Who Should I Start? Darius Slayton or Garrett Wilson

Saturday, October 4, 1:33 AM

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton enters Week 5 as a high-upside, boom-or-bust flex option with an expanded role in the offense. Following the season-ending injury to Malik Nabers, Slayton now steps in as the clear WR2 and primary deep threat for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. While his season statistics are modest, ranking him as the WR78, his 15.0 yards per reception average highlights his ability to make big plays. This week, he faces a Saints defense that has been vulnerable to explosive plays, having allowed the second-most passing touchdowns (9) in the league, making them the 19th-friendliest defense to fantasy wide receivers and creating a perfect opportunity for Slayton to connect on a long score.

Saturday, October 4, 1:30 PM

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is a locked-in WR1 for this weekend's home outing against the Dallas Cowboys. The Ohio State alum has been the most productive New York pass-catcher, and it isn't close. Wilson leads the Jets in targets (38), receptions (27), yards (311), and touchdowns (three), with the next closest "receiver" being Breece Hall and his 13/108 line (19 targets). He is once again set for an enormous target share as New York hosts a vulnerable Dallas defense in Week 5. The Cowboys' defensive unit has been sieve-like thus far, yielding the most total yards (420.5) and second-most points (33.0) per game to opponents. With Dallas' inability to stop the opposition, and Wilson being the most consistent Jets' weapon, he's in store for yet another blow-up spot. The 25-year-old is RotoBaller's PPR WR5 ahead of this weekend's slate of action.