Darius Slayton fantasy football profile, news and stats

SEASON	GP	FPTS	RANK	TARGET	RECPT	REYD	RETD	REAVE
2023	15	116	88th	73	39	587	3	15.1
2022	16	128	52nd	71	46	724	2	15.7
3yr Ave	14	125	62nd	79	41	610	4	14.88

Leading receiver Saturday

Published: 2024-08-17

Slayton caught all three of his targets for a team-high 59 yards in Saturday's 28-10 preseason loss to the Texans.

The speedster quickly reforged his connection with Daniel Jones in the quarterback's first game action since he tore his ACL in Week 9 of last season, hauling in a 44-yard strike in the second quarter that nearly went for a touchdown, although Slayton was ruled down at the one-yard line. The 27-year-old has led the Giants in receiving yards in four of the last five seasons despite never having an 800-yard campaign, and while that honor is expected to pass to rookie Malik Nabers in 2024, Slayton should still have a big role in the team's passing game.

Fantasy Points by Week 2022

0

2.1

13.9

2.8

14.8

11.6

18.5

13.6

9.3

15

6.2

7.3

11.9

1.4

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Weekly Stats 2022

		Fantasy Points			Betting		Receiving Stats												Routes Run
WEEK	STADIUM	GAME	RANK	TARGET	SPREAD	O/U	TRGT	REC	YD	TD	AVG	AIR	YAC	DROP	10+	20+	50+	SHARE	SLOT	TIGHT	WIDE
2 CAR	Outdoor 77°	0.0	146th	0.00	1.5	43.5	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0%	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%	100%
3 DAL	Outdoor 70°	0.0	147th	0.00	-1.5	39.5	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0%	0	0	0	0%	7%	0%	93%
4 CHI	Outdoor 59°	2.1	89th	2.10	-3.0	39.5	2	1	11	0	11.0	5	6	0%	1	0	0	13%	3%	3%	95%
5 @GB	Outdoor 64°	13.9	22nd	2.32	9.5	41.5	7	6	79	0	13.2	9	4	0%	5	1	0	27%	24%	3%	73%
6 BAL	Outdoor 61°	2.8	73rd	2.80	5.5	45.5	3	1	18	0	18.0	17	1	50%	1	0	0	12%	27%	0%	73%
7 @JAC	Outdoor 74°	14.8	19th	4.93	3.5	42.5	6	3	58	1	19.3	17	2	25%	3	1	0	21%	18%	0%	82%
8 @SEA	Outdoor 54°	11.6	36th	2.32	3.5	45.5	6	5	66	0	13.2	12	2	0%	3	1	0	19%	21%	0%	79%
10 HOU	Outdoor 50°	18.5	15th	6.17	-5.0	40.5	4	3	95	1	31.7	6	25	0%	2	2	1	24%	46%	4%	51%
11 DET	Outdoor 35°	13.6	21st	2.72	-3.0	45.5	10	5	86	0	17.2	11	6	29%	4	2	0	25%	45%	0%	55%
12 @DAL	Dome 57°	9.3	54th	3.10	10.0	44.5	6	3	63	0	21.0	17	4	25%	2	1	0	21%	32%	0%	67%
13 WAS	Outdoor 40°	15.0	22nd	2.50	2.5	40.5	8	6	90	0	15.0	9	6	14%	3	1	1	29%	36%	0%	64%
14 PHI	Outdoor 37°	6.2	62nd	3.10	7.0	45.5	3	2	42	0	21.0	13	9	33%	1	1	0	9%	39%	6%	56%
15 @WAS	Outdoor 35°	7.3	56th	1.46	4.0	39.5	7	5	23	0	4.6	4	0	0%	0	0	0	23%	15%	3%	81%
16 @MIN	Dome 2°	11.9	33rd	2.98	4.5	47.5	6	4	79	0	19.8	9	11	0%	3	2	0	15%	15%	0%	85%
17 IND	Outdoor 52°	1.4	97th	0.70	-5.5	38.5	3	2	14	0	7.0	6	2	0%	0	0	0	13%	40%	0%	60%
18 @PHI	Outdoor 43°	0.0	148th	0.00	16.0	42.5	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0%	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%	100%

Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022

				Fantasy Points			Receiving Averages
LOCATION	STADIUM	GP	GS	GM	TOUCH	RANK	TRGT	REC	YD	TD	AVE	AIR	YAC	DROP	10+	20+	50+
Home	Outdoor	24	15	0.3	1.67	144th	4.9	2.8	44	0.2	16.0	11.4	4.6	14%	1.8	0.7	0.1
Away	Outdoor	18	13	0.3	1.19	197th	4.7	2.3	27	0.1	11.9	9.8	2.1	13%	1.2	0.3	0.0
Away	Dome	1	1	11.9	1.98	20th	6.0	4.0	79	0.0	19.8	9.0	10.8	0%	3.0	2.0	0.0
Away	Retractable Dome	2	2	7.6	1.78	30th	8.5	5.5	96	0.0	17.5	12.7	4.7	15%	4.5	1.0	0.0

Career Stats by Season: 2019 to 2022

					Fantasy Points		Receiving Stats												Routes Run
SEASON	AGE	TEAM	GP	GS	TOTAL	RANK	TRGT	REC	YD	TD	AVG	AIR	YAC	DROP	10+	20+	50+	SHARE	SLOT	TIGHT	WIDE
2019	22	NYG	14	9	170	36th	84	48	740	8	15.4	12	4	4%	28	12	1	14%	6%	2%	92%
2020	23	NYG	16	15	141	107th	96	50	751	3	15.0	12	3	11%	37	10	0	19%	17%	0%	83%
2021	24	NYG	13	5	69	103rd	58	26	339	2	13.0	11	3	19%	13	4	0	10%	16%	1%	83%
2022	25	NYG	16	11	128	52nd	71	46	724	2	15.7	10	6	13%	28	12	2	15%	28%	1%	71%

Yards ball travels in the "Air" per completion. "YAC" is average yards gained after catch. "Drop"ped pass rate. "Share" of team passing targets.

Limited in practice

Published: 2024-08-02

Coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Slayton is "tight" and won't be a full practice participant, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Slayton reportedly was limited Thursday, and he previously dealt with an undisclosed injury during June minicamp. It doesn't sound like anything serious, but perhaps the Giants will provide more details if Slayton isn't back at full strength next week.

Good to go for camp

Published: 2024-07-25

Slayton (undisclosed) is practicing at the start of training camp, SI's Patricia Traina reports.

It seems the injury Slayton suffered during June minicamp wasn't anything serious. He led the Giants in receiving yards four of his first five seasons, but without ever reaching 800 yards in a campaign. While Slayton still projects as a starter, the Giants hope sixth overall pick Malik Nabers will give them a legitimate No. 1 receiver for the first time since Odell Beckham's prime.

On track for training camp

Published: 2024-06-13

Coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday he expects Slayton (undisclosed) to be ready for the start of training camp late July, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Slayton suffered an undisclosed injury at Tuesday's minicamp practice, but it doesn't appear the Giants are overly concerned about his health. Slayton is positioned for a starting gig in New York's wide receiver corps, alongside rookie first-round addition Malik Nabers, plus incumbent Wan'Dale Robinson, who should be more effective now that he's another year removed from his ACL tear.

Leaves practice with injury

Published: 2024-06-11

Slayton (undisclosed) departed Tuesday's practice at mandatory minicamp early due to an apparent injury, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Slayton appeared to sustain an injury after colliding with a teammate, and he was able to walk off the field under his own power. The 27-year-old remains in position to handle a starting role for the Giants, though rookie phenom Malik Nabers promises to handle the clear No. 1 role, so this offense can scarce afford him to miss real time. With tight end Darren Waller having now officially retired, New York is lacking for depth behind Nabers, Slayton and third-year pro Wan'Dale Robinson. If Slayton is sidelined long, more reps will open up for Jalin Hyatt, Allen Robinson and Isaiah McKenzie.

Gets incentives added to contract

Published: 2024-05-31

Slayton showed up to OTAs this week after the Giants added $650,000 of incentives to his contract, ESPN's Jordan Raanan reports.

The 27-year-old is entering the second season of a two-year, $12 million contract, and while he might have been hoping for an extension or additional guaranteed money, it seems he'll settle for the boosted incentives. Slayton has led the Giants in receiving yards in four of his five NFL season, topping 700 yards each time without ever getting to 800. He'll likely be one of the team's top three WRs in 2024, along with sixth overall pick Malik Nabers and slot man Wan'Dale Robinson. Of the three, Slayton is least likely to draw a large number of targets, as he's never seen passes on a large percentage of his routes even when playing a lot of snaps in offenses with subpar receiving alternatives.

Participating in OTAs

Published: 2024-05-28

Slayton (thumb) participated in Tuesday's OTAs practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Slayton is working toward a hopeful contract extension with the Giants, but he's on the field for voluntary workouts at OTAs. The 2019 fifth-round pick still appears slated for a starting gig, though rookie first-rounder Malik Nabers should be the top man in this wide receiver corps, with Jalin Hyatt and Wan'Dale Robinson also in the mix. He appears fully healthy after having dealt with a thumb injury down the stretch in 2023.

Likely to remain starter

Published: 2024-05-01

Slayton is expected to open the season as a starting wideout opposite rookie first-rounder Malik Nabers, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Slayton refused to report to voluntary offseason workouts, as he's entering the final year of a two-year deal and is seeking an extension. The Giants, however, haven't budged, and the team used the sixth overall pick in last week's NFL Draft to take Nabers after using a third-rounder on Jalin Hyatt in 2023. While Slayton is the favorite to open the summer as a starter, the team likely hopes Hyatt can push the veteran for snaps and targets. Nabers should easily pace this team in targets as a rookie.

Seeking new deal

Published: 2024-04-17

Slayton (thumb) -- who is reportedly seeking a contract extension -- hasn't reported to the Giants' voluntary workouts, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports.

The report notes that Slayton, who led the team with 770 receiving yards (on 50 catches) in 17-regular season games in 2023, has attended the Giants' voluntary offseason program in the past. The 27-year-old wideout is in line to earn $6.2 million in the final year of his contract with New York this coming season, but evidently Slayton is looking to amend those terms. At this stage, the 2019 fifth-rounder -- who is bouncing back from an offseason procedure on his right thumb -- is poised to retain a key role in a Giants' WR corps that also currently includes Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt, with further depth likely to arrive via the upcoming NFL draft.

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