Darius Slayton
27-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Concussion
Est. Return 11/10/2024
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
32
YDS
469
TD
1
AVG
14.7
TAR
50
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Slayton's five years with the Giants have yielded four seasons in the range of 46-50 catches, 724-770 receiving yards and 15.0-15.7 yards per catch. That includes 2023, when he was stuck in an offense with terrible blocking and three different starting quarterbacks. Slayton led the team in receiving for a second straight year (and fourth time overall), with the final four weeks accounting for 41.7 percent of his yardage and three of his four TDs. Despite the strong finish, it may be difficult for the 2019 fifth-round pick to match his past success after the Giants selected WR Malik Nabers sixth overall in the 2024 Draft. While Slayton is still likely to have a starting job, there's a good chance Nabers almost instantly becomes the best WR and strongest target-earner Slayton has ever shared a field with. Read Past Outlooks
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Placed in concussion protocol
Slayton has been placed in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol following Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Commanders, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Slayton was evaluated for a head injury late in the fourth quarter, and the tests revealed a concussion. The veteran wide receiver will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he can resume playing. Slayton's placement in concussion protocol could affect the interest in him from other teams prior to the Nov. 5 trade deadline.
Slayton was evaluated for a head injury late in the fourth quarter, and the tests revealed a concussion. The veteran wide receiver will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he can resume playing. Slayton's placement in concussion protocol could affect the interest in him from other teams prior to the Nov. 5 trade deadline.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Darius Slayton's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
72.0Air Yards Per Snap
1.13% Team Air Yards
29.7%% Team Targets
17.5%Avg Depth of Target
12.3 YdsCatch Rate
58.0%Drop Rate
8.0%Avg Yds After Catch
3.1% Targeted On Route
17.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Commanders pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Sunday, Nov 3rd at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
91.5
Cornerbacks
94.7
Safeties
101.0
Linebackers
62.3
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2024 Darius Slayton Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Darius Slayton's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"Weight
198 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secShuttle Time
4.15 secCone Drill
7.00 secVertical Jump
40.5 inBroad Jump
135 inBench Press
11 repsHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
32.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Slayton started 24 of 30 games his first two seasons despite being a fifth-round pick in 2019, combining for 1,491 yards and 11 TDs while averaging 15.2 yards per catch. He then fall out of favor and down the depth chart in 2021, before being revived in 2022 -- 724 yards on 71 targets, with 11 starts in 16 games -- under new coach Brain Daboll. Slayton wasn't even a volume receiver in college at Auburn and is unlikely to become ever one in the NFL, but he's been a capable field-stretcher for most of his career while making good on his 4.39 40 time for the 2019 Scouting Combine. He does have snap competition this year, with fellow 2022 starter Isaiah Hodgins returning, Jalin Hyatt drafted in the third round and free-agent signing Parris Campbell potentially getting a chance to play outside at some point. Slayton re-signed with the Giants on a two-year, $12 million contract, but there's no guaranteed money in the second season and only $4.9 million guaranteed at signing -- slightly more than Campbell got but still not a huge commitment.
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Concussion check ordered up
Slayton got checked for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
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Hits for another long gain Monday
Slayton brought in four of seven targets for 108 yards in the Giants' 26-18 loss to the Steelers on Monday night.
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Quiet in Nabers' return
Slayton caught one of three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's Week 7 loss to Philadelphia.
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Cleared to face Philly
Slayton (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
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Stays limited in practice
Slayton (groin) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Gaining interest on trade market
Slayton is one of several wide receivers who could be on the move prior to the Nov. 5 trade deadline, Ian Rapaport of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Slayton had a slow start to the 2024 regular season, accumulating just 10 catches on 15 targets for 122 yards over the first four games. However, he's been more involved in the offense as of late, seeing at least seven targets in three of his last four outings and logging 19 catches on 32 targets for 298 yards and one touchdown over that span. Slayton has done a serviceable job as the Giants' No. 2 wide receiver behind rookie Malik Nabers, but the former could be on the move if the team elects to trade players ahead of the Nov. 5 deadline.
Slayton had a slow start to the 2024 regular season, accumulating just 10 catches on 15 targets for 122 yards over the first four games. However, he's been more involved in the offense as of late, seeing at least seven targets in three of his last four outings and logging 19 catches on 32 targets for 298 yards and one touchdown over that span. Slayton has done a serviceable job as the Giants' No. 2 wide receiver behind rookie Malik Nabers, but the former could be on the move if the team elects to trade players ahead of the Nov. 5 deadline.