The Giants open Week 1 with Russell Wilson at the helm, betting that a more vertical passing game and better line play can lift an offense that struggled to score in recent seasons. Wilson’s preseason accuracy and rhythm suggest explosive plays can be dialed up to feed Darius Slayton, Beaux Collins, and Jalin Hyatt, while tight ends Theo Johnson and Daniel Bellinger threaten seams in Cover 3.

Washington counters with a blitz-happy, pressure-heavy look that Dan Quinn’s defense has used to generate chaos. New York will lean on a mix of RPO and quick-game to keep Wilson clean, then unleash a one-two ground attack with Devin Singletary and Cam Skattebo to attack light boxes. The battle of protection versus pressure and vertical weapons shapes the Week 1 fantasy outlook.

Key matchups include Beaux Collins vs rookie Trey Amos and Slayton/Hyatt vs Lattimore, with Nabers providing a potential big-play element if he earns targets. If the protection holds and Wilson finds time, the Giants could ride a favorable opening slate into a productive start for fantasy managers who chase efficiency and big-play upside.