The New York Giants (1-3) will visit the New Orleans Saints (0-4) in Week 5. 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 5?
Slayton is not on the injury report and is expected to 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 5?
Personally, I don’t think there’s much actionable coming out of the Malik Nabers injury, but if you’re going to increase the stock of one player as a result of an increase in opportunity, I think it’s Darius Slayton.
17 career games with 8+ targets
- 15.4 PPR PPG
- 90 catches
- 1,300 yards
- 7 TDs
He’s very much a volume shooter: give him enough chances and eventually something connects. This offense clearly got a shot in the arm from Jaxson Dart last week, and if the rookie can build on his impressive starting debut, Slayton stands to work his way into the “I don’t love it, but I’m stuck and want upside” tier at the position with bye weeks now on our radar.
The increase in projected role is nice for his ceiling odds, but it doesn’t do much to squash my floor concerns, and that’s why he’s off my flex radar this weekend, even in a plus 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 5
Slayton is projected to score 9.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Slayton to have 3 receptions for 49 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 5 Weather Impact: Giants at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 5 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
