After another sluggish outing from Russell Wilson, Giants head coach Brian Daboll was asked if the veteran would remain his starter. His response gave fantasy football managers plenty to think about.
“You guys have asked me about guys after games. I’m not going to answer that,” Daboll told reporters, per Connor Hughes.
That uncertainty immediately puts Wilson’s fantasy viability on shaky ground. Once considered a potential late-round flier for managers in need of depth, he now sits on the edge of being droppable in most formats.
Russell Wilson’s Fantasy Football Floor Collapses
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Wilson’s performance against Kansas City was disastrous from a fantasy football perspective. He finished with just 160 passing yards and two interceptions, failing to produce a single touchdown. Through three weeks, he has only one respectable fantasy outing—a Week 2 performance against Dallas where he hit on multiple deep balls.
Otherwise, Wilson has been a liability in lineups. The Giants’ inability to move the ball in the red zone makes him nearly unplayable outside of two-quarterback or superflex leagues.
Enter Jaxson Dart?
The chants of “We Want Dart” at MetLife Stadium were as loud as they were telling. Fans are ready to see rookie Jaxson Dart, and fantasy managers should take note. While Dart’s late-game cameo against Kansas City didn’t include a pass attempt—he rushed once for three yards—his mobility and upside make him a stash candidate in deeper leagues.
This isn’t the first time he’s seen snaps, either. Dart also appeared against Dallas in Week 2, though that outing was limited to handoffs and one negative rush. Still, the drumbeat for him to take over is growing louder, and in fantasy, opportunity is everything.
Fantasy Football Outlook Moving Forward
At 0-3, the Giants have little to lose by giving Dart a longer look. If Daboll decides to make the switch, fantasy GMs should expect growing pains but also the potential for rushing production—a key factor in fantasy quarterback scoring.
For now, Wilson is a bench-at-best option and a likely drop in standard leagues. Dart should already be on the radar in dynasty formats, and redraft managers in deeper leagues may want to consider adding him before the wave of waiver claims hits.
Simply put: if Daboll isn’t committed to Wilson, neither should fantasy football managers be.