Two grabs in preseason loss
Likely caught both his targets for 11 yards in Saturday's 13-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.
The fifth-year tight end signed a big three-year deal in March to follow coach John Harbaugh over from the Ravens, and QB Jaxson Dart looked Likely's way for third-down conversions on both his drives before the Giants' starters left the contest. It's an encouraging start to the duo's chemistry, and Likely could wind up being Dart's go-to option to move the sticks with wideout Malik Nabers drawing the eyes of the secondary as the top downfield threat. That said, Likely has never topped 42 catches or 477 yards in an NFL season, so it's not clear if he has the physical upside to become an elite fantasy option at tight end.
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Malachi Fields
Hauls in score in preseason opener
Fields caught all three of his targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 13-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Just two touches in preseason opener
Tracy carried the ball twice for five yards in Saturday's 13-10 preseason loss to the Vikings. He failed to catch his only target.
Jaxson Dart
Plays two series in preseason opener
Dart completed three of four passes for 26 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 13-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.
Cam Skattebo
Starts preseason game, takes four carries
Skattebo started Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings, taking four carries for 19 yards over the first two drives.
Jaxson Dart
Returns to field after brief exit
Dart (undisclosed) was cleared to return to Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
Jaxson Dart
Heads to medical tent
Dart went to the medical tent during the first quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Malik Nabers
Not suited up for exhibition opener
Nabers (knee) isn't in uniform for Saturday's preseason opener against Minnesota, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Cam Skattebo
Warming up with second unit
Skattebo is lined up with Jameis Winston and the second-string offense during pregame warmups for Saturday's preseason matchup with Minnesota, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Working with starters in warmups
Tracy is lined up with the starters during pregame warmups before Saturday's preseason matchup with Minnesota, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Jaxson Dart
Expected to play Saturday
Dart and most of the Giants starters are expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Vikings, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.