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Fantasy Football: 5 Must Start New York Giants, New Orleans Saints Players

By Kenneth Teape

Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) talks with New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) after a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Giants 52-49. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) talks with New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) after a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Giants 52-49. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Fantasy Football owners should have plenty of great options to choose from when the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints take the field this afternoon.

Fantasy Football: 5 Must Start New York Giants, New Orleans Saints Players
Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) talks with New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) after a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Giants 52-49. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Giants and New Orleans Saints played one of the most fantasy football friendly games ever in 2015. The teams combined for 101 points, as the Saints defeated the Giants 52-49 at the Superdome in New Orleans. The two teams will be facing off once again in Week 2 in what will be a juicy matchup for fantasy football players.

The Saints already showed that they will be a fantasy goldmine for owners in Week 1. They were part of a shootout with the Oakland Raiders 35-34. The Saints defense is a sieve, making them a team to target in fantasy football. In turn, it makes their offensive players valuable, as well as they, will have to score a ton of points to keep pace with opponents.

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For the Giants, we got a glimpse of what can be one of the best offensive units in the NFL. The Giants have a ton of talent offensively with Odell Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard and Victor Cruz catching passes from Eli Manning. Add in Larry Donnell and Will Tye at tight end and the combination of Rashad Jennings and Shane Vereen at running back and Manning has an embarrassment of riches.

This has the makings to be another high-scoring affair, as both teams have question marks defensively. The Giants are much improved over last season, but there are some areas that still need work. Also, injury concerns with Jason Pierre-Paul and Olivier Vernon would diminish the Giants’ pass rush.

For fantasy football owners, this will be a game to keep an eye on. There will be plenty of players worth targeting in both daily fantasy formats and season long leagues. Check out our slideshow for which players are must-start options in any format of fantasy football this week.

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