How The Giants Stack Up In Fantasy Rankings

by Ed Valentine on Jul 2, 2010 7:00 AM EDT in New York Giants News

For you Fantasy Football players out there, NFL.com recently released its 2010 Player Rankings.

The highest-ranked New York Giant in the list of 200 players and defensive teams? That would be wide receiver Steve Smith, listed 39th.

Running back Brandon Jacobs comes in at 52. That might be slightly misleading, though, since he is the 25th running back among the first 52 selections.

Quarterback Eli Manning is the next Giant at No. 67. Eli will never be a tremendous Fantasy Football option, though he is hardly a terrible one. And I know all these rankings are subjective and basically meaningless. It is still annoying to see any ranking where Jay Cutler (56) comes in ahead of Manning. Sorry, I don't care if it's Fantasy Football, flag football, touch football or what, Cutler over Manning in any ranking is just plain dumb.

Other Giants listed are:

WR Hakeem Nicks, 72nd
RB Ahmad Bradshaw, 78th
WR Mario Manningham, 127th
TE Kevin Boss, 174th

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And the giants D/ST

is like 227th or something like that right?

by EJAAY on Jul 2, 2010 7:48 AM EDT reply actions

Giants D

This ranking had the Giants 12th among defenses. Not in the top 200 overall, but middle of the pack on defense.

by Ed Valentine on Jul 2, 2010 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions

You didn’t hear that interceptions count positively this year? For some reason people love Cutler

by DukBudr on Jul 2, 2010 8:23 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

They love him because

Martz is in Chicago now. Everyone thinks that means he will have 30 tds in the pass happy offense, well that means he will also have 30 Ints. I still don’t like him.

by Squali21 on Jul 2, 2010 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree on that notion

Martz = pass, pass and more passing. But this is fantasy, and owners want positive production, not turnovers that lead to negative points. Cutler is a TO machine, and most likely, with more attempts, more opportunity for INT’s!

by Hootman on Jul 2, 2010 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions

What Oline does he have?

You cannot throw any passes when you’re flat on your back. I mean their Offensive Line is not that good. And Hester is still not a legit WR IMHO.

by themage78 on Jul 2, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, legit or not

Across the board, the Bears receivers are average at best. Aromashodu, Hester, Bennett, Knox and their TE Olsen? Olsen is a fine TE, but whether or not their WR’s can improve, remains to be seen.

by Hootman on Jul 2, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Seems like the Giants got a ton of sleepers

KEEP LEE!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Jul 2, 2010 8:56 AM EDT reply actions

+1

I sprinkle my teams with Giants every yr…and every yr they produce …

Eli is pretty good fantasy wise…not Brees or Payton , but pretty good …BJ had 2 good fantasy yrs…I’m gonna pick him up this yr for cheap…if he gives me 10 td’s I’m happy

Regroup refocus..retool...

by Mr.Williams on Jul 2, 2010 9:49 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

yup big boy is going to drop on draft boards this year

He will be a great sleeper pick, because he is going to bounce back from last season. I’m glad he’s dropping, maybe ill actually get a chance to draft him again.

And if I can get ‘the other’ Steve Smith, I will be happy. He was studly for me last year.

by wilddre22 on Jul 2, 2010 10:30 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

+1

so do I

by EJAAY on Jul 2, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions

the giants always seem to be confusing in terms of fantasy

eli had his best year as a pro last year but fantasy wise i dont think he cracked the top ten at his position. steve smith was a great sleeper pick last year and i think he has potential as a mid round selection this year. as far as the running game goes, BJ is sure to get the bulk of the touchdowns which makes him a viable option, but i think bradshaw is the guy you want. if perry fewell and co. can turn the defense around giants D/ST could be a steal this year.

by GiantsReignSupreme on Jul 2, 2010 9:56 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed…I’ve had BJ for 3yrs last yr was the only down yr for him..thank God I had chris johnson…& MJD….I rode Ham when he was hot then Nicks…

Eli was up and down fantasy wise last yr…I think he may end up a top 5 QB this yr…just a hunch

Regroup refocus..retool...

by Mr.Williams on Jul 2, 2010 10:28 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I had Steve Smith AND Wes Welker last year

in a points per reception league. Let’s just say that my wide receivers were my most productive position.

2009 Did Not Happen

by cjmulrain on Jul 2, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

In my league

Eli was positionally 10th. It’s a shallow league with 8 teams, so he could be a viable option depending on matchups. As far as i’m concerned though, if you have Eli, don’t expect him to carry your team, but at the same time, he won’t kill it either.

by Hootman on Jul 2, 2010 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm betting that

Ramses Barden is the biggest sleeper this year. Won’t put up elite receiving numbers, obviously, but I’m thinking he’ll get a lot of looks in the red (green?) zone.

by dpeterjohnson09 on Jul 2, 2010 10:36 AM EDT reply actions

Guys like Barden are tricky

like Jacobs a few years ago. Guys who score a lot of touchdowns if your team is in the red zone can give you a lot of points, but they’re very unpredictable – they might also be shut out completely.

I always prefer a guy like Steve Smith, who you KNOW is gonna catch 5-10 passes a game, give you 50+ yards at a minimum. He may not give you those crazy 3 TD type games, but he’s also not gonna be shut out.

2009 Did Not Happen

by cjmulrain on Jul 2, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions

TD's are only a bonus

I know what your saying about the KNOWN! If i’m looking for a WR (beyond the obvious), i like to look at their times targeted. Derrick Mason is a good example. He’ll get the looks and receptions, but not the multiple TD games as you alluded to, but he’s pretty consistent.

by Hootman on Jul 2, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions

These fantasy rating have no meaning what so ever; that’s why they call it fantasy.

by jessie1 on Jul 2, 2010 11:53 AM EDT reply actions

for those that play

These rating mean a great deal…I play in a 16 team $ league…and its cut throat…so any and all help inside info, pointers,are welcome…it really test ur player acumen to say the least…the research and the effort it takes to put together ur game day line up is comparable to what NFL teams have to do…granted on a way smaller scale !

Regroup refocus..retool...

by Mr.Williams on Jul 2, 2010 2:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions