Saints at Giants: 5 best fantasy options

By Matt Couden | Sep 17, 2016

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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2. Rashad Jennings

The New York Giants running back got the majority of the work on the ground against Dallas in the team’s opener. Jennings finished with 75 yards on 18 carries. While he had no touchdowns, he seems a lock as a starter for backs this week.

Jennings finished at No. 10 for the first week in terms of total yards on the ground. Only two backs were able to break away for 100-yard performances, so consider 75 yards a pretty nice total.

In this week’s matchup, he’s taking on the soft defense of the New Orleans Saints. He’ll also help take the edge off Eli having to make a ton of plays down the field to keep the defense guessing.

Towards the end of last season, Jennings had a 107-yard outing against the Panthers and then a monster 170-yard performance against the Eagles. The two teams were on opposite ends of the spectrum, showing that Jennings can erupt for huge games.

Carolina had the No. 4 rush defense during last season. Meanwhile, Philadelphia ranked at the absolute bottom of the league in rushing defense. Of note, the New Orleans Saints were just one spot above them.

Last Sunday, the Saints allowed Oakland’s Jalen Richard to get 84 yards on just three carries in the game. That included a breakaway 75-yard touchdown. His teammate LaTavius Murray had 59 yards and a TD. Imagine what Jennings might do with multiple carries and a little room to run.

Next: Odell Beckham Jr.

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