Russell Wilson, The (Probable) Starter

The Giants gave Wilson a one-year, $21 million deal ($10.5M guaranteed) to, at the very least, pretend they’re a competitive football team in 2025. This is the NFL equivalent of renting a luxury car when you’re still trying to get your credit score above 600. It looks nice for a bit, but we all know how this ends.

Russ had a “meh” 2024 with the Steelers (2,489 yards, 16 TDs, 5 INTs), but he’s still capable of playing solid football. He’s just not the guy who can carry an offense anymore. But hey, he’s better than what the Giants had last year, which is technically an upgrade.

Jameis Winston, The (Sad) Backup

Imagine getting a two-year deal and thinking you finally get to start again… only for your team to immediately bring in another QB who actually gets paid like a starter. Jameis must feel like a guy who just got engaged, only for his fiancée to text, “Hey, so I think I might’ve found someone else I like more…”

Winston probably won’t start unless Russ gets hurt or the Giants realize they’re 3-7 and just want some entertainment. But if Jameis does get on the field? Oh, it’s gonna be a show.

Fantasy Football Fallout

Winners

Malik Nabers – Still a WR1 Candidate

Wilson’s best skill is his deep ball, which means Nabers should still eat. We’re talking 1,200+ yards and at least 8 TDs if Wilson stays healthy.

Wan’Dale Robinson – PPR Darling

Russ loves his slot guys, and Robinson might see a bump in usage because of it. He’s got legit 90-catch upside, especially if this offense is playing from behind a lot.

Brian Daboll – Job Security (For Now)

If Wilson doesn’t completely fall apart, Daboll gets to buy himself another year before the Giants inevitably draft their actual franchise QB in 2026.

Losers

Jameis Winston – Once Again, QB2

He went from “possible starter” to “clipboard holder” faster than a Daniel Jones injury. Brutal.

Giants Running Backs – Less Work in the Passing Game

Wilson rarely checks down. He’d rather take a sack than dump it off for a safe three-yard gain. Tracy (or whoever leads this backfield) might have to grind out his fantasy points the hard way.

Anyone Who Drafted Jameis in Fantasy Already

If you were one of the sickos who took Winston in a dynasty league thinking he’d start, I’d love to know what other horrible decisions you’ve made recently.

Bold Predictions for 2025

1. Russell Wilson plays 15 games, throws 3,500 yards, 24 TDs, and 11 INTs

He won’t be bad, but he won’t be lighting it up either. Expect a slightly better version of what he did in Pittsburgh.

2. Jameis Winston starts at least 2 games

Whether it’s due to injury or just vibes, Jameis will see the field at some point. And when he does, expect at least one “YOLO” deep ball that reminds us why we love him.

3. Malik Nabers finishes as a top-5 WR

It doesn’t matter if Russ is good or not – Nabers is too talented to fail.

4. The Giants draft a quarterback in 2026

This whole situation screams “temporary fix.” The Giants are just stalling until they can find their actual future QB next year.

Final Thoughts

The Giants’ quarterback situation has gone from confusing to hilarious in record time. One minute Jameis was the guy, the next he’s watching Wilson take his job in real-time. Meanwhile, Malik Nabers and Wan’Dale Robinson are just sitting there wondering who’s gonna be throwing them the ball next year.

For fantasy football, Wilson might be worth a shot in deeper leagues, but this offense still has a ton of question marks. If you’re a Giants fan, just enjoy the chaos – it’s not like you expected them to actually win anything this year, right?

-C