Daniel Bellinger

New York Giants
Tight End #82
New York Giants
Tight End #82

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Daniel Bellinger Makes His Third Start In Week 16

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger heads into Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons looking to build on steady production as the team's lone starting tight end since Theo Johnson's season-ending injury. Over the past two games, Bellinger has tallied eight receptions on 10 targets for 80 yards, averaging 10 yards per catch but has yet to find the end zone. The Falcons' defense has been tough on tight ends recently, ranking 4th in fewest fantasy points allowed to the position over the past four weeks. However, Atlanta's overall struggles against the pass (225.9 yards allowed per game, 27 passing touchdowns surrendered) leave a glimmer of upside for Bellinger, giving the Giants hope in favorable game scripts.

Dec 21, 2024 1:33 AM EST


Daniel Bellinger With Three Receptions In Week 15

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger turned in a steady performance in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Playing in his second game as the starting tight end following Theo Johnson's season-ending injury, Bellinger caught all three of his targets for 35 yards, including a 17-yard reception, and averaged 11.7 yards per catch. While his contributions were efficient, he was not a major factor in the red zone and did not record a touchdown. Bellinger finished the game with five fantasy points, providing a reliable but limited role in the Giants' struggling offense.

Dec 15, 2024 5:00 PM EST



Daniel Bellinger Makes His Second Start In Week 15

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger had a decent outing in Week 14, catching 5 of 7 targets for 45 yards in his first game as the team's primary tight end following Theo Johnson's injury. Despite the increased involvement, Bellinger only scored seven fantasy points against the Saints and has yet to score a touchdown this season, capping his fantasy value. In Week 15, he faces a Ravens defense that ranks 6th against tight ends over the last four weeks but is last in the league against the pass, allowing 264.9 yards per game and 23 touchdowns. While the matchup offers some volume potential, Bellinger's lack of explosive plays and situation as a backup TE (now thrust into the starting role) makes him a risky fantasy option this season.

Dec 14, 2024 12:26 AM EST


Daniel Bellinger Has Strong Debut As Lead TE In Week 14

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger stepped up in Sunday's 14-11 loss to the New Orleans Saints, recording five receptions for 45 yards on seven targets. Filling in for injured rookie Theo Johnson, who is out for the season, Bellinger delivered his best game of the year as the team's lone receiving tight end. He tied for the team lead in targets and was second only to Malik Nabers in receiving yards, providing a reliable outlet for quarterback Drew Lock with a steady 9.0 yards per reception. While he didn't find the end zone, Bellinger's seven fantasy points and increased role suggest he could be a serviceable option in deeper leagues moving forward, especially with his consistency in a struggling Giants offense.

Dec 8, 2024 6:27 PM EST


Daniel Bellinger Scores With Second Unit

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger put together some big plays in practice on Thursday during the team's red-zone drills. He hauled in a touchdown pass from backup quarterback Tommy Devito while the other two tight ends also scored. Bellinger has reportedly been the favorite to be the starting tight end after Darren Waller retired, but it doesn't seem to be a foregone conclusion. Tyree Jackson caught a touchdown from DeVito as well while Lawrence Cager took some first-team snaps and snagged a touchdown as well from Daniel Jones. Fantasy managers will want to monitor Bellinger's training camp performance and how the depth chart shakes out.

Jul 26, 2024 9:27 AM EST



Daniel Bellinger Could Be No. 1 Tight End

Darren Waller's expected retirement could open the door for Daniel Bellinger to become the New York Giants' No. 1 tight end in 2024 like he was as a rookie. Bellinger's receiving opportunities were limited by Waller's presence last year, but the addition of veteran blocking tight ends this offseason should allow Bellinger to be featured more as a receiver in his third season in the league. The 23-year-old former fourth-round pick in 2022 out of San Diego State has caught 55 of his 63 targets for 523 yards and two touchdowns in his two seasons with the G-Men. If Waller hangs up his cleats as things seem to be trending, Bellinger could be a decent under-the-radar TE2 target in deeper fantasy leagues this fall.

May 3, 2024 2:21 PM EST


Daniel Bellinger Not Worth Considering In Week 17

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger tallied four catches for 43 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, but it's highly unlikely he'll replicate those numbers against the Los Angeles Rams. Both of those were season-high marks and the second-year professional sits behind Darren Waller on the tight end depth chart. The Giants' offense ranks second to last in points per game (14.3) and doesn't have much consistency at the quarterback position. Bellinger doesn't belong on rosters in any format, except deep dynasty leagues.

Dec 30, 2023 11:16 AM EST


Daniel Bellinger’s Usage Could Take a Hit In Week 15

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger has been a mainstay in the starting lineup with Darren Waller (hamstring) on injured reserve. The second-year tight end caught 12 passes for 138 yards in five games without New York's prized offseason addition. Waller is expected to make his return to the starting lineup on Sunday. If he does, however, he's not expected to play his regular allotment of snaps. Bellinger may see a few more opportunities for one more week, but his window as the TE1 in New York is shutting. Regardless, he didn't make the most of his chance, at least in the fantasy football realm, and shouldn't be rostered outside of dynasty formats.

Dec 16, 2023 10:28 AM EST


Daniel Bellinger Questionable For Week 14 With An Illness

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (illness) is questionable for Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers with an illness. Bellinger has missed two straight practices with the illness but he still has a chance to suit up for MNF in Week 14 because he'll get an extra day of rest to get healthy. The second-year tight end has just 13 catches on the season so his potential absence or presence has very little fantasy impact.

Dec 9, 2023 2:57 PM EST


Daniel Bellinger Misses Practice On Friday

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (illness) didn't practice on Friday. He's under the weather, so Saturday's practice session could tell a lot about his availability for Monday night's showdown with the Packers. Unfortunately, the 23-year-old hasn't played well all season, catching three passes or less in all his appearances. He also hasn't found the end zone. With this in mind, Bellinger should be left out of fantasy lineups even if he is active in Week 14.

Dec 9, 2023 12:21 AM EST


Daniel Bellinger Remains Buried In TE Rankings In Week 12

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger is slated to be the featured tight end for the fourth straight week due to the absence of Darren Waller (hamstring). Unfortunately, his production hasn't matched that of a starting tight end. The sophomore has drawn just three targets in all three games, totaling eight catches for 115 yards. That would be a great stat line for one game. It isn't even on the fantasy football radar when spread across three games. It remains to be seen if Waller will return from injured reserve following the New York bye week. Regardless, Bellinger does not need to be added or started on fantasy football rosters.

Nov 25, 2023 10:48 AM EST


Daniel Bellinger Catches All Three Targets Against Washington

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger caught all three of his targets for 38 yards in the team's 31-19 win over the Washington Commanders. The stat line is becoming the norm for Bellinger while Darren Waller (hamstring) sits on injured reserve. He's logged three targets in every game that the starter has missed. While consistent, the numbers aren't flashy at all, and Bellinger won't be a hot commodity at the position anytime soon. The Giants host the New England Patriots in Week 12 and Bellinger will get at least one more shot at being the starter. Waller is eligible to come off of injured reserve after New York's bye week, but it remains to be seen if he'll be healthy enough to do so.

Nov 19, 2023 9:07 PM EST


Daniel Bellinger Still Not A Worthy Streaming Candidate

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger is coming off of a game where he led the team in receiving yards, but the total didn't send fantasy managers running to the waiver wire to pick him up. Bellinger caught just two passes for 34 yards. The Giants' aerial offense continued their abysmal play against Dallas. The opportunity for improvement is there against the Commanders, who allow the fourth-most passing yards per game. However, there is still no trust in any pass-catching option in the New York offense as long as undrafted rookie Tommy Devito is under center. Bellinger will continue to start in place of Darren Waller (hamstring) but he can remain on the waiver wire across all formats.

Nov 18, 2023 10:35 AM EST


Daniel Bellinger Leads Giants In Receiving Yards In Week 10

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger caught two passes for 34 yards in the team's 49-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. A 26-yard snag late in the fourth quarter pushed his numbers to the top of the Giants' box score. All New York receiving options totaled just 86 yards. The entire passing attack is inept with undrafted rookie Tommy Devito under center. Bellinger will have at least two more opportunities to start with Darren Waller (hamstring) on injured reserve. However, there's no reason to roster the sophomore with the struggles from DeVito and the rest of the passing game.

Nov 12, 2023 9:48 PM EST


Daniel Bellinger Not Worth A Look In Week 10

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger will log another start in Week 10 against the Dallas Cowboys with Darren Waller (hamstring) on injured reserve. The second-year pro set his season-high marks in catches (3) and yards (43) against the Raiders in Week 9. A similar output may be on the docket this Sunday. Bellinger isn't a dynamic threat in the receiving game and will have undrafted rookie Tommy Devito under center. Bellinger is just a desperation option at the tight end position for Week 10.

Nov 10, 2023 5:01 PM EST


Daniel Bellinger To Get Increased Opportunities In Week 9

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger is in line to start Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders due to the injury to starter Darren Waller (hamstring). It's familiar territory for Bellinger, who served as the starter for the majority of last season. When the team acquired Waller in the offseason, the sophomore was shown the back seat. Fantasy managers can't rely on Bellinger to completely replace Waller's production. Last season, he averaged just 2.5 catches for 22 yards per game. Bellinger isn't worth rostering in redraft leagues.

Nov 4, 2023 10:16 AM EST


Daniel Bellinger Should See Expanded Role

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger figures to get the starting nod at tight end for the Week 9 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Fellow tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple weeks due to injury. That means, Bellinger should see an expanded role in the offense. Bellinger was a starter throughout most of last season, but took a backseat to Waller once he arrived. The 23-year-old only has four receptions for 22 yards this season, but that was as the primary backup. Fantasy managers shouldn't be jumping to start Bellinger this week, but keep an eye on him in case he does get increased snaps.

Nov 3, 2023 9:48 AM EST


Daniel Bellinger Questionable For Week 5

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Miami Dolphins. The 23-year-old suffered a knee injury during Monday's loss to the Seahawks and was limited in practice during the week. With that said, Bellinger only has three catches this season, so he isn't expected to be featured in many fantasy lineups in Week 5, although the team would miss him for blocking purposes.

Oct 6, 2023 9:48 PM EST


Daniel Bellinger Limited With Neck Issue

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (neck) was a limited practice participant on Thursday due to a neck injury, per Dan Salomone of the team's official site. Bellinger brought in one pass for eight yards during last Thursday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers but didn't exit the contest at any point, so it's not known when he picked up the setback. The 23-year-old has an extra day to get right with Week 4's matchup versus the Seattle Seahawks not kicking off until Monday night. Bellinger is not currently fantasy relevant, but his possible absence could force the G-Men to lean even more on starter Darren Waller in the passing game.

Sep 29, 2023 12:52 AM EST


Slightly increases production

Bellinger hauled in all three of his targets for 42 yards Sunday in the Giants' Week 17 win over Indianapolis.

Jan 1, 2023 5:11 PM EST