The New York Giants will visit the New England Patriots in Week 13. 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 13?
Slayton (hamstring) was limited in practice on Friday.
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 Slayton in Week 13?
Amidst all of the chaos in the Jameis Winston experience last week, Slayton earned just two targets on 25 routes, scoring 3.3 PPR points in the process.
The worries only grow when you realize that his 23-yard catch came on the very first offensive play of the afternoon.
Wan’Dale Robinson was the star (9-156-1 on 14 targets), but Isaiah Hodgins earned three times as many targets as Slayton. At the same time, Theo Johnson and Tyrone Tracy finished with more receptions than Slayton did targets.
If you told me that there was a DFS build that made sense with Slayton ceiling case in a matchup that figures to make New York pass heavy, I’d listen. When it comes to season-long, with no teams on a bye, I’ve got a hard time believing that you need to go this far down the WR rankings to fill your flex spot.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Slayton’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Slayton is projected to score 9.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Slayton to have four receptions for 51 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 13 Weather Impact: Giants at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 42 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
