The New York Giants' passing game dynamics shifted significantly with the emergence of wide receiver Malik Nabers as the primary target, alongside Wan'Dale Robinson. By 2023, tight ends were only targeted 21.9% of the time in passing plays, catching 53.9% of those passes and accounting for 25.1% of total yards. In contrast, receivers were targeted 56.9% of the time, showcasing a stark contrast in production with 23.5% of receptions and a dominating 61.2% of yards.

The 2024 season saw a further decline in tight end targets to 13.1%, while receivers garnered 71.3%. The tight ends managed to catch only 13.7% of their targets, amassing 14.5% of the yards. Red zone usage was particularly low for the tight ends, with only minimal targets translating into two catches and a touchdown across the entire season. Meanwhile, receivers exploited red zone opportunities more effectively, yielding a better touchdown rate.