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Fantasy Football: 5 Must Start Players In New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys

By Kenneth Teape

Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the huddle with wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) and tight end Will Tye (45) during the game at AT&T Stadium. New York won 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the huddle with wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) and tight end Will Tye (45) during the game at AT&T Stadium. New York won 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Fantasy Football: 5 Must Start Players In New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys
Sep 13, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) carries the ball as Dallas Cowboys defensive back Tyler Patmon (26) defends in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Odell Beckham Jr.

Beckham Jr. has had an underwhelming year in some regards based on his sky-high expectations, yet he still finds himself in the top-10 of most receiving stats across the NFL. He will cement those spots against the Cowboys this week and makes for a strong fantasy football play.

Beckham Jr. is coming off two strong games; he went for six receptions, 96 yards and two touchdowns against the Browns, which he followed up with 10 receptions for 100 yards against the Steelers. He has a good shot at busting out against the Cowboys this week.

Beckham Jr. was held relatively in check in their first matchup. He had only four receptions for 73 yards. He should reach those numbers again as the Giants will look to take advantage of the Cowboys pass rush inefficiencies. Manning should be provided time to take shots down the field, which means some big play opportunities for Beckham Jr.

If the Cowboys want to manufacture a pass rush they will need to blitz. This is another area Beckham Jr. can take advantage as he could be facing one-on-one opportunities. When this occurs Manning knows where to get the ball and Beckham Jr. does the rest.

Expect Beckham Jr. to be ready in a primetime game against a rival. Also, he does not want to be outplayed by his counterpart on the Cowboys in Dez Bryant.

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