Dart’s first NFL start lit the Giants’ offense, turning a stagnant unit into a dynamic, multi-faceted attack with quick throws, designed runs, and a 15-yard TD that energized MetLife. He absorbed hits, battled through a hamstring tweak, and still delivered the kind of plays that scream franchise quarterback potential.

Malik Neighbors’ ACL scare compounds the challenge, but Wan’Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, and Theo Johnson stepped up, helping the rookie’s rhythm while Daboll’s faith in him hinted at a long-term plan. A late, pressure-filled defensive surge sealed New York’s first 2025 win and underscored why this debut matters for fantasy angles and real-life trajectory.

Cade Otton’s breakout potential is front and center as Chris Godwin heals, with a 19% target share in 2024 signaling a floor that could rise in a shallow Tampa Bay TE field. The waiver-wire playbook is data-driven: weigh league fab, league size, and season timing to bid smartly. Brenton Strange and Chig Okonkwo offer solid upside in Jacksonville and Tennessee, while Theo Johnson and Mason Taylor add depth for Giants and Jets rosters. Calvin Ridley’s downfield presence and Tampa’s offense keep tight ends in play.

Giants’ Theo Johnson and Mason Taylor present late-round upside in two-TE sets; Brenton Strange could flirt with a strong week if matchups favor TE usage; Otton remains the safe, higher-floor play with direct path to volume as Godwin misses time. The episode doubles as a practical blueprint for roster shaping and weekly pivots, reinforced by Fantasy Life’s bid-calculation tools and promo codes.