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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 wide receiver Willie Snead (83) catches a touchdown over New York Giants free safety Landon Collins (21) during the first quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Willie Snead

While the Giants secondary is much improved, one area that they still struggle to defend is the intermediate routes. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is adjusting to playing slot corner, and the Giants linebackers leave much to be desired in pass coverage.

Last week the Giants struggled to defend safety valves Jason Witten and Cole Beasley in the middle of the field. The slot and middle of the field are where Snead mostly operates from, making him someone to target this week for fantasy purposes.

Witten and Beasley combined for 17 receptions and 131 yards, so there is the potential for a lot of volume for Snead. He is coming off a big game in Week 1 against the Raiders, as he had nine receptions for 172 yards and a touchdown. With Janoris Jenkins expected to shadow Brandin Cooks for a majority of the game, much like he did to Dez Bryant last week, Snead should be able to work the middle of the field.

Having the easier matchup, going up against Rodgers-Cromartie in the slot or rookie Eli Apple, Snead should be in lineups this week. Cooks would make a solid play as well, but his projections should be lower if he draws Jenkins throughout the afternoon.Both players could have strong games, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if Snead leads the way once again.

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