New York Giants Depth Chart
- NFC East
- Stadium
- MetLife Stadium
- Head Coach
- Joe Judge
- Offensive Coordinator
- Jason Garrett
- Defensive Coordinator
- Patrick Graham
- Special Teams Coach
- Thomas McGaughey
- Defensive Scheme
- 3-4
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and the team staff were initially hoping for a Week 8 return to action following his ankle sprain in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. This is likely the reason the Giants opted to forego an IR stint for their stud ball-carrier, but according to reports it now seems unlikely he will be able to play against Kansas City. Barkley will have a good chance to return in Week 9, but even that is not a guarantee as the team could opt to play it safe and keep him sidelined into the BYE week. Upon his return to the lineup, Barkley can be valued as a mid-to-low end RB1 for fantasy managers. As long as he remains out, Devontae Booker has upside as a FLEX option because of his significant workload as the lead back.
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle) could be available in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs, depending on how much work he is able to get in practice this week, according to head coach Joe Judge. The team will be on the field from Thursday-Saturday in preparation for their Monday night game, and the hope is their star rookie receiver will be available against an extremely weak Chiefs defense. If he is able to play, Toney could be in the WR2/3 conversation because of the significant role he has earned in the offense. His undeniable talent makes him worth a spot in lineups if he is good to go.
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton caught 5-of-9 targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Carolina Panthers. He returned to action on Sunday after missing the last three weeks due to a hamstring injury. Kadarius Toney (ankle), Kenny Golladay (knee), and Sterling Shepard were ruled out ahead of Sunday's game. The 24-year-old was QB Daniel Jones' top option and led the Giants in targets (9) and receiving yards (63). Slayton's role in the Giants offense will depend on the availability of Toney, Golladay, and Shepard for Monday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones completed 23-of-33 pass attempts for 203 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions while rushing for 28 yards on eight attempts in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Carolina Panthers. The 24-year-old bounced back in Sunday's win after committing four turnovers in a Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. In the third quarter, Jones connected with wide receiver Dante Pettis for a five-yard touchdown strike to give the Giants a 12-3 lead. It wasn't a great fantasy day for Jones, who has thrown for multiple touchdowns passes just once this year. Jones is a low-end QB2 in a plus matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8.
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker rushed for 51 yards on 14 attempts and a touchdown while reeling in 2-of-3 targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Carolina Panthers. He led the Giants backfield with 14 carries (RB Elijah Penny had nine) and salvaged his fantasy day with a 19-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to put the Giants ahead 25-3. New York's star RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) is uncertain for Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs; Booker could have a vital role for the third straight week.