In the upcoming Week 6 matchup between the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals, both teams have differing fortunes. The Giants, who just upset the Seattle Seahawks, will be missing star receiver Malik Nabers due to a concussion, with Darius Slayton set to be the top target. Meanwhile, the Bengals’ struggles continue despite their offensive capabilities. Fantasy football advice suggests starting both Slayton, who had a strong performance last week, and rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr., who excelled in his previous game, in place of Devin Singletary, who is questionable for Sunday night.

By the numbers

• Darius Slayton had 8 receptions for 122 yards and 1 touchdown last week with a target share of 35%.
• Tyrone Tracy rushed for 129 yards on 18 carries and had an 82% rush share in his last game.

State of affairs

• The Giants are 2-3 and gaining momentum after their latest win.
• The Bengals come into the game 1-4 and are scoring poorly against wide receivers and running backs in terms of defense.

What’s next

Slayton is expected to have another strong outing against the Bengals’ leaky defense, while Tracy’s performance could further cement his role regardless of Singletary’s status. Managers will need to closely monitor Singletary’s playing time decision.

In short

Fantasy managers should go into this week with confidence in Slayton and Tracy, as both players have favorable matchups and potential for substantial points given the current weaknesses in the Bengals’ defensive lineup.