The New York Giants will travel to take on the Washington Commanders in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Darius Slayton.
Is Darius Slayton Playing in Week 1?
Slayton is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Giants’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Darius Slayton in Week 1?
On a spreadsheet, this Giants offense makes some sense. We have the old ushering in the new at the quarterback position, cheap draft capital spent in the backfield, and a receiving trio that features an ascending star next to a pair of experienced options with opposed skill sets.
If this were a matter of buying stock, I’d be interested. In the scope 2025, however, I’m not as willing to invest. Slayton hasn’t had an 80-target season since 2020 and has seen most of his touchdowns come on balls thrown more than 20 yards downfield (57.1%): he owns a particular set of skills.
That’s fine, and it might even play out in a matchup against a Washington defense that allowed the sixth-highest deep ball passer rating in the league last season. But do you really need to take on that risk in Week 1?
I don’t think so. By the time this game kicks off, we will be more than 11 months removed from his last match with 5+ receptions, and in two games against these Commanders, he didn’t have a single splash play.
If we see a new version of this offense or signs that defenses are content to have anyone not named Malik Nabers beat them, maybe we reconsider next season in Dallas. It’s OK to be a reactionary fantasy manager in cases like this when the risk is significant and the reward has only flickered over the past six years.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Darius Slayton’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Slayton is projected to score 9.1 points in PPR formats. This includes 3.2 receptions for 47.2 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Giants at Commanders
Weather conditions should be favorable for this outdoor matchup with temperatures at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds of 7 mph.
