.4	35.8	0.2	6.48

Darren Waller: A couple of seasons removed from back-to-back 1,100-yard campaigns, Waller is clearly the top weapon in New York's passing attack. While he has been limited to only 20 games over the past two seasons, his 17-game pace is 71/895/4 during that stretch.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

New York Giants 2023 Fantasy Football Projections

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Below you will find our 2023 fantasy football projections for the New York Giants.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Daniel Jones	531.1	353.2	3717.7	20.71	9.03	90.7	462.6	3.63	281.53
Tyrod Taylor	36.9	22.7	258.3	1.4	0.63	6.8	37.4	0.27	20.03

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Saquon Barkley	249.6	1073.3	7.49	43.8	314.1	1.6	215.18
Matt Breida	49.9	212.1	1.12	17.1	133.2	0.7	54
Eric Gray	31.8	133.6	0.68	9.6	73.6	0.4	32
Gary Brightwell	18.1	78.7	0.47	6.4	47.7	0.3	20.46

Saquon Barkley: Barkley had missed at least three games in each of the previous three seasons, but he stayed healthy in 2022 and delivered for fantasy managers. Perhaps less involved as a receiver than expected, especially given the team's 2022 wide receiver woes, Barkley ended the year with 352 combined touches including 57 receptions, 1,650 YFS and 10 touchdowns. Failing to reach an agreement on a long-term extension before the July 17th deadline, Barkley and the Giants agreed to terms on a modified one-year contract, which is helpful given the current landscape of tension between star running backs and teams.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Parris Campbell	51.9	568.6	3.1	4.5	36	0.23	106.39
Isaiah Hodgins	46.2	514.9	2.8	0	0	0	91.39
Darius Slayton	34.4	451.3	2.5	0	0	0	77.33
Jalin Hyatt	28	332	1.7	0	0	0	57.4
Wan'Dale Robinson	25.7	268.4	1.5	2.3	11.5	0.09	50.38
Sterling Shepard	22.6	256.5	1.6	0	0	0	46.55
Cole Beasley	4.7	45.7	0.3	0	0	0	8.72

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Darren Waller	63	733.6	4.2	130.06
Daniel Bellinger	19.2	200.8	1.2	36.88
Lawrence Cager	3.4	35.8	0.2	6.48

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Friday, September 2, 2022

New York Giants Fantasy Football Projections 2022

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Below you will find our 2022 fantasy football projections for the New York Giants.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Daniel Jones	541.9	349.5	3766.2	21.41	10.84	62.3	327.1	1.81	258.18
Tyrod Taylor	47.1	29	334.4	1.79	0.8	16.6	91.3	0.87	33.29

Daniel Jones: Not only did Jones miss six games last season, but the team's top pass catchers missed plenty of time as well. Kenny Golladay (three), Kadarius Toney (seven), Evan Engram (two), Sterling Shepard (10), Darius Slayton (four) and Saquon Barkley (four) all missed multiple games in 2021. There is some optimism heading into 2022 if Jones and those around him can stay healthy with Brian Daboll taking over the offense. With exactly 1,000 rushing yards through three seasons, Jones' rushing ability is an underrated aspect of his fantasy profile as well.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Saquon Barkley	232.7	989	6.28	53.9	428.5	2.3	220.18
Matt Breida	37.4	164.6	0.94	15.1	118.9	0.6	45.14
Antonio Williams	36.8	161.9	0.92	9.1	71.8	0.3	35.24
Gary Brightwell	10.4	43.2	0.21	6.6	55.4	0.3	16.22
Sandro Platzgummer	0.6	2.5	0.01	0	0	0	0.31

Saquon Barkley: Barkley's biggest risk is his durability as he has missed a minimum of three games every season except for his rookie campaign (2018). Over the past two seasons, he has averaged only 63.3 scrimmage yards, 3.5 yards per carry and 4.9 yards per target with a total of four touchdowns in 15 games. That said, Barkley, who had 91 catches and a league-high 2,028 scrimmage yards as a rookie, should be more efficient with an improved offensive line and better coaching staff. Provided his health cooperates, he could vastly outperform his current ADP.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Kadarius Toney	64.7	750.4	4.2	6.2	34.1	0.12	136.72
Wan'Dale Robinson	60.6	658.1	3.5	12.5	65.6	0.25	125.17
Kenny Golladay	51.3	676.6	3.8	0	0	0	116.11
Sterling Shepard	45.4	520.8	3.1	0	0	0	93.38
Richie James	6.1	75.9	0.5	0	0	0	13.64
Darius Slayton	4.5	69.7	0.4	0	0	0	11.62
David Sills	2.5	32.8	0.2	0	0	0	5.73

Kadarius Toney: Toney missed much of his rookie season (seven games) with a variety of ailments, but he flashed at times when he was on the field. It's certainly possible, perhaps likely, that he leads the receiving corps in fantasy production, but can he stay healthy?

Wan'Dale Robinson: While it seemed like a reach in April, the Giants new front office and coaching staff liked Robinson enough to use the 43rd overall pick on him. When NBC's Peter King attended Giants' camp, he wrote that Robinson "stood out" due to "his versatility and confidence." Given the concerns with the team's other three top receivers, Robinson could turn out to become a draft-day bargain for fantasy managers.

Kenny Golladay: Golladay set career lows in yards per game (37.2), yards per reception (14.1) and catch rate (48.7%) with zero touchdowns in 2021. Back in 2018-2019, Golladay had back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns while leading the NFL in receiving touchdowns (11) in 2019. ESPN's Jordan Raanan recently wrote that Golladay was "running routes this summer with the stiffness of a mannequin."

Sterling Shepard: Shepard tore his Achilles near the end of the 2021 season and although he returned to practice at the end of August, it's still unclear whether he'll be ready to go Week 1 against the Titans. Given the rapport that Jones has previously developed with Shepard, it wouldn't surprise me if he performed as the team's most consistent receiver at some point this season.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Daniel Bellinger	36.9	410.1	2.5	74.46
Tanner Hudson	16.3	174.3	1.1	32.18
Chris Myarick	5.5	57.4	0.4	10.89

Daniel Bellinger: Entering his rookie season atop the depth chart, Bellinger should lead the tight end room in both target share and production in 2022. The former Aztec was under-utilized as a receiver at San Diego State, but he's an athletic tight end (4.63 40-yard dash at the combine) that could become a viable streamer for those in TE-premium formats.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

New York Giants Fantasy Football Projections 2022

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Below you will find our 2022 fantasy football projections for the New York Giants.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Daniel Jones	541.9	349.5	3739.1	21.13	10.84	62.3	327.1	1.81	255.97
Tyrod Taylor	47.1	29	334.4	1.79	0.8	16.6	91.3	0.87	33.29

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Saquon Barkley	232.7	989	5.24	51.5	407.4	2.2	210.03
Matt Breida	62.3	274.1	1.56	19.9	152.8	0.8	66.8
Gary Brightwell	14.5	60.2	0.29	6.6	55	0.3	18.36
Jashaun Corbin	6.6	28.4	0.14	2.3	16.3	0.1	7.06
Jeremiah Hall	1.7	6.6	0.04	1.1	8.1	0	2.26

Saquon Barkley: Will Barkley outperform his current ADP? I think so, but there are some risks. The biggest risk is durability as Barkley has missed a minimum of three games every season except for his rookie campaign (2018). Over the past two seasons, he has averaged only 63.3 scrimmage yards, 3.5 yards per carry and 4.9 yards per target with a total of four touchdowns in 15 games. That said, Barkley, who had 91 catches and a league-high 2,028 scrimmage yards as a rookie, has been moved all over the formation during offseason practices.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Kadarius Toney	64.7	729.2	4.1	6.2	34.1	0.12	134
Kenny Golladay	55.1	765.8	4.1	0	0	0	128.73
Wan'Dale Robinson	53	554	3	12.5	65.6	0.25	107.96
Sterling Shepard	43.9	480.7	2.8	0	0	0	86.82
C.J. Board	6.1	77.4	0.4	0	0	0	13.19
Richie James	4.4	61.1	0.3	0	0	0	10.11

Kenny Golladay: Golladay set career lows in yards per game (37.2), yards per reception (14.1), catch rate (48.7%) and touchdowns (zero) in 2021. Back in 2018-2019, Golladay had back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns and led the NFL in receiving touchdowns (11) in 2019. As disappointing as last season was, Golladay believes NYG's "very receiver-friendly" offense will help him rebound.

Wan'Dale Robinson: While it seemed like a reach, the Giants new front office and coaching staff liked Robinson enough to use the 43rd overall pick on him. Given their similar hybrid-style profiles, it's possible that Robinson cuts into some of the snaps/targets that would have otherwise gone to Kadarius Toney. NBC's Peter King attended Giants' camp recently and wrote that Robinson "stood out" due to "his versatility and confidence; he could earn the starting slot job."

Sterling Shepard: Shepard tore his Achilles near the end of the 2021 season and continues to recover from his injury. It's unclear when he'll be ready to go and how long it'll take until he's 100%. Given the rapport that Jones has with Shepard, it wouldn't surprise me if Shepard eventually emerged as the team's most consistent receiver once he hits his stride.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Daniel Bellinger	33.1	360.5	2.2	65.8
Ricky Seals-Jones	19.9	222	1.4	40.55
Jordan Akins	17	183.3	1.1	33.43

Daniel Bellinger: Bellinger could lead the tight end room in both target share and production as a rookie. Under-utilized at San Diego State, Bellinger tested well at the NFL Combine and has turned heads during offseason workouts.

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Saturday, September 4, 2021

Fantasy Football Projections 2021: New York Giants

Our 2021 Fantasy Football Projections will be viewable by both position and team.

Below you will find our 2021 fantasy football projections for the New York Giants.

MORE: Fantasy football projections for more NFL teams

QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Daniel Jones	543.4	344	3831	23.91	12.77	67.8	393.2	1.86	273.82
Mike Glennon	37.8	23.4	257	1.66	0.98	7	15.4	0.04	16.74

Daniel Jones: The offseason was kind to Jones. With the Giants signing Kenny Golladay to a four-year contract as the team's WR1 and drafting Kadarius Toney in the first round, the rest of the team's solid group of pass-catchers -- Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton, Evan Engram, etc. -- will have easier opportunities. The upgrades to the receiving corps combined with his sneaky rushing upside gives Jones the potential to outperform his draft-day cost.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Saquon Barkley	262.1	1179.5	9.17	54	437.4	2.5	258.71
Devontae Booker	62.8	273.2	1.48	19.3	153.3	0.7	65.38
Gary Brightwell	17.4	74.8	0.35	1.8	16.4	0.1	12.72
Elijhaa Penny	6.6	14.9	0.1	5.7	40.9	0.1	9.63

Saquon Barkley: As a rookie, Barkley was about as good as it gets. Technically, Todd Gurley was better (fantasy's RB1), but Barkley was the RB2 in his rookie season and led the NFL in scrimmage yards (2,028), scored 15 touchdowns and hauled in 91 catches. Injuries have kept him out of 17 of the team's past 19 games and he may be eased in slowly as he returns from last year's torn ACL. If his health cooperates in 2021, however, Barkley has the skill set to finish as a top-three back.

Devontae Booker: It appears that Barkley (ACL) will be ready for Week 1, but Booker enters 2021 as his handcuff and could get a larger-than-usual share of the workload early if the team eases Barkley in.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Kenny Golladay	70.7	1007.7	5.9	0	0	0	171.52
Sterling Shepard	58	594.8	3.6	2.9	23.5	0.15	113.33
Kadarius Toney	36.7	439.5	2.9	8.8	59.4	0.31	87.5
Darius Slayton	31.2	441.5	3	1.8	8.1	0.04	78.8
Collin Johnson	13.8	181.9	1.4	0	0	0	33.49
C.J. Board	3.1	40.9	0.3	0	0	0	7.44

Kenny Golladay: Golladay exceeded the 1,000-yard milestone in back-to-back seasons (2018 and 2019) with the Lions and led the NFL in receiving touchdowns (11) in 2019. Although 2020 was a lost season due to a hip injury, Golladay had either 100-plus yards or 50-plus yards and a score in the four games he played before sustaining the injury. Signing a four-year deal with the Giants, the QB downgrade from Matthew Stafford to Daniel Jones and a more crowded receiver room limits his ceiling.

Sterling Shepard: Shepard missed four games in 2020 and he has now missed four-plus games in three of the past four seasons. Adding Golladay to the receiving corps pushes Shepard down a spot on the depth chart, but we project him for the second-most snaps among the team's receivers.

Kadarius Toney: Toney missed a bunch of time during camp and is likely to be eased in slowly. In fact, that is what The Athletic's Dan Duggan expected before he missed a lot of time during training camp. As the season progresses, however, the first-rounder should become increasingly more involved in the game plan.

Darius Slayton: Excluding the year-over-year drop in touchdowns (eight to three), Slayton's 2020 numbers (50/751) were nearly identical to his rookie numbers (48/740) in 2019. Even if Kadarius Toney is eased in slowly, the first-rounder's presence (along with Golladay's) means that any of the team's receivers outside of Golladay will be difficult to trust.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Evan Engram	47.2	490.6	3.1	3.3	19	0.13	93.94
Kyle Rudolph	21.9	208.5	1.6	0	0	0	41.4
Kaden Smith	3.9	34.7	0.4	0	0	0	7.82

Evan Engram: After two injury-plagued seasons, Engram was able to play a full 16-game slate and finished with 63 catches for 654 yards and only one touchdown. Not only was the single touchdown disappointing for fantasy managers, but Engram's YPG (40.9) and Y/R (10.4) were both career lows. While Engram led NYG in targets (109) last season, the addition of Kenny Golladay as the team's top pass-catching option and selection of Kadarius Toney in the first round could lead to less week-to-week consistency in targets for Engram.

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Monday, August 30, 2021

2021 Fantasy Football Non-PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 10th Pick

The best way to become good at something is to practice. So, what should you do if you want to draft a better fantasy football team?

Practice, of course!

Leading up to the start of the 2021 NFL season, we will use the 2021 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros) to complete fantasy football mock drafts.

We will use a variety of scoring formats -- PPR, half-PPR, standard scoring and even 2-QB leagues, league sizes and draft slots. The goal is to give you a good representation of the team that you may be able to construct given your league settings and the rationale of why we made the picks we did.

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That said, nothing beats practicing yourself so (check out the simulator) and complete a mock in a matter of minutes.

Non-PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 10th Pick

1.10 - Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants

As a rookie, Barkley was about as good as it gets. Technically, Todd Gurley was better (fantasy's RB1), but Barkley was the RB2 in his rookie season and led the NFL in scrimmage yards (2,028), scored 15 touchdowns and hauled in 91 catches. Injuries have kept him out of 17 of the team's past 19 games (and his ACL rehab this offseason continues to be a major storyline). If his health cooperates in 2021, he has the skill set to finish better than this draft slot.

2.03 - Najee Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

The all-time career rushing leader in Alabama history, Harris rushed for 1,466 yards and 26 touchdowns and added 43 receptions for 425 yards and four more scores last season. With few holes in his game, Harris will step in as a Week 1 workhorse. Given the team's propensity to feature its lead back, Harris is locked into one of the largest projected workloads, which makes him one of my favorite second-round RB targets.

More: NFL Predictions 2021: AFC North

3.10 - Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Football Team

While the team's quarterback play hasn't done him many favors, McLaurin managed to set career highs with 87 catches and 1,118 yards in his second season. While his Y/R dipped to 12.9 from 15.8, he set career highs in YPG (74.5) and catch rate (64.9%). Even though WFT didn't draft a QB in April, signing Ryan Fitzpatrick in free agency boosts McLaurin's outlook and puts him squarely in the WR1 (top 12) mix.

4.03 - Amari Cooper, WR, Dallas Cowboys

Cooper finished 2020 with a career-high 92 receptions for 1,114 yards and five touchdowns. It was his third consecutive 1,000-yard season and fifth of his career. In 41 games as a member of the Cowboys, Cooper has averaged 73.9 yards per game. Even though I started RB/RB in this mock, both McLaurin (Round 3) and Cooper (Round 4) are ranked in the top 12 of my preseason wide receiver rankings.

5.10 - Chase Claypool, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

Claypool scored 11 touchdowns -- nine receiving and two rushing -- in the regular season and added two more receiving scores in the team's playoff loss to Cleveland. Re-signing JuJu Smith-Schuster to a one-year deal takes some steam out of Mapletron's upside in year two, but it wouldn't surprise me if he performed as the team's most productive wideout in 2021.

6.03 - Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys

From Weeks 2 to 4 last season, Prescott threw for a minimum (yes, minimum) of 450 yards in three consecutive games with a total of 11 touchdowns (eight passing and three rushing). As noted in our Dak Prescott 2021 Fantasy Football Profile, Prescott (three) had more 450-yard passing games than the rest of the league combined (two) in 2020. During that three-game stretch before getting injured, Prescott performed as the weekly QB1, QB4 and QB1, respectively. With a talented trio of wide receivers, Prescott has tremendous upside if he can stay healthy although his ankle and shoulder injuries led ESPN's Adam Schefter to suggest that Prescott "may not be (fully) back all season long."

7.10 - Robby Anderson, WR, Carolina Panthers

Year 1 in Carolina was generally a success for Anderson, who set career highs in targets (136), receptions (95) and yards (1,096). On the other hand, he set a career low in Y/R (11.5) and his three touchdowns were a career low outside of his rookie season. Getting off to a great start, Anderson had 74-plus yards in six of his first seven games with all three of his 100-yard games during that span. Beyond that point, however, he reached 74 yards in only two of nine games and averaged nearly 40 YPG less over the final nine-game span (91.4 YPG in first 7G vs. 50.7 in final 9G). The free-agency departure of Curtis Samuel could help Anderson improve upon his 2020 numbers.

8.03 - James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals

Joining the Cardinals on a one-year deal, Conner will steal some early-down carries from Chase Edmonds and could potentially be in a fairly even split. If he can stay healthy and earn a larger role, there is plenty of upside for Conner as well (as Edmonds).

More: Chase Edmonds 2021 Fantasy Football Outlook

9.10 - Jamaal Williams, RB, Detroit Lions

In his four NFL seasons, Williams has averaged 736.5 scrimmage yards, 155.5 touches and 30.5 receptions per season with the Packers. While he remains his team's RB2 (to D'Andre Swift instead of Aaron Jones), Williams should get 8-10 touches per game even with both Swift and Williams healthy.

10.03 - Darnell Mooney, WR, Chicago Bears

A fifth-round pick out of Tulane, Mooney had a highly productive rookie campaign (61/631/4). Earlier this offseason, coach Matt Nagy talked up Mooney by saying that he "has a rare element of speed, combined with route-running, hands and passion. And commitment." With the Bears trading Anthony Miller to the Texans, it only further boosts Mooney's outlook for 2021.

11.10 - Tyler Higbee, TE, Los Angeles Rams

A common approach I've taken in drafts is to double-down on tight ends if I end up waiting on the position. With Gerald Everett signing with Seattle and the team trading for Matthew Stafford, there is optimism for improved numbers from Higbee.

More: 10 Undervalued Players in 2021 Fantasy Football Drafts

12.03 - Noah Fant, TE, Denver Broncos

Playing at less than 100% in 2020, Fant averaged only 10.9 Y/R after averaging 14.1 in 2019. Fant's ADOT (7.6 to 6.7) and YAC/R (8.3 to 6.1) both declined year over year, but he also set career highs in receptions (62) and yards (673). Fant is currently dealing with a "leg issue" that isn't believed to be serious or keep him out Week 1.

13.10 - Jakobi Meyers, WR, New England Patriots

Meyers led the Patriots with 81 targets, 59 receptions and 729 yards in 2020. While the team added Nelson Agholor and Kendall Bourne in free agency, there's a good chance that the Meyers leads the position group in receiving once again.

14.03 - Washington DST, Washington Football Team

15.10 - Younghoe Koe, K, Atlanta Falcons

16.03 - Benny Snell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

There is competition on the depth chart, but Snell -- or whichever back ultimately slides into the RB2 role -- would become a top waiver-wire add if Harris were to miss any time. With my last pick, I prevent missing out on Snell as a handcuff to Harris.

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Saturday, August 7, 2021

Fantasy Football Projections 2021: New York Giants

Our 2021 Fantasy Football Projections will be viewable by both position and team.

Below you will find our 2021 fantasy football projections for the New York Giants.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Daniel Jones	543.4	344	3831	23.91	12.77	67.8	393.2	1.86	273.82
Mike Glennon	37.8	23.4	257	1.66	0.98	7	15.4	0.04	16.74

Daniel Jones: The offseason was kind to Jones. With the Giants signing Kenny Golladay to a four-year contract as the team's WR1 and drafting Kadarius Toney in the first round, the rest of the team's solid group of pass-catchers -- Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton and Evan Engram, etc. -- will have easier opportunities. The upgrades to the receiving corps combined with his sneaky rushing upside gives Jones the potential to outperform his draft-day cost.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Saquon Barkley	266.5	1199.3	9.06	50.5	425.5	2.5	257.09
Devontae Booker	54	234.9	1.27	19.3	151.2	0.7	60.08
Elijhaa Penny	7.7	17.3	0.12	9.2	57.5	0.2	14
Gary Brightwell	15.4	66.2	0.31	0.7	5	0	9.33
Corey Clement	4.4	17.2	0.09	1.1	8.1	0.1	4.22

Saquon Barkley: As a rookie, Barkley was about as good as it gets. Technically, Todd Gurley was better (fantasy's RB1), but Barkley was the RB2 in his rookie season and led the NFL in scrimmage yards (2,028), scored 15 touchdowns and hauled in 91 catches. Injuries have kept him out of 17 of the team's past 19 games (and his rehab this offseason continues to be a major storyline), but if his health cooperates in 2021, he has the skill set to finish as one of the top two or three backs in the league.

Devontae Booker: Even though the team recently added Alfred Morris, Booker is likely the favorite for RB2 duties (and RB1 duties if Barkley isn't ready to go for Week 1).

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Kenny Golladay	70.7	981.1	5.8	0	0	0	168.26
Sterling Shepard	56.9	592.8	3.6	2.9	23.5	0.15	112.58
Kadarius Toney	36.7	439.5	2.9	8.8	59.4	0.31	87.5
Darius Slayton	31.2	455.8	3	1.8	8.1	0.04	80.23
John Ross	11.9	159.4	1.2	0.9	3.8	0.02	29.59
Dante Pettis	3.7	47	0.4	0	0	0	8.95

Sterling Shepard: Shepard missed four games in 2020 and he has now missed four-plus games in three of the past four seasons. Adding Golladay to the receiving corps pushes Shepard down a spot on the depth chart, but he'll likely see the second-most snaps among the team's receivers barring injury.

Kadarius Toney: The Athletic's Dan Duggan expects the "Giants to bring Toney along slowly" and writes that "his offensive snaps will likely begin with specialized packages with the hope that he’ll grow into a bigger role as the season progresses."

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Evan Engram	50.9	531.4	3.3	3.3	19	0.13	101.07
Kyle Rudolph	21.1	200.3	1.5	0	0	0	39.58
Kaden Smith	2.9	26.6	0.3	0	0	0	5.91
Levine Toilolo	0.9	8.2	0.1	0	0	0	1.87

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Monday, August 2, 2021

2021 Fantasy Football Non-PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 9th Pick

The best way to become good at something is to practice. So, what should you do if you want to draft a better fantasy football team?

Practice, of course!

Leading up to the start of the 2021 NFL season, we will use the 2021 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros) to complete fantasy football mock drafts.

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That said, nothing beats practicing yourself so (check out the simulator) and complete a mock in a matter of minutes.

Non-PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 9th Pick

1.09 - Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants

As a rookie, Barkley was about as good as it gets. Technically, Todd Gurley was better (fantasy's RB1), but Barkley was the RB2 in his rookie season and led the NFL in scrimmage yards (2,028), scored 15 touchdowns and hauled in 91 catches. Injuries have kept him out of 17 of the team's past 19 games and "we'll see" when he'll be ready to return from his ACL rehab, but if his health cooperates in 2021, he has the skill set to a dominate fantasy running back.

2.04 - Stefon Diggs, WR, Buffalo Bills

Things could not have gone better for Diggs in his first season with the Bills. A top-three performer across all scoring formats, Diggs led the league in targets (166), receptions (127) and yards (1,535) in 2020.

More: Buffalo Bills 2021 Fantasy Football Projections

3.09 - Miles Sanders, RB, Philadelphia Eagles

Falling short of preseason expectations in 2020, Sanders missed four games and averaged just 3.1 yards per target after his catch rate dropped from 79.4% as a rookie to 53.8% although he averaged an impressive 5.3 YPC last season. Following last year's disappointing season, I'd still be willing to bet on Sanders' skill set as my RB2 seven days a week.

4.04 - Allen Robinson, WR, Chicago Bears

The Bears used their franchise tag on Robinson, a disappointment to fantasy managers that hoped for an improved quarterback situation. Even so, Robinson has a total of 200 receptions and a minimum of 1,147 yards over his past two seasons in Chicago with less-than-stellar quarterback play.

More: Chicago Bears 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup

5.09 - Tyler Lockett, WR, Seattle Seahawks

The full-season numbers (100/1,054/10, WR9 in half-PPR) look great and Lockett now has back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns and three consecutive seasons with at least eight touchdowns. That said, there were three spike games (9/100/3, 15/200/3 and 12/90/2) and mostly modest performances the rest of the season. From Weeks 4 to 16, Lockett finished as fantasy's weekly WR45 (or worse) in nine of 12 games. Given Seattle's run-first tendency, there is week-to-week volatility with the team's top pass-catchers, but he's a high-upside WR3 for this team.

6.04 - Chase Edmonds, RB, Arizona Cardinals

The former fourth-round pick has averaged 4.4 yards per carry and 7.2 yards per reception over his first three NFL seasons. With Kenyan Drake out and James Conner in, Edmonds should be Arizona's RB1 and has an opportunity to perform as a fantasy RB2 in 2021.

More: Chase Edmonds 2021 Fantasy Football Outlook

7.09 - Damien Harris, RB, New England Patriots

Harris is a non-factor as a receiver (five receptions in 2020) and that likely won't change much with James White returning to Foxboro. Especially in a non-PPR format, perhaps the biggest threat to Harris is Cam Newton's likelihood to vulture goal-line opportunities from Harris.

8.04 - Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle Seahawks

It was a tale of two seasons for Wilson. In his first eight games, Wilson averaged 29.52 fantasy points per game and scored no fewer than 21.9. In his final eight games, he averaged only 17.08 and scored more than 21.9 only once during that span.

Despite Pete Carroll's prioritization to establish the run, Wilson has never finished worse than the QB11 (2016) and has finished as a top-six fantasy quarterback in five of the past seven seasons.

More: Seattle Seahawks 53-Man Roster Projections

9.09 - Michael Gallup, WR, Dallas Cowboys

It was a down year (59/843/5) for Gallup, who averaged 26.4 fewer yards per game than he did in 2019. Of course, the offense as a whole struggled without Dak Prescott and Gallup had 50-plus yards in four of five games with Prescott and in only three-of-11 games without him.

10.04 - Devin Singletary, RB, Buffalo Bills

Singletary followed up his rookie season with 687 rushing yards (4.4 YPC) and two touchdowns to go along with 38 catches for 269 yards. Earlier this offseason, coach Sean McDermott has praised Singletary for "really trying to master the small things that come up down in and down out. ... I've really been impressed with his attention to detail over the past few days."

11.09 - Darnell Mooney, WR, Chicago Bears

12.04 - Tyler Higbee, TE, Los Angeles Rams

Following a December 2019 breakout, it was a disappointing 2020 for Higbee and his fantasy managers. The fifth-year tight end saw a year-over-year dip in targets (60), receptions (44) and yards (521). That led to inconsistency as Higbee finished as a top-10 fantasy tight end in only two weeks last season. With Gerald Everett signing with Seattle and the team trading for Matthew Stafford, there is optimism for improved numbers from Higbee.

13.09 - Irv Smith, TE, Minnesota Vikings

Smith missed three games last season, but the second-year tight end set career highs in YPG (28.1), Y/R (12.2) and touchdowns (five). With Kyle Rudolph no longer on the roster, the arrow is pointing up for the third-year tight end.

More: Minnesota Vikings 2021 Fantasy Football Projections

14.04 - Ravens DST, Baltimore Ravens

15.09 - Harrison Butker, K, Kansas City Chiefs

16.04 - Devontae Booker, RB, New York Giants

Booker provides this team with a handcuff for Barkley.

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