Isaiah Rogers delivered a historic NFL performance: a pick six, a fumble return TD, and two forced fumbles in one game. Pro Football Focus crowned him with a near-perfect 99.9, igniting debate on whether one game should recalibrate expectations for fantasy value or simply stand as an outlier.

Meanwhile Cincinnati’s offense collapsed behind Jake Browning, signaling a QB depth problem as Burrow recovers. Minnesota routed the Bengals 48-10, Pittsburgh escaped New England in an ugly shootout, and the AFC North remains a land of questions balancing veteran options like Kirk Cousins and Jameis Winston with the realities of team needs.

Giants QB2 talk gets complicated as Russell Wilson is named starter and a three-way dynamic lingers among Winston, Dart, and DeVito. The plan forks on in-game flow: if Wilson goes down, Winston or Dart could surge; if a blowout, Dart takes reps to develop. Giants’ roster needs are clear: safety depth, a slot corner, and added wide receiver pop behind Hyatt and Slayton. The podcast also flags draft pedigree versus roster reality for Evan Neal and Jaylin Hyatt, exploring if “scholarship” players survive cuts.

New York Giants’ 2025 preseason arc stands out for offense. In three games, the unit piled up 107 points, a notable leap from last year’s late-season output and a signal the playbook isn’t merely different—it’s functional. The screen game clicked, finishing among the NFL’s best preseason marks with 5 yards per screen and 13 attempts, a stark contrast to recent Giants’ screen struggles. The under-center mix, play-action, and RPOs added balance while rookie Jackson Dart operated as the starter in a controlled, evaluative setting. This foundation matters for fantasy: a competent attack often translates to increased target share and more consistent scoring opportunities for Giants skill players.

Offensive performance aside, the quarterback situation took center stage. Dart’s early success, Winston’s quick glints of efficiency, and Devito’s veteran-minimalist intrigue set up a compelling week-to-week dynamic. Roster decisions loom, with caveats about head injuries, lineup preservation, and the ongoing 53-man puzzle. On the back end, roster projections shifted: Stinnie out, Isudu in at the interior line, Gunnar Olszewski emerging as return specialist insurance, and DJ Davidson earning a spot on the defensive line. The Giants’ path to Week 1 appears brighter, with a more cohesive offense and a depth chart that could yield fantasy dividends if the execution sticks into the regular season.