Who Should I Start? Jalin Hyatt or KaVontae Turpin

Saturday, November 15, 10:14 AM

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt should handle increased opportunities against the Green Bay Packers in Week 11 with Darius Slayton (hamstring) sidelined. The 24-year-old is still searching for some sort of third-year breakout, as he's never finished higher than WR98 (PPR) in an individual season, nor has he scored a touchdown. His usage has remained minimal this year, as he's caught just three passes for 17 yards. The 24-year-old hasn't played an offensive snap since Week 7, but that should change this week as Hyatt steps into a larger role with Slayton ruled out. In fact, he'll likely operate as the team's No. 3 wide receiver behind Wan'Dale Robinson and Gunner Olszewski. The Giants enter this weekend with Jameis Winston as their temporary starting quarterback, and his gunslinging mentality should bode well for the Giants' receivers. However, despite the increased role and intriguing quarterback pairing, Hyatt's lack of a track record makes him tough to trust in your fantasy lineups. He has WR3/flex upside, but managers can probably find better options elsewhere on the waiver wire.

Tuesday, November 25, 5:17 PM

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (illness, shoulder) was back at practice on a limited basis on Tuesday due to an illness and a shoulder injury, per The Athletic's Jon Machota. Turpin's return to the practice field on Tuesday after being a DNP on Monday is a sign that he's trending towards being available on Thanksgiving on Thursday versus the Kansas City Chiefs. The 29-year-old caught one pass for a 48-yard pickup on two targets in Sunday's win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Turpin is more of an asset for Dallas as a kick returner on special teams. He has not caught more than two passes in a game since Sept. 28 against the Green Bay Packers, and his only score on offense in 2025 came back on Sept. 14 versus the New York Giants. If active on Thursday against KC, Turpin isn't a realistic starting option in fantasy football lineups.