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Logs another one-catch effort Bellinger caught his only target for 13 yards Sunday in a 21-18 win over the Chargers in Week 4.

Impact There wasn't much of a change production-wise for Bellinger with Jaxson Dart making his first start at quarterback for the Giants, as the fourth-year TE saw exactly one target -- and made the catch -- for the third time through four weeks this season. Bellinger (24 offensive snaps) remained well behind Theo Johnson (53 offensive snaps) in the TE pecking order, and that doesn't figure to change after Johnson hauled in Dart's only TD pass Sunday. Bellinger is unlikely to have much fantasy value as long as he remains the second TE option in what has been a mostly tepid New York offense to this point.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another one-catch effort Bellinger caught his only target for 13 yards Sunday in a 21-18 win over the Chargers in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches lone target Sunday Bellinger caught his only target for six yards Sunday in a Week 3 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Bellinger was again clearly behind Theo Johnson in the tight-end pecking order, logging 16 offensive snaps to Johnson's 57. Chris Manhertz also got 13 snaps on offense, so Bellinger seems to be stuck in a relatively minor role on a game-to-game basis. He has just two catches for 20 yards through three weeks, taking him off the fantasy radar almost entirely.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets zero targets Week 2 Bellinger did not receive any passing targets Sunday in an overtime defeat against Dallas.

Impact Bellinger now has just one target over the first two weeks of the season. He actually played more snaps on special teams (20) than on offense (19) against the Cowboys, while starting tight end Theo Johnson logged a healthy 84 percent offensive snap share and gathered four receptions on five targets for 34 yards. Johnson has solidified his role as the Giants' top TE early in the campaign, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect Bellinger to have much value barring an injury that propels him up the pecking order.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collects only target Week 1 Bellinger secured his only target for 14 yards in a Week 1 loss against the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact Bellinger got New York down to Washington's three-yard line on a 14-yard connection with Russell Wilson in the fourth quarter, but the Giants were unable to emerge with a score. Theo Johnson dominated tight-end snaps for New York in Week 1 with 53, while Chris Manhertz logged 18 and Bellinger recorded 15. Despite Bellinger outdoing Johnson in receiving yardage in the loss, the latter figures to be the leader among New York's receiving corps as long as he remains healthy.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Bellinger (undisclosed) returned to practice Tuesday, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact Bellinger missed the Giants' second exhibition this past weekend, but his injury evidently wasn't serious. Bellinger is competing with blocker Chris Manhertz and catch-first TE Greg Dulcich for a role behind starter Theo Johnson.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former 4th-round draft pick now staring down harsh roster reality with Giants Daniel Bellinger’s role with the New York Giants is in doubt as roster battles heat up and tough decisions loom.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • GMENHQ.COM

Doesn't suit up Saturday Bellinger (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's preseason win against the Jets, and Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports that the tight end is dealing with an injury.

Impact The nature of the issue that kept Bellinger sidelined is unclear, and it may not be serious given that he was able to run on a side field during the practice week, according to Duggan. With Theo Johnson locked in as New York's starting TE for the coming campaign, Bellinger doesn't have much appeal as a fantasy asset, though he could be a helpful component of the Giants offense for his work as a blocker. However, he may have competition for that role with Chris Manhertz (undisclosed), and New York also has Greg Dulcich among its tight-end corps.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

TE Daniel Bellinger on Giants tight end legends: 'They set the standard' Tight end Daniel Bellinger speaks to the media after Thursday's practice at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

JULY 31, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Giants Huddle | Tight Ends On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk is joined by Giants tight ends, Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz, Thomas Fidone,...

JUNE 30, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Catches two passes in Week 18 Bellinger reeled in both of his targets for nine yards Sunday in a 20-13 loss to Philadelphia. He finished the regular season with 14 receptions on 17 targets for 125 yards and no...

Impact Bellinger ended the campaign in quiet fashion, recording less than 10 receiving yards in each of his final three games. The third-year pro looked as though he could take over the role as New York's No. 1 tight end after Darren Waller's offseason retirement, but that spot atop the pecking order was ultimately claimed by Theo Johnson until he landed on IR with a foot injury in early December. Bellinger did step in as the starter after Johnson's injury and posted eight catches for 80 yards in his first two games thereafter before the three-game fade. The organization seems to be high on Johnson, who was fairly productive after gaining his footing in the league, so Bellinger figures to revert back to the No. 2 role next season in what will be the final year of his rookie contract.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Week 16 loss Bellinger caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 34-7 defeat against Atlanta.

Impact Giants quarterback Drew Lock took to the air 39 times in the loss, but 26 of those targets went to either Malik Nabers (14) or Wan'Dale Robinson (12). That left little opportunity for the rest of New York's pass catchers, and Bellinger finished with his fewest receptions, targets and receiving yards since taking over as the team's starter in place of the injured Theo Johnson (foot) in Week 14. The Giants have been playing from behind most games throughout the season, which often leads to pass-happy game scripts, but that doesn't guarantee substantial targets for Bellinger given the team's determination to get its wideouts -- especially Nabers -- the ball.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs all three targets Week 15 Bellinger caught all three of his targets for 35 yards Sunday in a 35-14 loss to Baltimore.

Impact Bellinger's target and reception counts tied for third-most on the team, and he ranked third in receiving yards behind Malik Nabers (82) and Wan'Dale Robinson (38). With Theo Johnson (foot) out for the season, Bellinger has moved into a starting role and has eight catches for 80 yards over his past two contests. New York's quarterback situation is messy with Drew Lock (heel/elbow) missing Sunday's game and Tommy DeVito leaving late in the second quarter due to a concussion, as journeyman Tim Boyle was left to lead the offense in the second half. The injuries and overall poor play at the QB position could actually play somewhat into a positive situation for Bellinger, though, as he's been used mostly as a security blanket in the short areas of the field.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Bellinger getting late-season Giants opportunity in latest career twist The homestretch of the Giants’ season might be seen as a good opportunity for Daniel Bellinger to prove himself … if he hadn’t already done...

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • NYPOST.COM

Fact or Fiction: Daniel Bellinger's role; rookie numbers The Giants.com crew is presented with four statements and must decide whether they are Fact or Fiction.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Solid numbers as starter Bellinger caught five of seven targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 14-11 loss to the Saints,

Impact With rookie Theo Johnson (foot) lost for the season, Bellinger stepped back into the starting TE role and put together his best performance of the season, although it was a low bar to clear -- he's seen only three targets total heading into Sunday's game. Bellinger will look to stay productive in Week 15 against the Ravens.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

TE Daniel Bellinger talks Week 4 loss Tight end Daniel Bellinger speaks to the media after the Giants' loss to the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Nabs one catch in Week 3 victory Bellinger caught his only target for 17 yards against Cleveland in Sunday's 21-15 win.

Impact Bellinger's lone target and reception went for 17 yards early in the third quarter. While he did log a season-high 26 offensive snaps, that number was well behind the 58 offensive snaps accumulated by No. 1 tight end Theo Johnson. Overall, Bellinger has just two catches (both of which he has caught for 20 total yards) through three weeks, making him a non-factor in fantasy.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Snap Counts: What Happened to Daniel Bellinger? The New York Giants were not impressive in their Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but that doesn’t mean their plan isn’t worth reviewin...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Clear backup in Week 1 Bellinger caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Impact Bellinger was listed as New York's No. 1 tight end on the team's first unofficial depth chart during the preseason and split first-team reps with rookie Theo Johnson throughout training camp, but he was clearly behind Johnson in the pecking order Sunday. While Bellinger logged just 16 offensive snaps (23 percent of the team's total), Johnson tallied 61 (86 percent), and even Chris Manhertz (20 offensive snaps) was on the field more often than Bellinger. Manhertz played primarily in two-TE sets and does most of his work as a blocker, so he's not a threat to Bellinger's playing time, but for the time being it appears that the Giants prefer Johnson as the starter over Bellinger at the position.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear backup in Week 1 Bellinger caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in preseason opener Bellinger caught one of two targets for seven yards in Thursday's 14-3 preseason win over the Lions.

Impact Bellinger wasn't heavily involved but neither was rookie fourth-round pick Theo Johnson, who wasn't targeted Thursday. Tyree Jackson was the Giants' most productive tight end Thursday with two catches for 34 yards, but Bellinger and Johnson have been splitting first-team reps in practice and remain on track to lead the position come the regular season. New York's next preseason game will be in Houston next Saturday.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed first on initial depth chart Bellinger is listed as the No. 1 tight end on the Giants' first unofficial depth chart, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact With Darren Waller deciding to retire in the offseason, New York's starting tight-end role is up for grabs. It makes sense for Bellinger to work in that capacity given that he was the starter during his rookie campaign before Waller was brought into the fold, but -- despite drawing positive reviews from the team's coaching staff -- he was only modestly productive with 30 receptions for 268 yards and two touchdowns over 12 regular-season games. The Giants drafted Theo Johnson in the fourth round of Aprils' NFL Draft with Waller's then-potential retirement in mind, and he's worked with the first-team offense at times during training camp, so he appears to be the biggest threat to Bellinger attaining the starting role. However, on the the team's initial depth chart, Johnson is listed as fourth at tight end behind Bellinger, Lawrence Cager and Chris Manhertz.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fine for start of camp Bellinger (undisclosed) has been cleared to practice at the start of Giants training camp this week, Dan Salomone of the team's official website reports.

Impact Bellinger missed some work during the spring with an undisclosed injury, but he's ready to roll for the start of training camp. Following the retirement of Darren Waller earlier this summer, Bellinger is penciled in atop the depth chart at tight end for the G-Men. Bellinger has 55 catches for 523 yards and two touchdowns through two NFL seasons and is unlikely to factor into the TE1 fantasy discussion after going scoreless on 25 grabs last year. Rookie Theo Johnson (hip, PUP) will also be in the mix at the positing for New York.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Now: Daniel Bellinger, Jack Stoll attend Tight End University The news of the day for Giants fans on Friday, June 21, 2024.

JUNE 21, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

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