Robinson averaged the 16th-most targets among all receivers in 2024 -- nearly nine per game -- but still failed to maintain relevance in Fantasy leagues due to ranking 75th at 7.5 yards per reception, which was nearly a full yard and a half lower than Elijah Moore. Robinson's role could also face more uncertainty in 2025 if the Giants expand Malik Nabers' role in the slot. Nabers dominated in the slot at LSU, but he wasn't used often there was a rookie despite being effective in this role. Robinson might find his way into the final round of Fantasy drafts, but his upside is capped, his floor isn't what you want to be filling your benches with and he should be left on waiver wires.
Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Secures one catch Saturday
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Robinson hauled in one of two targets for six yards in Saturday's 31-12 preseason victory versus the Jets.
As with most of New York's key players, Robinson's time on the field was brief -- he played just seven offensive snaps, a bit fewer than fellow WR roster locks Darius Slayton (10) and Jalin Hyatt (11). Nonetheless, Robinson was the only member of that trio to get multiple targets, and his lone catch came on a short hookup with Russell Wilson. Robinson got a healthy 140 targets and caught 93 of them last season, though he averaged only 7.5 YPC. Malik Nabers (toe/shoulder/back) hasn't yet played in a preseason game, but he's expected to get the lion's share of attention among New York's receiving corps again in 2025. That should leave Robinson, Slayton and (to a lesser extent) Hyatt competing for looks from a new QB room that features Wilson, Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Makes brief appearance Saturday
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Robinson caught his only target for 11 yards in Saturday's 34-25 preseason win over the Bills.
Malik Nabers (shoulder) and Darius Slayton (undisclosed) were unavailable Saturday and Jalin Hyatt was also held out, leaving Robinson as the only established Giants wide receiver in the starting lineup for the team's exhibition opener. He was also the only wideout to catch a pass from Russell Wilson, as both of them checked out of the game after one drive. Robinson appears secure in his slot role, but after seeing a career-high 140 targets in 2024 and turning them into just 699 yards and three TDs on 93 catches, his volume is highly likely to regress, especially if rookie QB Jaxson Dart looks to push the ball downfield more often should he take over the reins of the offense.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Back on practice field
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Robinson (leg) has participated in training camp practices this week, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
Robinson missed time earlier in training camp due to a minor leg injury, but he's resumed taking part in 11-on-11 drills as Saturday's preseason opener against the Bills approaches. It remains to be seen, however, whether New York's starters will be given the green light to suit up for action Saturday. Robinson's average depth of target in 2024 was a shocking 4.8 yards, which would be a low margin even for a tight end, but having Russell Wilson locked in under center to kick off the 2025 campaign will provide him an opportunity to improve his efficiency. That said, the 5-foot-8 slot specialist will be a candidate to see his target volume decline after drawing 140 looks across his 17 regular-season appearances last season.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Back to limited practice
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Robinson (leg) returned to practice in a limited capacity Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Robinson suffered a minor injury leg injury after colliding with a teammate over the weekend and missed Monday's practice, but he participated in walkthroughs and individual drills Tuesday before going to the side field to work with a trainer, per Connor Hughes of SNY.tv. The 2022 second-round pick appears on track to return to practice quickly as a full participant.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Dealing with minor injury
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Robinson missed Monday's practice after getting kneed in the leg over the weekend, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
It doesn't sound like anything that will keep Robinson off the field for long. He's in the final year of his rookie contract, with a recent report suggesting that he wants more chances to run routes downfield. Last year, Robinson got a career-high 140 targets, but he was last among qualified WRs in yards per catch (7.5) and second to last in average target depth (4.9 yards).
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Wants more downfield opportunities
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Robinson has indicated during the offseason that he wants more looks downfield during the upcoming campaign after playing mostly in the slot last season, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Robinson got plenty of volume last year with 93 catches on 140 targets, but he averaged just 7.5 yards per catch, the lowest mark among NFL wide receivers. The Kentucky product has expressed his desire to line up outside more often, but the likelihood of that happening is complicated by the presence of Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton as deep threats in the Giants' offense. Duggan notes that Robinson was mostly used in a short-yardage capacity during minicamp this spring even with Nabers not participating, so his wishes may not lead to any changes. That said, it's at least worth noting that New York will be more equipped to throw the ball downfield than in previous campaigns with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart now making up the team's QB room.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Ten catches in Sunday's win
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Robinson caught 10 of 11 targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Eagles.
It's the second time this season Robinson has had double-digit receptions, but the volume once again didn't lead to much real production. The third-year slot receiver put together a career-best campaign in 2024, hauling in 93 passes for 699 yards and three TDs on 140 targets, and he proved to be an effective underneath complement to Malik Nabers. The duo will almost certainly have a new QB in 2025, whether one is acquired using the third overall pick in next year's draft, via free agency or in a trade, but Robinson's role in the offense as a possession option and chain-mover seems secure.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Week 18 Waiver Priority List
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Robinson has 27 targets in his past three games, and he scored at least 13.2 PPR points in his past two outings against Atlanta and Indianapolis, with 12 catches for 133 yards and a touchdown in those outings. Drew Lock should continue to lean on Robinson against the Eagles in Week 18, especially if Philadelphia decides to rest starters on defense. Robinson is worth using as a No. 3 PPR receiver in deeper leagues.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Ties season high with 71 yards, TD
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Robinson caught five of six targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-33 win over the Colts.
Robinson gave the Giants a 21-6 lead with a five-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter, while nearly half his yardage came on a 35-yard catch in the fourth. The shifty wideout tied his season high in receiving yards, and the touchdown was his first since Week 5. Robinson will look to finish the season on a high note in Week 18 against an Eagles defense that may not play all of its starters.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Elevated volume in Sunday's loss
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Robinson caught seven of 12 targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Falcons.
The slot receiver tied Malik Nabers for the team lead in receptions, and Robinson's seven catches and 62 yards were his highest totals since he posted an 11-71-0 line in Week 4. The 2022 second-round pick offers little fantasy value outside of full PPR formats, as he's gone 10 straight games without getting into the end zone, but his role in the Giants' offense at least seems secure. Robinson needs two more catches to reach 80 on the season, a mark he could reach in Week 17 against the Colts.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Logs full practice Thursday
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Robinson (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Robinson was limited in practice Wednesday, but he's now ready to rock for Sunday's road matchup against the Falcons. The third-year pro has drawn 20 targets in his last two appearances, but only logged eight catches for 76 yards on those opportunities. He may benefit from the return of QB Drew Lock, who was a full participant Thursday, to the starting lineup.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Limited due to shoulder injury
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Robinson was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
Robinson has drawn 20 targets over the last two games but recorded only eight receptions for 76 yards. The shifty wide receiver has two opportunities left to increase his practice participation, and if he does, he'll likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Another four catches Sunday
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Robinson brought in four of nine targets for 38 yards in the Giants' 35-14 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Robinson finished a distant runner-up across the board in all three receiving categories to Malik Nabers. The reliable third-year pro eclipsed the 70-catch mark on the season (71) with Sunday's production, and he heads into a favorable Week 16 road matchup against the Falcons with at least four receptions in four of the last five contests.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Five catches in loss
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Robinson secured all five targets for 47 yards and rushed once for no gain in the Giants' 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Robinson worked in his usual short-area role and finished second in receptions and receiving yards to Malik Nabers. Robinson got experience working with new starter Tommy DeVito last season, so it's not surprising the third-year wideout put together a solid performance in the first game of the latter's current starting stint. Robinson should remain a prime target during Thursday's Thanksgiving Day road showdown against the Cowboys.
I said we don't want to start any Giants wide receivers besides Malik Nabers. We don't, but with six teams on a bye, you may not have a choice. Robinson has a great matchup against a Tampa Bay defense that has given up 36.1 PPR FPPG to opposing receivers. I don't like the quarterback change, but Tommy DeVito only averaged 6.5 intended air yards per attempt in 2023, which is exactly the part of the field Robinson works in.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Tallies 51 yards
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Robinson recorded five receptions on eight targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Panthers.
Robinson was a key part of the Giants' offense, commanding at least eight targets for the seventh time this season. The difference in Sunday's performance was his ability to make some big plays, as his 23-yard catch and run early in the fourth quarter was only his second reception of at least 20 yards on the campaign. Robinson should remain involved moving forward, though his upside will be limited due to his role in one of the least explosive offenses in the league.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Posts minimal production Week 9
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Robinson caught three of four targets for 10 yards in Sunday's loss to Washington.
Fantasy managers have grown accustomed to Robinson posting uninspiring yardage totals, but he had been a steady PPR performer in the early part of the campaign with at least eight targets and six catches in five of his first seven games. However, the 2022 second-round draft pick has gotten less attention from QB Daniel Jones over the past two weeks, drawing just five targets against the Steelers in Week 8 followed by Sunday's four targets (which tied a season-low mark) against the Commanders. Robinson's decrease in targets has coincided with rookie tight end Theo Johnson seeing 10 targets over the past two weeks, which may be a sign that Jones is looking to distribute targets move evenly when he's not throwing to top wideout Malik Nabers. If that's the case, Robinson's fantasy outlook will take a hit given his reliance on volume over big plays.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: WRs to Sit
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Robinson has 50 receiving yards or less in three games in a row and has scored 10 PPR points or less in each outing. The volume is there with 25 targets over that span for 16 catches, but he's doing nothing down the field or scoring touchdowns, which makes him difficult to start, even in PPR. Now, he did score a touchdown against Washington in Week 2, but he only had two catches for 18 yards on four targets. Hopefully he can snap out of his recent slump, but I'm nervous to trust Robinson in this matchup with the Commanders.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Fills usual short-area role
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Robinson secured all five targets for 30 yards in the Giants' 26-18 loss to the Steelers on Monday night.
Robinson finished second in receptions on the night for the Giants, but that led to modest yardage in the receiver's typical short-area role. Robinson has at least five receptions in six straight games, but the fact he's exceeded 50 receiving yards just twice in that span underscores his fantasy viability is largely limited to full-PPR formats.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Many targets yield minor production
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Robinson reeled in six of nine targets for 23 yards Sunday in a Week 7 loss to the Eagles.
Even with rookie Malik Nabers back from a two-week absence due to a concussion, Robinson continued to be peppered with plenty of looks from QB Daniel Jones, as he led the team in targets. However, Robinson's receptions resulted in just 23 yards, with his long gain of the day going for just six yards. The third-year wideout has been almost exclusively a short-field option for the Giants this season, as he's averaging just 7.0 yards per reception and has just one catch of 20-plus yards. Robinson has at least eight targets and five catches in six of his seven contests this season, giving him a relatively safe floor in PPR formats, though he's much less of an asset in non-PPR given that he's been held to 50 or fewer receiving yards five times on the campaign.
