During the opening week of the campaign, many rookies have already begun to live up to their ADP. In Washington, running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is already appearing to be the steal of most fantasy drafts.In this piece, we will look at two rookie running backs and a quarterback and determine if fantasy managers should look to target them on the waiver wire.Are DJ Giddens, Jaxson Dart, and Ollie Gordon II worth adding off the waiver wire in Week 2? Here are the latest outlooks on each for ...

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is active and will operate as the team's backup for Week 1 against the Washington Commanders. Meanwhile, Jameis Winston is inactive as the team's emergency third quarterback. This depth chart decision from the coaching staff aligns with recent rumors that indicated Dart may have earned the backup job and could even make his NFL debut in Week 1. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport recently noted that the Giants have a package of plays ready for Dart, so it's ...

According to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the New York Giants could use rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart as early as Week 1. Rapoport reported that the Giants have a package of plays ready to go for the rookie from Ole Miss, which they are ready to deploy as soon as their season-opening game Sunday against Washington. The Giants signed veteran quarterback Russell Wilson to be their immediate starter, but the drumbeat is already going for Dart, who impressed during the preseason. The...

The New York Giants are showing strong confidence in rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, naming him the primary backup behind Russell Wilson. According to Albert Breer, the team feels comfortable putting Dart into live game action already, an impressive endorsement for the rookie. Dianna Russini of The Athletic added that head coach Brian Daboll even threw Dart into practice reps this week specifically to test how he'd handle pressure situations. Dart rewarded that trust with an excellent ...

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has refused to reveal whether rookie first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart or veteran Jameis Winston will serve as the team's backup to starter Russell Wilson for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the division-rival Washington Commanders. Dart looked very impressive in training camp and the preseason, but Winston has more than 100 games of NFL experience and was listed as the QB2 on the first unofficial depth chart during camp. For what it's ...

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart could find himself starting sooner rather than later in his rookie season. The 2025 first-round pick put on a clinic in the preseason, racking up 424 total yards, four touchdowns, and zero turnovers, while showcasing poise beyond his years. Although veteran Russell Wilson will open the season as the starter, Dart's strong showing has put real pressure on the coaching staff. With a talented supporting cast led by Malik Nabers and a revamped defense, the ...

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Brashard Smith, Jarquez Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan, Matthew Golden, Travis Hunter, Dont'e Thornton, Jaxson Dart, Bhayshul Tuten, Keandre Lambert-Smith, Cam Ward. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. Draft your optimal fantasy football teams for 2025. Our free Who Should I Draft? tool will help make your fantasy football draft decisions. Compare ...

John Laghezza debuts his sparkling new 2025 "QB Streamers" column with a look into the future

The 2025 season is here, which means it is time to transition our thinking from winning the draft to winning our weekly matchups. One big advantage fantasy managers have is that they can nail down a late quarterback that has the potential to put up big fantasy points.Waiting on quarterback allows fantasy managers an opportunity to load up at other positions to optimize their fantasy lineup. Identifying a rookie quarterback with a later ADP who has the upside to provide high-end fantasy scoring ...

Matthew Freedman shares the risky players in draft rounds 1-4 that could help you bring home a fantasy championship.