Jaxson Dart’s first Giants camp is buzzing as Zach Pascal raves about his talent and infectious energy. Dart’s swagger and decision-making has teammates believing, with Pascal highlighting the rookie’s ability to spark the entire offense through throws, runs and nonstop preparation.

The camp narrative centers on Dart’s sharp pre-snap reads, illustrated by a sail concept touchdown connection and a flat-pump mid-throw progression that opened the middle-out target. This has the receiver group ready, knowing the ball could come on any route at any moment.

Coaches and veterans alike have grown more confident in Dart. Mike Kafka and Brian Daboll emphasize Dart’s command, pocket quickness, varied arm angles and leadership. The energy is contagious among pass-catchers like Juice Wells Jr., Lil’Jordan Humphrey and Beaux Collins, who feed off a quarterback they believe in.

For fantasy, the early chatter suggests a late-round dart throw with real upside if the reinforcement of Dart’s rushing floor and offense rhythm translates week to week. If the Giants sustain this momentum, Dart-led drives could turn a shallow pass-catching corps into a sneaky streaming option as the season approaches.

New York Giants rolled up nearly 500 total yards in Week 2 of the preseason, 398 through the air, and flashed a broad pass-catching corps behind three QBs topping 100+ yards. Zach Pascal led the group with a 92.0 grade, while Jalin Hyatt’s pro-ready speed and Beaux Collins’ big-play ability stood out as the trio complemented Darius Slayton’s veteran presence. Tyrone Tracy Jr. supplied a productive rushing complement as the offense looked cohesive in a 31-12 win over the Jets.

The night also highlighted Giants depth at receiver and tight end, with Thomas Fidone showing in limited snaps and Jonathan Ward contributing as a functional backup back. On defense, the run-stopping hiccups persisted and the pass rush was tempered by limited opportunities, but the unit kept New York’s cross-town rivals to 12 points. In fantasy terms, Pascal’s breakout Grade zips him into solid WR3/4 consideration in standard/half-PPR, Hyatt’s speed offers weekly big-play upside, and Collins plus Fidone deepen the Giants’ late-round lottery ticket potential as rosters firm up ahead of regular-season rosters.

Giants and Jets kicked off joint practices with a flurry of early-season takeaways. Brian Burns unleashed pressure off the edge, repeatedly beating Armand Membou and signaling his breakout potential on the Giants’ defense. Dexter Lawrence anchored the front, chasing Justin Fields from the line and showing the defensive line’s ceiling when healthy. Theo Johnson and Abdul Carter drew praise as young impact players; Johnson demonstrated big-play ability while Carter flashed disruptive flashes, especially in team periods. Devin Singletary handled interior runs with decisive, physical bursts, while Jaxson Dart impressed with arm talent and downfield aggressiveness for the Jets. Zach Pascal connected on a back-shoulder moment for the offense, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. saw interesting involvement behind the main backs. The day set clear fantasy signals: Giants’ backfield depth, a blossoming rookie trio on defense, and the Jets’ young QB-receiver chemistry together with a new backfield dynamic.

Zach Pascal, after two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, is set to join the New York Giants, adding depth to their wide receiver corps. Pascal's experience with special teams in Arizona did not translate into a significant offensive role, having recorded minimal receptions and targets. His previous connection to Giants' receivers coach Mike Groh, who coached Pascal during his time in Indianapolis, likely influenced this move.

This offseason marks a significant change for the Cardinals as they lose another free agent, with Pascal being the fifth to depart. Other notable exits include linebacker Victor Dimukeje to the Giants and several defensive linemen signing elsewhere.