The Giants will host the Steelers in Monday's season opener.

Analysis: New York finished 2019 ranked 25th in total defense (377.3 YPG), 30th in scoring (28.2 PPG), 22nd in sacks (36) and tied-28th in takeaways (16), making them a non-existent fantasy option most of the year. ILB Blake Martinez and CB James Bradberry are solid addition, but they're unlikely to significantly change the unit's outlook. QB Ben Roethlisberger is back after missing most of last season, so Pittsburgh's offense should be considerably improved. The Giants D/ST will need to prove itself as…read more

The Giants signed ILB Blake Martinez and CB James Bradberry this offseason.

Analysis: The signings should bring some stability, but the unit has a whole remains largely devoid of playmakers. New York finished last season ranked 25th in total defense (377.3 YPG), 30th in scoring (28.2 PPG), 22nd in sacks (36) and tied-28th in takeaways (16), and the defense seems unlikely to improve enough to be fantasy relevant against most opponents in 2020.

The Giants gave up 361 yards and 35 points during the Week 16 win over the Redskins and play the Eagles on Sunday.

Analysis: New York had three sacks and zero takeaways as both offenses put up their highest point totals of the season. Overall the Giants continue to rank near the bottom of the league in total defense (375.8 YPG), scoring (27.8 PPG) and takeaways (16), leaving them as a risky fantasy option despite the Eagles' multitude of injury issues.

The Giants allowed 384 yards and 20 points to the Dolphins in Week 15 and play the Redskins on Sunday.

Analysis: New York had a second-straight solid performance, but they had modest fantasy output with three sacks and one takeaway. Meanwhile, the Redskins have struggled offensively all season, though QB Dwayne Haskins is coming off his best performance. Overall this is a decent matchup on paper, but the Giants struggles to force turnovers (16) and sacks (32) limits their fantasy potential, despite facing a sub-par offense.

The Giants allowed 418 yards and 23 points during the Week 14, overtime loss to the Eagles and play the Dolphins on Sunday.

Analysis: New York had three sacks and one takeaway while holding Philly to 10 points through 58 minutes, but QB Carson Wentz did enough late to secure the win despite finishing the game with only two available wideouts. Week 15 presents a solid matchup for the Giants on paper, but their season-long defensive struggles continue to limit their trustworthiness in fantasy crunch time.

The Giants allowed 31 points and 322 yards to the Packers in Week 13 and play the Eagles on Monday Night Football.

Analysis: New York limited Green Bay to 79 yards on the ground and 3.0 YPC but didn't have any sacks or takeaways. The Giants continue to rank at or near the bottom of the league in total defense (372.8 YPG), scoring (28.2 PPG), sacks (26) and takeaways (14). Philadelphia has certainly had their share of struggles on both sides of the ball in 2019, but there's no real reason to trust the New York D/ST in this matchup.

The Giants allowed 335 yards and 19 points to the Bears in Week 13 and will play the Packers on Sunday.

Analysis: New York played fairly well against Chicago with two takeaways and two sacks, especially considering the game-winning touchdown was a three-yard drive off a turnover. Regardless, the Giants still rank near the bottom of the league in total defense (377.5 YPG) and scoring (28 PPG). QB Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are coming off an absymal showing against the 49ers, but the Giants simply don't have the talent to replicate that type of defensive performance. The New York D/ST should return to…read more

The Giants allowed 294 yards and 27 offensive points to the Jets in Week 11 and will play the Bears on Sunday.

Analysis: The Jets were coming off an embarrassing outing against the Dolphins, but the Giants provided minimal fantasy value with zero takeaways and only two sacks. Chicago has exhibited major offensive issues this season and consistently struggles to move the ball, yet the unit ranks tied-fourth in the league with only 10 giveaways. QB Mitchell Trubisky (hip) may not be available, but there's not much of a drop off, if any, to backup QB Chase Daniel. Regardless, the Giants haven't shown enough…read more