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New York Giants: Five Players to Watch Against New Orleans Saints

By Nick Ziegler

Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; The New York Giants huddle in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; The New York Giants huddle in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates throwing a touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

– Eli Manning

As the trend of offensive players to watch continues, we finish with Eli Manning. In the Week 1 win against Dallas, Manning was very good, as he totaled three passing touchdowns for the Giants. After seeing Derek Carr total over 300 yards passing against the Saints, we can expect something similar from Manning.

In New Orleans last season, Manning had a monster game in the 52-49 loss. Last season, Manning totaled 350 passing yards and six passing touchdowns but was slightly outdone by Brees. Manning and the Giants will certainly remember the loss last season and be out for revenge.

The improved defense of the Giants should be able to slow down Brees a bit compared to last year. For Manning, it should be another big game for the Giants quarterback in Week 2.

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Fantasy football owners should be drooling if they own Manning or any other Giants this week.  If the Giants want to continue to prove that they are a playoff team this season, a win against the Saints would help them.

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