Boone discusses his biggest takeaways from preseason week 2, including the Giants' offense, Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, Eagles' and Dolphins' running backs, Javonte Williams, standout players and more.
The Giants offense showed promise without Saquon Barkley, with Daniel Jones performing well and their wideouts offering value at late-round prices.
Bijan Robinson's standout performance solidifies his value as the most valuable dynasty running back, while Kyle Pitts' potential as a starter is worth monitoring.
Deep dives
Giants offense shows promise without Barkley
The Giants offense looked intriguing without Saquon Barkley as Daniel Jones completed eight of nine passes for 69 yards and a touchdown. The beat writers have been praising Darren Waller, who recorded three catches for 30 yards. Paris Campbell, Isaiah Hodges, and Jalen Hyatt also got involved in the offense. While the Giants wideouts may have to share the workload, they offer good value at their late-round price tags. Waller is a must-target in the sixth round, and Jones provides incredible value as a potential top-10 fantasy quarterback.
Bijan Robinson impresses in preseason debut
Bijan Robinson, a standout running back, showcased his talent in the preseason, displaying his ability to effortlessly avoid defenders and pick up extra yards. As the third running back in the 2023 rankings, Robinson is considered the most valuable dynasty running back. His teammate, Kyle Pitts, had limited playing time due to an injury recovery but saw potential as a starter. While Pitts' playing time is worth monitoring, Robinson's performance solidifies his value in fantasy drafts.
Updates on Dolphins, Eagles and Texans backfields
In the Dolphins backfield, Raheem Mostert impressed with a quick 30 yards on six carries, potentially making him the top running back to roster, especially with Myles Gaskin's success last week. In the Eagles backfield, Kenneth Gainwell played over Kerryon Johnson and appears to be no worse than second on the depth chart behind Miles Sanders. Giovanni Williams showed positive signs of recovery after a serious ACL tear and played a significant role in the Broncos backfield, while Dalton Keene showcased his potential as a starting tight end for the Bills.