The NY Giants are getting Odell Beckham back in action and while he won't be playing Thursday for Week 4, he is a strong fantasy football option for Week 5 and that means Eli Manning will have Victor Cruz, Rashad Jennings, Andre Williams, Rueben Randle, Larry Donnell and Preston Parker as his top targets on Thursday for the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field.
Beckham has been sidelined all season since being drafted with a hamstring injury, but according to Pro Football Talk, Beckham could be active for the first time in Week 5. Beckham was back at practice this week and while he was limited, it was more than he has done all year and now he could be poised for a Week 5 debut after getting a long break after Thursday's game. Beckham was an electric player in college and the Giants sure could use him in the offense after going 1-2 in their first two games.
The Giants won their first game of the season against the Texans over the weekend and Rashad Jennings was the big performer for fantasy owners with over 170 yards rushing. Eli Manning looked great for the first time this season and he did not throw an interception and he was over 70 percent for his completion rate. The Giants offense has long wanted to get going and now after three games they have finally clicked. Fantasy owners should look at the Giants offense this week, as the Redskins were gashed a bunch by the Eagles and there could be some major performers for Thursday night.
Jennings had a massive game and he set the tone for everyone with 178 yards and now he has nearly 300 yards in three games with two touchdowns. Jennings also has eight catches for 95 yards this season and he has the chance to have another big game on Thursday. Andre Williams also could see some action and he is a solid option as the backup for Jennings in deeper leagues. Last season Jennings led the Raiders in rushing and he has much less wear and tear on him than other backs in their fifth seasons.
Randle and Cruz could have big games and Cruz comes in after his first salsa dance in quite some time after scoring a TD on Sunday. Cruz had a nifty play by shaking off a defender and scoring and now he has 12 catches for 191 yards in three games and he could step up on Thursday. Larry Donnell has been a surprise for the team and he is a strong TE start and Randle should also get some looks against Washington.
The Giants may get the Redskins at the right time, as the teams are coming into the game after a short week, but Washington played a tough and physical game against the Eagles. The Giants had a tough game too, but they had it mostly ion hand and it was not as physically demanding. The Redskins may be a bit beat up and that is good for the Giants and their offense finally clicked, meaning the quick turnaround could be beneficial to keeping that going.