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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton has not yet reported to voluntary offseason workouts this week, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. The 27-year-old is seeking a contract extension after posting 50 receptions for 770 yards and four touchdowns last season. He led the team in receiving yards last year, and he has done so in four of the last five campaigns. He's due to make $6.2 million in 2024. Although Slayton is far from a fantasy football superstar, he's been productive at times -- making this a situation worth monitoring. He should be a top wideout target in New York's offense once again, though they might take a wideout in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and second-year receiver Jalin Hyatt could take on a larger role.
Apr 17, 2024 4:31 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton continued his impressive run at the end of the 2023 season, adding five catches for 62 yards and a touchdown to his season-long totals. It's the third straight game in which Slayton has found paydirt. All those touchdowns came from the arm of veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor. With Taylor under center, Slayton became a consistent, dependable fantasy football wide receiver. He finishes the season as the team leader for receiving yards. It's abundantly clear to anyone who has watched a Giants game this season that there's a big need for elite wide receivers. Slayton should be back for Big Blue next season, but he may not maintain his alpha role.
Jan 7, 2024 9:01 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton has posted back-to-back performances of at least 90 yards and one touchdown. The veteran looks to take advantage of another favorable matchup. Two weeks ago against this same Philadelphia secondary, Slayton hit the 90-yard mark on three catches. In both of the last two contests, he's snagged a catch of at least 69 yards on his scoring play. Outside of those plays, production for Slayton has been minimal. He's the most trustworthy receiving option on the Giants, as he leads the team in receiving yards, but he could easily bust without another long catch.
Jan 6, 2024 11:02 AM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton used an 80-yard touchdown bomb to cross triple-digit receiving yards in the team's 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Once again, Slayton led the team in receiving and widened the gap between him and the other receiving options on the season. The Rams entered the game frequently allowing big plays to wide receivers and Slayton took advantage. The veteran is playing well against weak pass defenses as of late and Tyrod Taylor provides more consistency at the quarterback position. Slayton has another soft secondary in town next week when the Giants host the Philadelphia Eagles in their season finale.
Dec 31, 2023 5:16 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, fresh off one of his best games of the 2023 campaign, draws the Los Angeles Rams at home in Week 17. The matchup isn't anything to worry about, but the inconsistent play is. Despite being the Giants' leading receiver this season, the veteran has logged double-digit PPR points in just four games. Quarterback play has been largely to blame and the Giants don't score enough (14.3 points per game) to support a noteworthy wide receiver. Slayton has taken advantage of soft secondaries (Washington and Philadelphia) in recent weeks, but depending on a long touchdown that rarely comes isn't a smart strategy for the fantasy playoffs.
Dec 30, 2023 10:58 AM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton took advantage of a soft Philadelphia secondary en route to three catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. The veteran only saw three targets on the day from the combination of Tommy Devito and Tyrod Taylor. The highlight came on a 69-yard pitch and catch from Taylor in the fourth quarter as the Giants attempted a comeback. With a tougher matchup against the Rams on the horizon and consistently inconsistent quarterback play, Slayton isn't worthy of a roster spot for fantasy championship weekend.
Dec 25, 2023 10:24 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton leads the team in receiving yards this season and now draws the best matchup for wide receivers in fantasy football, the Philadelphia Eagles. That would imply the veteran is a smash play, but there are more factors involved. When including tight ends into the equation, Slayton's 512 yards ranks 69th in the NFL, behind guys like Jonnu Smith and Tyler Conklin. His total is low due to inconsistent quarterback play in New York. In his last time out against a positive matchup (Week 11 at Washington), Slayton logged 82 yards and a touchdown. It's not out of the realm of possibilities this week, and he's the most trustworthy receiver on the Giants, but Slayton should not be depended upon in the fantasy playoffs.
Dec 23, 2023 11:00 AM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton secured half of his eight targets for 63 yards in the team's 24-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The veteran wideout tied with Darren Waller and Wan'Dale Robinson for the team lead in receptions, while he outright topped the box score in targets and yards. Slayton continues to do enough to maintain his season-long lead as the best receiver on the Giants, but when compared to the rest of the league, he's well below average. The 26-year-old can remain on waiver wires across all formats.
Dec 17, 2023 8:04 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton continues to play the majority of the snaps as an outside receiver in this New York offense but is not a favorite target for quarterback Tommy Devito. The veteran hasn't secured more than three catches in three of the last four games. DeVito doesn't put the ball in the air enough to consistently support any wideout. It doesn't help that the Giants' Week 15 opponent, the New Orleans Saints, own the third-best defense against fantasy wideouts in the past four weeks. Slayton can remain on waiver wires across all formats.
Dec 16, 2023 10:22 AM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton hopes to see his snap counts bump back up following a neck injury in Week 11. The veteran was listed as doubtful in the following game but was a surprise active. Likely due to the lack of preparation, Slayton saw his snap shares dip into the 50 percent range. Before the injury, he had been a staple on the outside of the New York offense, albeit with limited production. His 435 receiving yards leads the team but ranks 70th in the entire NFL. Slayton can remain on the waiver wire across all fantasy football formats.
Dec 9, 2023 11:36 AM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (neck) and running back Eric Gray (ankle) are active for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. The big story here is that Slayton, who had been listed as doubtful, made significant progress over the last few days and is now healthy enough to play. He's the first player since Week 8 of the 2020 season to suit up despite being listed as questionable. Fantasy managers should view him as a low-end fantasy WR3 in a favorable matchup. Gray, meanwhile, will operate as the Giants' No. 3 running back after being activated from injured reserve on Saturday. He could log a few snaps but remains off the fantasy radar.
Nov 26, 2023 11:32 AM EST
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that wide receiver Darius Slayton (neck) will not practice on Friday and is expected to be listed as doubtful to play in Week 12 this Sunday against the New England Patriots. Offensive lineman Evan Neal (ankle) has been ruled out, while defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence (hamstring) is also expected to be doubtful. It would be Lawrence's first game missed due to injury in his five-year career. Slayton's injury comes at a bad time after he just has his best game of the season in the Week 11 win over the Washington Commanders, when he had four catches for a season-high 82 yards and his first touchdown of the year. With Slayton likely out on Sunday, Sterling Shepard, Isaiah Hodgins and rookie Jalin Hyatt could see more targets, albeit in a sluggish offense led by undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy Devito.
Nov 24, 2023 12:18 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (neck), who is dealing with a neck injury and not an arm ailment, will not practice on Wednesday. Slayton injured his neck late in the first half of the Week 11 win over the Washington Commanders and was unable to return in the second half. Before the injury, he had four catches on five targets for a season-high 82 yards and his first touchdown of the year. Unfortunately, the injury appears to be serious enough to potentially keep him sidelined for the Week 12 contest against the New England Patriots. Slayton has two more days to get back on the practice field and prove he's ready to go. If he's unable to do that, it could open up more opportunities for Sterling Shepard, Isaiah Hodgins and rookie Jalin Hyatt in the passing game.
Nov 22, 2023 12:53 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (arm) got loose for a 40-yard touchdown, his first of the season, to help propel the Giants past the Washington Commanders in Week 11. However, he departed the game after landing hard while attempting to make a catch. He was later ruled out with that injury, and the team will provide more details on the ailment later in the week. Before leaving the game, the veteran led the team in receiving with 82 yards on four catches. Undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy Devito had the best game of his young career, which ignited the passing game for the first time this season. It helped that New York was facing one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL. The matchup gets a little tougher next week when the Giants host the New England Patriots.
Nov 19, 2023 9:41 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton got loose for a 40-yard touchdown, his first of the season, to help propel the Giants past the Washington Commanders in Week 11. Once again, the veteran led the team in receiving with 82 yards on four catches. Undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy Devito had the best game of his young career, which ignited the passing game for the first time this season. It helped that New York was facing one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL. The matchup gets a little tougher next week when the Giants host the New England Patriots. Despite the solid stat line, there won't be a rush to waiver wires to add Slayton.
Nov 19, 2023 9:02 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (arm) is questionable to return in Week 11 versus the Washington Commanders. He had been playing well at the time of his departure, hauling in four of five targets for 82 yards and one touchdown. Saquon Barkley, Daniel Bellinger, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Jalin Hyatt should handle more targets until Slayton is able to return.
Nov 19, 2023 3:00 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton continues to play the majority of the wide receiver snaps as the G-Men head into their Week 11 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Unfortunately, it has coincided with very little production. The veteran's season-high marks sit at four catches and 69 yards. Against Washington in Week 7, he logged just one catch for 22 yards. Despite the great matchup against a bad Washington secondary, Slayton and the rest of the New York pass catchers can't be counted upon in any fantasy football format. Undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy Devito has yet to show he can lead an offense to any sort of success. Slayton can remain on waiver wires this week, and likely for the rest of the season.
Nov 18, 2023 10:48 AM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton continues to dominate snap counts as an outside wide receiver, but his production doesn't excite fantasy football managers. Last week, Slayton led all New York receivers with 59 yards. That was his third-best mark of the season. Undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy Devito will be throwing passes once again, meaning there aren't any receivers worth trusting from the Giants' offense. Slayton can remain on waiver wires across all formats heading into Week 10. It would be a surprise for him to do enough to warrant roster consideration in future weeks.
Nov 10, 2023 5:16 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton gathered seven targets, catching four of them for 59 yards, in the team's 30-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. His receiving total led all Giants on the afternoon. Quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury at the end of the first quarter. Undrafted rookie Tommy Devito then led the offense to unfavorable results. Slayton wasn't on most fantasy rosters right now anyway but he, and the rest of the New York passing game, will be impossible to trust with DeVito under center. The Giants travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys in Week 10.
Nov 5, 2023 8:51 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is a mainstay in the Giants' offense, lining up at wideout for over 80 percent of snaps in five out of seven games. The production, however, leaves a lot to be desired. In a plus matchup against Washington in Week 7, the veteran earned just two targets, catching one for 22 yards. Now, he'll be matched up against two of the best coverage cornerbacks in football, Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed. There's no sneaky upside for Slayton this week. He's best left on waiver wires across all fantasy football formats.
Oct 28, 2023 10:27 AM EST
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