The New York Giants (2-5) will visit the Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) in Week 8. 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 8?
Update: Despite missing practice time, barring any surprises, Slayton is expected to play in Week 8.
Slayton (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, Dan Salomone of the Giants’ official site reports.
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 8?
A hamstring injury that occurred in Week 5 continues to keep Darius Slayton on the shelf and that’s a shame.
It’s not just sapping you of an upside option during these bye weeks, it’s limiting his rep count with Jaxson Dart. Asking him to impact your lineup in a positive way, should he return this weekend, in his first game back isn’t something that I’d be remotely comfortable in considering.
There’s big-play potential in Slayton’s profile, and it’ll be interesting to see how that meshes with the abilities of Dart, but that’s just it. “To see.” This is a connection I’m going to need to see produce well before investing.
If you have a spot to burn, by all means. But in leagues with shallow benches, this isn’t a player you’re expecting to count on in the short term, and that’s a tough sell.
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 8
Slayton is projected to score 7.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Slayton to have 3 receptions for 38 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 8 Weather Impact: Giants at Eagles
The forecast for kickoff is 58 degrees Fahrenheit with 9 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
