Theo Johnson seized Week 5 as the Giants’ top offensive weapon, catching six balls for 33 yards and hammering in two red‑zone touchdowns with Malik Nabers sidelined. The TE‑heavy plan kept New York competitive before five Giants turnovers doomed the outing. Johnson’s breakout promises a meaningful fantasy floor as the Giants face a tougher NFC East slate and lean further into his role behind a developing quarterback group.

Johnson’s Week 5 emergence, paired with a prior TD against the Chargers, signals sustained opportunity if Nabers remains limited. Fantasy managers should monitor Johnson’s involvement in the short-to-mid red zone and how the Giants deploy him with Jackson Dart under center, especially in games that demand efficient passing selections.

Jaxson Dart’s rookie run with the Giants continued to pop, showing two-way upside even with Nabers sidelined. Week 4 delivered 111 passing yards, 54 rushing yards and a rushing TD against the Chargers; Week 5 vs the Saints he went 11-of-16 (68.8%), tossed 2 TDs, and added 38 rushing yards, posting a 127.6 rating. The consistency and multi-score ceiling keep him a high-leverage fantasy streamer.

With Nabers out for the year, Theo Johnson seized the red-zone role, catching both of his targets for 16 yards and two TDs. Bellinger and Slayton saw early targets as NYG shuffled receivers, while Skattebo chipped in as the clear early-down option. Shaheed’s long Saints score kept the game tense, but Dart’s rhythm and Johnson’s emergence give the Giants a clear fantasy lift moving forward.