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[the_ad id=”105842″]Wan’Dale Robinson has emerged as a primary target in the New York Giants passing game after a career day in Week 2. The third-year receiver caught eight passes for 142 yards and one touchdown in a 40-37 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Robinson’s production came one week after he led a sluggish offense in the opener at Washington. In Week 1, he recorded six receptions for 55 yards in a 21-6 defeat. Through two games, he has 14 catches for 197 yards and one touchdown. He has been targeted 18 times.
The Giants retooled their quarterback room in the offseason and named Russell Wilson the starter. Against the Cowboys, Wilson completed 30 of 41 passes for 450 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Robinson was a frequent read on third down and in explosive-play situations. His touchdown covered 32 yards and gave the Giants a late lead in regulation.
Robinson’s usage reflects a broader shift in the receiving hierarchy. Malik Nabers, drafted sixth overall in 2024, has drawn top coverage and delivered a nine-catch, 167-yard, two-touchdown performance in Week 2. That attention has created single-coverage opportunities for Robinson, who aligns both in the slot and outside. Darius Slayton remains part of the starting trio and provides a vertical option on the boundary.
The Giants sit at 0-2 after road losses to the Commanders and Cowboys. Offensive efficiency improved in Week 2, but penalties and a late turnover cost them a chance to close out the game. Robinson’s ability to win quickly and create after the catch has been a steady element across both contests. His yards per reception have climbed to 14.1 through two weeks, up from his 2024 average.
New York returns home to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night in Week 3. The Chiefs enter with a 0-2 record and a defense that has pressured quarterbacks but allowed chunk gains in key moments. The Giants’ staff has emphasized reducing penalties and finishing drives. Robinson’s route versatility gives the offense flexibility against man and zone looks.
Depth chart context supports Robinson’s continued role. Nabers is the featured receiver and draws safety attention. Robinson functions as the primary underneath and intermediate option with designed shots off play action and scramble rules. Slayton stretches the field outside the numbers. Tight ends and the running backs round out the target distribution.
Health and availability will be monitored during the practice week, as with every team at this stage of the season. The Giants’ first injury report will establish participation levels ahead of Sunday night. Robinson played 70 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 2 and handled high-leverage routes late in the game.
The Giants’ path to their first win will depend on keeping the passing game on schedule and limiting negative plays. Robinson’s early-season production has made him a central piece of that plan as New York prepares for a prime-time test at MetLife Stadium.
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