The NY Giants have some solid fantasy football options this season with names like Victor Cruz, Eli Manning, Rashad Jennings, Rueben Randle, Odell Beckham, Andre Williams and Peyton Hillis the top draft picks and if the offense clicks like they hope, some of those players could be prime options at their positions, especially Cruz and Jennings, as they should get plenty of action in the Ben McAdoo system.
The Giants are coming off of a disappointing season and Eli Manning is looking to rebound after throwing 27 interceptions last year and Ben McAdoo coming in could be the perfect remedy. Before last season, Manning was considered a second level type fantasy quarterback with the potential to have a good season, but after the way last year came and went, fantasy owners should show some pause. The new system should give Eli the chance to cut down on interceptions and that should be massive as he tries to bounce back this season.
Jennings and Cruz are the two top players to watch, as they should have the best performance among the offensive skill positions. Cruz was a yard away from a 1,000 yard season last year, while Jennings led the Raiders in rushing. Jennings is strong out of the backfield as a receiver and the injury to Peyton Hillis should give him more chances as well. David Wilson being out also helps that and Andre Williams could get a boost as a rookie because of all that as well. Randle and Beckham are in behind Cruz and they could have strong seasons as well.
Last season Manning had a tough year with 3,818 yards and 19 touchdowns with 27 interceptions and chances are he will not be that bad this season. In fact, Eli could be a sleeper option later in drafts, as many will pass him up after the year he had. Manning should bounce back and if Beckham is healthy and the running game consistent, the offense should be much better. Victor Cruz just missed having a 1,000 yard season by just two yards and he made 73 catches and now he is expecting to have another big year for the Giants.
Odell Beckham thinks that he will be ready for the start of the season and that will be massive for Manning and the offense, as they need playmakers with Cruz after Hakeem Nicks signed with the Colts. The Giants ended up 28th in total offense last season and could not run the ball at all and now they have Andre Williams and Rashad Jennings to give Manning a better boost from the backfield and the team also has high expectations for Beckham.
