Giants' Malachi Fields Could Get a Bigger Workload

News ArticlePublishedAug 18, 2026 at 07:54 PM EDTMalachi Fields didn't need a mountain of chances to make an impression in his first preseason action. The New York Giants gave the third-round pick three targets against the Vikings, and he made every single one of them count.Fields finished the night with three catches for 34 yards and a touchdown, earning an 88.5 PFF receiving grade in the process. Two of those receptions came on contested catches, which makes the performance even better for a young receiver trying to carve out his place.He also posted a nearly perfect 153.5 passer rating when targeted. That's the kind of efficiency that gets looks, especially when a player is competing for snaps in a crowded position group.More sports: Steelers QB Will Howard Deserves More Praise for Pres