Andrew Thomas may miss Week 1 as he ramps up from the pup list, paving the way for James Hudson to start at left tackle. The Giants will lean on quicker throws to offset protection gaps and preserve the run game early.

Jackson Dart’s development is center stage, with Brian Daboll personally guiding him while Winston and Wilson provide veteran ballast. The team named five captains—Wilson, Burns, Lawrence, Slayton, O’Carrick—creating a strong leadership spine for fantasy owners tracking who stabilizes the offense and depth-chart moves.