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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: 5 Must Start New York Giants, New Orleans Saints Players
Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) drops back to make a pass during the first quarter of the game against the New York Giants at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. New Orleans won 52-49. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

Drew Brees

Drew Brees absolutely torched the Giants in last season’s meeting. He threw for 505 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions last season as fantasy football owners smiled ear to ear. But, the game this season is on the road, where Brees’ stats drop off significantly from when he plays at the Superdome.

Regardless, he is still someone that needs to be in your fantasy lineup. The Giants defense is improved, so it is tough to envision him topping 500 yards and reaching seven touchdowns, but he should still have a good game. This figured to be a high-scoring game, which means plenty of passing attempts from Brees.

The Saints will need to rely on Brees’ arm to keep up with the Giants, and he should be able to provide that a majority of the afternoon. Brees has had success against the Giants in his career, throwing for 19 touchdowns compared to only four interceptions. His teams have averaged 41.8 points per game, and he has a 5-1 record.

He has been on fire in recent games against the Giants, averaging 397.8 yards per game in his last four contests. The Giants should be able to hold him under those numbers, but even if he reaches 300 yards and multiple scores he is a worthwhile start in fantasy football.

Brees only had nine touchdowns on the road last season, so expectations need to be tempered for this afternoon. Even so, sitting Brees would be tough to do, so he should be started in any format.

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