New York Giants: 3 players who stood out in loss to Steelers

2.) Darius Slayton

Darius Slayton led the NFL in yards and touchdowns among rookie wide receivers last season. He picked up right where he left off in week one, totaling 102 yards and two touchdowns. Daniel Jones tossed him the ball plenty but struck paydirt on a beautiful 41-yard pass in the second quarter. Slayton’s second touchdown came in the dying moments, essentially garbage time, but still added to his impressive performance.

Slayton is quickly becoming the Giants’ top wide receiver, with Sterling Shepard only hauling in six receptions for 47 yards. He is not an elite downfield threat but is better in the short to intermediate passing game. Darius’s ability to make an impact downfield is what boosts his value. I expect him to continue improving as the season progresses, and he started off his second campaign strong.