The New York Giants’ receiving corps presents one of fantasy football’s most intriguing puzzles heading into 2025. Led by second-year sensation Malik Nabers, who commanded an elite 170 targets despite missing two games as a rookie, the Giants’ aerial attack could be primed for a breakout season.
Malik Nabers
Malik Nabers was second among all receivers in targets (170) last season, despite missing two games. That usage makes him a contender to finish WR1 overall, but the lack of receiving talent around him means he is constantly dealing with double coverage and punishing hits.
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The second-year receiver won’t get many more opportunities than he did as a rookie, but he’ll need to do more with them. Those 170 targets have been topped just 45 times in the 21st century. Of those 45 times, only two players have tallied fewer receiving yards than Nabers did last year. A QB upgrade in Russell Wilson should help, after Nabers caught passes from four different quarterbacks in 2024.
The team’s horrendous schedule will likely see the team regularly play from behind this year, which is always good news for an alpha receiver’s fantasy production. New York scored the second-fewest points (273) in the NFL last season, coming away empty-handed on 72.1% of drives. A slight improvement from a young offense, with a more reliable quarterback, could potentially see Nabers lead all receivers in fantasy in 2025.
– Cameron Sheath, Fantasy Football Analyst
Wan’Dale Robinson
Mason LeBeau Analysis: How often is a young receiver coming off a 140-target, 93-reception season going undrafted the next year? Not often, but it is the case of Wan’Dale Robinson. His target total was on par with Amon-Ra St. Brown, D.J. Moore, and Davante Adams, but despite his massive workload, his 700 yards and three touchdowns made him only relevant in PPR leagues, and unstartable in 0PPR leagues.Â
In half-PPR, Robinson is worth keeping an eye on just in case this offense sees some positive regression. I wouldn’t project his role to improve with Russell Wilson, but any Jameis Winston starts could turn him into a weekly winner. Once that becomes rookie Jaxon Dart, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen to that offense.Â
Receivers were not a place the Giants invested in this offseason, so there isn’t much worry about Robinson losing his role. Entering year four, it’s possible he can become more efficient. He won’t be a sexy pick, but I won’t be surprised if he’s the ideal backup or fill-in waiver option.Â
– Mason LeBeau, Fantasy Football AnalystÂ
