Giants mock-draft focus centers on building around Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter, with two high-upside picks in the first 40: Spencer Fano at No. 5 to stabilize the O-line and Anthony Hill Jr. in Round 2 to juice the pass rush. Dart trade to the Texans frees Day-2 capital, but the Giants still eye two impact playmakers. Questions linger on Andrew Thomas’ durability and whether Marcus Mbow can emerge at RT. Hill’s burst and Hill’s scheme versatility fit the rebuild, underscoring a high-upside path for 2026.

Malik Nabers had a career-welow day in the loss to Kansas City, receiving zero targets on the first 15 snaps and finishing with just 2 catches for 13 yards on seven targets. Film review pins it on reactive play-calling, spotty quarterback execution, and Chiefs’ cover schemes, with Nabers’ routes and effort under the spotlight. A QB change could unlock him, and the Giants plan to feature Nabers more with Jaxson Dart, aiming to build timing and chemistry ahead of the Chargers game.

Jaxson Dart will start for the New York Giants against the Los Angeles Chargers, replacing Russell Wilson after a turnover-prone stretch and a stagnant offense. Dart’s standout preseason—with 32 completions on 47 attempts for 372 yards and 3 TDs, plus 52 rushing yards—suggests a mobile upgrade. The move could unlock more improvisation, help protect Andrew Thomas, and shift the offense’s rhythm, with Wilson stepping into a backup role as the team bets on Dart’s ceiling.

Andrew Thomas returned to anchor the Giants’ line in Week 3 against the Chiefs, aiming to calm the pocket and curb KC’s blitz-heavy pressure. His absence had coincided with a higher sack rate, and the Giants were notably worse when he wasn’t in the lineup. Hudson’s penalties and Mbow’s snaps underscored the depth issue, while Worthy’s absence and Royals’ activation reshaped Chiefs’ offensive expectations. The matchup now hinges on Thomas stabilizing protection and opening up New York’s playbook for fantasy relevance.