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3 New York Giants named fantasy football 'super sleepers'
The New York Giants made major changes to the quarterback room this offseason. After trading back into the first round of the 2025 NFL draft to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, head coach Brian Daboll made it clear that veteran free agent acquisition, Russell Wilson, would be the starter when the season began in the fall. Advertisement Many believe that, even at age 36, Wilson has a chance to raise the Giants' offense to a level fans can be excited about. In fact, CBS Sports has highlighted a few players from the team's passing game that could be deep sleepers in 2025, including Wilson. Giants Russell Wilson, QBWan'Dale Robinson, WRDarius Slayton, WR Hopefully Wilson provides competent quarterback play to support this passing game, especially when it comes to Malik Nabers. But on his own, Wilson might prove to be a waiver wire option, and he has averaged at least 20.0 Fantasy points in 10 of 13 seasons in his career and only one year with fewer than 18.6 Fantasy points. Robinson had six games in 2024 with at least 13.1 PPR points, and Slayton's big-play ability might thrive with Wilson. You can draft Robinson in Round 15 based on FantasyPros, Wilson's ADP is Round 16 and Slayton is available in Round 18. Obviously, with the offense built around a superstar in the making, Malik Nabers, he wouldn't fit into the category of a fantasy sleeper. However, Nabers may be the key reason the other three made the list. After just one year, Nabers may be the most talented receiver Wilson has ever played with in his career, even after playing with George Pickens last season and spending time with D.K. Metcalf when he was with the Seattle Seahawks. With the attention of opposing defenses focused on Nabers, the other featured receivers, Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton, may benefit from the team bringing in Wilson to be the team's starting quarterback. Advertisement If the offensive line can play like it did to start the season last year, coupled with the emergence of running back Tyrone Tracy, the offense could be a balanced, functional unit for the first time in a long time. This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: 3 Giants named fantasy football 'super sleepers'
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10 hours ago
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Russell Wilson, Wife Ciara Draw Attention While Attending WNBA Game
Russell Wilson, Wife Ciara Draw Attention While Attending WNBA Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Thursday night's WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Phoenix Mercury turned into more than just a top-tier matchup. Advertisement Sitting courtside at Barclays Center were Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara, stealing the spotlight as they cheered on the athletes with their children beside them. The Mercury ultimately beat the Liberty, 89-81, handing New York only its second loss of the season. But fans couldn't stop talking about the surprise appearance of the NFL quarterback and the Grammy-winning singer. The WNBA shared a clip of the power couple enjoying the game, posting it to both Instagram and X. In the video, Ciara and Wilson are seated front row, smiling, clapping and soaking up the energy of the night. Their kids sat close, taking in the action alongside them. Reactions to the post flooded in quickly, with fans showing love and excitement for the Wilsons' courtside cameo. 'Y'all R a beautiful Royal couple!' one fan on X wrote. Advertisement 'Great to see that,' another added. 'My Girl looking good! 😍😍 pop out for the next Liberty vs Sky game,' a user chimed in. Another fan kept it simple and cheerful: 'Enjoy the game!' On Instagram as well, the admiration kept coming. 'Wanted they always wanted,' one person commented. 'Let me see you, 1, 2, GIANTS! 🔥' another playfully cheered. The comments section was also filled with emoji love, with fans dropping '😍😍😍' and '❤️❤️❤️' to express their excitement. New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson and recording artist Ciara at the Red Carpet for the 2022 ESPY at Dolby A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Ciara's style has been a hot topic lately, from the BET Awards to the streets of SoHo, but for this game night, she kept things cool and family-focused. She matched her low-key look with Wilson's relaxed vibe as they both leaned into the WNBA spirit. Advertisement With star players like Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally and Breanna Stewart on the floor and big names like Ciara and Russell Wilson in the seats, the WNBA continues to build momentum both on and off the court. Related: Camera Catches Adorable Moment Between WNBA Sisters on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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11 hours ago
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Ciara breaks silence on rumored Rihanna rift
Ciara says her bad blood with Rihanna is water under the bridge - or off the singer's umbrella. The 39-year-old vocalist, appearing Thursday on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live, revealed that past tension with the Barbados-born beauty has disappeared since a testy tweet exchange 14 years ago. 'CiCi got a lot of love for RiRi,' said the Austin, Texas-born beauty, who is married to New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson. The feud between the stunning singers started in February of 2011, when Ciara admitted she and Rihanna hadn't been on the best of terms while appearing on the E! series Fashion Police. 'I ran into her recently at a party and she wasn't the nicest and it's crazy because I've always loved and respected what she's done with fashion,' said the Ride singer. 'I've ran into her before, but this time it wasn't the most pleasant run-in.' The Oh singer said that she and Rihanna have both matured and traded their youthful rivalries for parental responsibilities. Ciara is parents to four kids: son Future Zahir 11, with rapper Future; and with Wilson, daughter Sienna Princess, eight, son Win Harrison, four, and Amora Princess, one. Rihanna is mom to two kids with ASAP Rocky - sons RZA Athelston Mayers, two, and Riot Rose Mayers, one - and expecting her third. 'Oh my gosh, we were babies - now we're mamas doing our thing - it's all love,' the 1, 2 Step singer said. Ciara said that she recently crossed paths with Rihanna at the Met Gala last month. The skilled singer-dancer made clear she's on good terms with Rihanna, as they 'got to have a good conversation. 'She's now having her third baby, which is so cool - so shout out to mamas out here doing everything!' After Ciara was critical of the S&M singer on the E! series, Rihanna replied to the onscreen snub tweeting, 'My bad ci, did I 4get to tip u? #howrudeofme.' Ciara replied, 'Trust me Rhianna u dont want to see me on or off the stage.'
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13 hours ago
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Russell Wilson Steals the Show on Father's Day
Russell Wilson Steals the Show on Father's Day originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Giants signed quarterback Russell Wilson in March to a one-year, $10.5 million deal. In signing Wilson, the Giants didn't just find a starter. They added a leader for the locker room and a mentor for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who the veteran seems more than happy to take under his wing. Advertisement The New York faithful got their first glimpses of Wilson during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. As the clock ticks toward Dart's debut, the fans have embraced Wilson, appreciating the upgrade he offers over Daniel Jones and the role he'll play in the rookie's development. Wilson has returned the favor, diving into the city's rich sports culture by cheering on the New York Knicks and New York Yankees (the latter of which he has ties to as a drafted baseball player). Fans got a closer look at Wilson on social media, sending love to his Father's Day Instagram post. 'I'm grateful to walk alongside my kids as they grow into strong, compassionate leaders,' Wilson wrote. 'It's my greatest honor being your father. I'm thankful for my brother always having my back. And Dad, I'm thankful for you showing me how to do it all. I miss you, but I Thank You. Finally, God is the ultimate GOOD Father. Happy Father's Day!!!' Advertisement Wilson's father, Harrison Wilson III, passed away in 2010. A core tenet of Wilson's character is his leadership, as he mentioned in relation to his children. He elaborated on how he is bringing those intangibles to East Rutherford. 'I think the biggest thing is for me is just being my best every day, leading,' he said. 'I always think about just leading everybody, just leading every room, every moment, every time I get to step between the white lines and the opportunity of that… 'So just I think the fellowship of it all is the best part right now. Obviously, our work ethic and what we're doing in the field. But when it comes to just the tight-knit culture that we're continuing to build and continue to grow, and we want to have a championship football team, and in terms of our mentality and our approach and how we go about it. Advertisement 'And it's not just the games, but it's everything that leads up to that. And that's the fun part about the game of football.' Related: NFC East Positional Rankings: Do Giants' Quarterbacks Matter? Related: Giants Schedule Reveals Potential Dart Debuts This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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13 hours ago
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Giants Receiver Dealing With Injury at Minicamp
Giants Receiver Dealing With Injury at Minicamp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. New York Giants receiver Jalin Hyatt is entering the third year of his career, and after his disastrous 2024 campaign, he has found himself fighting for his football life. Advertisement Hyatt's job won't get much easier with veteran boundary receiver Darius Slayton re-signed to a three-year deal and blocking him out of a starting role. But with better quarterback play from Russell Wilson (and in the future, Jaxson Dart), there stands to be more production to go around and more opportunities for everyone, including Hyatt. To his credit, Hyatt has put his discord with the coaching staff behind him and, by all accounts, was having a strong offseason program. That continued at minicamp, although his Tuesday ended early. According to Dan Duggan, the Giants receiver suffered a minor injury at minicamp. 'WR Jalin Hyatt left a drill early in practice and is getting his left leg stretched by a trainer,' Duggan posted. 'He then spoke to Daboll and appears done for the day.' Advertisement Hyatt struggled to hit the ground running as a rookie, finding 23 catches for 373 yards. In Year 2, things got worse. As his quarterbacks crumbled and the offense followed suit, Hyatt caught just eight passes for 62 yards. For now, he needs to earn Wilson's trust. The veteran spoke about his young receiver on Tuesday. 'I think that the biggest thing is just consistency that I can bring to him every day too and just making sure that I'm always giving him the extra opportunities down the field, but also not just down the field, but in any play we've got and spending extra time on the field,' Wilson told reporters. 'And he's got great work ethic, Jalin does, and I think he's got a great grit to him. I think that he wants to be great every day, and he's got all the special pieces to it all. I think what makes a great receiver is his ability to catch the ball and contest the situations. He does a great job of that, and he's got a great opportunity, in my opinion, this year to really set the tone in a great way.' Advertisement Fortunately for Hyatt, there doesn't seem to be much concern about his injury. With a break until training camp, he's set to get healthy and continue his strong offseason before attempting to redeem himself in 2025. 'I've got all the belief in Jalin and who he's going to be and what he's going to mean to us and make clutch plays for us when it really matters in great way. I'm excited for what he's going to do this year and the rest of his career,' said Wilson. Related: One Reason Jalin Hyatt Can Break Out in Year 3 Related: NFC East Receiver Rankings: Giants Steady As Rivals Improve This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
