Team news: New York Giants

Giants TE Theo Johnson was downgraded to out for Sunday’s game against the Raiders due to an illness.

Center John Michael Schmitz is also not traveling to Vegas for a game that could determine who gets the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Daniel Bellinger will likely operate as TE1 for the Giants Sunday.

The NFL’s precedent when it comes to player interaction with fans has been to impose a fine. Sunday’s behavior by Steelers receiver DK Metcalf was largely unprecedented.

And so the league has suspended Metcalf for two games without pay. Per the NFL, the punishment is for “conduct detrimental to the NFL for initiating a physical confrontation with a fan during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.”

Related players: Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Kenneth Gainwell, Calvin Austin III, Ben Skowronek, Scott Miller, Adam Thielen, Marquez Valdes-Scantling

From the league’s press release: “Metcalf’s actions violate league policy, which specifies that ‘players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game day and . . . if a player makes unnecessary physical contact with a fan in any way that constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct or presents crowd-control issues and/or risk of injury, he will be held accountable.” If the suspension is upheld, Metcalf will miss the Week 17 game at Cleveland and the regular-season finale against the Ravens. From a fantasy standpoint, without Metcalf, the Steelers would seem more likely to involve their TEs to take those targets, and perhaps especially Gainwell from the running back spot.

Mark Andrew has not game status and is good to go. Rashod Bateman is questionable.

Related Players: Isaiah Likely, Zay Flowers, DeAndre Hopkins

The Bengals defense has been so poor against the tight end position, that both Andrews and Likely couldn't legitimately put up top-15 numbers in Week 15.

If Bateman ends up missing, Hopkins could be considered up closer to the WR4/5 range, but there should be better options out there.

DK Metcalf all good to go today at practice despite suffering an abdominal injury on Sunday

Related Players: Calvin Austin III, Ben Skowronek, Adam Thielen

Good news for Metcalf managers, who are hoping to see if he can replicate his big, 12-target Week 14 performance. He should be considered on the WR2/3 fringe.

Giants coach Mike Kafka confirmed QB Jaxson Dart will return to the starting lineup Monday night vs. New England.

Related Players: Jameis Winston

Winston was a lot of fun (as per usual), but Dart's rushing floor makes him a little more exciting for fantasy purposes. Consider him a back-end QB1 against a Patriots defense that has been slowed due to injury as of late.

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (left wrist) and WR DK Metcalf (ankle) were full participants in practice today.

Related Players: Mason Rudolph, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson

Looks like both Steelers are on track to play Week 13, with lukewarm fantasy implications. Rodgers should be considered in the QB2/3 range, with an inconsistent Metcalf best regarded as a WR3.

Jaxson Dart has not yet cleared the concussion protocol yet, per coach Mike Kafka.

He will not play Sunday vs. Lions.

Related Players: Jameis Winston

This is a bummer for QB streaming hopefuls. Winston still has a decent matchup against the Lions defense, but doesn't provide the type of rushing upside Dart would have. Consider Winston more in the QB15-20 range.

Jaxson Dart will practice again Thursday, per Mike Kafka. Still heading in the right direction.

Related Players: Jameis Winston

Even if the team pulls back the reins a little on Dart's designed rushes, he still has the rushing upside to land as a top-15 option if he plays in Week 12. Consider him a QB streaming option, should he be cleared in time.

The Giants listed QB Jaxson Dart as a limited, non-contact participant in today's practice, his first since suffering a concussion in Week 10.

Related Players: Jameis Winston

Even if the team pulls back the reins a little on Dart's designed rushes, he still has the rushing upside to land as a top-15 option if he plays in Week 12. Consider him a QB streaming option, should he be cleared in time.

Source: The Giants are naming Jameis Winston their starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers

Related Players: Jaxson Dart, Russell Wilson

With Brian Daboll out the door, it looks as though the team will take it easy on Dart to give him a chance to rest up from his apparent Week 10 concussion. Winston is always intriguing for fantasy purposes, but he doesn't have much to throw to. Consider him a QB2 with nominal SuperFlex value.