Malik Nabers enters 2025 as a focal Giants weapon, but toe, shoulder and a minor back issue keep him day-to-day heading into Week 1. His rookie season produced 1,204 yards and seven TDs on 109 catches, with about 30% of the target share in a still-developing offense. New York’s WR room is thin, and Nabers’ health will dictate his early-season role.

The Giants pivot around Russell Wilson’s arrival to steady the offense, with Jones and Drew Lock in the mix behind him. If Nabers is healthy and on the field, Wilson’s timing could unlock more high-leverage looks, boosting Nabers’ floor and ceiling. Even if Nabers misses time, the rest of NYG’s targets and plan will shape fantasy outcomes in Weeks 1 and beyond.

Fantasy managers should view Nabers as a probable first-round pick when healthy, with upside anchored by Wilson’s presence and the Giants’ need for a weapon who can win on multiple routes. The question is health and availability, not ability, as Nabers becomes a marquee piece in a turn-the-leaf season for the Giants.

Seattle jumped out to a fast start in the Friday night preseason tilt, riding Sam Darnold’s quick attack to an early lead and forcing Kansas City into uncomfortable spots. A crisp 81-yard opening drive from Darnold set the tone, and Seattle capitalized on a defensive PI call that helped Robert Tonyan cross the line for a one-yard score later in the drive that Minshew steered for KC. The Chiefs answered but Seattle still owned the first half, piling up 309 yards of offense (174 rushing) to KC’s 104 and pushing the edge to 23-7 at the break. The Seahawks continued to press in the second half, crossing the 400-yard mark while Kansas City couldn’t sustain the momentum. Jalen Royals supplied a meaningful special-teams jolt, flipping field position and helping Seattle keep the pressure on. For fantasy executives, Seattle’s early-bandwidth approach and Tonyan’s red-zone target presence are notable, while KC’s offense showed punch from Minshew, with potential stacking options as the offense settles on a Week 1 plan.

In fantasy terms, the Darnold-to-Seahawks storyline bears watching as Seattle leans into a diversified passing attack, with Tonyan offering a convenient short-area option in high-leverage spots. KC’s early chemistry between Minshew and Tonyan signals credible in-season upside if the Chiefs lean into this pairing in shorter-yardage sequences. The game also underscored Seattle’s depth at running back and the potential for a more balanced attack that could yield several weekly contributors, depending on play-calling and opponent. preseason performances rarely predict the full season, but the data here points to some workable depth-chart shifts that fantasy managers should track closely.

Seattle's Week 2 preseason win over Kansas City 33-16 spotlighted Jalen Milroe, the Seahawks’ rookie quarterback, who entered late in the third and immediately flashed upside. He used a five-yard run on a second-and-11 to show off his dual-threat ability and followed with a 20-yard connection to Ricky White III on a third-and-6, keeping a decisive drive alive before the sequence ended with a Michael Dickson punt. Earlier, Sam Darnold opened the night with a crisp 10-play scoring march, and Drew Lock steered Seattle to another touchdown before halftime. Milroe finished with a late pair of passes, including a 17-yard throw that helped set up a Jason Myers field goal from five yards. The night underscored Milroe's poise, arm, and running flair, hinting at a viable ceiling if he earns extended NFL opportunities this season.

Seattle dominated KC in a 33-16 preseason win, underscoring a blueprint that leans heavily on the ground game. The Seahawks piled up 268 rushing yards on 48 carries, led by Damien Martinez who finished atop the workload with 11 carries for 50 yards and a ground score. Zach Charbonnet paired as the thunder to Martinez, also punching in a TD in the backfield. Sam Darnold got the start and went 4-for-4 for 34 yards, then Drew Lock seized the reins, going 10-for-12 for 129 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jake Bobo. Seattle’s time of possession and offensive dominance limited KC’s opportunities, and Skyy Moore supplied KC’s late spark with an 88-yard punt return TD. The line was clear: Seattle’s ground game is the front door to 2025, with a QB rotation that offers steady depth and timely scoring through the air. Seattle’s defense and special teams also held steady aside from one punt return highlight, keeping the team in control throughout. The 12th Man will get a final look in Green Bay next weekend as Seattle aims to close the preseason with momentum.

Seattle rolled out Sam Darnold in his Lumen Field debut and looked the part of a franchise quarterback on a crisp first-series scoring drive: 4-for-4 for 34 yards, using both legs and his tight ends to move the ball. Seattle’s ground game followed suit, piling up 268 rushing yards with five different backs topping 30 yards. On the other sideline, Kansas City rested Mahomes and Kelce, rolling Gardner Minshew at QB and passing game to Robert Tonyan, while Skyy Moore flashed on a late punt return. The night underscored Seattle’s intent to lean on the run and a tight-end rotation that could shape early-season fantasy value, especially around Arroyo and Barner, as Darnold cultivated chemistry with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo.

Backups did their part: Drew Lock threw two TDs to Bobo and moved the chains with a 10-of-12, 129-yard effort, while Charbonnet and Damien Martinez punched in rushing scores and helped lift a revamped Seahawks offense in wet conditions. The KC depth chart showed growth at wideout and tight end behind the stars, with Minshew connecting with Tonyan for a short score. Five Seahawks broke 30 rushing yards, a clear signal the 2025 ground attack is more fearsome than 2024, even in preseason. Noah Fant’s move to Cincinnati left a clear TE vacancy and a path for Arroyo/Barner to seize the Seattle TE job, a storyline fantasy managers will monitor as the schedule tightens.