Giants position battles: Who impressed most in preseason opener?
Saturday's preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings may have revealed some early status updates on key position battles across the New York Giants depth chart, especially at WR, DT, and CB.
The Giants' preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings featured several key position battles and notable performances. Wide receiver Malachi Fields, a third-round pick from Notre Dame, was a standout performer, scoring the only touchdown of the game with a high-point catch on a Jaxson Dart throw. Fields caught all three of his targets for a total of 34 yards.
Wide receivers Darius Slayton and Darnell Mooney, who are both fighting for starting spots, did not see targets in the game. Defensive tackle Darius Alexander had a solid game, recording a sack on the Vikings' backup quarterback and one of his two solo tackles of the game. Cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Colton Hood, both rookies, also made an impact, with Banks recording a tackle and an assist on a pass, and Hood recording three total tackles. However, neither player is currently projected to start in the regular season.
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