The New York Giants (2-6) will host the San Francisco 49ers (5-3) in Week 9. 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 9?
Slayton is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he 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 Slayton in Week 9?
Darius Slayton has one touchdown catch over the past calendar year and has 14 catches this season. He hasn’t even been close to hitting your lineup at any point this season, and the G-Men didn’t exactly inspire confidence with an 18-point loss over the weekend.
And yet, I think he’s an add.
No, I don’t think consistency is going to be a part of this profile, but I’m cautiously optimistic about the trajectory of things, and that’s all you can ask for when it comes to these fringe players.
For the season, Slayton has been targeted on 22.1% of his routes with Jaxson Dart under center, up from 6.5% when the rookie isn’t on the field.
That’s a step in the right direction, and the matchups over the next two weeks give him an opportunity to cash in on some of the promise (at Chicago next week). If he can come through, you have a roster filler for the remainder of the season, giving you access to late-season games against the Commanders and Raiders.
If not, you move on without much of a loss.
This is the type of low-risk, decent-reward chance that I love to take at this point in the season. Cast a wide enough net on players like this, and you give yourself a chance to build out depth when it matters most.
In a perfect world, none of this matters, and your roster stays 100% healthy on your way to a title. In a more realistic world, your depth is going to factor in at some point, and this is a dart I’m throwing.
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 9
Slayton is projected to score 10.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Slayton to have 4 receptions for 53 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 9 Weather Impact: 49ers at Giants
The forecast for kickoff is 56 degrees Fahrenheit with 15 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.