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Robinson

Robinson enters free agency off his first career 1,000-yard season, shedding his label as a quick-game only option by setting a career-high with 11.0 yards per reception. He turns 25 in a few days and will be one of the premiere free agents at wideout to hit the market if the Giants don’t tag him or otherwise extend him. The final seasonal line will be 92/1014/4 for Robinson, and his absence leaves Darius Slayton as a fine FLEX play in Week 18.

This marks Robinson’s second missed practice, putting him firmly in the questionable camp for Week 18. The Giants (3-13) have been playing for pride for some time, having been eliminated from playoff contention long ago. Having Robinson active against the division-rival Cowboys (7-8-1) would certainly be ideal, as the team continues to evaluate rookie QB Jaxson Dart. We still think Robinson has a chance to play this week, but they could choose to play things safely with their reliable slot receiver. Check back tomorrow for an update.

Robinson caught 11 passes last week. Seeing him appear on the injury report today is somewhat unsurprising. He still has a chance to suit up for the Giants’ Week 18 game against the Cowboys, though we would like to see him resume practicing tomorrow. He is a WR3 if active against the Cowboys’ accommodating defense.

Robinson dominated targets from start to finish, earning a 48.3 percent target share against the Raiders. The talented slot receiver got open with ease, banking a 17-yard gain via a corner route on the Giants’ first drive, which set the tone for his day as a whole. Robinson regularly picked up intermediate gains on corner routes and out routes, snagging passes along the sideline. On the Giants’ sixth drive, he hauled in a pass on a 10-yard out route, putting him over the 1,000-yard mark on the season. Robinson is a WR3 against the Cowboys next week.

That Robinson easily led the Giants in receiving yards at just 19 tells you all you need to know about their passing attack. Jaxson Dart only attempted 13 passes, giving Robinson a monstrous 46 percent target share. He also added one carry for three yards. The Giants obviously couldn’t get anything going through the air, rendering Robinson obsolete, even as a potential PPR scam. He will be relegated to the WR4 ranks versus the Raiders next week.

Robinson made a nifty catch on a heave from Jaxson Dart on fourth down for his second receiving score in three games. He led the Giants in catches and finished second to Theo Robinson in receiving yards (72), but he was held in check for the overwhelming majority of the game until that late score. Robinson is a FLEX play with some upside against the Vikings in Week 16.

Robinson has seen his involvement in the offense ebb and flow as the quarterback situation has undergone multiple changes in New York this season, tasked with a more robust route tree with both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston under center while transitioning back a short area monster to serve as a security blanket for rookie Jaxson Dart. His fantasy returns have obviously been more suppressed with Dart considering that shift in role, leaving fantasy managers with a diminishing asset in all but deep PPR leagues.

Darius Slayton was also removed from the injury report. He will continue to play through his hamstring injury. Robinson was limited for the first two practices of the week before getting in a full session over the weekend. He shouldn’t be bothered by the ankle issue on Monday. Per usual, Robinson will be a volume-based WR3. Slayton is a desperation WR6 versus the Pats.

Robinson is on track to play, but we are hoping to see him practice fully on Saturday. The shifty route runner’s 28.0 percent target share leads the team by 11.2 percent. Robinson is a rock solid WR3 with upside if active on Monday night against the Patriots.

The Giants face the Patriots on Monday Night Football, giving Robinson an extra day to rehab the ankle issue. His limited session puts him on track to play. The shifty slot receiver is a WR3 with upside. Giants QB Jaxson Dart has cleared the concussion protocol and will play this week.