We are diving into some fantasy football content this offseason as we look to bring in all sorts of football fans to Bucs Wire. It is arguably the most popular game that is around football, so not dipping our toes into the proverbial pool wouldn’t make sense.
What we will start with is some rookie profiles, and where they fit into the landscape of the team they were drafted by. Next up, New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields.
Depth Chart Situation
- Malik Nabers* (returning from injury)
- Darnell Mooney
- Darius Slayton
- Malachi Fields
Skill Players Around Him
- Malik Nabers, Wide Receiver
- Darnell Mooney, Wide Receiver
- Darius Slayton, Wide Receiver
- Cam Skattebo, Running Back
- Isaiah Likely, Tight End
2026 Stat Projections
Stat projections are done by ESPN’s Mike Clay
- 17 Receptions
- 197 Receiving Yards
- 1 Touchdown
- 43 Fantasy Points
Reason to Believe in Malachi Fields in 2026: Physical Style
The Giants do not have a wide receiver at the moment who could do the dirty work, and that is something that John Harbaugh has always appreciated in his offense. Fields blocks and makes physical catches across the middle, so that could be his path to being on the field as a rookie.
2026 Outlook
Malachi Fields is not going to be worth a spot in your fantasy lineup in 2026, most likely. We hate to be so abrupt, but he would need a lot to go his way in order to achieve that. Anything is possible but fantasy owners should hold off on being invested in him in the current landscape.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Fantasy Rookie Profile on Giants WR Malachi Fields