New York Giants – Fantasy Forecast – Week 12
Dallas Cowboys 5-5 at New York Giants 4-6
Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em
Victor Cruz
#7 Ranked WR
Welcome back, Cruz. Last week he caught 8 passes for 110 yards against Green Bay. Look for similar production against the Cowboys. They need Cruz, so they will try to get him the ball.
Andre Brown
#11 Ranked RB
Dallas gives up the MOST fantasy points to opposing RBs. The Giants will run. Will Brandon Jacobs vulture another short yardage TD just to drive you crazy? Probably. But you should start Brown because he will get a ton of work and he looks healthy.
Gut Calls
Reuben Randle
#33 Ranked WR
Randle leads the team in TDs. In fact, he’s scored 6 TDs in the last six games. In the season opener against the Cowboys, Randle caught 5 passes for 101 yards. He’s the perfect flyer this week if you’re looking for a DeSean Jackson replacement.
New York Giants Defense
#21 Ranked DEF
Dallas gives up the 2nd fewest fantasy points to opposing DEFs. However, here are the Giants’ fantasy scores from the last four games: 16, 17, 17, 11. If Romo is the “turnover” Romo this week, the Giants could be a sneaky play. If Romo decides he’s “hero” Romo, then you are in trouble. Pick your poison.
Bench Warmers
Eli Manning
#13 Ranked QB
He just can’t help himself. Last week he threw yet another pick. You know how we feel about this guy, but we have to look at the facts. Dallas gives up the MOST fantasy points to opposing QBs and Eli had his only 20+ fantasy point game against Dallas in the season opener. If you need to fill in for Russell Wilson or Nick Foles this week, Eli is the ultimate boom or bust option.
Hakeem Nicks
#24 Ranked WR
Over the last four weeks Nicks has averaged 5 fantasy points per game. He’s clearly the WR3 and, really, the fourth option when you add Andre Brown into the equation. Anything can happen, but he’s getting phased out of this offensive, and if you need some space on your roster, you can drop him.
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