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Saints at Giants: 5 best fantasy options

By Matt Couden

Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) catches a pass in front of New York Giants cornerback Jayron Hosley (28) during the fourth quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Giants 52-49. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) catches a pass in front of New York Giants cornerback Jayron Hosley (28) during the fourth quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Giants 52-49. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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A look at the best fantasy option available when the New Orleans Saints visit the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon for Week 2 of the 2016 NFL schedule.

The New Orleans Saints will visit the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday afternoon. The two teams will battle in a duel between two quarterbacks capable of a scoring shootout. Eli Manning looked solid in his Week 1 victory, guiding his team to a 1-0 start by defeating the Cowboys in Dallas.

Drew Brees was on the other end of a one-point game, with his Saints falling to the Oakland Raiders at home. Despite the loss, he played brilliantly, racking up 423 yards and four touchdowns on 28-of-42 completed passes. He was sacked once but had no interceptions, making Brees a great start for owners.

With two great quarterbacks and some talented receivers on the field for a potential scoring duel, it could be great for owners of a good number of these teams’ players. Here’s a look at five players who should be starters for any rosters they’re on.

Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) scrambles away from pressure during the first quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) scrambles away from pressure during the first quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Drew Brees

Let’s start with the obvious pick here. Brees is a machine in terms of generating fantasy football points. Last week was a great example with the 400-plus yards he threw for with four touchdowns and no interceptions.

It was noted by ESPN that Brees racked up 30 fantasy points in his Week 1 loss. It made for Brees’ 83rd time doing so in his professional career. For comparison’s sake, only the retired Peyton Manning has achieved 30 FP more times.

For the Week 2 matchup, it appears he should be on track for more big numbers. The Saints’ defense is lacking, which will mean Brees needs to throw often. In the first week loss, he found two guys for nearly 300 yards between them. Brandin Cooks had a career-high FP of 27 thanks to his day of 143 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Teammate Willie Snead had 23 FP.

Brandin Cooks had a career-high FP of 27 thanks to his day of 143 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Teammate Willie Snead had 23 FP thanks to a team-high 172 yards receiving and a touchdown scored. Both guys had huge days to aid Brees to his chart-topping day for fantasy owners.

With only one game played so far, there’s not enough data on the Giants’ pass defense. They allowed rookie Dak Prescott a solid debut with over 200 yards for the Cowboys. Just think how a veteran like Brees will fare. He may need to keep up with the guy on the other team throwing bombs downfield.

So don’t be surprised to see Brees hooking up early and often with his receiving corps once again. He’s among the top five fantasy QB picks, and for good reason!

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