News: Duke football coach David Cutcliffe, who has worked with both Peyton and Eli Manning in the past, held a passing camp of sorts with the Manning brothers and their receivers recently in North Carolina. Cutcliffe told ESPN that he feels good about where Eli's arm is at following their latest session. "His arm was tremendous during this round," Cutcliffe said. "We do a lot of pure, solid, good old fashioned fundamental things that we have been doing with him since he has been coming to camp with me at Tennessee and at Ole Miss. I just have a good feeling about where he is right now. I thought he left here really on fire and I'm excited about seeing what is going to happen (this season)."
Analysis: Cutcliffe said he felt Manning struggled last season because of injuries to Hakeem Nicks and even hinted that Manning wasn't throwing at 100 percent last year (there were rumors of him having a tired arm). But it sounds like Manning is feeling better. However, the plethora of intriguing young quarterbacks have pushed Manning to No. 2 Fantasy quarterback status this summer -- someone's going to get a very good quarterback with a mid-round pick.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw a career-high five touchdowns during a 42-7 win Week 17 vs. NFC East rival Philadelphia, but sadly his career day went for naught as the Giants were eliminated from postseason play after the Bears defeated the Lions. Manning had three first-quarter touchdown passes and four touchdown passes by halftime. He got off to a great start by connecting with rookie Rueben Randle for touchdowns on the first two drives (3 and 38 yards). Manning then hit David Wilson for a 15-yard score with 1:18 left in the first quarter and hooked up with Victor Cruz for a 24-yard score with 4 seconds left before halftime. His final touchdown was a 1-yard pass to Henry Hynoski with 6:51 left in the fourth quarter. Manning finished 13 of 21 for 208 yards.
Analysis: Manning could have had an even better day Sunday had Domenik Hixon held onto a 7-yard touchdown in the first half, but Fantasy owners can't really complain with five touchdowns. Manning finishes the season with 26 passing touchdowns, which is his lowest total since finishing with 21 passing touchdowns in 2008. Manning was done in by a poor second half of the season. He managed multiple passing touchdowns in just three of his final 11 games. Manning really missed Hakeem Nicks' presence in the passing game. Nicks was hobbled by injury all season and just wasn't his normal explosive self. Perhaps an offseason of rest and the Giants no longer having the target of being Super Bowl champs on their back with help Manning bounce back in 2013. Manning will once again be considered a low-end Fantasy starter next summer, worth a mid-round pick.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 14 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-14 loss to the Ravens. Manning was sacked three times and rushed once for eight yards.
Analysis: Manning has now seen his passing yardage decrease over four consecutive games, and this was the second game in a row that he has thrown for 161 or fewer yards. He also has one touchdown in his last two games, and the one he threw on Sunday was a late-game garbage-time toss to Domenik Hixon. If you really want a bright side to this, it's that Manning didn't throw an interception. And it appeared his receivers could have held onto a couple drops at certain points in the game, but it wouldn't have made much of a difference in this debacle of a game. If your playoffs extend to Week 17, consider Manning no more than a low-end option against the Eagles.
News:Eli Manning will attempt to push his team back into the driver's seat of the NFC East when he plays at Baltimore in Week 16. The Ravens are going to be a challenge: They've allowed multiple passing touchdowns just once in their last five games and held brother Peyton Manning to one touchdown (and 204 yards) last week. The Ravens are expected to be without ballhawking safety Bernard Pollard and could still field a pass rush with a less-than-100 percent Terrell Suggs, who struggled to get to Peyton last week.
Analysis: Manning's recent play has varied but his two most recent struggles came against defensive coordinators who knew him well. The Ravens' defensive coordinator doesn't have the same kind of familiarity and that could make a difference. What's more, Manning tends to play his best when he back is against the wall and this would be the case. We like Manning as a low-end starter in all formats in Week 16.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning has put together a disappointingly erratic run since the team's Week 11 bye, with two very good games (28 points against Green Bay, 30 points against the Saints) and two dismal ones (17 points against Washington and two last week against the Falcons). He heads into Week 16 staring down a Ravens defense that has given up the seventh-fewest Fantasy points to quarterbacks, but is coping with a series of injuries that have decimated the ranks.
Analysis: In Week 15, Eli's brother, Peyton, managed just 14 Fantasy points and one passing touchdown against Baltimore, but that was mainly thanks to the Broncos running the ball down the Ravens' throats. Still, the Ravens have allowed only five quarterbacks to eclipse the 20-point mark this season, and have given up just 13 passing touchdowns. While Manning will have a somewhat easy task thanks to the large amount of injuries the Ravens have racked up lately, it's still a stout unit and Manning remains unreliable as a would-be Fantasy stud -- although his bouts of greatness are prone to pop up at any time. Add it all up, and you have a borderline starter for Week 16, depending on your other options.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw an interception on the second play of the game Week 15 at Atlanta, and it didn't get much better in a 34-0 loss. Manning completed an abysmal 13 of 25 passes for 161 yards and two interceptions. He had no touchdowns, which was the fourth time this season Manning was held without a passing touchdown. Sunday was also the first time in five games Manning was held under 200 passing yards.
Analysis: There is not a lot to say about Manning's poor outing. The Falcons had a good defensive game plan, but it's not like Manning did himself any favors Sunday. He made bad decisions and couldn't even hit wide-open receivers. It was by far one of his worst performances of the season and it's just unfortunate it came during the Fantasy playoffs. The Giants return to action Week 16 at Baltimore. Consider Manning a low-end Fantasy starter.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning heads into Week 15 at Atlanta with a personal four-game winning streak against the Falcons, including a 24-2 win in the Wild Card round of the playoffs last season. In each of those four wins, Manning has thrown for at least two touchdowns, with six touchdowns to one interception in his last two meetings since 2009. Quarterbacks average 246.6 passing yards and 15.5 Fantasy points per week against Atlanta, which is the ninth-lowest average in the NFL. Also, only two quarterbacks -- Cam Newton (twice) and Drew Brees -- have thrown for multiple touchdowns against Atlanta.
Analysis: Manning has re-emerged for Fantasy owners since the Giants came off their Week 11 bye. Prior to the bye, Manning had no multi-touchdown games in five straight starts. He had just two touchdown passes and six interceptions in that span. In three games since the bye, Manning has eight touchdown passes to two interceptions. He is also averaging 262.7 passing yards per game in the three-game span. What has helped Manning's re-emergence is his ability to get Hakeem Nicks and Martellus Bennett involved on offense, which has allowed Victor Cruz to get open and become a major contributor again. The matchup on paper doesn't appear favorable for Manning, but Sunday's game could be a shootout. Therefore, Manning remains a viable low-end Fantasy starter Week 15.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning went 22 of 35 for 259 yards passing and four touchdowns during New York's 52-27 victory over New Orleans in Week 14. Manning fired touchdown passes of 6 yards to Martellus Bennett, 5 yards to Domenik Hixon, 25 yards to Hakeem Nicks and 10 yards to Victor Cruz for his first outing of the season with four scores. He has now racked up eight touchdown passes to just two interceptions over his past three games as he continues to move past his struggles from late October to early November.
Analysis: Manning was still on the hook for two interceptions Sunday, including one that was returned for a touchdown in the first quarter as his turnover ratio has been subpar this season. He has also experienced a dip in yards this year following his career-high 4,933 yards set during the 2011 campaign and he now stands at 3,429 yards through 13 games. It would obviously beneficial if he cut down on his turnovers, but Fantasy owners should still keep him active in most formats for the Giants' Week 15 showdown at Atlanta.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning will attempt to extend his recent strong play during Week 14 against New Orleans. And he certainly has a favorable matchup to accomplish that feat as the Saints possess one of the worst pass defense in the league (286.7 yards allowed per game). Manning has excelled at home recently and completed 63.1 percent of his passes for 2,316 yards and 17 touchdowns over his past eight games at home, including the playoffs. He also has just seven interceptions over that span, including just one in his past two outings.
Analysis: Manning has overcome a poor stretch to open the second half of the season in which he was picked off during four straight games (six interceptions total) and has just one touchdown pass in that span. But he has tallied four touchdown passes and no interceptions over the previous two weeks while completing at least 53 percent of his passes. One of his top weapons -- Hakeem Nicks -- is listed as questionable, but he is expected to play and giving Manning his full complement of receivers. Consider Manning a solid option in most Fantasy formats for Week 14 as the Saints have allowed the most amount of Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this year (23.5).
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning got off to a decent start in Week 13 against the Redskins but was not able to do much in the second half. He threw for 187 yards over the first two quarters and hooked up with tight end Martellus Bennett on a 4-yard touchdown strike. After halftime, however, he managed just 93 yards with most of that coming on a 49-yard pitch-and-catch to wideout Victor Cruz. Manning finished 20 of 33 for 280 yards with the lone touchdown and no interceptions. Manning, who also gained 5 yards on one carry, posted a 98 passer rating in the 17-16 loss.
Analysis: Manning has not thrown an interception in two straight games but continues to underachieve in Fantasy. His 16 touchdown passes thus far puts him on pace for his lowest total since 2008 and he would really have to put up some serious numbers down the stretch to match the 4,933 passing yards he posted a year ago. Still, the 31-year-old has been notorious throughout his career for strong finishes and has a favorable matchup on deck for Week 14 in the Saints. New Orleans has allowed a league-worst 23.5 Fantasy points to opposing quarterback per game so keep Manning active in the majority of formats.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw for 337 yards when he faced the Redskins earlier in the year and will be looking expose their secondary again when the division foes meet in Week 13. Washington ranks 31st in the league in pass defense, giving up over 301 yards per game, and has allowed an average of 22 Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Last week against the Packers, Manning threw for three touchdowns, giving him 200 for his career.
Analysis: Manning had not thrown a touchdown in three straight games before getting back on track last week and appears to be past his struggles. With running back Ahmad Brandshaw and wideout Hakeem Nicks all healed up, the 31-year-old regains two huge weapons on offense and should be able to move the ball against Washington. Manning has had a down campaign thus far but remains a solid option in the majority of Fantasy formats for Week 13, especially against the Redskins' weak pass defense.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning bounced back with a dominant performance against the Packers in Week 12. Manning ended a three-game touchdown drought as he picked apart Green Bay's defense for 249 yards and three touchdowns in a convincing 38-10 victory. He found Rueben Randle in the end zone for a 16-yard strike in the first quarter, then connected with Victor Cruz for a 9-yard strike in the second quarter. He also hooked up with Hakeem Nicks in the for a 13-yard score in the third quarter. Manning reached a milestone as he became the franchise's all-time record holder with 200 touchdowns, passing Phil Simms, who had 199 in his career.
Analysis: It seems as if Manning is back to his old ways as he continued his trend of big performances following a bye week. He has now thrown for 2,890 yards with 15 touchdowns and 11 interceptions through his first 11 games. Manning was able to spread the ball around to his wide receivers as he'l try to continue this trend against the Redskins on Monday night. Washington has allowed 301.4 yards per game through the air this season, which is the third-most allowed in the league. Manning should be able to build off his Week 12 performance and is considered as a solid Fantasy start in most formats heading into Week 13.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning will try to get back on track heading into Week 12 at home against the Packers. Manning, who is coming off a bye week, threw for 215 yards and two interceptions his last time out against the Bengals in Week 10. He'll try to bounce back against a Green Bay defense that has allowed 244.4 yards per game through the air, which is ranked 21st against the pass this season. Manning has a solid track record in his first game back after bye week. He has thrown for 10 touchdowns and a lone interception to go along with an average of 322.5 yards through his last four games following a bye. “I’m excited about it; I hope he sticks to the trend,’’ wide receiver Victor Cruz said. “I guess it’s just a renewed sense of focus coming out of the bye week. You’re a little bit fresher and had some time to get some rest.’’
Analysis: Manning should hope this trend continues as he has been in a massive slump, averaging just 177.3 yards per game while being held out of the end zone and having thrown for four interceptions in his last three games. He has not eclipsed the 300-yard mark since Week 7, which was also the last time he got back in the end zone. Opposing quarterbacks have scored an average of 16.4 Fantasy points per game, including seven touchdowns (four passing, three rushing) in the last four games. Though he has shown that he can light it up following a bye week, it is probably best to consider Manning as a low-end Fantasy start heading into Week 12.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning was back to work Monday following the team's Week 11 bye. Manning maintains he didn't have a tired arm before the bye, but he is glad his arm is re-energized after the week off. “It definitely had a little bit more pop to it," Manning said, per Newsday. "A week off and you definitely get a little bit more fire. I didn’t think there was anything to it. In practices I thought I was throwing the ball well. I felt no fatigue. Obviously in the course of a season you may not realize it, but today, arm felt good.” Manning said he threw the deep ball without "struggle" Monday. “It was just coming out well," Manning said.
Analysis: Manning has been in a serious offensive slump, which is why the talk about a tired arm has surfaced. Manning hasn't had a multi-touchdown game since Week 5 and hasn't thrown a touchdown in his last three games. He also has thrown for more than 215 passing yards just once in his last five games. Manning seems to be talking a big game coming out of the bye, but now we will see if he can get back on track Week 12 vs. Green Bay. It's probably best to consider Manning a low-end Fantasy start Week 12 seeing how he has struggled mightily lately.
News: It was another disappointing Fantasy week for Giants quarterback Eli Manning. He was held without a passing touchdown for the third straight game during a 31-13 loss to the Bengals Week 10. To make matters worse, he turned the ball over three times, including two third-quarter interceptions that Cincinnati converted into touchdowns. Manning finished 29 of 46 for 215 yards. He was sacked four times. Manning did have a few opportunities for touchdowns Sunday, but obviously came up short. Some notable plays were Martellus Bennett failing to get two feet down on a 13-yard touchdown catch in the first half. Bennett was then stopped at the 2-yard line on a 13-yard catch late in the fourth quarter. Finally, Victor Cruz, who has been Manning's top target this season, dropped a wide open 38-yard touchdown in the second half.
Analysis: Manning's offensive slump has lasted more than three games. In fact, he hasn't had a multi-touchdown game since Week 5. He has two passing touchdowns to six interceptions in his last five games. There seems to be multiple reasons for his struggles. The Giants run a play-action offense and their running game has been lacking lately. Also, Manning is looking to hit the big plays and they just haven't been there. Both of his interceptions Sunday were on ill-advised passes. Manning shrugged off the notion he has a tired arm, but coach Tom Coughlin hasn't completely written off the notion. "I certainly would ask him about that, but I've asked him about that over the last couple of weeks," Coughlin said. "I've asked him how he feels, and he responds he feels good." Fantasy owners are beyond frustrated and with good reason. The Giants are on a bye Week 11 before returning to action Week 12 vs. Green Bay. You can't cut Manning, but surely you can consider trading him or benching him thanks to his recent slide.
News: While the Giants have lost just once in their last five games, quarterback Eli Manning has been struggling statistically for the last month. The veteran quarterback hasn't had a multi-touchdown game in four straight starts, totaling two touchdowns and four interceptions in that span. He also hasn't surpassed 200 passing yards in three of his last four games and had his worst game of the season Week 9 vs. Pittsburgh. Manning completed a season-low 41.7 percent of his passes (10 for 24) for a season-low 125 passing yards. Yet, Manning remains calm amid his offensive slump. "I don't feel off rhythm," he said, per the New York Daily News. "I think offensively in the passing game we’ve got to get back to where we’re running things we feel comfortable with or getting guys open. So it’s a combination. I don’t feel like I’m throwing the ball inaccurately. I don’t feel like I’m missing guys. So I think it’s just a matter of getting back offensively to where we’re playing fast, making good decisions, guys are winning (one on one battles), and we’ll hit them."
Analysis: To Manning's defense, the matchups lately haven't been easy. During his four-game slide, he has faced the 49ers, Redskins, Cowboys and Steelers. The Niners, Cowboys and Steelers all rank in the bottom seven of the league in Fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks, yielding 14 Fantasy points or less per week. Perhaps Manning will be ready to turn his fortunes around Week 10 at Cincinnati. Quarterbacks average 260.1 passing yards and 19.3 Fantasy points per week against Cincinnati. Quarterbacks have also thrown six touchdowns in the last three games against the Bengals. Obviously, if you have a quarterback that has a more favorable matchup or is on a roll, then you have to consider starting them over Manning. But Manning isn't a bad low-end starter in deep formats Week 10.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning had an ugly performance in the Week 9 defeat at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday. The Pittsburgh defense bottled him up for most of the game as he managed just 10 completions and 125 yards. Manning went 10 for 24 and failed to throw a touchdown pass. He was intercepted and finished with a quarterback rating of 41.1.
Analysis: Manning has really struggled now the last four weeks with just two touchdown passes and four interceptions over that span. He was so good earlier in the season but has really hit a wall here the last four weeks. Manning is facing a much more favorable matchup Week 10 when the Giants play at Cincinnati and the quarterback should perform at a much higher level in that game. Still, it seems like Manning should only be considered a No. 2 Fantasy quarterback at this time heading into the Week 10 game.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning heads into Week 9 at home against Pittsburgh looking to improve upon a poor few weeks for his Fantasy owners. Manning has two touchdown passes in his last three games, including none last week at Dallas, with three interceptions over that span. He might have trouble facing a Pittsburgh team giving up the fourth-fewest Fantasy points per game on the year to opposing quarterbacks. The Steelers have allowed 11 touchdown passes in seven games, yes, but the 1,347 passing yards they have allowed is the lowest total in the NFL. Manning last faced Pittsburgh in 2008 but does have a decent track record in two career games against them. He has 381 passing yards with three TDs and one pick.
Analysis: Manning might not have much of a track record against the Steelers, but including the Super Bowl, he has won eight straight games against the AFC with 2,194 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and only five interceptions over that span for a QB rating of 94.7. Manning has been great more often than not this season but he is on his worst stretch of the season with one of the better defenses ahead of him. While we still believe he'll find the end zone at least once, there are probably 10-12 better QB options available for the Week 9 games. Consider Manning a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 Fantasy option against the Steelers on Sunday.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning had his worst performance of the season in Week 8 against the Cowboys. He threw for just 106 yards in the first half and finished 15 of 29 for 192 yards with no touchdowns and an interception in the 29-24 win. He was picked off by Danny McCray in the third quarter for his eighth interception of the season. Manning also had a 3-yard run. It was his first time being held out of the end zone since Dec. 18, 2011 against the Redskins.
Analysis: The Cowboys did a solid job of limiting Manning on Sunday despite sacking him just once. Manning had a hard time finding open receivers as Dallas' defensive backs locked down New York's receivers. While he endure some costly drops, Manning appeared to be off an more than a couple of passes but at least he was able to come away with the win. The 31-year-old will face another tough task when he takes on the Steelers in Week 9 as Pittsburgh entered Sunday ranked second in the league in pass defense. Despite his poor performance against Dallas, Manning remains a solid option in the majority of Fantasy formats when he faces Pittsburgh next week.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning posted his third 300 yard passing performance of the season his last time out but will be going up against one of the better pass defenses in the league in the Cowboys in Week 8. Dallas boasts the third-best pass defense in the NFL, giving up under 188 yards per game, and has limited opposing quarterbacks to an average of 14.7 Fantasy points. When the division foes met earlier in the year, Manning completed 21 of 32 passes for 213 yards with a touchdown.
Analysis: Manning has led the Giants to three straight wins and has thrown for 789 yards with a 5-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio over that span. He struggled a bit against the Cowboys in the season opener but has won five of his last seven starts against the division foe while averaging over 315 yards passing in those contests. While Dallas has been improved against the pass thus far, Manning is too productive to sit in Fantasy so have him active in all formats for Week 8.
News:Eli Manning once again played the late-game hero for the Giants, sending them to a 27-23 win vs. Washington Week 7 by throwing a 77-yard touchdown to Victor Cruz with 1:13 left. Manning had a few costly mistakes, including a fourth-quarter interception, which sparked a Washington rally after falling behind 20-13. But Manning got one last shot after the Redskins went up 23-20 with 1:32 left and he didn't waste it. Manning finished 26 of 40 for 337 yards. He has surpassed 300 yards three times this season. He threw two interceptions Sunday.
Analysis: Manning is now 11-5 in 16 career starts against Washington, but he still has more interceptions (15) than passing touchdowns (13). He also has thrown multiple touchdowns just once in those 16 starts. The Giants will still take all those wins, but Fantasy owners now know Manning doesn't exactly thrive statistically against Washington. If he doesn't get that 77-yard touchdown, then he has a pretty bad Fantasy day. The Giants travel to Dallas in Week 8. Manning had just 213 yards and one touchdown against Dallas in Week 1, but he has had some pretty good games against them in the past. He is a viable Fantasy start Week 8.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning has been victorious 10 times in 15 career starts against the Redskins -- his Week 7 opponent. However, Manning hasn't had great statistical success against Washington. He has completed just 55.2 percent of his passes, averages 216.7 passing yards and has more interceptions (13) than passing touchdowns (12) in his career against the Redskins. In fact, he has thrown multiple touchdowns just once in those 15 games. Perhaps Week 7 will be a little different for Manning seeing how just one quarterback -- Josh Freeman -- has managed less than two passing touchdowns against the Redskins this season. Quarterbacks average 24 Fantasy points and 328.8 passing yards per game vs. Washington.
Analysis: It's very interesting to see Manning's career numbers against Washington. It seems the Redskins know how to rattle his cage and have Manning's number. Even last season, Manning threw no touchdowns and four interceptions in two games against the NFC East foe. His history against Washington is worth noting, but we still recommend Manning as a viable Fantasy start in Week 7. This Washington secondary has its issues and Manning has been awfully good in 2012. He is averaging 295.3 passing yards per game, while throwing 11 touchdowns to five interceptions.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning connected on 15 of his 28 passes -- both season lows -- for 193 yards during New York's 26-3 victory over San Francisco in Week 6. Manning, who failed to register more than 200 passing yards for the first time in 25 games, finished with one touchdown pass. He had been picked off once in each of his past two games, but avoided an interception against the 49ers despite completing just 53.6 percent of his passes. He hooked up with Victor Cruz on a 6-yard touchdown strike in the second quarter for his 11th score of the season.
Analysis: At one point in the first half, Manning completed eight consecutive passes for 142 yards and had the usually stout 49ers defense out of sorts. Domenik Hixon tip-toed the sideline to catch passes of 39 and 16 yards on consecutive third downs, and Cruz followed with his fifth touchdown catch in the past three weeks. All of Manning's touchdown passes in the past three games have gone to Cruz. He entered the game averaging 39.4 attempts per contest, but wasn't required to throw much as the Giants were able to run effectively on the 49ers. Fantasy owners should anticipate a better showing for Manning in Week 7 against Washington and keep him entrenched in all lineups for the showdown.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning will attempt to extend one of the longest streaks in NFL history during New York's showdown against San Francisco in Week 6. Manning has posted 200-plus passing yards in 24 consecutive games, the second-longest run in league history. The 31-year-old is coming off one of his finest performances of the season when he completed 67.6 percent of his passes and notched three touchdowns for the second time on the past four games. He now has 10 touchdown passes to five interceptions this year.
Analysis: After routing the lowly Browns last Sunday, the 49ers offer a tougher challenege for Manning but he has seen success against them recently. He has won four of his last five contests against San Francisco, including his impressive showing in last year's NFC Championship when he rolled up 316 yards passing and a pair of touchdowns. Manning should also receive a boost with the expected return of standout receiver Hakeem Nicks to the lineup as he attempts to improve on the average of 13.6 Fantasy points per game opposing quarterbacks have manager against the 49ers this season. Keep him in the starting lineup in all Fantasy formats.
News:Eli Manning hooked up with Victor Cruz for three touchdowns, leading the Giants to a 41-27 comeback win Week 5 vs. Cleveland. The Giants fell behind two touchdowns and were trailing 17-7 in the second quarter before reeling off 27 unanswered points to storm past Cleveland. Manning's touchdown passes to Cruz went for 3, 7 and 28 yards. It was the third multi-touchdown game of the season for Manning, who finished 25 of 37 for 259 yards and one interception.
Analysis: Manning hasn't thrown for less than 200 yards this season and has 10 touchdowns passes through five games. He continues to be a standout Fantasy quarterback. Manning will have a tougher challenge in Week 6 at San Francisco, but he remains a viable Fantasy start in most formats.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning has a shaky track record against AFC North opponents heading into a Week 5 showdown with the Browns. He is 3-4 with a 56.4 percent completion rate, six touchdowns and eight interceptions in seven career games against AFC North opponents, which includes a 35-14 loss to Cleveland in 2008. But Manning is a more seasoned quarterback this time around and the Browns have a suspect secondary. Quarterbacks average 23.5 Fantasy points per week against Cleveland, which is tied for sixth highest in the NFL. Also, three quarterbacks -- Michael Vick, Andy Dalton and Ryan Fitzpatrick -- have thrown multiple touchdowns against Cleveland this season.
Analysis: If you need anymore incentive to start Manning Week 5, know he has 21 touchdown passes in his last 11 home games, which includes a playoff win against Atlanta last season. The Browns will be down cornerback Joe Haden for one more game, which is good news for Manning, even if he has to play without wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (knee) again. Manning remains a viable Fantasy start in all formats Week 5.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning topped the 300-yard mark for the second time this season in Week 4 against the Eagles, but a late-game comeback try came up short, as the Giants fell, 19-17. Manning tossed a pair of touchdowns in the game, a 14-yard score to Victor Cruz and then a six-yard one to Bear Pascoe to give the Giants a late lead that they could not hold on to. Manning went 24 for 42 in the game for 309 yards, but he made one mistake that would prove costly, as he threw a lazy pass into the end zone in the fourth quarter that Eagles’ defensive back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie picked off, ending a great scoring chance from the Eagles’ 10-yard line. Manning had the Giants driving with less than a minute remaining in the game, and he got them well into Eagles' territory, however kicker Lawrence Tynes missed a 54-yard field-goal try as the Giants came up short.
Analysis: The outcome of the game was disappointing for the Giants, however Fantasy owners cannot complain with the production Manning has brought this season. Manning is now in the league in passing yards at 1,320, one of only two quarterbacks above 1,300 yards. He is averaging 330 yards per game, and he has thrown seven touchdowns and four interceptions through four games, and there is little reason to think the Giants will stop passing at any point. The Giants will take on the Browns in Week 5, back at the Giants’ home in New York, where Manning is averaging 361.5 passing yards per game with four touchdowns in two games. The Browns have struggled to stop the pass, allowing 286 yards per game with nine total touchdowns through four contests, and Manning remains a must-start Fantasy option for the matchup on Sunday.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning has only faced one team as often as he has taken on the Eagles, his Week 4 opponent, so he has seen this defense plenty in his career. He knows they like to pressure the quarterback, and that will be their focus Sunday night. “Their philosophy might have changed a little bit, but it's still all about getting to the quarterback, getting pressure on the quarterback,” he told reporters Wednesday. After a disappointing season in 2011, the Eagles look to be living up to their hype as a dominant defense, holding opposing quarterbacks to just 172.7 yards per game through the first three weeks, with three touchdowns allowed and five passes interception, so Manning might have his work cut out for him after a pair of excellent performances.
Analysis: Manning has faced the Eagles 16 times in his career, and is averaging 227 yards per game, with 28 total touchdowns and 17 interceptions, though his numbers are better over the last two seasons. Manning averages 238.5 yards per game over the team’s last four meetings, with 11 total touchdowns and five interceptions. Manning leads the NFL with 1,011 passing yards so far this season, and has clearly taken his game to another level since the beginning of last season, emerging as one of the top quarterbacks in all Fantasy, so leave him active in all formats for Week 4 in Philadelphia.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning fell well short of the 500-yard mark Thursday against the Panthers, but he might have quietly been just as good as the previous week in leading the Giants to a 33-7 win over the Panthers. Manning completed 27 of 35 passes for 288 yards and a touchdown, and he established a quick rapport with new starting wideout Ramses Barden, who brought in nine passes for 138 yards in Hakeem Nicks’ absence. Manning could have remained in the game even longer, but the Giants pulled him with nine and a half minutes remaining in the game and a 26-point lead safely in hand. Manning did most of his damage in Week 2 in the second half, but with the Giants holding on to a big lead for much of the game, he was quiet in the second half Thursday, passing for just 96 yards before being pulled.
Analysis: Manning posted a 110.2 passer rating in this game, his best of the season, as he was efficient and made zero mistakes in victory. He now has a pair of decent games sandwiched around a monstrous 500-yard, three-touchdown game, so while he hasn’t been consistent exactly, we’ve yet to see a bad game. Much has been made of the weapons in the New York offense, but with all of the injuries and moving parts this season, Manning has been an absolute rock in leading them to a 2-1 record so far. Manning will take on the Eagles in his next game during Week 4, a team he has faced 16 times in his career. He has 27 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, while averaging 227 yards per game, and he remains a high-end Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning could have been deterred after throwing three first-half interceptions during last Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. Instead, the two-time Super Bowl MVP showed tremendous poise with 295 passing yards in the second half, tied for the eighth most in NFL history, in leading New York to a 41-34 victory over the Bucs. The 510-yard passing performance came three yards short of Phil Simms' club record. Manning will now attempt to avoid slow start during the Giants' matchup against Carolina in Week 3. "This team always says we're going to come back. It's just a confidence level you've got to have," wide receiver Hakeem Nicks said. "Eli is an elite quarterback, so there's a confidence that he can get it done."
Analysis: Despite the interceptions, Manning certainly rebounded from his season-opening loss to the Cowboys when he managed just one touchdown pass and a paltry 213 yards. But Manning produced the type of performance last Sunday that Fantasy owners were hoping for on a consistent basis, sans the interceptions. Manning could be the latest quarterback to shred the Panthers' defense after it allowed 325 yards to New Orleans' Drew Brees last Sunday. In addition, Carolina is yielding an average of 16 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks -- a number that jumped greatly after Week 2. Fantasy owners should keep Manning entrenched in all lineups for Thursday's showdown.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning had a tale of two halves Week 2 against the Bucs, but when it was all said and done, he led New York to a 41-34 comeback win. Manning labored through the first half, firing three interceptions, including one returned 60 yards for a touchdown before halftime that gave Tampa Bay a 24-14 lead. But Manning came out in the second half and played relatively mistake-free football. The Giants totaled 25 points in the fourth quarter, which included touchdown receptions from Victor Cruz, who had an 80-yard grab, and Martellus Bennett, who hauled in a 33-yard touchdown. Manning also had a 50-yard completion to Hakeem Nicks on the final drive, which set up Andre Brown's game-winning score. Manning finished 31 of 51 for a career-high 510 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. Manning's other touchdown was a 23-yard throw to Nicks in the second quarter. "Eli hung in there. He didn't get discouraged. He kept believing and the big plays came back for us," coach Tom Coughlin said.
Analysis: Prior to Sunday, Manning hadn't thrown three interceptions in a half since playing the Seahawks back in 2006. It was looking ugly early on for the veteran quarterback, but he picked up his play in the second half and had a huge day for Fantasy owners. He could have had an even better day, but the Giants dropped a few touchdowns and had to settle for field goals. The Giants will return to action Thursday against the Panthers. Even with the short turnaround, Manning is a high-end Fantasy quarterback for Week 3.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning has never tasted defeat in his career against his Week 2 opponent -- the Bucs. Manning has faced the Bucs three times in his career, including once in the playoffs, and has walked away victorious each time. He will look to make it a fourth straight wins over the Bucs Sunday. In two regular season matchups against Tampa Bay, Manning has completed 30 of 55 passes (54.5 percent) for 315 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. In a playoff win in 2008, Manning went 20 of 27 (74.1 percent) for 185 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
Analysis: Manning last faced the Bucs in 2009, and since then he has matured as a passer and the Bucs have also changed. Manning is a much more prolific passer since the last time he faced the Bucs and Tampa Bay is in rebuilding mode in its first year under coach Greg Schiano. Although, Tampa Bay had a very strong showing Week 1 against the Panthers and dual-threat quarterback Cam Newton. The second-year quarterback threw for 303 yards against Tampa Bay, but was held to one touchdown and threw two interceptions. But the Giants are motivated after a Week 1 loss to Dallas, so Tampa Bay might get all it could handle Week 2. Manning remains a worthy start in most formats heading into Week 2.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning did not have a great start to his season Wednesday night in a Week 1 home loss to the Cowboys. Manning and the Giants didn't get off to a good start defending their Super Bowl title as Dallas won 24-17. Manning could only manage a late 9-yard touchdown pass to Martellus Bennett to avoid being shut out of the end zone. The QB finished 21 of 32 for 213 yards with one TD and no picks. He had a quarterback rating of 94.9.
Analysis: Manning was in jeopardy of failing to throw a touchdown pass in the season opener for the second consecutive season. He avoided that by hitting Bennett in the end zone late, but this wasn't an inspiring performance to open the year. That said, Manning had a terrific season last year following a poor Week 1 performance and we're not losing any confidence in the starter. Manning will be better Week 2 against Tampa Bay and is worth starting in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning is ready to defend the Super Bowl title he earned last season when the season opens Wednesday at home against the NFC East rival Cowboys. Manning did not get off to a hot start last season Week 1 at Washington as he went just 18 of 32 for 268 yards without a touchdown and with an interception. That said, he did rush for a TD in that game. In fact, Manning started slowly overall last year with just two TD passes and two interceptions in his first two games.
Analysis: Manning struggled early last year, but as soon as he found his favorite weapon, Victor Cruz, things got a lot easier. Manning has both Cruz and Hakeem Nicks expected to be healthy for Week 1 against the Cowboys. He'll look to duplicate what he did to Dallas last season when he threw for 346 yards Week 17 at home with three TD passes and no picks. In two games against Dallas last year, Manning threw for 746 yards with five touchdowns and just one INT. The Dallas secondary is only slightly improved this year so Fantasy owners should be starting Manning as a No. 1 option in all leagues and formats.
News: With the starters not expected to take the field for next week’s preseason finale, Eli Manning and the Giants’ first team offense played the entire first half of Friday’s game against the Bears. Manning, who had looked less-than stellar in the team’s first two preseason games, was in mid-season form, completing 17 of 21 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown. Manning led the Giants’ offense on three scoring drives, while scoring on an 11-yard pass to little-used receiver Ramses Barden.
Analysis: Manning completed just 50 percent of his passes in the first two preseason games, with an interception and no touchdowns, however there probably wasn't a single Fantasy owner who was worried about the reigning Super Bowl MVP. Manning posted his finest statistical campaign yet last year, coming just short of both the 5,000-yard and 30-touchdown plateaus, and he has one of the most talented receiving corps in the league surrounding him. You did not need a strong preseason showing to know it, but Manning is a strong No. 1 Fantasy quarterback at this point, worth drafting starting in Round 4 on Draft Day.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning played just the first half of Saturday's preseason game against the Jets. With Hakeem Nicks out, Manning targeted Victor Cruz eight times, connecting with him five times for 51 yards. He led the Giants to a pair of field goals in his first two series but struggled a bit afterwards as he threw an interception and only managed to complete 50 percent of his passes on the night. Manning completed 7 of 14 passes for 62 yards, finishing with a 32.4 quarterback rating.
Analysis: Manning did not look as impressive as he did during his first preseason game, but he did use Saturday's contest to establish some rhythm with one of his top targets, Victor Cruz. We should see more of him moving forward in the preseason, especially heading into the team's third preseason game, typically the dress rehearsal for the regular season. Regardless of what Manning does during preseason, he has established himself as a rock-solid No. 1 Fantasy passer worth a pick starting in Round 4 or 5 in drafts.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning played just three offensive series during Friday's preseason opener against the Jaguars. Manning completed four out of his eight passes for 60 yards and finished with a 75.0 quarterback rating during his first action. His longest completion of the night came at the start of his second drive when connected with Victor Cruz for 28 yards in Jacksonville territory.
Analysis: Manning got plenty of reps during his first preseason game and used them to get some of the young receivers going early, including Ramses Barden, Martellus Bennett and Jerrel Jernigan. Manning is using this time to find a third receiving option outside of Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks. Coming off his second Super Bowl, and passing for 4,933 yards, 29 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, Manning is a rock-solid No. 1 Fantasy passer worth a pick starting in Round 4 or 5 in drafts.
News: The Giants suffered a bad break when receiver Hakeem Nicks broke a bone in his foot during a late May OTA. That means he and Eli Manning won't be able to polish their timing and chemistry until mid-August at the earliest. However, this does give the opportunity for Manning to work on his connections with rookie Rueben Randle and vets Domenik Hixon and Ramses Barden, not to mention third-year receiver Victor Cruz and new tight end Martellus Bennett.
Analysis: Manning was going to get plenty of time to work with those players anyway, but every extra little bit helps. So long as Nicks is back in the swing of things before the start of the regular season, the injury news doesn't impact Manning. Coming off his second Super Bowl, and passing for 4,933 yards, 29 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, Manning is a rock-solid No. 1 Fantasy passer worth a pick starting in Round 4 or 5 in drafts.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning connected on 30 of his 40 passes for 296 yards and a touchdown during New York’s 21-17 victory over New England in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. It was the second time this postseason Manning did not top 300 passing yards as he completed 75 percent of his attempts en route to claiming MVP honors for his effort. Manning, who did not throw an interception, hit WR Victor Cruz on a 2-yard touchdown pass during the first quarter for the game’s first score.
Analysis: Manning picked apart the Patriots’ lowly pass defense and completed a pass to eight different Giants receivers. While he continued to show improved ball security, Manning was unable to push his streak of consecutive outings with multiple touchdown passes to five games, dating back to the regular season. Still, Manning displayed stronger decision-making throughout the past season and threw just 16 interceptions -- down from 25 in the 2010 campaign. Fantasy owners feel comfortable securing Eli as a No. 1 Fantasy QB in 2012 drafts.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was forced to compensate for a poor running game on Sunday by throwing 58 times against the 49ers, the third most in playoff history and most in NFC Championship game history. Manning completed 32 of his attempts for 316 yards and two touchdowns as the Giants won 20-17 in overtime. Manning was forced to carry the team as the rushing game averaged just 3.3 yards per carry, and was sacked six times and hit 12 others in the game, but he was still able to hit a number of clutch passes in the game. Arguably the biggest pass of the game was a 17-yard score with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter to Mario Manningham that put the Giants up 17-14.
Analysis: Manning has now passed for over 900 yards in three games in the playoffs, with eight touchdowns and just one interception in 123 attempts. And now he moves on to face the Patriots, the second-worst passing defense in the NFL during the regular season. The last time Manning faced the Patriots in a Super Bowl in 2007, he passed for 251 yards, four touchdowns and one interception in one of the most memorable Super Bowls in recent times. Manning is usually a top Fantasy quarterback, but with the matchup and history on his side, he’s a must start for the Super Bowl.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was listed as probable for Sunday's NFC Championship game versus the 49ers. He sat out practice on Wednesday with a stomach bug.
Analysis: Manning should be fine to face the 49ers, and continue his impressive postseason run. He should be considered a solid Fantasy option in all playoff challenge leagues, and he is worth drafting as a No. 1 Fantasy QB in 2012 with a pick as early as Round 4.
News: The Giants announced Thursday that QB Eli Manning will return to practice after sitting out Wednesday with a stomach bug. The Giants said on their official Twitter page that "Eli is in the building today and will return to practice." He is expected to be fine for the NFC Championship Game at San Francisco.
Analysis: We expect Manning to be fine to face the 49ers, and he should continue his impressive postseason run. He should be considered a solid Fantasy option in all playoff challenge leagues, and he is worth drafting as a No. 1 Fantasy QB in 2012 with a pick as early as Round 4.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning missed part of Wednesday's practice session with an illness that coach Tom Coughlin called "a stomach bug, hopefully a 24-hour deal." Manning was placed on the Giants' injury report for the first time this season as a limited participant in practice, though he missed the majority of it. The team is preparing to play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday for the NFC championship. "If there is one guy who can miss a practice Wednesday mentally, it's No. 10," guard Chris Snee said of Manning, who has had his best pro season. "He was probably in here on Monday and Tuesday looking at film." TE Jake Ballard figured Manning headed right home to recuperate - and watch film. "He's probably going to spend the rest of the day doing that," Ballard said.
Analysis: We expect Manning to be fine to face the 49ers, but continue to monitor his status. He should be considered a solid Fantasy option in all playoff challenge leagues, and he is worth drafting as a No. 1 Fantasy QB in 2012 with a pick as early as Round 4.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning connected on 21 of his 33 pass attempts for 330 yards and three touchdowns during New York's stunning 37-20 victory over Green Bay in its NFC Divisional Playoff game on Sunday night. Manning accounted for three touchdown passes for the third consecutive game as he netted a stellar 114.5 passer rating. He also tossed an interception, the first time he's been picked off since Week 16 of the regular season. Manning has now registered 607 yards and six touchdown passes in two playoff games this year.
Analysis: Manning found six different receivers against a porous Packers defense as he completed 63.6 percent of his attempts. But Manning did the most damage with his throws to WR Hakeem Nicks, who caught seven passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns. Prior to the season, the 31-year -old said he should be considered among the league's top quarterbacks and he helped his cause this season by throwing for a career-high 4,933 yards. Consider him a solid option in Fantasy playoff formats against San Francisco in the NFC Championship.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning finally won a home playoff game by leading New York to a 24-2 win against Atlanta in the Wild Card round Sunday. Previously 0-2 with no touchdowns to five interceptions in two playoff starts at home, Manning completed 23 of 32 passes for 277 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions against Atlanta. Manning found Hakeem Nicks twice for scores (4, 72) and capped his day with a 27-yard touchdown pass to Mario Manningham in the fourth quarter. Manning, who was sacked once, also scrambled for 13 yards.
Analysis: Manning has re-emerged in the last two weeks for the Giants. He has totaled 623 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions in consecutive must-win games for the Giants. He will have another must-win contest next week in the Divisional round at Green Bay. Manning and the Giants lost to Green Bay in Week 13, but Manning threw for 347 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He probably will have to throw a lot again next week, so Manning remains a viable Fantasy option in playoff formats. He will also be considered a No. 1 Fantasy QB on Draft Day 2012.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning had a productive outing in Week 17 against the Cowboys and helped lead New York to the playoffs. He completed 24 of 33 passes for 346 yards with three touchdowns in the 31-14 win. He found WR Victor Cruz for a 74-yard scoring strike in the first quarter before finding RB Ahmad Bradshaw from 10 yards out later in the half. Then in the fourth quarter, he hooked up with WR Hakeem Nicks for a 4-yard touchdown, essentially icing the game. Manning, who also gained 14 yards on six carries, posted a 136.7 passer rating in the victory.
Analysis: Manning finished up the finest regular season of his career on Sunday as he threw for 4,933 yards with a 29-to-16 touchdown-to-interception ratio. While his touchdowns were down from the year before, he cut down drastically on his picks and even ran in another score. He has done well in the playoffs throughout his career so owners in those formats should continue to roll with him. With a ton of weapons surrounding him in New York, target Manning as a No. 1 Fantasy QB on Draft Day in 2012.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning had a solid performance when he faced the Cowboys earlier in the year and will be looking for similar success in Week 17. He threw for 400 yards with two touchdowns and an interception against the division foe in Week 14. Dallas ranks 23rd in the league in pass defense, giving up over 238 yards per game, and has allowed an average of 17.4 Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
Analysis: Manning has been able to rack up the yards the last few times he has faced the Cowboys and will be playing for a playoff spot on Sunday. While he has thrown for just 482 yards with four interceptions over his last two games, he is having a career campaign for the Giants and should be in for a solid performance in Week 17. Consider Manning a No. 1 Fantasy QB against Dallas.
News:Eli Manning didn't have pretty numbers Week 16 against the Jets, but the defense and RB Ahmad Bradshaw, who scored two rushing touchdowns, bailed him out in a 29-14 win. Manning completed just 9 of 27 passes for 225 yards and one interception. He got most of his yards on a 99-yard touchdown pass to Victor Cruz in the second quarter. Manning's interception wasn't his fault either as Hakeem Nicks bobbled a pass that ended up in a defender's hands.
Analysis: Manning has not helped Fantasy owners the last two weeks. He has just one touchdown to four interceptions when Fantasy owners have needed him the most. Hopefully, he can stop his slump in Week 17 against the Cowboys. Manning tossed for 400 yards and two touchdowns in Week 14 against the Cowboys. Consider Manning a viable Fantasy start Week 17.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning heads into Week 16 against the Jets looking for a rebound performance after a disastrous Week 15 against Washington. And the Jets are going to make him earn it. New York has one of the best pass defenses in the NFL, yielding 218.1 passing yards and 13.2 Fantasy points per week to QBs. Only three QBs -- Tony Romo, Tom Brady and Ryan Fitzpatrick -- have managed multi-touchdown games against the Jets.
Analysis: This is technically a road game for the Giants, but it is still being played in MetLife Stadium. And Manning has been barely above average at MetLife this season. He has 11 touchdowns to nine interceptions at MetLife. This is building up to an epic showdown since both teams need this win as they both look to secure playoff spots. Manning is probably going to make some mistakes, and as you can tell from the numbers above, not many QBs have had big outings against the Jets this season. Manning is at best a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 16.
News: It was a brutal performance from Giants QB Eli Manning in Week 15 against the Redskins. Manning came into the game with a 5-1 record at home against Washington. He is now 5-2 at home vs. Washington after a 23-10 loss. The bad day started when Hakeem Nicks dropped a 54-yard touchdown pass on the second possession. Manning finished the first quarter 0 for 6 on his way to a three-interception performance. One of Manning's picks came in the end zone in the second half. He finished 23 of 40 for 257 yards.
Analysis: While Manning was winning at home vs. Washington, he hasn't been statistically great at home vs. the NFC East foe. He now has just four touchdowns passes to seven interceptions in his seven home starts vs. Washington. This is just a bad time for Manning, who came into Week 15 with multi-touchdown games in six of his last seven games, to let down Fantasy owners. The Giants now have a must-win game Week 16 against the Jets, who have two very good cornerbacks in Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie. Consider Manning a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning loves facing the Redskins at home. He is 5-1 in six career games at home vs. Washington and will look to make it 6-1 in Week 15. Although, while the wins are there at home for Manning, statistically he is not that strong when he faces the Redskins in the Meadowlands. He is averaging just 203.2 passing yards in those six games, while adding just four passing touchdowns and four interceptions.
Analysis: The statistical history might not be on Manning's side for this matchup. However, are you really going to bench a guy that has been playing lights out for Fantasy owners? Manning has passed for 300-plus yards in four of his last five games. He also has multi-touchdown passes in six of his last seven games. Manning struggled in Week 1 against Washington, passing for 268 yards and no touchdowns. But he should be much better this time around. Consider Manning a No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 15.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning posted his third 400-yard performance of the season in Week 14 against the Cowboys. He completed 27 of 47 passes for 400 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in the 37-34 win. He hooked up with WR Mario Manningham on a 47-yard scoring strike in the third quarter before finidng TE Jake Ballard from 8 yards out later in the game. It was his 25th passing touchdown of the season. He was picked off by LB Sean Lee on a batted pass in the fourth quarter. Manning, who posted a 90.7 passer rating, also gained minus-2 yards on two carries in the victory.
Analysis: Manning continues to rack up the yards for the Giants as he surpassed the 4,000-yard mark on Sunday, making it the third straight season he has done so. He has thrown for a career-high 4,105 yards thus far and should approach his career mark of 31 touchdowns, which he set a year ago. The Giants rise and fall by the 30-year-old and he will be tested once again with Washington up next on the schedule. He threw for 268 yards with no touchdowns and an interception when he faced the division foe earlier in the year but with the way he has been playing of late, consider Manning a No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 15.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning enters Sunday night with success against his Week 14 opponent -- the Cowboys. He has won three of the last four meetings against the division foe and has thrown for 10 touchdowns over that span. Dallas ranks 14th in the league in pass defense, giving up under 231 yards per game, and have allowed an average of 15.7 Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
Analysis: Manning has tossed at least two touchdowns in each of his last four games against Dallas and has been playing very well of late. He has thrown for 753 yards over his last two contests and is completing over 64 percent of his passes over that span. While he has lost each of his last two times out, Fantasy owners do not seem too concerned with that. He should be in for another productive performance in Week 14 so continue to roll with Manning as a No. 1 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for almost 350 yards and three scores in Week 13 against the Packers. Manning, who has now thrown 23 touchdowns passes on the season, was able to find Travis Beckum on a 67-yard scoring strike on the third play of the game. He was then able to hook up with Hakeem Nicks on a 4-yard touchdown strike in the third quarter, before finding him again on a 2-yard strike in the fourth. Manning completed 23 of his 40 attempts for 347 yards in the 38-35 defeat, but was also picked off for the fifth straight game. He completed to a pass to seven different receivers on the afternoon and finished with a QB rating of 100.7.
Analysis: Manning delivered another big-time performance on Sunday afternoon, but was once again stuck on the wrong side of the scoreboard. The Giants have now lost four straight games, but its tough to blame Manning for at least the last two. He has racked up 753 yards and five touchdowns over his last two contests and is completing 64 percent of his passes over that stretch. Manning will now look to get New York back in the win column in Week 14 against the Cowboys. While Dallas has done a decent job defending the pass this season, Manning has had some success against his division foe. He threw six touchdowns in their two meetings last season, so owners can consider the 30-year-old a No. 1 Fantasy option next week.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning told reporters this week that New York needs to be "conservative" with the football in Week 13 against the Packers. Manning, who has thrown 10 interceptions on the this season thus far has been picked off at least once in each of his last four games. Green Bay enters Sunday's contest with 25 takeaways, including a league-leading 22 interceptions.
Analysis: While Manning and the Giants will have to protect the football against an opportunistic Packers' defense, Green Bay has struggled to defend the pass this season. The Packers are ranked 31st pass defense and are allowing an average of 20.1 Fantasy points to opposing QBs on the season. Manning has also been playing well of late and is averaging 307.6 yards passing over his last four games. He has thrown seven touchdowns over that stretch, so consider the 30-year-old a No. 1 Fantasy option heading into Week 13.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for over 400 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Week 12 against the Saints. Both of Manning's touchdowns went to Victor Cruz, including a 72-yarder in the early stages of the fourth quarter. Manning was then able to find Cruz on a 4-yard scoring strike late in the quarter, which would end up being New York's final points of the game. He completed 33 of his 47 pass attempts for 406 yards in the 49-24 defeat and completed 21 straight passes at one point in the second half. However, he did throw a costly interception in the loss as he was picked off by Will Herring in the end zone back in the first quarter. Manning completed a pass to eight different receivers in the contest and wound up with a QB rating of 101.9.
Analysis: While the Giants were on the wrong side of the scoreboard, Manning was still able to put up some big numbers against the Saints. Monday night marked the second time this season he has racked up over 400 passing yards in a game and he has now thrown at least two touchdown passes in four of his last five contests. Despite all the injuries New York has had to deal with, Manning has still manged to find a way to remain productive and looks to have another favorable matchup in Week 13 against the Packers. Green Bay has really struggled to defend the pass this season and are allowing an average of 20 Fantasy points to opposing QBs on thus far. Consider Manning a No. 1 Fantasy QB against the Packers next Sunday.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning has not had much success against his Week 12 opponent -- the Saints. Manning, who has thrown 19 total touchdowns thus far, has averaged just 139 passing yards in three career games against New Orleans. He has thrown a touchdown pass in all three meetings, although he is just 1-2 in those contests. The Saints enters Monday night's contest ranked 19th in pass defense, allowing 239.9 yards per game. New Orleans has surrendered 16 touchdowns through the air and are allowing an average of 18.6 Fantasy points thus far.
Analysis: Manning has been in a bit of a funk of late, as he has turned the ball over five times over his last three games. Still, he does have five touchdowns over that stretch and has been much more consistent thus far then in seasons past. Now he faces a Saints defense that has had a hard time defending the pass at times this season. While Manning doesn't have great career numbers against New Orleans, we anticipate he will be able to get his numbers this week. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy QB on Monday night.
News: After throwing for at least two touchdowns in each of his last three games, Giants QB Eli Manning was not as efficient in Week 11 against the Eagles. He completed 18 of 35 passes for 264 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the 17-10 loss. He tossed his ninth interception of the year in the first quarter when he was picked off by LB Jamar Chaney. But then in the fourth quarter, he found WR Victor Cruz from 24 yards out for his scoring strike. Manning had a chance to tie the game late but he was sacked and fumbled with under two minutes to play, securing the defeat.
Analysis: Manning has now thrown four interceptions in his last three games after tossing just five over his first seven. The one on Sunday night was particularly ugly, but he improved as the game went on. He is on pace to set some career marks in some serious categories this season so keep an eye on his progress going forward. He should be able to get back on track in Week 12 against the Saints so continue to view Manning as a No. 1 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning enters Week 11 against the Eagles with some impressive numbers recently against the division foe. He has thrown for four touchdowns and posted 100-plus passer rating in each of his last two meetings against Philadelphia. The Eagles rank 11th in the league in pass defense, giving up nearly 220 yards per contest, and have allowed an average of 19 Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
Analysis: Manning carved the Eagles up for 254 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 3 and has been playing well of late. He has an 11-to-5 touchdown-to-interception ratio over his last six games while throwing for over 300 yards four times over that span. He leads the Giants' fifth-ranked passing attack and should be in for another productive performance in Week 11. Continue to roll with Manning as a No. 1 Fantasy QB against Philadelphia.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed 26 of his 40 passes for 311 yards and two touchdowns during New York's 27-20 loss at San Francisco in Week 10. Manning, who also threw two interceptions, connected with Mario Manningham (13 yards) and Hakeem Nicks (32) on the Giants' only touchdowns in Sunday's game. He has now thrown for two touchdowns in each of his past three games and has 18 overall this season.
Analysis: Manning was unable to engineer another fourth-quarter rally while topping 300 yards for the fourth time this season. Part of his success this season has come from limiting mistakes, but he has thrown interceptions in back-to-back outings for the first time since Week 1-2. He connected on 65 percent of his passes as he had a full arsenal of receivers healthy. Manning could have another busy outing in Week 11 against Philadelphia after he threw four touchdown passes in the teams' previous meeting this year. Consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will be going up against a 49ers defense in Week 10 that has not fared too well against the pass thus far. San Francisco ranks 22nd in the league in pass defense, giving up over 255 yards per game, and have allowed an average of 16.2 Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Manning leads the NFL with a 121.7 passer rating in the fourth quarter this season.
Analysis: Manning has posted a 4-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio over his last three games and has tossed just six interceptions on the year. After leading the Giants to three straight wins, he is starting to garner some consideration as an elite QB and should be able to move the ball against the 49ers on Sunday. While he will likely be under constant pressure from San Francisco's stout front-seven, he has proven in the past that he can handle blitzing defenses. Continue to view Manning as a No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 10.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was held quiet early on in Week 9 against the Patriots but he showed up when it mattered most. Despite WR Hakeem Nicks (hamstring) being inactive, he completed 20 of 39 passes for 250 yards with two touchdowns -- both coming in the fourth quarter -- in the 24-20 win. He was picked off in the end zone by DB Kyle Arrington in the third quarter but found WR Mario Manningham for a 10-yard scoring strike in the fourth. Then with New York trailing by three points late, he hooked up with TE Jake Ballard for a 1-yard touchdown pass, which ended up being the game winner. Manning also gained 11 yards on three carries in the victory.
Analysis: Manning went toe-to-toe with Tom Brady on Sunday and ended up getting the last score for the victory. While he threw his first interception since Week 5, he has tossed just six on the year, which is way down from the 25 he posted a year ago. Manning looks well on his way to his third straight 4,000-yard campaign and should approach 30 touchdown passes again. With San Francisco up next on the schedule, continue to roll with Manning as a No. 1 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning enters Week 9 against the Patriots as one of the more efficient players in league late in the game. His 119.3 passer rating in the fourth quarter is best in the NFL. New England ranks last in the league against the pass, giving up over 323 yards per contest, and have allowed an average of 22.3 Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
Analysis: In his last two meetings with the Patriots, including Super Bowl XLII, Manning has thrown for 506 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions. With the way New England has struggled against the pass thus far, he should be in line for more success on Sunday. The 30-year-old is averaging 345 yards passing over his last four games and has become proficient at utilizing his talent on offense. Heading into Week 9, continue to view Manning as a No. 1 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed a season-high 31 passes in leading New York to a comeback win Week 8 against the Dolphins. Manning had to throw the ball often Week 8 as New York trailed all game until Manning hit Victor Cruz for a 25-yard touchdown with 5:58 left in the fourth quarter for the go-ahead score in a 20-17 win. Manning also hooked up with Mario Manningham for a 7-yard score in the second quarter as he had his fifth multi-touchdown score of the game. Manning finished 31 of 45 for 349 yards. Four New York players had 55-plus receiving yards.
Analysis: Manning has been pretty solid for Fantasy owners all season. He hasn't passed for less than 200 yards in a game and hasn't thrown an interception in four of seven games. The Giants will take on the Patriots in Week 9. New England is statistically a bad pass defense, so you have to consider Manning a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for the matchup. The Giants could also be down in that game, so he likely will have to throw the ball a lot.
News: The Dolphins defense will show the Giants a lot of man coverage in their Week 8 showdown, but QB Eli Manning doesn’t expect to see just one look. “They mix it up and they play different techniques and they do a good job being aggressive and jumping a few things, but they will play some man,” Manning said. “A lot of their defenses are man principle.”
Analysis: Manning is showing the proper respect to the Dolphins, but the Miami secondary hasn't stopped many offenses this year. The Dolphins are allowing QBs to average 23.7 Fantasy points per week, which is the highest in the NFL. Manning also has two-plus touchdown passes in six of his last eight home games, so this matchup is setting up as a very favorable one. Consider Manning a No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 8.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning went without a touchdown pass in Week 6 against the Bills, but he also went without a turnover in his team's 27-24 win. Manning threw for 292 yards, completing 21 of 32 passes. For Manning, it was his second game of the season without a touchdown pass. The first time came in Week 1 at Washington. Manning's Fantasy owners will be frustrated that he couldn't get the ball in the end zone. However, he did come close. The Bills committed a pass interference penalty on a possible touchdown pass to Mario Manningham with Manningham failing to keep control of another touchdown pass after he hit the ground.
Analysis: Manning was able to go without an interception against a Buffalo team that led the league in picks coming into the contest. Aside from his Week 5 debacle against Seattle, during which he threw three interceptions, he has been able to keep the turnovers down this season. Manning has the benefit of a top wide receiver in Hakeem Nicks, but has also been able to get good contributions from the likes of Mario Manningham and Victor Cruz (although Cruz was quiet on Sunday) and is getting more from TE Jake Ballard every week. Continue to view Manning as a viable low-end No. 1 QB option, but look for alternatives in Week 7 with the Giants on a bye. He'll return to action in Week 8 against a Dolphins defense that has been terrible to date.
News: Coming off a game in which he threw for a career-high 420 yards, Giants QB Eli Manning will look to keep that positive momentum going in Week 6 against a Bills team that ranks 26th in the NFL against the pass. They have allowed an average of 283.4 passing yards and have given up 10 passing touchdowns -- good for the third most in the league. However, the Bills also lead the league in interceptions with 12. Manning, who threw a career-high 25 interceptions last season, threw three interceptions in the Giants' Week 5 loss to Seattle.
Analysis: Manning seemed to have figured out his turnover problems early on this season, coming into Week 5 without an interception in his previous two games. However, the turnover bug bit him hard again last Sunday and playing against an opportunistic secondary like Buffalo's could lead to some more picks. It is that aggressive style that also has cost Buffalo some big plays in the passing game this season and could lead to another big game for Manning in yardage and passing touchdowns. Manning has enjoyed the emergence of Victor Cruz in recent weeks in the passing game to give him another weapon in his arsenal to go along with Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham. Consider Eli a solid No. 1 QB option for this seemingly favorable matchup.
News: Giants Eli Manning threw for a career-high 420 yards in Week 5 against the Seahawks, but he threw three interceptions in the game. Two of those interceptions came in the final two minutes of the game, including a critical turnover that went for a 94-yard touchdown the other way to seal the win for Seattle. He also lost a fumble. Manning threw three touchdown passes in the game, including a 68-yard touchdown pass to Victor Cruz. Manning threw the ball 39 times against Seattle, completing 24 passes.
Analysis: After the game, coach Tom Coughlin suggested that the Giants lost the game partly because of their unbalanced approach and lack of a running game. With Brandon Jacobs out with a knee injury, the Giants ran for just 69 yards in the game. Manning came into the game with just two interceptions on the year and none in his previous two games, seemingly having addressed last year's turnover bugaboos. They were back against Seattle, however. Fantasy owners will have to continue to view Manning as a fringe No. 1/2QB with good upside (fluctuating based on matchups), but also this very negative downside of being turnover prone. On the positive side, the Giants seem to be getting more and more from WR Victor Cruz and TE Jake Ballard to add to the mix of Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham. New York should continue to have an above-average passing game as a result. However, expect the Giants to attempt a more balanced offensive approach in Week 6 against Buffalo. That will mean fewer pass attempts and a more conservative total in passing yards.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will face a Seahawks defense in Week 5 that has allowed an average of 236.5 passing yards per game through the first month of the season. They have held opposing quarterbacks to just three touchdown passes with two interceptions. They have not allowed more than one touchdown pass in any game this year.
Analysis: The Seahawks have yet to allow a 300-yard passer this season. However, a cross-country trip from the West Coast to the East Coast has the tendency of causing teams problems given the change in time zones. Manning has not thrown an interception the last two weeks and has been surprisingly protective of the ball lately. He has also enjoyed the emergence of Victor Cruz in the passing game and should have a much healthier Mario Manningham another week removed from his concussion. Eli has more factors in his favor going into this game than against him and should be viewed as a viable No. 1 QB option this week.
News: For the first time this season Giants QB Eli Manning went over 300 passing yards. Manning completed 27 of his 40 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns in New York's 31-27 win over Arizona. Manning also fumbled the ball once and had three carries for minus-3 yards.
Analysis: Manning hit eight different targets in Week 4 as he continues to spread the ball around. New York hosts Seattle in Week 5, a team that has been tough against the pass so far this season. The Seahawks have given up just three passing touchdowns through the first four weeks and are allowing 236.5 passing yards per contest. It won't be an easy task for Manning, but he should be able to get something going in Week 5. Fantasy owners should view him as a low-end No. 1 QB option moving forward.
News: New York QB Eli Manning is coming off a big week against a division foe and will look to keep his offense clicking on all cylinders in Week 4 against Arizona. In his one career game against the Cardinals Manning threw for 240 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. So far this season Arizona is giving up 275 passing yards per contest and four scores through the first three weeks of the season. They've also intercepted four passes. "Eli's got a very good feel and understanding of what defenses are trying to do to him. It comes from being in that same offense for a number of years," Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "They've had a lot of reps. That's why he's so efficient."
Analysis: Manning spread the ball around to seven different receivers in Week 3 and will look to continue this heading into Sunday. While Manning and the Giants could be in for a letdown performance, the coaching staff will get them focused at the task at hand. The biggest thing the Giants will have to do is give Manning plenty of protection, as he's been sacked 10 times so far this year. Based on his matchup this week, Fantasy owners should view Manning as a low-end No. 1 QB option for Week 4.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for four touchdown passes without an interception in Week 3 at Philadelphia. It was the first time in seven games that Manning did not throw an interception. He completed 16 of 23 passes for 254 yards in the 29-16 win.
Analysis: Coming into the game, things did not look great for Manning. Not only had Manning and the Giants offense looked shaky in the first two games of the season, but the team lost Mario Manningham to a concussion for Week 3. The Giants got creative offensively, mixing in passes to Brandon Jacobs early -- including his 40-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter off a wheel route deep down the field. Manning spread the ball around to seven different receivers and got big contributions from Victor Cruz, Manningham's replacement. The Giants took a huge step in the right direction offensively and we've seen Manning be a very efficient passer during much of his career. However, it has been his inconsistencies that have limited him to being more of a No. 2 Fantasy QB than a reliable starter. View him in that same role in Week 3 against the Cardinals on the road. If he can back this performance up, it may be time to rethink his value.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will be up against the Eagles for the 15th time in his career in Week 3 at Philadelphia. In 14 career games against Philly, he has thrown 22 touchdown passes and 16 interceptions with one rushing touchdown. Last season in Philadelphia, Manning was held to 147 yards passing with two touchdowns and three interceptions. He also lost a fumble in that game. However, at home later in the season, Manning threw for 289 yards with four touchdown passes and an interception.
Analysis: Manning has developed a bad turnover habit and does have a very high turnover rate against the Eagles throughout his career. He has had some very good games against them, but also very poor ones. As always seems to be the case with Manning, it will be hard to figure what kind of game he might have (not only against the Eagles this week, but every week). This inconsistency makes Manning, potentially a high-end Fantasy contributor given his upside, merely a No. 2 QB option for Week 3.
News: After failing to find the end zone through the air in the season opener, Giants QB Eli Manning threw a pair of touchdown passes in Week 2 against the Rams. Both of Manning's touchdowns came in the first half, including a 3-yard strike to Hakeem Nicks in the first quarter, which put New York up 7-3. He then found Domenik Hixon on a 22-yard strike just before halftime, who made a juggling catch in the end zone. Manning did throw an interception in the 28-16 win, but finished 18 for 29 for 200 yards and pair of touchdowns. He completed a pass to eight different receivers in the victory and finished with a QB rating of 91.2.
Analysis: Manning played better in Week 2 and was finally able to throw his first two passing touchdowns of the season on Monday night. However, he lost a few of his WRs in the process. Both Mario Manningham and Hixon were knocked out of the game with injuries, which left only three healthy wideouts on the sidelines for the Giants. Still, Manning was able to overcome the lack of depth and get the Giants in the win column. New York's offense is still a work in progress and now will have to scramble to get healthy before they travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in Week 3. The Eagles showed some holes in their secondary last Sunday, but Manning will have to be sharper for the Giants to have chance. Consider the 30-year-old a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into Week 3.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will be looking to bounce back in Week 2 against the Rams. Manning struggled in Week 1 at the Redskins, throwing for 268 yards and an interception in the 28-14 loss. However, in two career games against St. Louis, Manning has completed 60.9 percent of his passes (39 of 64) for 559 yards with seven touchdowns and no interceptions, which is good for a QB rating of 125.5. The Rams allowed 403 total yards of offense in Week 1 to the Eagles, but just 167 of those came through the air.
Analysis: Manning struggled a bit in the opener, but at least was able to get to find the end zone with his legs in the loss. There are still a ton on questions surrounding the Giants' offense, although Hakeem Nicks is expected to play, which is great news for Manning owners and New York. While there is no question that Manning has the ability to preform like a No. 1 Fantasy QB, until he proves he can do so on a weekly basis, his value should remain that of a No. 2 Fantasy QB. Continue to view him as such heading into Week 2 against the Rams.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning struggled in Week 1 at the Redskins, going without a touchdown pass. However, he was able to run in a 2-yard touchdown in the first quarter. He completed 18 of 32 passes for 268 yards and had an interception tipped at the line of scrimmage and returned for a touchdown. He has thrown at least one interception in his last six games dating back to last season.
Analysis: Manning lost a couple of key components in the passing game this offseason in Steve Smith and Kevin Boss. In Week 1, nobody proved they could step into those roles. Hakeem Nicks remained the team's best offensive weapon with seven catches for 122 yards and Mario Manningham hauled in four catches for 49 yards. Nobody else caught more than two passes. The offense remains a work in progress, making Manning little more than a No. 2 QB. He'll face the Rams at home in Week 2.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will face division rival Washington on the road in Week 1. Last season, Manning threw for 243 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 at the Redskins. He threw one interception in the game. At home against Washington earlier in the season, he was held to 161 yards without a touchdown against them. He also threw an interception in that game.
Analysis: Manning will be looking to break a string of of five games with an interception to close out 2010 in Week 1. Over his last eight meetings with the Redskins, he has averaged an unimpressive 233 yards against them with seven touchdowns against seven interceptions. The Giants enter the season with questions in the passing game, the result of losing Steve Smith and Kevin Boss in the offseason without bringing in any proven replacements. So while Manning still has playmakers like Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham in his arsenal, the factors seem to point to Manning being no more than a No. 2 QB option for this early-season divisional matchup.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning had a tough day at the office in Monday's preseason game against the Jets. He threw early and often, and a pair of balls ended up in defenders hands. Manning did throw for 200 yards, but he was just 15 of 30 on the evening and he failed to find pay dirt while throwing two interceptions.
Analysis: Manning's game Monday was a microcosm of sorts for Manning's 2010 campaign, throwing for plenty of yards but it being washed out because of turnovers. Fantasy owners should remain a bit concerned with the former Super Bowl MVP's subpar play, though he is still a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 QB by our standards. Target Manning with a middle-round pick on Draft Day.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning is coming of a season in which he threw for a career-high 31 touchdowns, completed 62.9 percent of his passes and tossed more than 4,000 yards for a second straight year. But it seems everyone only wants to talk about is his career-high 25 interceptions in 2010. "I don't consider myself or think of myself as a 25-interception quarterback," Manning told ESPN.com. "So I've looked at them. I think it's important to look at them and see if there's a common theme or what not. We also hit a lot of plays, hit a lot of touchdowns, did a lot of good things." Manning did lose some interceptions on passes that bounced off his own receivers' hands, but he refuses to put the blame on anyone but himself. "Just still got to figure out how to be aggressive and take our shots that are there, but also find my checkdowns," Manning said. "Some things are forced, and some things depend on the game and the situation, like when we're down a bunch and trying to throw and trying to make too much happen. Some are bad throws that'll just happen, and some are bad decisions. You try and get rid of the bad-decision ones."
Analysis: If Manning wants to get past 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2011, then he is going to have to develop quick rapport with a pretty new set of receivers. Gone are Steve Smith and Kevin Boss. Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham are still around, but the Giants need more playmakers in the passing game. Manning is at best a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB on Draft Day.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning lost another familiar target when TE Kevin Boss signed a deal with the Raiders. Boss caught 35 passes for 531 yards and five touchdowns last season for Manning and the Giants.
Analysis: While Boss wasn't a huge part of the Giants' offense (he averaged 2.4 catches per game over the last three seasons), he was still their best pass-catching tight end. Travis Beckum is expected to get the first shot to replace Boss in the offense. What's troubling is that after Manning's top two targets from 2010 -- Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham -- he doesn't have anyone he has established chemistry with. Boss is gone, Plaxico signed with the other New York team and Steve Smith is unsigned and not healthy. The hope for Manning is that he posts another 4,000-yard season with a bunch of touchdowns, but unless one of his unproven talents like Domenik Hixon, Ramses Barden or Jerrel Jernigan steps up, he might have a tough time getting big stats. Consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick starting in Round 7.
News: The New York Daily News reports that Giants QB Eli Manning said the team has plenty of work to do even with three weeks of player-only workouts so far this offseason. "It's kind of the best we can do under the circumstances," Manning said Monday. "It's not great work, but it's better than doing nothing." Manning said he was "happy" with what his team was able to accomplish, even though it really wasn't much. "You get worried," Manning said. "You don't know how long this lockout is going to be, where if it goes too long they'll never be able to catch up and it'll be a wash of a year for them. You're trying to prevent that." Manning also felt the younger players needed to work on their timing with their quarterback. He said he's "not so much" worried about his timing with the veteran receivers, even though they haven't been able to work together much this spring. "You can get your timing in training camp," Manning said. "We've got guys that have been there before."
Analysis: Manning should be able to work well with his receivers as long as they continue to workout this offseason. We expect Manning to play well once again in 2011. He had a career-high 25 interceptions in 2010, but he also passed for 4,002 yards and a career-high 31 touchdowns. He should be considered a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB in 2011 since he has an elite WR in Hakeem Nicks and solid complementary options in Mario Manningham and Kevin Boss. If the Giants can keep impending free agent Steve Smith and he returns from a knee injury in time for the start of the season as expected then that will only enhance Manning's value on Draft Day. Plan on taking Manning with a late-round pick in all leagues, and hopefully, as Reese said, he will cut down on the interceptions.
News: Giants GM Jerry Reese said on the YES Network in New York that QB Eli Manning is the only one who can correct his turnover problems. Manning threw a career-high 25 interceptions in 2010. "When you have a seven-year veteran in the National Football League, you've won a Super Bowl, you've been the MVP of a Super Bowl. . . . I think he's going to put the onus on him and that's where the onus is, it's on him," Reese said. "He needs to take care of the ball better and he knows that. I think Eli tried to do too much late in the season after we had some of the receivers go out and the offensive line was a mixed bag for a lot of the season. I think he was trying to do too much and I think that cost him some turnovers."
Analysis: Aside from the turnovers, Manning was pretty good for Fantasy owners. He passed for 4,002 yards and a career-high 31 touchdowns. He should be considered a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB in 2010 since he has an elite WR in Hakeem Nicks and solid complementary options in Mario Manningham and Kevin Boss. If the Giants can keep impending free agent Steve Smith and he returns from a knee injury in time for the start of the season as expected then that will only enhance Manning's value on Draft Day. Plan on taking Manning with a late-round pick in all leagues, and hopefully, as Reese said, he will cut down on the interceptions.
News: The New York Daily News reports that Giants QB Eli Manning said Monday he has plenty of work to do after a rough season in 2010. "I need to get better. I am not a 25-interception quarterback," Manning said. "I think, honestly, that has got to be changed, we've got to fix that. That's on me and the receivers and everybody doing that. Most of it's on me." With five lost fumbles, Manning turned the ball over 30 times. Manning said he had to take his fair share of the blame, but also argued there were other factors. Manning, who threw for a career-high 31 touchdowns and 4,002 yards, admitted he was hurt by the injuries to his top receivers in Steve Smith (knee) and Hakeem Nicks (toe). He also said he was "probably trying to do too much" late in games. GM Jerry Reese acknowledged the extenuating circumstances, but said the Giants expected Manning to handle those adjustments. "This is a business about making decisions and making adjustments and he has to make the adjustments and we expect him to do that," Reese said. "I don't care who is in there - we expect him to make the adjustments. Stat-wise most people would be pretty happy with 31 touchdowns and 4,000 yards, but you judge quarterbacks on wins and losses and we only got 10 wins and that didn't qualify us for the tournament so that wasn't good enough."
Analysis: Manning now has 4,000-passing yards in consecutive seasons, but he needs to be better with his turnovers. Keep an eye on what the Giants do this offseason with Smith, who is a free agent and coming back from the knee injury, but Manning should enter 2011 as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. He's worth a mid-round pick in all leagues.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning added to his career highs in Sunday's 17-14 victory at the Redskins in Week 17. Manning was 17 of 29 passing for 243 yards with one touchdown and one interception, which came off a tipped pass by Mario Manningham. He also added four carries for 11 yards. Manning finished 2010 with 4,002 passing yards, 31 touchdowns and 25 interceptions. This is his second-consecutive year with 4,000-passing yards, and his 31 touchdowns were a new career high. But his 25 interceptions were also a career high, which put a damper on his season.
Analysis: Manning will enter 2011 as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. He has the potential to be a solid Fantasy option, as evidenced by his yardage and touchdown totals. But his interceptions hurt his overall production, and his receivers also need to stay healthy since Steve Smith (knee) and Hakeem Nicks (toe) were out for this game. Keep an eye on what happens with Manning this offseason and if there are any coaching changes with the Giants, but he's worth a mid-round pick in all leagues.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning, who threw four interceptions last week against the Packers, will be looking to bounce back in Week 17 against the Redskins. Manning threw for 161 yards in the team's first meeting this season, but did not throw a touchdown pass. The Redskins enter Sunday's season finale ranked 31st in pass defense, allowing 262.9 yards per game. Washington has surrendered 22 touchdowns through the air and are allowing an average of 19 Fantasy points to opposing QBs on the season.
Analysis: Manning has thrown a career-high 30 touchdown passes this season, but has also thrown 24 interceptions, which is also a career-high. He has thrown multiple picks in seven games this year and eight over his last four contests. While he has put together more than a few solid performances this season, his recent turnover issues have limited his Fantasy value. Consider him just a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB on Sunday against Washington.
News: New York QB Eli Manning accounted for two touchdowns but also threw four interceptions during the Giants' 45-17 loss at Green Bay in Week 16 on Sunday. It was the third time in his career the seventh-year passer has tallied four picks in a game. Manning completed just 17 of 33 passes for 301 yards and limped to his lowest completion percentage of the season (51.5 percent). Manning threw both of his touchdown passes in the first half as he boasted a 106.9 QB rating and New York trailing by only seven points at halftime. The error-prone quarterback unraveled in the second half, throwing three more interceptions to add to his league-leading total and now has 24 picks on the season. He also struggled to find star WR Hakeem Nicks in the second half and the two connected for just one catch of 27 yards in the third quarter.
Analysis: With his two touchdown passes, Manning reached 30 scores for the first time in his career but still was ineffective at limiting his turnovers. Manning has thrown an interception in six of his last seven games and has totaled 13 picks in that span. "If you have interceptions, it's my fault and we had four today," Manning said. "There's not one that wasn't my fault, so I've got to be smarter with the ball and toward the end of the game, you're in desperate mode, you try to force some things and it didn't go our way." Manning struggled specifically in the fourth quarter with the Giants trailing by 14 points. He recorded just six completions in the quarter as New York's final three possessions of the game resulted in interceptions. Manning should be considered a shaky Fantasy play heading into the Giants' Week 17 matchup against Washington.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning tied a career-high with four passing touchdowns in Week 15 but could not finish the game without a season-long issue creeping in. Manning threw an interception for the third consecutive game in the loss to Philadelphia and now leads the NFL with 20 picks this season. The seventh-year signal-caller has struggled with mistakes all season while matching a career high with 20 interceptions and his QB rating (87.7) toiling below last year's career best of 93.1. Despite the troubles, Manning has established a career high with his 28 passing touchdowns this season and his 63.9 completion percentage is also the best of his career. New York travels to Green Bay in Week 16 in a must-win situation for both teams.
Analysis: Manning will undoubtedly have to curb his errors against the NFL's third-ranked pass defense on Sunday. Manning, who has thrown multiple interceptions in seven games this season, faces a defense that has recorded a pick in every game this season but three. The Packers are allowing just 192.4 yards per game this season and have not surrendered 200 passing yards to an opponent in their last four games. Manning has amassed 200 yards in just two of his last five games. Consider Manning a mid-range No. 2 Fantasy QB against a tough Green Bay defense that is allowing just 14.2 Fantasy points per game to quarterbacks this season, fifth in the NFL.
News: The Giants suffered a heartbreaking loss in Week 15 at home against the Eagles, but Eli Manning wound up with a very productive stat line. Manning threw for four touchdowns and threw just one interception in helping his team get out to a big league that would eventually evaporate. He completed 23 of 39 passes. For Manning, it was his second four-touchdown effort of the season and his first multi-TD game since Week 12.
Analysis: Manning was able to help get the Giants out to a 24-3 first-half lead thanks to mostly efficient ball control. He did throw one interception, but otherwise was able to move the ball effectively without the turnover issues that have plagued him this season. In the second half, Manning saw his team's big lead slip away and the Giants tightened up offensively as the game wore on. Overall this has to be classified as a positive performance for one of the more erratic Fantasy QBs in the league. In Week 16, Manning will travel to Green Bay to take on a tough defensive team in what will likely be less than optimal playing conditions. You'll be rolling the dice with Manning -- as usual -- but he has the upside and weapons in place (Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham are back and healthy) to put up another useful Fantasy performance. Weigh your options carefully, but Manning is a decent option.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning has tossed 19 interceptions this season heading into his Week 15 matchup against the Eagles, and he is one away from matching his career high. He could reach the mark against the Eagles based on his recent history with Philadelphia. The last time the division rivals met in Week 11, Manning went 20 of 33 passing for 147 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. In his past five meetings with the Eagles, Manning has nine touchdowns and six interceptions with three lost fumbles. Philadelphia is also among the league leaders with 22 interceptions on the season, and the Eagles have an interception in every game but one this year. Now, on the flip side, the Eagles have allowed 26 passing touchdowns, including 12 in the past five games.
Analysis: Manning has struggled this season to throw the ball, and the Giants have turned to their ground game to carry them the past two games against Washington and Minnesota. Manning also is now without WR Steve Smith (knee) for the rest of the season even though Hakeem Nicks returned last week against the Vikings. We consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy QB for this matchup, and hopefully he will cut down on his interceptions as the season goes on.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning finally earned his first career victory over the Vikings in Week 14, but he did not have his finest performance. He threw two early interceptions and finished 22 of 37 for 187 yards in the 21-3 win. Manning was picked off by DB Frank Walker in the first quarter and threw another one to DB Asher Allen in the second. He would rebound after that, finding TE Kevin Boss on a 7-yard touchdown strike for his only score of the game right before halftime.
Analysis: Manning has tossed 19 picks this season and is one away from matching his career high. He has a 1-to-3 touchdown to interception ratio over his last two games while throwing for a combined 348 yards. He has been relying on the running game heavily the past few but that does not help Fantasy owners. Manning has not thrown for more than 250 yards since Week 10 and could be in for another rough outing next Sunday against the Eagles. The last time the division rivals met, Manning went 20 of 33 for 147 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. His recent struggles have hurt his value so consider Manning a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 15.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning is 7-3 in his NFL career in games played indoors. However, he is 0-2 in his only trips to the Metrodome, where the Giants will travel to take on the Vikings in Week 14. Manning endured losses to Minnesota to end both the 2008 and 2009 seasons. In those games, he completed just 28 of 42 passes for 260 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. In four career games against Minnesota, he is 0-4 with 824 passing yards, two touchdowns and nine interceptions. Note: kickoff was shifted from Sunday afternoon to Monday night because of inclement weather in Minneapolis.
Analysis: Manning has the Giants on a two-game winning streak and a victory in Week 14 is key to their chances of making the playoffs, so you know Manning will be focused. In a bit of good news it appears Manning will get one of his top receivers -- Steve Smith -- back from injury in Week 14. It can't hurt since Manning didn't throw a touchdown in Week 13 against the Redskins, ending a streak of seven games with at least two touchdowns. The Vikings are allowing QBs to average 15.5 Fantasy points per week, which is middle of the pack. Although, only four of 14 QBs have thrown for more than one touchdown against Minnesota this season. Consider Manning a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 14.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning fell short of reaching 3,000 passing yards for a sixth straight season in Week 13, but he still led New York to a 31-7 win against the Redskins. Manning didn't need to do much as the Giants scored four rushing touchdowns and their defense harassed QB Donovan McNabb all afternoon. Manning needed 179 passing yards to reach 3,000, but he totaled just 161 yards on 15 of 25 passing. He didn't have a touchdown and threw an interception in the end zone as he was trying to hit Kevin Boss for a 9-yard touchdown.
Analysis: Manning failed to throw a touchdown for the first time in eight games. In fact, he either throws for no scores or throws for at least two scores. Manning has 23 touchdowns, but he also has 17 interceptions. It seems it's always going to be that way with Manning. He is going to be a high-touchdown, high-interception passer. Consider him at best a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 14, when the Giants play the Vikings.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning is just 179 passing yards shy of reaching 3,000 for a sixth consecutive season. He looks to take down that benchmark in Week 13 against the Redskins. The last time Manning faced Washington he passed for 268 yards and three touchdowns. He has won his last four games against Washington and 7 of 8. Manning is averaging 211 passing yards in 11 career regular season games against Washington. The Redskins are allowing opposing QBs to average 20.8 Fantasy points per week, which is sixth highest in the NFL.
Analysis: Manning struggled in Week 12 against the Jaguars until the fourth quarter when he threw two touchdowns. He has missed both Hakeem Nicks and Steve Smith, who have been out due to injuries. Smith is the closest to returning, but he is still expected to sit out Week 13. That means Manning must continue to develop rapport with his other receivers. The Redskins haven't allowed a 200-yard passer in their last two games and haven't given up a passing touchdown since Week 10. Consider Manning a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 13.
News:Eli Manning threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Boss with 3:15 to play and the New York Giants rallied to beat Jacksonville 24-20 in Week 12. Manning had to rely on other receivers with his two favorite targets -- Hakeem Nicks (leg) and Steve Smith (pectoral) -- sidelined by injuries. It wasn't pretty early for Manning as he finished the first half 8 of 12 for 101 yards and no touchdowns, as he lacked the big-play threat. But Manning was a different QB after the half. He threw a pair of fourth-quarter scores -- one to Boss and a 26-yarder to Mario Manningham -- as he finished 14 of 24 for 226 yards. Manning avoided throwing an interception.
Analysis: Despite a slow start Week 12, Manning still finished with a respectable stat line and didn't turn the ball over after six turnovers (one fumble) in his last two games. While he got by Jacksonville, Manning will need to develop rapport with his other receivers while Nicks and Smith are sidelined. He could get some good news in Week 13, if Smith is able to return. If not, he will have to face Washington with the same group he had this week. Consider Manning a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 13.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning is second in the NFL with 16 interceptions. "I'm not scared of throwing interceptions," Manning said. He went on to say that he needs to "just be smarter on some" of his throws. Precision will be key for Manning in Week 12 against the Jaguars seeing how he will be down two of his top receivers in Steve Smith (pectoral) and Hakeem Nicks (leg). He will now be throwing passes to the likes of Mario Manningham, Derek Hagan, Duke Calhoun and recently-signed Michael Clayton. It does help Manning that he will be facing a defense that is allowing QBs to average 22.8 Fantasy points per week, which is third highest in the NFL.
Analysis: Aside from being down some key receivers, the Giants could still be without a few key offensive lineman in Week 12, which does affect Manning. Not only because of pass protection, but if the Giants can't run the ball, then the passing lanes won't open up for Manning. He is going to play in his 100th game Week 12, so you know he will want to have a big outing to commemorate it. On paper, it looks like a favorable matchup, but with all the issues at wide receiver, consider Manning at best a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 12.
News: The Giants announced Monday that WR Hakeem Nicks will miss three weeks with Compartment Syndrome in his lower right leg. He suffered the injury late in the team's game on Sunday night at Philadelphia. Derek Hagan is expected to step up in Nicks' place. Manning hasn't played without Nicks all season, and the stud receiver is a big reason why Manning's numbers have been so strong. A smidge over 30 percent of Manning's passing yardage was thanks to Nicks.
Analysis: Manning will still have Mario Manningham to throw to along with Kevin Boss, Derek Hagan, Duke Calhoun and his running backs Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs. Manning will also have a great matchup vs. the Jaguars in Week 12. He's expected to have good, not great, numbers with Nicks out this week. Consider him a borderline No. 1/No. 2 Fantasy QB for the upcoming game.
News: New York QB Eli Manning came into the Week 11 game against the Eagles battling a 19-13 touchdown to interception ratio, but he'd finish the game making that small gap even smaller. Manning turned the ball over four times in the loss to Philadelphia, throwing three INTs -- two by CB Asante Samuel -- and fumbling after a crucial first down scramble late in the fourth quarter. The fumble, recovered by Samuel, allowed the Eagles to seal the win. “I was trying to get as much yardage as I could, but sometimes you just got to get what you can and then slide," Manning said. He was able to move the ball well at times, and completed 20 of 33 pass attempts for 147 yards and two scores. The first was to TE Travis Beckum and the second was able to give New York the lead for a short time, when he hit Derek Hagan in the end zone in the fourth. Manning ran the ball for 22 yards on the night.
Analysis: Manning was not able to lean on his No. 1 target Hakeem Nicks because of Samuel's strong coverage on him all night. He was again without Steve Smith and it appeared to really hurt New York on third down when it counted most. What also did not help the Giants cause was the running game -- which came into the game as a top-five unit in the NFL -- only accounting for just 61 net yards. In Week 12, manning will try to put his 16 interceptions behind him in Week 12 against the Jaguars, a team that has allowed four QBs to throw for more than 300 yards while intercepting just nine passes all year. We expect him to bounce back in that mathcup, consider him to be a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: New York QB Eli Manning heads into the Week 11 game against the Eagles after throwing for multiple touchdowns in five straight games. In that same time-span, he has thrown seven interceptions. Against an aggressive Philadelphia defense, Manning knows he can't turn the ball over. "When you play the Eagles, you have to play perfect," said Manning. In 12 career games against the NFC East rivals, Manning has thrown 16 TDs and 12 INTs.
Analysis: Philadelphia's defense is coming off of a route of the Redskins on Monday night, a game in which they intercepted Donovan McNabb three times and scored on a pick-six. Still, they have allowed six of the nine QBs they have faced this year to throw for multiple TDs against them. The pass defense ranks 16th in the NFL, giving up 221 yards per game, but the last five QBs they have faced have all thrown for at least 250 yards against them. Manning should be able to add to these gaudy numbers the Eagles are allowing in recent weeks, but he would have to limit his turnovers in the process. We like him to do just that in Week 12 as a No. 1 Fantasy QB.
News: New York QB Eli Manning surpassed 300 yards passing for the third time this season (and second against the Cowboys) in Week 10 against Dallas, but a few costly mistakes hurt his team's chances of walking out with the win. Manning completed 33 of 48 passes for 373 yards and two touchdowns. He threw two interceptions on the day, his first being his 100th interception of his career. He would have a third touchdown called back on a holding penalty. He would then bobble a snap and fumble the ball handing the ball back over to Dallas. Manning would also have three carries for 17 yards. The Giants would fall to the Cowboys, 33-20, giving interim head coach Jason Garrett his first win.
Analysis: Manning was without Steve Smith in Week 10, but had his other receivers step up. He would have had more than 400 yards passing if that one touchdown was negated by a penalty. Still, Manning is a good Fantasy play in most formats. Manning and the Giants face the Eagles next Sunday, the first time they'll meet this season. There will be a lot on the line in this game, so expect Manning to come out focused. The Eagles entered Week 10 with a middle-of-the road pass defense. They allow 214.9 passing yards per game. Fantasy owners should view the younger Manning a No. 1 QB option for Week 11.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for a four touchdown passes -- tying a career high -- the last time New York faced Dallas. He has passed for four touchdowns four times in his career, two of them coming against the Cowboys. “I think we’re maybe second in the NFL in big plays with the pass or the run,” he said of his offense. “We’re running the ball, we’re getting good snaps. We’re not going backward a whole lot.” Manning is coming off a three-touchdown performance and will be well rested for Week 10 as he didn't even play in the fourth quarter last week against Seattle. Manning threw for 297 yards in the last game against Dallas, a team that is allowing 214.4 yards per game on average.
Analysis: Manning has been playing extremely well lately as he has 12 touchdowns over his last four games. He could have had more in Week 9, but with the game in hand early the Giants ran the ball for most of the second half -- all of his three scores were in the first two stanzas. Manning is aiming for his fourth straight win over the Cowboys, and with all the drama going on in Big D it very well could happen. Fantasy owners should view him as a No. 1 QB option for Week 10.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning had another strong performance in Week 9 against the Seahawks. Manning threw three first-half touchdowns and didn't even play in the fourth quarter in the 41-7 win. He hooked with Hakeem Nicks on a 46-yard touchdown strike late in the first quarter on a deep pass right down the middle of the field. He then found Steve Smith on a 6-yard strike in the second quarter and Kevin Boss for a 5-yard touchdown pass that helped New York build a 35-0 halftime lead. Manning completed 21 of 32 passes for 290 yards and did not throw an interception in the rout. He completed passes to six different receivers and finished with a quarterback rating of 125.8.
Analysis: Manning has been playing well of late and that trend continued on Sunday as he picked apart Seattle's secondary. He has now thrown 12 touchdown passes over his last four games and has racked up 1070 passing yards over that stretch. He can be a little turnover prone at times, but with the was he has been playing over his past four games, Manning should be starting in the majority of Fantasy leagues. He will look lead the Giants to a sixth straight win in Week 10 against the Cowboys. Manning has had some success against Dallas over his career and lit them up for 306 yards and four touchdown passes in their first meeting this season. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy QB heading into Week 10.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning, who has thrown nine touchdown passes over his last three games, will look to stay hot in Week 9 when he travels out west to face the Seahawks. Seattle is ranked 29th in pass defense and have allowed an average of 16.1 Fantasy points to opposing QBs this season. Manning has had some success at Seattle in the past. In two career games at Qwest Field, Manning has averaged 307 yards passing with five touchdowns and four interceptions.
Analysis: Manning seems to have a favorable matchup in Week 9 and has been playing very well over his last three games. He can be a little turnover prone at times, but has been able to combat those by racking up yards and touchdowns. Hakeem Nicks, Steve Smith, and Mario Manningham are arguably one of the best 1-2-3 punch at receiver in the league and should have no problems finding holes in Seattle's secondary. That could translate into a big day for Manning. Consider him a solid No. 1 Fantasy QB heading into Week 9.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was able to overcome a shaky start and an early 10 point deficit in Week 7 against the Cowboys. After starting the game 0 for 4 with a pair of interceptions, Manning completed 12 of his next 16 passes and tossed three touchdowns in the first half of Monday's 41-35 win over the Cowboys. Hakeem Nicks was on the receiving end of a pair of touchdown strikes, including an 8-yarder to pull the Giants within six and Manning found Steve Smith on a 14-yard strike right before halftime to give New York the lead. He hooked with Mario Manningham for a 25-yard touchdown pass on the first drive of the second half and matched his career-high with four touchdown passes. Manning was sacked once and picked off three times, but led the Giants to 31 straight points after falling behind 20-7. He finished 25 for 35 for 306 yards with four touchdown passes and three interceptions.
Analysis: It didn't look good early, but Manning bounced back in a big way for the Giants on Monday. After not throwing a touchdown pass during a two-game stretch in Weeks 3 and 4 Manning has thrown nine over his last three games. He does have five interceptions over that span but is spreading the ball around to all of his playmakers and has the weapons to stretch the field. Manning has been a bit shaky at times this season, which makes him hard to trust as a weekly starter. However, the way he has played over the last three games definitely has warranted him at least some extra consideration to be used as a starter. The Giants have a bye in Week 8 before traveling out west to face the Seahawks in Week 9. Fantasy owners may want to think long and hard about giving him a start in two weeks at Seattle.
News: Dallas has only 12 sacks this year, but QB Eli Manning still thinks the Cowboys are dangerous. New York travels to Dallas for a Week 7 showdown. “No, they’re still a blitz team, and they still get to the quarterback and get sacks,” Manning said. “They make a lot of plays.” Manning takes his 19-4 October record to Dallas to face a team he is 6-5 against in 11 career games. Manning has averaged 220.6 passing yards against Dallas. He also has a career-high 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions against the Cowboys.
Analysis: After going two weeks without a passing touchdown, Manning has bounced back with five touchdowns in his last two games. The Cowboys haven't allowed a 300-yard passer in 2010, but Manning has failed to throw at least two touchdowns just four times in 11 games against the Cowboys. Consider him a nice low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 7.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was held under 200 yards in Week 6 against the Lions, but he threw a pair of touchdown passes and did not throw an interception for just the second time all year. Manning completed 20 of 30 passes for 177 yards, including touchdown passes to WR Mario Manningham and TE Bear Pascoe. Manning and the Giants offense was not terribly consistent against Detroit, but he was able to lead long drives at critical junctures of the game.
Analysis: Manning was coming off a 297-yard, three-TD performance against the Texans in Week 5. Much of his looks in that game went to WR Hakeem Nicks. In Week 7, the Lions did a good job of taking Nicks away from him and there wasn't as much of a big play threat with Steve Smith. Overall, it was an efficient, albeit unspectacular performance for Manning who remains one of the hardest QBs in Fantasy to peg each week. He'll be up against a Cowboys defense he has put up good numbers against in his career and he should be viewed as a low-end No. 1 QB for that matchup.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will face the Detroit Lions for the second time in his career in Week 6. He threw for 283 yards and a touchdown against them in 2007. This season, the Lions rank 24th in the NFL against the pass, allowing 235.4 yards per game and eight touchdowns in five games. They have intercepted seven passes and have sacked opposing quarterbacks 14 times.
Analysis: Last week, Rams rookie QB Sam Bradford completed 23 of 45 passes for 215 yards, but he was held without a touchdown and was intercepted twice. In fact the Lions have two interceptions in three straight games, which doesn't bode well for Manning considering his eight interceptions to date. Manning remains a strong play in any format against the Lions, but be aware that his turnover woes could continue. Thankfully, he could rack up enough yards and touchdown passes to make the interceptions an afterthought.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning looked to be off to a monster performance in Week 5 at Houston with a strong first half against one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL this season. He stumbled a bit in a poor third quarter, but ultimately put together a very productive stat line for his Fantasy owners. He completed 27 of 42 passes for 297 yards, including three touchdown passes. He was intercepted twice, raising his number of interceptions to eight through five games. Manning came close to two more touchdown passes in the game, but WR Hakeem Nicks was forced out on the 1-yard line on one play and dropped a wide-open pass down the sideline on a play that had a chance to go for six.
Analysis: Manning threw for 175 yards and two scores in the first half as the Giants pushed the passing game early and often. Most of Manning's looks were to Nicks, who finished with career-highs in receptions (12) and yards (130) as well as two scores. But Manning hit a speed bump in the third quarter, throwing a couple of interceptions by making poor throws under pressure. Interceptions have been a big nuisance for Eli and his Fantasy owners through the first five weeks of the season, but the development of Nicks provides Manning with one of the better receiving corps in the NFL and makes the quarterback a candidate for a big week each and every game. However, his maddening inconsistency also makes him as much of a candidate for a stinker each time out. That is why Eli remains better saved as a No. 2 QB or bye-week replacement option, to be used based upon his matchups. In Week 6, he'll have another favorable one against a weak Lions secondary.
News: In order to neutralize the Texans’ pass rush in Week 5, QB Eli Manning said the Giants must run the ball effectively. “We have to run the ball, get play-action, stay in rhythm, get a good down-and-distance and make plays when they’re there,” Manning said. Manning hasn't thrown a touchdown in two games, but his Week 5 matchup is lining up to give him a good chance to end that slump. The Texans have the league's worst pass defense (337.8 ypg). Every opposing QB has thrown for at least 278 yards against Houston and only one QB -- Donovan McNabb -- failed to throw at least two touchdowns against the Texans. Still, McNabb passed for 426 yards.
Analysis: Manning needs just 351 passing yards to reach 20,000 for his career. He would join Phil Simms as the only Giants QBs with 20,000 yards. With the way Houston has been giving up passing yards in 2010, it's quite possible Manning will reach that milestone in Week 5. Led by Ahmad Bradshaw, the Giants are averaging 133.5 rushing yards per game on the ground, so they can effectively run the football against Houston, which will open up the play-action passes Manning is so good at throwing. If you own Manning in Fantasy, then consider starting him in Week 5 with a very favorable matchup.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was effective in Week 4 against the Bears but was unable to throw a touchdown pass for the second straight game. He completed 18 of 30 passes for 195 yards in the 17-3 win. He connected with WR Hakeem Nicks more than any other receiver, completing right passes to the wideout for 110 yards. Manning did not throw an interception in the victory and was sacked twice.
Analysis: Manning had a poor showing with two interceptions and a 77.3 passer rating last week but was able to bounce back with a decent performance in a Week 4 win over the Bears. He had the benefit of a solid running game on Sunday night and had a long pass of 30 yards, which went to Nicks. Manning has five touchdown passes to six interceptions through the first four games but should be able to able to put up some decent stats against the Texans in Week 5. Continue to view Manning as a No. 1 Fantasy QB heading into next week.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning does not have a good history against his Week 4 opponent -- Chicago. In two career games, Manning has never passed for more than 195 yards and has just one touchdown to four interceptions. In fact, Manning hasn't fared well in his career against the NFC North. He is 2-6 (eight games) with 1,634 passing yards, five touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
Analysis: Manning is looking for his second straight 300-yard performance after blitzing the Titans for 386 yards in Week 3. Manning has thrown six interceptions in 2010, but a lot of them have been tipped passes off his receivers' hands. Chicago has allowed just two passing touchdowns to four interceptions early on, but the last two QBs -- Tony Romo and Aaron Rodgers -- it has faced has tossed for more than 300 yards. Manning doesn't have a great history against the Bears or the NFC North, but this is a big game for the Giants, so he can pass as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB for Week 4.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning continued his shaky start to the season in Week 3 at the Titans. He racked up 384 passing yards, but turned the ball over two more times and was held without a touchdown pass. Manning threw two interceptions with two of the turnovers coming inside the Tennessee 10-yard line. He has thrown six interceptions against five touchdown passes in his first three games.
Analysis: Manning's first interception of the game came off the hands of his own receiver and, to that point, so had every one of his first five interceptions. His sixth interception, however, came on a play near the goal line where he tried to force the issue and flipped a pass with his left hand that was tipped by a defender and intercepted for a touchback. The Giants offense was actually effective against the Titans defense in Week 3, racking up over 400 yards. However, they made pivotal mistakes in scoring territory via turnovers and dumb penalties. All in all, the Giants offense still has the elements in place for Eli Manning to be a successful Fantasy QB, but this early inconsistency makes Manning a tough sell as a No. 1 QB. He'll be up against the Bears tough defense at home in Week 3, so we suggest looking to alternatives where possible.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will face a Titans team in Week 2 that has allowed the fewest passing yards in the NFL after the first two weeks of the season. They have allowed just one passing touchdown in two games and have the third most sacks in the NFL with eight. Manning has little history against the Titans. He has faced them just once in his career, throwing for just 143 yards against them in 2006. He was intercepted twice in that game while throwing just one touchdown in what was just his second full season as a starter.
Analysis: Though the Titans pass defense has been strong, the extent of their dominance could be a bit misleading. They allowed just 21 net passing yards in Week 2 to an nonexistent Steelers passing game that featured third-string QB Charlie Batch in the game after second-string QB Dennis Dixon left the game with an injury. Something that does bode well for Eli is that the Titans have just one interception in their first two games of the season. Manning has thrown four in his first two games. Fantasy owners should know the drill by now with Manning. He continues to be erratic with his performances and seems just as likely to put up big numbers as he is to post a horrible stat line. Consider him a low-end No. 1 QB at best for this matchup.
News: Coming off a three-touchdown, three-interception performance Week 1 against the Panthers, Giants QB Eli Manning did a better job keeping the ball away from the other team Week 2 at Indianapolis, limiting himself to just one interception. Unfortunately, he wasn't throwing the ball much to his own team either. Harassed all game, Manning was sacked four times and fumbled three times, losing two. He was able to connect on two long touchdown passes, though -- a 54-yarder to Mario Manningham and a 31-yarder to Hakeem Nicks. He finished 13 of 24 for 161 yards.
Analysis: That second touchdown pass came after a fluke turnover with less than two minutes to go in the fourth quarter, so Manning's day could have been much worse for Fantasy owners than it ended up being. The Colts jumped out to an early lead Sunday, preventing the Giants from exploiting their run defense the way the Texans did one week earlier. Instead, they had to throw the ball, leaving Manning vulnerable to the pass rush of Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney. The good news is Manning has five touchdown pases in two games this season. The bad news is he gets a tough test against a Titans defense that limited the Steelers to 21 passing yards in Week 2. Still, Manning has enough weapons to remain a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning, who threw three touchdown passes but also three interceptions against the Panthers in Week 1, might not get to throw as much Week 2 at Indianapolis. "We are going to establish the run game. That's Giants football," Manning said Wednesday. "It's something we're going to try to do and a part of that is being able to throw the ball successfully also." The Texans beat the Colts with a heavy rushing attack in Week 1, giving the inexperienced Arian Foster 33 carries. He responded by rushing for a franchise-record 231 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, QB Matt Schaub, the league's leading passer a year ago, threw for only 107 yards.
Analysis: If the Texans came up with a formula for beating the mighty Colts, you have to expect the Giants to follow suit, which means Manning will spend much of the game handing the ball to either Ahmad Bradshaw or Brandon Jacobs. The Colts also lost Bob Sanders, the 2007 defensive player in the year, to a biceps injury in Week 1, giving the Giants even more incentive to use a run-heavy offense. All the evidence points to a disappointing performance for Manning in Week 2, making him benchable in Fantasy if you have a good backup. Then again, the run-heavy game plan could go out the window if the Colts jump out to an early lead, forcing Manning and the Giants to play catchup.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning had a mixed afternoon in a Week 1 win over the Panthers Sunday. He threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns, but also threw three interceptions. He completed 20 of 30 passes in a 31-18 win. All three of Manning's interceptions came on passes that went off the hands of his own receiver. All three of Manning's touchdown passes were thrown to second-year receiver Hakeem Nicks, going for 5, 19 and 26 yards.
Analysis: Manning's afternoon could have been a lot more impressive if his receivers didn't bat the ball around like volleyball players on several occasions. Tipped passes led to all three interceptions, though Manning did away with a couple of errant throws which have become typical of him throughout his career. This is what we meant coming into the game when we said Eli remains one of the hardest quarterbacks to predict in the NFL because he has the ability to put up high end numbers while also putting up stinkers from time to time. We liked what we saw from the Giants offense in Week 1. There were some early struggles to set up the run, but b the end of the game the Giants put together a well-balance offensive performance that included completions to seven different receivers. Expect to hear a lot about Eli and his brother heading into their second ever NFL matchup against each other in Week 2 in Indianapolis in prime time. Eli certainly has the upside of a No. 1 QB in Fantasy, but keep in mind the Colts held QB Matt Schaub -- Andre Johnson and all -- to just 107 yards passing in Week 1.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will begin the season with a tough matchup against a good pass defense in Week 1. He'll face the Carolina Panthers, a team that ranked fourth in the NFL against the pass last season. They allowed just 191 yards per game. Manning was able to throw for 296 yards against the Panthers in Week 16 last season, but he was intercepted twice in the game while throwing just one touchdown.
Analysis: Manning racked up yards in a 41-9 blowout loss with the Giants playing catchup for most of the game, leading to some inflated yardage. He has faced the Panthers three times in his career, throwing for 649 yards with five touchdowns in his favor and two interceptions against him. Throughout his career, Eli has been as unpredictable as the winds at Giants Stadium. One thing he has been able to do the last couple of years, however, is get off to quick starts. He averaged 259.8 yards per game with eight touchdowns and just two interceptions over the first month of last season before suffering a mid-season swoon. We view him as a No. 2 caliber quarterback going into the season -- not a horrible start, but not a terribly great one either. He'll be playing his first "real" game in a new stadium and, given what appears to be a tough matchup, we'd consider alternatives where available.
News: Returning after a one-week absence, Giants QB Eli Manning went 9 for 18 for 63 yards and an interception in 30 minutes of play in Saturday's preseason game at Baltimore. "He needs to play. He's got to be in the middle of it," Giants coach Tom Coughlin said. "He did some things well, but he obviously was rusty." Manning last played Aug. 16, when he received stitches to his forehead after taking a hard hit in a game against the Jets. "As a quarterback, I always think it's important to get back out on the field and get used to getting hit again, have live movement and have people chasing you," Manning said. "It was good to get back out there. There are some things I know I have to improve on."
Analysis: Manning will likely have better days, and as Coughlin said, he was rusty. We expect Manning to play well in 2010 based on how he performed in 2009 and his impressive WR corps. Consider Manning a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB in all scoring formats. He's worth a mid-round pick on Draft Day.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning practiced with a helmet on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a three-inch cut on the left side of his forehead in a preseason game against the New York Jets, declaring himself ready for Saturday's contest in Baltimore. The Giants medical staff found no signs of a concussion, and his new helmet fastens on tighter than his previous one. Manning hopes to play at least a half in the penultimate preseason game, which is normal for the starters. "It felt fine," Manning said of the new helmet. "There were no issues. I had a normal day of practice, no pain, no discomfort. So I am ready to go as usual."
Analysis: Manning took a heavy blow to his head in New York's first preseason game and is lucky to have come away with just a laceration. With plenty of weapons at his disposal in 2010, Manning has the potential to put up nice numbers this season and is currently being taken as the 12th Fantasy quarterback on average. Continue to think of him as a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy option worth a mid-round pick.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning plans to play this weekend against the Ravens. Manning says he feels fine after the 12 stitches in the left side of his forehead were removed. He practiced wearing a baseball cap Monday and said he's absolutely certain he'll be playing Saturday in Baltimore. The team plans to add a little extra padding to his helmet to protect the wound, which occurred last Monday when Manning was hit after his helmet was knocked off in a game against the Jets.
Analysis: Manning should be fine for the start of the season -- and he's lucky he has just a scar to show for the hit he took against the Jets. Based on the weapons at his disposal at receiver, tight end and running back, we feel like Manning is a candidate to be a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy QB based on the size of your league. He's currently being taken on average with the 72nd overall pick in drafts (end of Round 6/beginning of Round 7), which is a bit higher than where we'd swipe him at.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will return to practice on Monday without his helmet. The Giants expect him to put his helmet on to practice later in the week. Manning needed 12 stitches to close a gash on the left side of head sustained on a hit during last week's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Manning avoided a concussion, so this blow to the head wasn't a serious injury. He had the finest performance of his career statistically in 2009, with 317 completions for 4,021 yards and 27 touchdowns (all career highs). He's got plenty of weapons at his disposal, so he has a chance of replicating those numbers. Manning is a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning had the stitches removed from his head and is expected to return to practice this week, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. He needed 12 stitches to close a gash on the left side of head sustained on a hit during last week's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Manning did not suffer a concussion, so this blow to the head wasn't a serious injury. He had the finest performance of his career statistically in 2009, with 317 completions for 4,021 yards and 27 touchdowns (all career highs). He's got plenty of weapons at his disposal, so he has a chance of replicating those numbers. Manning is a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants coach Tom Coughlin said QB Eli Manning (head) "would not play this week," against Pittsburgh in the second preseason game. However, Manning's possible return to practice before Saturday's game hasn't been ruled out. "There is a question about what he can do with a hat on rather than a helmet," Coughlin said. Just two days after needing 12 stitches to close a gash on the left side of head, Manning stretched with teammates on Wednesday morning at training camp at the University at Albany. He worked out with a baseball cap instead of a helmet to keep the stitches in place. Manning said his vision was fine and he admitted the injury could have been a lot worse had he broken a bone. "I physically feel fine," he said. "I threw some balls today. I ran around, I know what is going on. I'm all there. It's just a matter of getting the helmet on."
Analysis: Manning should be fine for the start of the season, and we don't expect the injury to keep him out for long. Based on the weapons at his disposal at receiver, tight end and running back, we feel like Manning is a candidate to be a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy QB based on the size of your league. Expect him to be taken off draft boards with a middle- to late-round pick.
News: The Giants are uncertain whether QB Eli Manning will be able to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Tom Coughlin says Manning was still in some discomfort Tuesday and was undergoing a battery of tests to make sure he did not suffer a concussion after having his helmet knocked off and being hit in a head. He suffered a gash on the left side of his forehead that required 12 stitches to close in the Giants' 31-16 win over the Jets on Monday night. Manning was having the tests at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City on Tuesday. Coughlin said he would not make a guess about his quarterback's status until he sees the results.
Analysis: We hope Manning is OK because he has the chance to be a solid low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB in 2010. Last year, Manning had career-best numbers for passing yards (4,021), touchdowns (27) and completion percentage (62.3). He has an excellent WR corps in Steve Smith, Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham and Kevin Boss. The key for Manning will be duplicating his performance in 2010 and, now, staying healthy. We think he'll be fine, and he should be drafted with a mid-round pick in all leagues.
News: QB Eli Manning had a unpleasant start to the preseason schedule on Monday against the Jets. The Giants signal caller was knocked out of the game in the second quarter with a nasty cut on his forehead. Manning was injured on a third-down play in the red zone. Manning and RB Brandon Jacobs collided in the backfield, forcing a fumble but also leaving Manning's backside exposed to a Calvin Pace hit. Manning's helmet came off in the process as he was thrown into another Jets' defender. Manning immediately fell to the turf and put his hand to his head. He quickly motioned to the training staff for help once he saw his hand covered in blood. However, he headed to the locker room after the Giants' training staff couldn't stop the bleeding. The Giants said Manning needed 12 stitches to close a three-inch head laceration to his forehead. The team said Manning showed no signs of a concussion and was sent home. "I feel fine. I feel normal," Manning said. "The play was my fault. Sometimes you make a mistake and you get hit in the head. I really feel like I could go back out and play right now if I had to."
Analysis: Manning completed 4 of 8 passes for 77 yards before leaving the game. Manning took a pretty nasty hit without his helmet on, but luckily all he sustained was a cut. Since he dodged a concussion, Manning doesn't lose any Fantasy appeal. He is coming off his first 4,000-yard season, but speculation around Giants' camp is that New York might lean a little more on the running game in 2010. Manning is still a candidate for 3,500 yards and 20-plus touchdowns, so consider him a nice low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB. He still has plenty of quality targets in Steve Smith, Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham and Kevin Boss.
News: The New York Daily News reports that new Giants QB coach Mike Sullivan is trying to help Eli Manning take the next step in his career. "My role is to make sure that, from a consistency standpoint, those great performances we've seen him have in the past, that we stay out of those valleys and keep that performance consistently at a higher level," Sullivan said. "And to continue to help him improve in all the small areas." Sullivan inherited a quarterback coming off career-best numbers for passing yards (4,021), touchdowns (27) and completion percentage (62.3). "It's been very, very exciting and rewarding for me to see a guy that's constantly trying to get better," Sullivan said. "We've done some little drills with the other quarterbacks that you'd think someone with his experience would take for granted and not take as seriously. But he's right up there saying, 'Hey, how does this look?' It makes my job easy when you have someone who is so committed to trying to improve."
Analysis: Manning should be considered a sleeper in 2010. He has a solid receiving corps, which features Steve Smith, Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham and Kevin Boss. Plan on drafting Manning with a mid-round pick after the elite quarterbacks are off the board and hope he can pick up where last season left off.
News: Giants WR Steve Smith said in an interview with CBSSports.com that QB Eli Manning doesn't get the credit he deserves as one of the best passers in the NFL. Manning set new career highs in passing yards (4,021) and touchdowns (27) while throwing 14 interceptions. And Smith said Manning should continue to thrive with an improving receiving corps, which features Smith, Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham and Kevin Boss. "He's great," Smith said of Manning. "He knows everything. He's really smart. He's on his way to being Peyton-like. I think he's just going to keep getting better."
Analysis: Manning should be considered a sleeper in 2010. The receiving corps for the Giants was solid in 2009 and should only continue to improve. If Manning can post similar stats to what he had last year then he will finish as a No. 1 option. Plan on drafting Manning with a mid-round pick after the elite quarterbacks are off the board and hope he can become "Peyton-like" as Smith suggested.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for just 141 yards in the team's regular season finale at Minnesota. He completed 17 of 23 passes and did not throw a touchdown for just the second time all season. He was intercepted once. Manning was held to his lowest yardage output all season, though it is worth noting that he was pulled from the game for David Carr with the game well out of hand in the second half.
Analysis: Manning had a career high in yards and touchdowns this season and his 27/13 touchdown to interception ratio was pretty respectable, though he was very inconsistent in the second half of the year. The Giants' second-half swoon will likely lead to some changes in the offseason -- the biggest problem offensively being a lack of a consistent running game due to injuries to offensive linemen and both RBs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw which caused the balance of the offense to suffer. The positive that the Giants' will take out of this season is a strong young core of receivers in Steve Smith, Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham that Manning will have to lean on for years to come. Going into his first season in a new stadium, Manning will be a fringe No. 1/2 QB in Fantasy drafts.
News: The Giants activated QB Eli Manning and WR Hakeem Nicks for Week 17 at Minnesota, as expected. Both had been listed on the injury report as probable.
Analysis: No surprise here. The Giants have nothing to play for but pride at this point, but they could be looking to get rid of the bad taste left by their playoff elimination with a strong effort against a playoff team still playing for seeding and we expect Manning and Nicks to play a full game as long as its competitive. Both are safe plays.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning, still dealing with the stress reaction in his right foot that has bothered him for much of the season, practiced in full all week as the team prepares for Week 17 at Minnesota. He has yet to miss a game this season and is probable for Sunday's showdown with the Vikings.
Analysis: Manning took a step back with two interceptions last week after averaging 302.8 passing yards with a total of 11 touchdown passes over his previous five games. Even with the tough matchup against the Vikings, he's still good enough to serve as a low-end No. 1 quarterback in Fantasy as he aims for 30 touchdown passes and 4,000 yards.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed 29 of 43 passes for 296 yards in Week 16 against the Panthers. He threw one touchdown pass and two interceptions, also losing a fumble in the game. It was Manning's ninth straight game with 200-plus yards and fifth game of his last six with 240-plus yards.
Analysis: Eli had thrown six touchdown passes with no interceptions combined over his previous two games, but with the Giants falling into a big early hole Sunday the offense became very predictable and one-dimensional quickly in Week 17. The Giants will wrap up the regular season in Minnesota in Week 17. Manning remains a low-end No. 1 QB or solid No. 2 for that matchup.
News: The Giants listed Eli Manning, Ahmad Bradshaw, Hakeem Nicks and Lawrence Tynes as active for Week 16 against Carolina. Each had been listed as probable on the injury report and was expected to play.
Analysis: None of the players listed here were in any real danger of missing the game. This is the official word you may have been waiting for in order to consider them a safe play. Go ahead and activate them if you have them in your plans for Week 16.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning (foot) has been listed as probable for the team's Week 16 game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Manning has a career-high 26 touchdown passes this season and could reach 30 to go along with 4,000 yards with a strong finish. He has quietly become one of the top quarterbacks in Fantasy and, given his consistency of late, is worth starting even against a tough pass defense Week 16 against the Panthers. The injury shouldn't slow him down or keep him out of the game.
News: Facing the NFL's fourth-ranked pass defense, Giants QB Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes for the second straight game Week 15 at Washington, connecting with Steve Smith on a 6-yard score, Derek Hagan on a 23-yard score and Mario Manningham on a 25-yard score. He finished 19 of 26 for 268 yards and is now averaging 302.8 passing yards with a total of 11 touchdown passes over his last five games.
Analysis: Manning has a career-high 26 touchdown passes this season and could reach 30 to go along with 4,000 yards with a strong finish. He has quietly become one of the top quarterbacks in Fantasy and, given his consistency of late, is worth starting even against a tough pass defense Week 16 against the Panthers.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning (foot) practice in full again Friday. New York plays at Washington in Week 15.
Analysis: Manning is coming off one of his best games of the season against the Eagles in Week 14, throwing for 391 yards and three touchdowns. He hasn't let the foot injury affect his play, and the same should hold true this week. He faces a tough pass defense at Washington, but he's still worth using as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB. He had 256 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Redskins in Week 1.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning, still dealing with the stress reaction in his right foot that has bothered him for much of the season, practiced in full Thursday as the team prepares for Week 15 at Washington. He has yet to miss a game this season.
Analysis: Manning is coming off one of his best games of the season against the Eagles in Week 14, throwing for 391 yards and three touchdowns. He hasn't let the foot injury affect his play, and the same should hold true this week. He faces a tough pass defense at Washington, but he's still worth using as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB. He had 256 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Redskins in Week 1.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning passed for a career-high 391 yards Sunday against the Eagles in a tough loss that could cost New York a playoff spot. Manning was 27 of 38 passing with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He also had two carries for 18 yards and lost two fumbles. Manning's three touchdowns went to Hakeem Nicks (68 yards), Domenik Hixon (61 yards and Kevin Boss (4 yards). Manning, who has 23 touchdowns on the season, needs one more touchdown to tie his career high for touchdown passes in a season (24), which he did twice in 2005 and 2006.
Analysis: Manning played a phenomenal game against the Eagles and hopefully he can finish the season strong. Still, based on his inconsistent play all season, he should be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option at best in Week 15 at Washington. Manning has done well at home with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. But on the road, Manning has only nine touchdowns and five interceptions. In Week 1 against Washington, Manning passed for 256 yards, one touchdown and one interception with a lost fumble.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning (foot) is active for the team's Week 14 game against the Eagles on Sunday night.
Analysis: The Eagles have been very solid against the pass of late and that is not going to bode well for Manning, especially since the weather in New York isn't going to be very warm. Manning is almost a lock for an interception but will continue to put up serviceable Fantasy numbers. Still, we really only like him as a No. 2 Fantasy option for Week 14. He is safe to have active.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was able to practice in full all week with a foot injury. He has been listed as probable for Week 14 against the Eagles. Earlier this season at Philly, Manning went 20 of 39 for 222 yards and a touchdown but had two interceptions. Manning has thrown one pick in three straight games but does have five touchdowns over that span. He only managed to complete 11 passes in Week 13 against Dallas, however.
Analysis: The Eagles have been very solid against the pass of late and that is not going to bode well for Manning, especially since the weather in New York isn't going to be very warm. Manning is almost a lock for an interception but will continue to put up serviceable Fantasy numbers. Still, we really only like him as a No. 2 Fantasy option for Week 14.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for 241 yards in Week 13 against the Cowboys, including two touchdowns. He was intercepted once in the game. He has thrown for 200-plus yards in the last six games.
Analysis: Manning has thrown for four touchdowns and 571 yards in two games against the Cowboys this season. The Giants offense looked to get a spark in the second quarter against Dallas and he'll look to keep it going against another division rival in Week 14 against Philadelphia. He threw for 222 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions in Week 8 at Philadelphia. View him as a low-end No. 1 option against the Eagles, a team he knows very well.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning (foot) was activated for Week 13 against Dallas. He had been listed as probable on the injury report and was expected to play.
Analysis: No surprise here. Manning has a stress reaction in his foot, but he says it is not at the point where he will miss significant time. Manning did have great success against Dallas in Week 2, but the Cowboys have improved. View him as more of a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning (foot) is listed as probable for Week 13 vs. Dallas. Manning was able to practice all week. He passed for 330 yards and two touchdowns in his first game against Dallas in Week 2.
Analysis: Manning has a stress reaction in his foot, but he says it is not at the point where he will miss significant time. Manning did have great success against Dallas in Week 2, but the Cowboys have improved. Manning is more of a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News:Eli Manning rejected reports that his injured right foot has worsened to the point where he might miss significant playing time. "It's been the same since probably the last three or four weeks," Manning said on Monday. "I feel like I can go out there and practice and do everything I need to do. ... The bye week and off week has helped some, and having this past weekend to rest it has been helpful." Manning participated in a full practice on Wednesday as the team prepares for its Week 13 against Dallas.
Analysis: Manning will be on the run plenty in Week 13 when the Cowboys come to Giants Stadium, so his foot better be ready to go. Consider Manning a top-end No. 2 Fantasy QB for that game.
News: ESPN is reporting that Eli Manning has developed a stress reaction in his right foot, citing sources "close to the situation." A recent MRI on Manning's foot revealed the stress reaction in the cuboid bone, which makes Manning susceptible to a stress fracture that could end his 2009 season.
Analysis: The report adds that for now, the stress reaction is not enough to sideline Manning. Before any stress fracture develops, the Giants are aggressively treating the stress reaction, trying to get Manning to stay off it as much as possible, having him wear extra supportive shoes and using a bone stimulator on the injured area. The foot has been an issue since he developed plantar fasciitis early in the season and it does not seem like he is playing at 100 percent. Keep close tabs on this situation, but his matchup against a tough Cowboys defense in Week 13 already made him somewhat of a questionable starting option.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning had a less than spectacular performance on Thursday in a 26-6 loss to the Broncos. Manning was 24 for 40 through the air, throwing for 230 yards. He failed to throw a TD pass and was intercepted once by Andre Goodman. Manning finished with a passer rating of 65.6. He also carried the ball once for 3 yards and lost a fumble.
Analysis: This was the first time all season that Manning had failed to throw a TD pass in a game. The Broncos have a solid pass defense and showed it Week 12. Hopefully he will be able to turn his fortunes around Week 13 at Dallas, a team that he torched for 330 yards and two touchdowns in Week 2. He should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option for that contest.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning, who has been dealing with a foot injury, is active as expected for Thursday's game at Denver.
Analysis: Manning should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy QB against the Broncos. He is coming off a career-best performance against Atlanta in Week 11, but Denver is a tougher opponent for Manning.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning is probable for Thursday night's game at Denver with a foot injury nagging him. He's expected to start against a Broncos secondary flush with talent but playing off their season best. The Broncos rank third in the NFL, just behind New York, in pass defense and have allowed just 10 passing touchdowns this season, though six have come in their last three games (one by a punter on a trick play).
Analysis: Manning threw for a career-best 384 yards in Week 11 against Atlanta, his first career home game with 300-plus yards. He threw three touchdown passes and was intercepted once in that game. Still, it doesn't seem possible for him to match those numbers against the Broncos. Instead, we call him a No. 2 Fantasy option, at best, for Thursday night. Consider other options if you can.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for 214 yards with two touchdowns and an interception against the Broncos back in 2005, the only time in his career he's faced his Week 12 opponents. Manning and the Giants play at Denver in Week 12 on Thanksgiving. The Broncos rank 3rd in the NFL, just behind New York, in pass defense and have allowed just 10 passing touchdowns this season.
Analysis: Manning threw for a career-best 384 yards in Week 11 against Atlanta, his first career home game with 300-plus yards. He threw three touchdown passes and was intercepted once in that game. Still, it doesn't seem possible for him to match those numbers against the Broncos. Instead, we call him a No. 2 Fantasy option, at best, for that game.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for a career-best 384 yards in Week 11 against Atlanta, his first career home game with 300-plus yards. He threw three touchdown passes and was intercepted once. It was just his second three-TD game of the season.
Analysis: Eli has two 300-plus games this season, but this is the first since Week 2 at Dallas. Manning has thrown for 200-plus yards in four straight games now and the pass offense seemed to be clicking a lot more than it had been during the team's recent four-game losing streak. The Giants have a short turnaround this week as they will play on Thanksgiving night in Denver. Consider Manning a possible low-end No. 1 option for that matchup coming off this huge performance.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning (foot) was activated for Week 11 vs. Atlanta, as expected. He had been listed as probable on the injury report.
Analysis: The Falcons own the league's fifth-worst pass defense and that definitely bodes well for a big return to the field for Manning after the bye. He's definitely struggled a bit over the course of the Giants' current 4-game losing streak with five touchdown passes and six interceptions over that span a mediocre history against the Falcons keeps him a No. 2 Fantasy option for Week 11.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning comes off a bye to face the Falcons in Week 11. Manning threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions in his last game against the Chargers before the bye. The last time Manning faced the Falcons was back in 2007. He was picked twice in that game but also threw two touchdown passes and went for 303 yards on 27 of 39 passing. In his career, however, he's thrown six picks and only five touchdowns against Atlanta. Manning (foot) was able to practice in full all week and is listed as probable for the game.
Analysis: The Falcons own the league's fifth-worst pass defense and that definitely bodes well for a big return to the field for Manning after the bye. He's definitely struggled a bit over the course of the Giants' current 4-game losing streak with five touchdown passes and six interceptions over that span and his mediocre history against the Falcons keeps him a No. 2 Fantasy option for Week 11.
News: Five years after being traded away in a draft-day swap for Eli Manning, Philip Rivers came back and stuck it to the New York Giants. Rivers capped an 80-yard drive with an 18-yard pass to Vincent Jackson with 21 seconds to play and the San Diego Chargers stunned the Giants 21-20 in Week 9, posting their third straight win while handing New York its fourth straight loss. "We had a chance and you can't leave that team in the game," said Manning, who was 25 of 33 for 215 yards and two touchdowns. "You can't leave that team an opening. They are good and talented and if you have a chance to end it, you have to end it." Manning didn't throw an interception while hooking up with Steve Smith on a 6-yard score in the second quarter and then with Kevin Boss for a 8-yard touchdown in the fourth.
Analysis: Appropriately, the game ended with Shawne Merriman sacking Manning. San Diego drafted the linebacker in 2005 with one of the picks the Chargers got from the Giants in the Manning deal. Manning and the Giants should have had the last laugh in Week 9, but they made a lot of crucial mistakes late in the game. Manning didn't throw an interception for the first time in four games and also had his first multi-touchdown performance in four games. The Giants have a balanced offense, so we won't see a lot of eye-popping numbers from Manning, who is usually a No. 2 Fantasy QB. The Giants don't play again until Week 11 against the Falcons as they are on a bye in Week 10.
News: Giants TE Kevin Boss (ankle), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle, foot), QB Eli Manning (foot) and WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) are all active for Week 9 vs. San Diego. All four players were probable on the injury report.
Analysis: None of these Giants players were in danger of missing Week 9. Manning is a No. 2 Fantasy QB. Bradshaw is a No, 3 Fantasy RB or flex option. Boss is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy TE. Manningham is at best a No. 3 Fantasy WR or flex option.
News: After throwing six interceptions in the past three weeks, Giants QB Eli Manning's mechanics have come under scrutiny. Yet he feels that isn't the issue. "My mechanics are fine," he said Wednesday. "For the most part I'm throwing the ball pretty accurately." Manning (foot) has been listed as probable for the team's Week 9 game against the Chargers.
Analysis: Manning was intercepted twice in Week 8 at the Eagles. He completed 20 of 39 passes for 222 yards, including a touchdown pass to TE Kevin Boss for 18 yards. He should improve in Week 9 against San Diego, but keep Manning as a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was intercepted twice in Week 8 at the Eagles. He completed 20 of 39 passes for 222 yards, including a touchdown pass to TE Kevin Boss for 18 yards. Manning has thrown six interceptions in his last three games.
Analysis: Manning has thrown at least one touchdown pass in each game this season, but he has thrown just one TD pass in each of his last three games. After getting off to a hot start, the Giants have hit a wall in the last three weeks mostly due to the fact that they have faced much tougher competition than they did in the first five weeks. Manning will face another tough defense in Week 9 at home against the Chargers and is at best a low-end No. 1 option.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning has a tough matchup against the Eagles in Philadelphia in Week 8. Manning hasn't been good the past two weeks and hasn't played well against the Eagles recently. In his past five against Philadelphia, Manning is averaging 190 passing yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions overall. And in his past two games at New Orleans and against Arizona, Manning has two touchdowns and five interceptions with a fumble. The foot injury he sustained earlier this season seems to be bothering him since he looks like a different quarterback than before he got hurt. The Eagles have allowed 10 passing touchdowns, but they also are among the league leaders with 12 interceptions and 21 sacks.
Analysis: Expect Manning to lean on his run game and not throw a ton as the Eagles' secondary can match up well with the Giants' receivers. If you have a better option than Manning available to you, use it since his totals might be vanilla this week.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning struggled against Arizona on Sunday. He was 19 of 37 passing for 243 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. He also had one carry for minus-1 yard. Manning now has five turnovers in his past two games against the Cardinals and Saints.
Analysis: Manning, who is dealing with a foot injury, has played his worst two games of the season the past two weeks. He will look to bounce back in Week 8 at Philadelphia, but based on his play recently you have to consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning (foot) is fine to start Week 7 against Arizona. He was not listed among the team's inactives, as expected.
Analysis: Eli is coming off a down week against the Saints in New Orleans and he'll be looking to get himself and his team back on track. The Cardinals have the second worst pass defense in the NFL through the first six weeks of the season, allowing 265.2 passing yards per game with nine passing touchdowns. Manning is a great start in any format this week.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will face a non-division opponent in Week 7 against Arizona. He did face Arizona last season, however, and threw for 240 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Manning was able to practice in full on Thursday and Friday with the plantar fascia injury he's been suffering from in recent weeks. The injury will continue to limit him but won't keep him out Week 7 against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Eli is coming off a down week against the Saints in New Orleans and he'll be looking to get himself and his team back on track. The Cardinals have the second worst pass defense in the NFL through the first six weeks of the season, allowing 265.2 passing yards per game with nine passing touchdowns. Manning is a great start in any format this week.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed just 14 of 31 passes in Week 6 at New Orleans -- the city in which he was born and where his father played for the Saints. He threw for 178 yards and one touchdown pass and committed two turnovers (one interception and one fumble).
Analysis: We anticipated this would be a tough matchup for Eli as he's had some of his worst games against Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams in the past. The game got out of hand early, but Manning wasn't even able to rack up garbage numbers against the Saints defense. Eli and the Giants will look to get back on track at home in Week 7 against the Cardinals. Despite this step back, we still consider him a strong No. 1 QB option in Fantasy.
News: As expected, Giants QB Eli Manning, RB Ahmad Bradshaw and TE Kevin Boss have been declared active and will play in Week 6 at New Orleans.
Analysis: All three players are safe plays and Fantasy owners waiting for official word on their health can go ahead and activate them. They are all safe plays.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning (foot) participated in practice in a limited fashion on Friday as he continues to deal with plantar facitis in his right heel. He was able to practice in full on Thursday however and is expected to be active for the team's Week 6 game at New Orleans.
Analysis: Manning should play despite the foot injury, but he's facing a defensive coordinator who knows him quite well in Gregg Williams, who was the former defensive coordinator in Washington. Manning faced Williams six times from 2005-07, and he completed only 49 percent of his passes for six touchdowns, four interceptions and two fumbles. Manning knows it's going to be a tough game, and you should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy QB this week.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning (foot) was in full pads for Thursday's practice. Manning was limited in practice Wednesday as he's dealing with plantar facitis in his right heel. Coach Tom Coughlin was pleased with how Manning (foot) practiced. "He practiced well," said Coughlin. Manning has a tough matchup against the Saints, who are No. 11 in pass defense. The Saints have also allowed only two touchdowns to opposing wide receivers with 10 interecptions.
Analysis: Manning should play despite the foot injury, but he's facing a defensive coordinator who knows him quite well in Gregg Williams, who was the former defensive coordinator in Washington. Manning faced Williams six times from 2005-07, and he completed only 49 percent of his passes for six touchdowns, four interceptions and two fumbles. Manning knows it's going to be a tough game, and you should consider him a No. 2 Fantasy QB this week.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was limited in practice Wednesday as his team prepares for a Week 6 showdown with the Saints. He's been battling plantar facitis in his right heel. Head coach Tom Coughlin said he expects Manning to get more reps with the first-team offense each day leading up to the game. At this point Manning is expected to play.
Analysis: Manning last faced the Saints back in 2006 at home and threw for just 74 yards on 9 of 25 passing with a touchdown and an interception. In two career games against them, he's never gone over 165 yards with two TDs and one INT. Making matters worse, the Saints' pass defense has given up just three passing touchdowns over four games and lead the league with 10 interceptions. Manning has a tough test ahead of him and will be at less than 100 percent health because of the heel. We still think he'll be a decent start but his value lies somewhere around the realm of a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning heads into Week 6 at New Orleans as healthy as can be expected as he continues to deal with a nagging problem with his right heel suffered two weeks ago. Last week's win over Oakland did nothing to re-aggravate the issue and he threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns with no picks in the win. Manning last faced the Saints back in 2006 at home and threw for just 74 yards on 9 of 25 passing with a touchdown and an interception. In two career games against them, he's never gone over 165 yards with two TDs and one INT.
Analysis: Manning is better now than he was back in 2006. Unfortunately, New Orleans' pass defense is pretty good. They've given up just three passing touchdowns and lead the league with 10 interceptions. Manning has a tough test ahead of him and he must take it at less than 100 percent health because of the heel. We still think he'll be a fine start but his value lies somewhere around the realm of a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning said Monday he did not aggravate the injury to his right heel in the Giants 44-7 win over Oakland on Sunday. Manning said he hopes to practice every day this week, saying he felt good 24 hours after playing less than a half and throwing two touchdowns. The Giants play at New Orleans in Week 6. "I am able to move around and I didn't have a setback by any means," Manning said. "It felt like it is getting better every day and getting to feel better by the end of this week." The MVP of the 2008 Super Bowl also is excited about going to back New Orleans, where his father, Archie, played quarterback for the Saints. Manning was supposed to play in the Superdome in 2005 but the game was moved to Giants Stadium after the city flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. "It is always fun to go to your hometown and play a game, especially since I was a Saints fan growing up," Manning said. "I've seen many games in the Superdome. So, I am excited about the opportunity to go in there and get to play in the Superdome and expect a big game going against the Saints. They are playing extremely well this year, two undefeated teams, it should be a great atmosphere."
Analysis: Manning appears like he will be ready for the showdown with the Saints. Consider Manning a low-end No. 1 QB and it seems like his foot injury will not be a problem going forward.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning (heel) was activated and was able to start in Week 5 against Oakland. He completed 8 of 10 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns and was taken out of the game late in the second quarter with the Giants up 28-7.
Analysis: Manning did not appear to aggravate the heel injury that made him questionable for the game, but with the Giants comfortably in front of a woeful Raiders team the Giants may have decided not to take any chances with their star quarterback. Fantasy owners who took a chance on Eli despite the injury were still rewarded with a solid stat line even in limited action and should not be completely disappointed -- even though they would have liked to see him take advantage of the Raiders some more in the second half. The Giants play a Saints defense in Week 6 that has been surprisingly stout on the road in New Orleans, but Manning has become one of those quarterbacks in Fantasy that is a good play regardless of matchup.
News: ESPN.com reports that Eli Manning, who was already listed among the team's actives for Week 5 against Oakland, will start. David Carr will serve as his backup. The team did not declare him as the starter immediately upon releasing their inactives for Week 5.
Analysis: The Giants played this one close to the vest and waited for the last possible moment to name him as their starter after watching him test his heel in warmups. Manning did not look tentative and does look like a safe play now against the Raiders, but Fantasy owners who are extra-cautious can think about keeping him reserved due to the injury. Anyone waiting for official word that he will start can go ahead and activate him now.
News: ESPN.com reports that Eli Manning (foot) is active for Week 5 against Oakland, though the Giants have yet to announce a starting QB out of Manning and David Carr.
Analysis: This news is still developing and we'll have word on whether or not Eli will start when it comes out. We do expect that will be the case, but this will be as close to a game-time decision as there is. Start him at your own risk at this point.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning participated in the team's Saturday walk-through, another good sign that he'll play vs. the Raiders on Sunday. Giants PR maven Pat Hanlon announced the news on Twitter Saturday morning; Manning is listed as questionable for the game but practiced on Friday. He's dealing with plantar facitis in his right heel.
Analysis: At this point it's safe to expect Manning to start against a terrible Raiders defense that should give up a couple of touchdowns through the air. Expect modest totals from Manning -- nothing like what he did last week against the Chiefs in the way of yardage. Consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for the game against the road-weary Raiders, and feel free to check in with us Sunday morning to confirm his participation in the game.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning returned to practice and showed no ill effects of the injured heel that kept him out of practice for two days. Manning did the regular exercises with the team Friday, and at one point was leading sprints. He has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his right heel. When practice began, reserve David Carr took the first five snaps with the starting unit, but was quickly replaced by Manning, giving all indications that Manning would be ready to start Sunday's game against the Raiders. Head coach Tom Coughlin said Manning did "fine" and "absolutely" was encouraged by his progress on Friday but still listed him as questionable for Week 5.
Analysis: At this point it's safe to expect Manning to start against a terrible Raiders defense that should give up a couple of touchdowns through the air. Expect modest totals from Manning -- nothing like what he did last week against the Chiefs in the way of yardage. Consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for the game against the road-weary Raiders.
News: Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride correctly predicted that RB Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle/foot) would play against Kansas City in Week 4. Gilbride is not as bold this week concerning QB Eli Manning's heel injury. "We'll see," said Gilbride. "We're hopeful."
Analysis: That's not the vote of confidence Fantasy owners would like to hear. Manning said he is feeling slightly better each day. "(He's a) little bit better each time he comes in," said coach Tom Coughlin. "He spends about 24 hours working on it, so it's good to see the progress, even if it is small." We still have hopes that Manning will play and do well against a bad Raiders defense, but he'll likely need to practice by Friday for that to be a reality. The Raiders rank fairly well vs. the pass (11th) but Manning has found success throwing the ball lately and will likely continue that trend if he plays. Pencil him in as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for now, but have a backup in place in case his heel keeps him from playing on Sunday.
News: While his painful heel injury is improving, Eli Manning is not guaranteeing he will quarterback the Giants this weekend against the Raiders. Manning, who has started the last 82 games, was held out of practice Wednesday so he can get treatment on his plantar fascia, a band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot and inserts into the heel. Manning admitted his heel bothered him occasionally the last few weeks. However, he never had pain like he felt in the fourth quarter Sunday when he set up to throw against Kansas City and literally had to hop because it so was intense. He has asked the team's medical staff whether playing this weekend might make his injury worse. They told him they just don't know. "As an athlete you know when something is bothering you and when something is going to get worse or not, and I'll make that decision," Manning said.
Analysis: We still have hopes that Manning will play and do well against a bad Raiders defense, but he'll likely need to practice by Friday for that to be a reality. The Raiders rank fairly well vs. the pass (11th) but Manning has found success throwing the ball lately and will likely continue that trend if he plays. Pencil him in as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for now, but have a backup in place in case his heel keeps him from playing on Sunday.
News:Eli Manning's teammates expect he'll make his 83rd consecutive start on Sunday. Manning had an MRI on his right foot Monday, which revealed he has plantar fasciitis, an inflammation and swelling of the tissue on the bottom of the foot. The Giants are officially listing Manning as "day to day." But Manning has started 82 consecutive games over the last five seasons and his teammates believe he'll be out there for a home game against the Oakland Raiders. "Eli's a tough guy," wide receiver Domenik Hixon said Tuesday at an NFL community event at Lyndhurst High School, about four miles from the Giants' training facility in East Rutherford. "Just from what I've seen and heard, he'll be out there. As soon as he gets on the field, he stays there. He's a competitor. We'll know more tomorrow (Wednesday), but I know he'll be out there."
Analysis: Manning had amassed 292 passing yards and three touchdown passes before bowing out of the Giants' Week 4 win. It sounds like he will play in Week 5 against a porous Raiders defense. We know he will not be at 100 percent but it sounds like he'll be able to play through pain. A healthy Manning would be a No. 1 Fantasy option in Week 5 but his value takes a bit of an injury-risk hit.
News:Eli Manning has been diagnosed with inflamed tissue in his right foot, or plantar fasciitis. The New York Giants quarterback had an MRI on Monday afternoon, and team physician Russell Warren told Manning he could play this weekend against the Oakland Raiders if he could tolerate the pain. The Giants have listed him as day to day with the injury. Manning has soreness and swelling in the heel and arch area on the bottom of his foot. The injury was most likely caused when Manning got up on his toes as he dropped back and attempted to pass to Steve Smith in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game in Kansas City. The injury is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a tight band of connective tissue in the arch of the foot. It's an injury that develops over time and usually lingers.
Analysis: Manning had amassed 292 passing yards and three touchdown passes before bowing out of the Giants' Week 4 win. It sounds like he will play in Week 5 against a porous Raiders defense. We know he will not be at 100 percent but it sounds like he'll be able to play through pain. A healthy Manning would be a No. 1 Fantasy option in Week 5 but his value takes a bit of an injury-risk hit.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning had an MRI on his right leg in the wake of his heel injury against the Chiefs in Week 4, but the passer believes all will be fine. Manning hurt his right heel in a non-contact injury in the Giants' 27-16 win. He still had some swelling and soreness Monday morning and got ice and stimulation treatment, then went through his strength program before attending meetings. He seems confident he'll play this Sunday: "I don't think (the MRI) is going to come back with any new information that it's worse than (we had thought)."
Analysis: Manning had amassed 292 passing yards and three touchdown passes before bowing out of the Giants' Week 4 win. Hopefully he's fine and plays in Week 5 against a porous Raiders defense. When we know more about his injury, we'll tell you about it.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was taken out of the team's Week 4 game at Kansas City in the fourth quarter after suffering a bruised heel. He left the game with the Giants up 27-9 and was replaced by David Carr. Prior to leaving the game, Manning had amassed 292 passing yards and three touchdown passes. He was intercepted once and lost one fumble in the game. "It was a non-contact. It just happened into the drop," said Manning. "It was the play before the touchdown, where I had Steve Smith deep and threw it a little short." Manning said the injury isn't serious. "I always assume I'm going to play, that I'm going to be out there," he said. "I've always been a pretty quick healer. I'll be doing everything I can possibly do this week to get healthy and prepared to play Oakland. We'll find out more tomorrow. I can walk around and move around, but there is some discomfort."
Analysis: This is the second week in a row that the Giants took Manning out of a game early, but this time it did appear to be related to the injury. He was untouched on the play in which he suffered the injury, pulling up lame on a deep pass attempt. The Giants then called a safe screen play to Hakeem Nicks that the rookie receiver broke for a 54-yard touchdown. Manning got some attention on the sideline and was initially diagnosed with the bruised heel. The Giants had enough breathing room in the game to play it safe, but this will be something to monitor leading up to Week 5 against the Raiders. Manning has started each of his last 75 games.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning plays at Kansas City in Week 4. The Chiefs do not have a solid pass defense and have already allowed 5 passing touchdowns this season. Manning has already thrown for 747 yards with 5 touchdowns and 1 interception this year and has a 104.1 passer rating. Manning hasn't faced the Chiefs since 2005 when he went 17 of 32 for 186 yards and a touchdown with one interception.
Analysis: Manning should prove much better in Week 4 than he was the last time he faced the Chiefs in '05. He has the Giants rolling once again and continues to do nothing but win games and play well. He won't put up stats like his brother Peyton but Eli remains a solid No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed 14 of 24 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-0 rout of the Buccaneers in Week 3. Manning, who ran once for nine yards, took a seat late in the game, allowing David Carr to get a few snaps in.
Analysis: Manning now has back-to-back two-touchdown games and five scores on this young season. His Week 3 yardage total was his worst so far, but the Giants didn't need to chuck the ball around as they ran for 226 yards on Sunday. In Week 4, the Giants play at Kansas City, and Manning should be a nice No. 1 option for that matchup as long as the weather cooperates.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning is having the fastest start to his career this season as he's 2-0 and has thrown for 586 yards and 3 touchdowns with only one interception in wins over Washington and at Dallas. Manning went for 330 in Big D with 2 scores and no picks in a 33-31 win. He faces a much worse defense at Tampa Bay Week 3. He hasn't faced the Bucs since 2006 when they had one of the best defenses in football.
Analysis: Manning should be able to have another good game against a Tampa Bay team that has allowed 282 yards per game and 5 passing touchdowns this season. With the emergence of Mario Manningham and Steve Smith as viable big-play receivers, Manning should be a solid No. 1 Fantasy option Week 3.
News:Eli Manning might have found his replacement(s) for Plaxico Burress in Week 2, slamming the Cowboys for 330 yards and a pair of passing touchdowns. He hooked up with Steve Smith and Mario Manningham 10 times each for at least 130 passing yards and a score each as the Cowboys couldn't find an answer to covering either receiver. The rest of Manning's receivers had five catches for 46 yards.
Analysis: This could be the beginning for Manning as his stats have shot up against a suspect defense. He'll look for the same sort of success at Tampa Bay in Week 3 against a Bucs defense that's allowed many big passing plays through the first two weeks of the season. At the very least, consider Manning to start for your Fantasy team before finalizing you lineup in Week 3.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning had a decent performance Week 1 against the Redskins, completing 20 of 29 passes for 256 yards and throwing a 30-yard touchdown pass to Mario Manningham. He did turn the ball over twice, however -- once on an interception and once on a fumble.
Analysis: Manning has thrown at least 20 touchdown passes four straight seasons, so he's a worthwhile Fantasy option even if his upside is limited. Manning remains a No. 2 Fantasy QB -- one better left for bye weeks -- even though the Giants have a questionable receiving corps. They visit the Cowboys in Week 2.
News: Pro Bowl QB Eli Manning has beaten his Week 1 opponent, Washington, in six of his last eight starts against them for the Giants. Manning last faced the Redskins at Washington last season and went 21 of 34 for 305 yards with a pick and a touchdown. The last time they faced the 'Skins at Giant Stadium in '08, Manning was 19 of 35 for 216 with a pick and no touchdowns. Overall in 2008 against Washington, he threw for 521 yards, one touchdown and two picks.
Analysis: Manning has four touchdowns and four interceptions in his last five starts against Washington so no matter how well the Giants have done, Manning's Fantasy prowess was still mediocre in those games. Manning may be a good leader for the Giants, but he's not a must-start Fantasy option by any means and has limited talent at WR with Plaxico Burress gone. Manning remains a No. 2 Fantasy QB worth using in two quarterback leagues and the deepest of formats in Week 1.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was 9 of 21 passing for 91 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Saturday's preseason game against the Jets. His stats could have been better but a wide-open Steve Smith also dropped a 50-yard pass from Manning. "Sometimes it's good to get those out of the way now," said Manning, who finished 9 of 21 for 91 yards, a touchdown and an interception playing into the third quarter. "I know Steve feels bad about that. He hasn't done that all training camp. I know he won't drop it next time."
Analysis: Manning remains a No. 2 Fantasy QB worth a late-round pick in all leagues. He's not an elite Fantasy option, but he can play well enough on certain weeks to use as a bye-week replacement.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning went 7 of 10 for 62 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Bears. Manning was sacked twice, fumbled once -- the Giants recovered -- and was also called for intentional grounding. The Giants made a quick turnaround and had a short practice week after beating Carolina on Monday night. "That's no excuse. We were prepared and we looked at everything. We just didn't execute. Too many negative plays," Manning said.
Analysis: Manning should have his stuff together by the regular season. You certainly shouldn't let his poor performance Saturday affect how you look at him in Fantasy drafts. Manning has led the Giants to the playoffs in each of his four full seasons as a starter, including a victory over New England in the 2008 Super Bowl. Last season, he led New York to the NFC East title and earned his first Pro Bowl berth, passing for 3,238 yards and 21 touchdowns. He should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy QB worth a mid-round pick this season.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning finally signed the six-year extension that will make him the NFL's highest paid player with an average salary of roughly $15.3 million. The Giants announced the signing Friday morning after spending more than a week completing the deal that will keep Manning with the team through the 2015 season. Manning is guaranteed $35 million under terms of the $97 million extension. News of the deal first broke on Aug. 5. Giants GM Jerry Reese said the team and Manning were both glad to have the contract done. "Our total focus is on our performance on the field and being the best team we can be in 2009," Reese said. Manning will make $9.4 million this season under the final year of the contract he signed as a rookie in 2004 as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
Analysis: Manning has started the last 71 games for New York, the third-longest streak among active quarterbacks at the end of last season. During that span he also has become the first Giants quarterback to throw for 3,000 yards and at least 20 touchdowns in four consecutive seasons. Manning has led the Giants to the playoffs in each of his four full seasons as a starter, including a victory over New England in the 2008 Super Bowl. Last season, he led New York to the NFC East title and earned his first Pro Bowl berth, passing for 3,238 yards and 21 touchdowns. He should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy QB worth a mid-round pick this season.
News: QB Eli Manning still has not signed his reported $97.5 million contract. He said he does expect to sign it soon, but there are a few "little things" holding up the deal at the moment. Manning, who admitted to missing former wide receivers Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer, is getting used to his new receiving corps, which features Domenik Hixon, Steve Smith, Mario Manningham, Sinorice Moss and rookies Hakeem Nicks and Ramses Barden. Manning said he's "trying to see what everyone is capable of."
Analysis: It's only a matter of time before Manning will sign his new deal. He still remains a No. 2 Fantasy QB, mostly because of his receiving corps. Along with TE Kevin Boss, if they can come together quickly, Manning could have the chance to play like a low-end No. 1 option, but he should go into the season as a No. 2 QB worth a late-round pick in all leagues.
News: FOX Sports reports that the Giants and QB Eli Manning have agreed to a six-year contract extension worth $97.5 million with $35 million guaranteed. He'll have the highest average salary per season in NFL history.
Analysis: Typically when a player is given a contract extension before he plays out his contract year, we fear that he'll "mail it in" since he loses the motivation to play for a new deal. But we suspect that Manning won't do such a thing, especially with expectations high in New York. In fact, we're more concerned over Manning finding a way to post quality stats since he doesn't have a defined go-to receiver like he did when he had Plaxico Burress at his disposal. Thus, we consider Manning a nice No. 2 Fantasy QB worth a late-round pick in seasonal leagues.
News: The New York Post reports the Giants are counting on QB Eli Manning to play better this season with the lack of talent from the receiving corps. "We're going to put more of the onus on him," GM Jerry Reese said. That's something Manning is looking forward to. "I think you got a quarterback going into his sixth year and ... some young receivers," Manning said. "It's my job to make sure those guys are on the same page and my job to be a leader and take control of the offense and the passing game. As a quarterback you're always going to be a leader, but now I'm one of the older guys on the offense."
Analysis: Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer are gone, and the replacements as starters are Hixon and Steve Smith, with Sinorice Moss, Mario Manningham and rookies Hakeem Nicks and Ramses Barden comprising a glaringly unproven receiver corps. "It doesn't put me in an awkward situation by any means," Manning said. "When you lose some veteran guys, Plaxico and Amani, guys who've been around, now it's a younger receiver corps there's more put on the quarterback. You got to make your players better." We think Manning can make those wideouts better, but he still remains a No. 2 Fantasy QB. Plan on taking him as one of the top backups with a mid-round pick.
News: The New York Daily News reports Giants QB Eli Manning is going to have to wait to sign a contract extension, which could make him the highest paid player in the NFL. Manning and the Giants remain far apart in their negotiations on a new deal. Nobody is panicking, even though 2009 is the last year of Manning's rookie contract, and both sides expect a deal will eventually get done. But they had originally hoped to do it this spring, with the Giants prepared to make Manning one of the NFL's richest players. The report said the asking price was up near an average of $20 million per year. When Manning, whose original six-year deal was worth $45 million to $54 million, was asked if he wanted to be the NFL's highest-paid player, he said, "I don't have an ego about that."
Analysis: We hope Manning goes through the season without a new deal in place so the extra motivation of a contract will help him play that much better. Still, we know what Manning is, which is a serviceable but not great Fantasy option. He should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy QB worth a late-round pick, especially without a dynamic WR on the field with Plaxico Burress gone. Manning will have his share of good games, but you also have to deal with his poor outings. He'll be worth starting when the matchups are in his favor.
News:Newsday reports Giants QB Eli Manning feels fresh coming into the season. "I feel young, and in some ways I feel like I'm a new guy in here," said Manning, 28. "A lot of the same teammates are here, and hopefully, that's a good thing. There's good leadership around the locker room, and that will lead to some success." Manning is looking forward to putting last year's season behind him and move on with a new receiving corps, which is missing starters in Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer and will be counting on unproven commodities in Domenik Hixon, Steve Smith, Mario Manningham, Sinorice Moss, Kevin Boss and rookies Hakeem Nicks, Ramses Barden and Travis Beckum. "We've got guys who are good people," Manning said. "You like to come to work with them. You know they're going to give you 100 percent every day. They want to get better. That's what you like to come in to practice for. They're going to be there for you. They're going to fight for you."
Analysis: This will be an interesting year for Manning, who is trying to earn a new contract while also developing a rapport with a new receiving corps. Manning is still only a No. 2 Fantasy QB, but if his receivers click and the motivation of a new contract helps, he could emerge as a low-end No. 1 option. Still, you should only draft Manning with a late-round pick on Draft Day.
News: The New York Post reports Thursday that Giants QB Eli Manning has been able to practice with all his receivers during OTA workouts. That's been rare in Manning's career with Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey often missing time. Manning has had all offseason to work with the two new starting receivers, Domenik Hixon and Steve Smith, as well as Mario Manningham, Sinorice Moss, TE Kevin Boss and rookies Hakeem Nicks, Ramses Barden and Travis Beckum. "It's good to be out there with the coaches and seeing the abilities of some of the new guys and seeing how other guys have improved," Manning said.
Analysis: This should help Manning develop a rapport with his new receivers, but he still doesn't have players the talent level of Burress or Shockey. Because of that Manning will remain a No. 2 Fantasy QB. He should be considered a solid backup option and is worth a late-round selection.
News: The New York Giants gave Eli Manning some receiving help to replace the departed Plaxico Burress. For the second straight day, the Giants reached into the NFL draft to find a replacement for their troubled receiver, taking the tallest WR in the annual college grab bag - 6-foot-6 Ramses Barden of Cal Poly - in the third round. New York used its first-round pick on Saturday to take North Carolina WR Hakeem Nicks and they were so interested in Barden on Sunday that they made a deal with the rival Philadelphia Eagles to move up six slots for the 85th pick overall. The Giants used most of the second day to shore up an offense that faltered down the stretch after Burress accidentally shot himself in the thigh in late November and was suspended for the rest of the season. New York also took Wisconsin TE Travis Beckum in the third round and North Carolina State halfback Andre Brown in the fourth. None of the players is being counted on to start besides Nicks, but each can make contributions to make the offense a little more potent.
Analysis: The Giants need Nicks and possibly Barden to step up to replace Burress. The Giants are counting on TE Kevin Boss and WRs Steve Smith and Domenik Hixon to help Manning remain a top Fantasy QB. The safe option with Manning is to consider him a No. 2 option this year. If any of these receivers step up right away, that could help Manning's value, but they have a lot to prove.
News: The New York Giants released Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress on Friday, a little more than four months after the talented but troubled wide receiver accidentally shot himself in the thigh in a New York City nightclub. Burress' four-year tenure with the Giants was highlighted by a game-winning touchdown catch in the Super Bowl against the previously undefeated New England Patriots in February 2008, but it also was dogged by fines and suspensions. Burress' status had been uncertain since he shot himself Nov. 29 with an unlicensed gun he'd stuffed into his waistband and carried into a nightclub in Manhattan. He faces a felony weapons charg! e that could put him in prison for at least 3.5 years if convicted. Burress' case was adjourned Tuesday while his attorneys and prosecutors worked on a possible plea agreement. He is due back in court on June 15. The 31-year-old, who was suspended by the Giants for the final four weeks of the season for conduct detrimental to the team and fined after the shooting, also faces possible NFL sanctions for violating its personal conduct policy. The delay in ending the case in court earlier this week appeared to play a role in the Giants' decision.
Analysis: Giants QB Eli Manning will now need to find a new go-to WR with Burress gone, and the pickings are slim on the Giants roster. When Burress went out last year, Manning struggled down the stretch. Manning still remains a quality No. 2 Fantasy QB, but the Giants need to give him help for him to be successful. Go into this year with Manning as one of the first backup options to come off the board, but his value would rise if the Giants can improve the receiving corps.
News: A number of media outlets in New York reported recently that the Giants and QB Eli Manning are close to a new contract worth well over $100 million. However, the Newark Star-Ledger was the latest to report that a deal between both sides is not imminent. Manning is scheduled to be a free agent after the 2009 season.
Analysis: Manning experienced his second-worst season statistically in 2008, throwing just 21 touchdowns and accumulating 3,238 yards, both career-lows since becoming the Giants' starter in 2005 (his rookie season saw far lower totals). Here's where he improved: He threw just 10 interceptions, completed 60.4 percent of his passes and nailed 6.78 yards per pass attempt, all career-highs. Manning will fall in as a No. 2 Fantasy QB in 2009 because of the glut of talent ahead of him next year.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning did not finish up his season well on Sunday in the Divisional Playoffs against the Philadelphia Eagles. Playing at home, Manning threw for just 169 yards on 15-of-29 passing and did not throw a touchdown with two interceptions. Both picks were costly, too, as Asante Samuel returned one near the goal that ended up in a score and Quintin Mikell another that iced the game late. Manning never resembled the quarterback who won last year's Super Bowl with that one perfect spiral to Plaxico Burress. MVP of that huge upset over New England, Manning was in trouble from the start. His first pass wobbled out of his hand, got caught in the wind and missed a wide-open receiver. "It all comes down to what you do in the playoffs. That makes your season a good one or a disappointment," Manning said. "This is a disappointment. We felt this was a special team that could go far. The defense played outstanding today and gave us opportunities. Offensively, we didn't do our job. We didn't score enough points."
Analysis: Manning experienced his second-worst season statistically in 2008, throwing just 21 touchdowns and accumulating 3,238 yards, both career-lows since becoming the Giants' starter in 2005 (his rookie season saw far lower totals). Here's where he improved: He threw just 10 interceptions, completed 60.4 percent of his passes and nailed 6.78 yards per pass attempt, all career-highs. Manning will fall in as a No. 2 Fantasy QB in 2009 because of the glut of talent ahead of him next year.
News: With the No. 1 seed wrapped up, the Giants chose to play QB Eli Manning for just one half. He completed 11-of-19 passes for 119 yards against the Vikings in Week 17 with no touchdowns or turnovers.
Analysis: Manning experienced his second-worst season statistically in 2008, throwing just 21 touchdowns and accumulating 3,238 yards, both career-lows since becoming the Giants' starter in 2005 (his rookie season saw far lower totals). Here's where he improved: He threw just 10 interceptions, completed 60.4 percent of his passes and nailed 6.78 yards per pass attempt, all career-highs. Manning will fall in as a No. 2 Fantasy QB in 2009 because of the glut of talent ahead of him next year, but he'll first be usable as a No. 1 Fantasy option when he and the Giants begin postseason play in the Divisional Playoffs during the weekend of Jan. 10-11.
News: The New York Post reports Giants QB Eli Manning will start against the Vikings in Week 17, but backup David Carr is expected to finish and he's excited to finally get an opportunity to break a sweat. His role has been to work on the scout team in practice to give the defense an accurate look at the next opponent and to support Manning. "It's been a good relationship," Carr said. "I'm happy it was like that because you never know when you go into a situation with quarterbacks. Some guys have different egos, I've been around enough of them to know that. We get along great."
Analysis: This is bad news for Fantasy owners with Manning because he might not see much time. Don't plan on using Manning against the Vikings, and Carr doesn't have enough appeal to use in Week 17 at this time. The safe bet is to avoid the Giants quarterbacks since New York has nothing to play in Week 17 with their playoff spot secured.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed 17-of-27 passes for 181 yards and a touchdown in Week 16 against Carolina. He did not turn the ball over. He also completed a crucial two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter to tie the game and eventually send it to overtime, where the Giants won the game to clinch home field advantage in the playoffs.
Analysis: Manning faced a tough Panthers defense and was under constant pressure. He also faced tough windy conditions in Giants Stadium and had several of his passes go off the mark. However, he managed to heat up in the second half, spreading the ball to Domenik Hixon, Kevin Boss, Steve Smith and Amani Toomer to bring his team back in the fourth quarter. His numbers have dropped for the most part in terms of passing yardage in the absence of Plaxico Burress and this win made the team's Week 17 finale in Minnesota meaningless in terms of a win or a loss. That means the Giants can rest Manning, making him a risky play for Week 17 in a critical week for Fantasy owners playing in a championship scenario.
News: Giants WR Plaxico Burress not only shot himself in the leg, he shot the Giants offense in the foot because since he's been gone the passing game has fallen apart. In Eli Manning's past two games he has only 314 passing yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. The Giants receivers are struggling to get open, and Manning is having to hold the ball longer than he wants, which is part of the reason he was sacked eight times last week at Dallas.
Analysis: Carolina comes into this game allowing only 204.4 yards per game with 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, and Julius Peppers and the Panthers should come after Manning in this matchup. It will be hard for Manning to make enough plays to help your Fantasy team now that Burress is out. Consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning, who has a total of 314 yards passing over his last two games, downplayed the loss of injured WR Plaxico Burress as a reason for his struggles, saying the team won three games earlier this season when he was sidelined or suspended. "You can't use that as an excuse. He is a good player for us and, I don't want to diminish his talent, but we feel like we have guys who can make plays and do things. When I look at the film, I see plays where guys are getting open and there are plays to be made, and we are just not making them. That is the issue, not that we don't have one of our players."
Analysis: Manning and the Giants offense looks completely different without their deep-ball threat in the lineup. He needs a good game in Week 16 against Carolina, which will determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC. For now, consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy QB against the Panthers.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning, who threw four touchdowns and one interception at Dallas last year, struggled in Week 15 in his last game at Texas Stadium, which will be destroyed after this season. Manning was 18-of-34 passing for 191 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. He was also sacked eight times.
Analysis: Manning now has only 314 yards in his past two games. He is struggling without Plaxico Burress and the running game struggling with Brandon Jacobs (knee) hurt. Manning need a good game in Week 16 against Carolina, which will determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC. For now, consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy QB against the Panthers.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning didn't get any help from his receivers last week against Philadelphia with several drops, including a possible touchdown from Domenik Hixon. The weather played a factor, but Manning was held to 123 yards and one touchdown. This week he has a better matchup at the Cowboys, and weather won't be a problem. Manning has played well against Dallas with eight touchdowns and four interceptions in his past three meetings. He had three touchdowns against the Cowboys earlier this year and threw four touchdowns at Dallas last year.
Analysis: If RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) is out or limited, look for the Giants to throw more than usual. And the Cowboys have allowed 16 passing touchdowns this season and are still dealing with injuries in the secondary. Consider Manning a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning had a season-low 123 yards passing Week 14 against the Eagles, finishing 13-of-27 passing. He did throw a touchdown pass, though -- a one-yarder to Darcy Johnson.
Analysis: Manning has had only one touchdown pass in three of his last four games and continues to provide inconsistent numbers for Fantasy purposes. He certainly has the ability to throw three touchdown passes, like he did in Week 12, or for 300 yards, like he did in Week 13, but you never know what you'll get from him on a week-to-week basis. The Giants visit the Cowboys in Week 15, though, and he threw three touchdown passes against them in Week 9. Consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for the matchup.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning had his first 300-yard game of the season and the Giants put aside the Plaxico Burress mess Sunday with another dominating performance, 23-7 over the Redskins. Once the game began, it was all Giants. Manning finished 21-for-34 for 305 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Manning threw for 68 of the 71 yards on the Giants' opening drive, capped when Amani Toomer beat Fred Smoot one-on-one down the right sideline for a 40-yard touchdown. Manning also rushed four times for seven yards.
Analysis: Manning picked apart the Redskins pretty solid secondary. He's got 10 touchdowns and four interceptions in his last five games for the G-Men and has become a must-start option in Fantasy every week. The Giants host Philadelphia in Week 14 and the Eagles pass defense is slightly worse than the Redskins. That makes Manning a solid start in Week 14.
News: New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress will miss Sunday's game against Washington with a sore right hamstring. Burress pulled the hamstring in the Giants' win over Baltimore on Nov. 16. He then aggravated the injury in the opening series last Sunday against Arizona, and then sat out the rest of that game. Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Friday that Burress "is progressing, no doubt. He is getting better." Domenik Hixon, who is dealing with an ankle injury, will start in Burress' place. The last time Burress missed a game was Nov. 5, 2006, when he sat out with a back injury. He played in every game for the Super Bowl champion Giants last season despite a persistent ankle injury.
Analysis: This will hurt QB Eli Manning, who has played well with Burress having a down year, but defenses still had to be concerned with Burress. Manning has struggled with the Redskins in his career. In his past five meetings, Manning has averaged 198 passing yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions over that span. Earlier this year, Manning passed for 216 yards, no touchdowns and an interception with a rushing touchdown against Washington in Week 1. The Redskins come into this game at No. 4 in pass defense with 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy QB against Washington.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning has never played well against the Redskins. In his past five meetings, Manning has averaged 198 passing yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions over that span. Earlier this year, Manning passed for 216 yards, no touchdowns and an interception with a rushing touchdown against Washington in Week 1. The Redskins come into this game at No. 4 in pass defense with 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Manning has played well with Plaxico Burress' struggles, but Burress is dealing with a hamstring injury and could miss the game, which isn't a good thing because at least Burress attracts attention.
Analysis: Go into Week 13 with Manning as a No. 2 Fantasy QB. He is coming off a three-touchdown game against Arizona, but the Redskins pass defense is better than the Cardinals. Look for Manning to continue to struggle against Washington.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning did not have his usual great running game in Week 12 at Arizona as the team rushed for just 87 yards in Brandon Jacobs inactive. So Manning had to throw the ball 33 times, more than he has in all but two games this season. He completed 26 of those passes for 240 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.
Analysis: Manning has thrown for three touchdowns three times this season. He now has 18 touchdowns and only seven interceptions. Turnovers have been a big bugaboo for him in the past, but he has thrown more than one in a game only once this season. The Giants do not need him to put up big numbers, though, as they are a run-heavy offensive team and Week 12 marked the first time he threw for 200-plus yards in six games. View him as a serviceable, but not great Fantasy option for Week 13 at Washington in a tough divisional matchup.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning has struggled recently and hasn't passed for 200 yards in a game since Week 5 against Seattle. He does have nine touchdowns over the past six games but also six interceptions. Part of the problem has been Plaxico Burress' struggles, the Giants ability to run the ball, tough opponents in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Baltimore and the Giants being ahead in games where Manning is just killing the clock. But this week at Arizona has a chance to be a high-scoring game since Kurt Warner isn't going to stop throwing no matter the score. And if Brandon Jacobs (knee) is out or limited, Manning will be asked to do more than usual, which bodes well for his stats. The Cardinals also lead the NFL with 19 passing touchdowns allowed.
Analysis: Go into this game with Manning as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option. It's a good matchup, and he should play well against the Cardinals.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was 13-of-23 passing for 153 yards, one touchdown and one interception Sunday against Baltimore. He also had two carries for minus-3 yards.
Analysis: Manning has now gone six-straight games without passing for at least 200 yards. He will look to break that streak in Week 12 at Arizona. Consider Manning a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option against the Cardinals and hope he starts putting up better stats.
News: In the Giants' 36-31 win at the Eagles in Week 10, QB Eli Manning completed 17-of-31 passes for 191 yards with two touchdowns, an interception and 2 rush yards on a single carry. Manning continued to spread the ball around, relying on TE Kevin Boss (six catches) and WR Amani Toomer (five catches) more than the rest of his teammates. Ultimately, six different Giants caught passes from Manning, with Boss and Plaxico Burress each catching a touchdown.
Analysis: Manning has thrown for less than 200 yards in five straight games, which isn't a coincidence since his best receiver, Burress, hasn't been a frequent option in the New York offense (he was thrown at five times, catching one pass, and was targeted on a failed two-point conversion). But Manning's yardage could see a bump in Week 11 when the Giants host the Ravens and their impressive run-stuffing defense. Expect Manning to be a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for that upcoming matchup.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning has played well at times in the matchup against Philadelphia and struggled at others with six touchdowns and seven interceptions in his past five meetings. Last year, Manning averaged 177 passing yards with two touchdowns and one interception against the Eagles, who he faces in Week 10.
Analysis: This could be another game where Manning posts average stats, and he has less than 200 passing yards in each of his past two road games with two touchdowns and three interceptions. The Eagles also allow just 191.5 passing yards per game with 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions. They are among the league leaders with 27 sacks and should come after Manning this week. Manning should be considered a low-end No. 1 option and is worthy of sitting this week if you have a better option at QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for just 147 yards in Week 9 against the Cowboys, but he threw three touchdowns. He completed 16-of-27 passes and threw one interception. He also lost two fumbles in the game. It was Manning's second three-touchdown game of the season.
Analysis: Manning did not have a huge game in terms of yardage, but the three touchdowns made up for the turnovers in most formats. He has not topped the 200-yard mark since Week 4 against Seattle, a span of four straight games. The Giants have been running the ball to set up the pass and have had success running the ball down other team's throats. Fantasy owners should expect him to be near the 200-yard mark on most weeks with a chance for one or two touchdowns per game. If those numbers suit your league, start him in Week 10 against rival Philadelphia.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Giants QB Eli Manning praised Dallas rookie cornerbacks Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick. "I think they've played well," Manning said. "They know the concepts. They know when they're in zone or man. When they do press up and play man, they seem like they do a great job. I think they have some talent. As an offense, we've got to look at what they do, but also know what we do and hope that we can go out there and make some plays when we have an opportunity." Dallas is using the rookies with Terrence Newman and Adam Jones out.
Analysis: The Cowboys have allowed nine passing touchdowns and two interceptions this season, so consider Manning a good start this week. Manning has played some of his best games against the Cowboys. In his past four games against Dallas, including the postseason, Manning has 981 passing yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions. Last year at Dallas, Manning tied his career high with four touchdown passes.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed 19 of 32 passes for 199 yards in Week 8 at Pittsburgh. He threw one touchdown and did not throw an interception. He has thrown at least one touchdown in five straight games.
Analysis: Manning has not been putting up spectacular numbers and has exactly one touchdown pass in three of his last four games. This was a tough matchup, so it was anticipated that his numbers would be low. But the majority of the Giants matchups will be rough the rest of the way. The Next three matchups for Eli are against Dallas, at Philadelphia and against Baltimore. View the reigning Super Bowl MVP as low-end No. 1 quarterback for now.
News: When this season started, Giants QB Eli Manning was coming off the amazing Super Bowl run and ready to show Fantasy owners he could be a legitimate No. 1 option. It worked with an impressive start. Manning averaged 258 passing yards with seven total touchdowns and one interception in the first four games. But in Week 6 at Cleveland, the old Manning showed up. He had his first game with less than 200 passing yards and three interceptions. He also bruised his chest. Then last week, Manning had just 161 passing yards and one touchdown. This week, Manning faces a Steelers team that is No. 1 in pass defense at 158.7 yards per game with five touchdowns and six interceptions. They also lead the NFL with 25 sacks. It's a tough matchup for Manning, which is why he is the CBSSports.com Sit of the Week.
Analysis: The Steelers have only allowed two quarterbacks (Matt Schaub and David Garrard) to pass for 200 yards, with Schaub the best opposing passer with 202 yards. Derek Anderson (166 passing yards and two interceptions) and Donovan McNabb (196 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception) have also struggled against Pittsburgh. Consider sitting Manning this week. It's a bad matchup and Manning is struggling right now, so don't count on him to lead your Fantasy team at this time. Instead, look at these quarterbacks not listed below who have better matchups this week with Jason Campbell (at DET), J.T. O'Sullivan (vs. SEA) and Matt Cassel (vs. STL). Campbell passed for 248 yards and two touchdowns last year against Detroit, O'Sullivan had 321 yards and a touchdown against Seattle earlier this year and Cassel is coming off his best game last week against Denver when he had three touchdowns.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for just 161 yards in Week 7 against San Francisco, his lowest total of the season. He completed 16 of 31 passes, including a 6-yard pass for a touchdown to Plaxico Burress in the third quarter. He did not throw an interception.
Analysis: Manning was coming off a three-interception game last Monday night against the Browns, so this was actually a bit of an improvement. The pass offense has not clicked the way it did in the first four games over the last two weeks, but all the same weapons are there. He's not a guaranteed good start every week yet, but you could certainly do worse during the bye weeks especially. He'll face a tough matchup in Week 8 at Pittsburgh, so this may be a week where you think about going with an alternative.
News: Two days after bruising his chest on what he considered a questionable hit, Giants QB Eli Manning practiced Wednesday and said he would play Week 7 against 49ers. "There is just a little soreness," Manning said after the rare late afternoon workout at Giants Stadium. "It didn't affect practice or throwing or keep me from doing anything I needed to do."
Analysis: Manning finished 18-of-28 passing for a season-low 196 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions against the Browns in Week 6. He has generally performed better this season, though -- good enough to start as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB against the 49ers.
News: The New York Daily News reports that Giants QB Eli Manning apparently hurt his chest sometime in the third quarter of the 35-14 loss Monday after he was driven into the ground by a Browns defender. Tom Coughlin said Manning "was in some pain" and came in for treatment Tuesday. He was also scheduled to undergo a battery of tests. Asked if he would be forced to miss any practice time, Coughlin said "I don't know that. I don't know anything yet." The good news is that if Manning got hurt in the third quarter he was able to play through it. And if it was bothering him in the late third and fourth quarter, Coughlin said he couldn't tell. "I don't know that it was," he said. "But I can't tell you that it wasn't. He's certainly very good at masking all of that."
Analysis: How concerned is Coughlin? "I'm not going to know until I hear some things," he said. "From time to time throughout anybody's career who plays that position you're going to have some things that won't allow you to perform your best. Injuries happen. If it's soreness, I'm sure that'll be something he'll be able to practice and play with. But we'll see. I don't have a lot of information right now." Keep an eye on what happens with Manning, who played through a slightly separated shoulder last year. Manning finished 18-of-28 passing for a season-low 196 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions against the Browns. It was his worst game of the year. Consider him questionable heading into Week 7 against San Francisco. If he's healthy, he would be a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw three interceptions in a Week 6 loss at Cleveland. He entered the game with only one pick on the season. He completed 18 of 28 passes for a season-low 196 yards and a touchdown on a three-yard pass to Plaxico Burress in the second quarter. He also ran once for 13 yards.
Analysis: For the first time in his career, Manning looked like a No. 1 Fantasy QB through his first four games. He averaged only 1 1/2 touchdowns per game during that stretch, though, so perhaps the hype exceeded his usefulness. His stock will probably fall with this performance, but he remains good enough to consider starting each and every week. Expect him to have a bounceback effort Week 7 against the 49ers.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed 15 of 18 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown in the first half of Week 5 vs. Seattle. The 224 yards were a career-best for him in a first half. He finished the game with 267 yards passing and two touchdowns, leaving the game after three quarters with his team up 37-6.
Analysis: Eli had a tremendous first half and looked to be in for a career game. He probably would have thrown for over 400 yards if needed, but the Giants were up big in the third quarter and were not looking to throw the ball much. He's coming of age and is not making the mistakes of the last few years, having thrown just one interception against six touchdown passes this season. He's been as consistent as he's ever been in his career and is worthy of starting in all leagues for his next game in Week 6 Monday night at Cleveland.
News:Eli Manning will have to face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5 without having his No. 1 receiver Plaxico Burress after the team suspended him for violating team rules. Domenik Hixon is expected to start in his place.
Analysis: The Seahawks defense has given up the eighth most passing yards per game (226.3) in the NFL through their three games this season. Manning will have Domenik Hixon starting in Burress' place and that means he likely will be relying upon Amani Toomer a lot. But Hixon and Manning have established a decent rapport beginning in this preseason and there could still be some big play potential there. Eli remains good start despite the loss of Plax for a week.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for 289 yards in Week 3 against Cincinnati. He completed 26 of 43 passes, including a 4-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter to TE Kevin Boss with the Giants trailing by four points. He did not turn the ball over.
Analysis: Eli was helped statistically by the fact the game went to overtime. Most of his yards (177) came in the second half and the Giants offense really never got into a good rhythm until the Giants fell behind late in the fourth quarter. The running game just wasn't there the way it normally is and the Bengals did a great job covering Plaxico Burress. It's good to see Eli still put up productive numbers even on an afternoon when the Giants offense wasn't at it's best. It's also good to see that he didn't throw an interception for a second straight game. He won't throw one next week either as the Giants will be on a bye. When they return in Week 5 at home against Seattle, Manning will be a worthy start in any format.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3 at Giants Stadium. The Bengals (0-2) have allowed just 247 yards passing combined over their first two games. That's the fewest passing yards of any team this season that has played two games. They've allowed just one touchdown in the two games, but have recorded no interceptions and only one sack.
Analysis: Don't be alarmed by the yardage totals. The Giants aren't exactly playing the best pass defense in the league. The numbers, in this case, do lie. The Bengals played a rookie quarterback playing his first NFL game in Week 1 and they played in ridiculously windy conditions in Week 2 due to the remnants of Hurricane Ike. Manning completed 20 of 29 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns in Week 2 at St. Louis and should be a good start in most leagues for this matchup playing at home.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed 20 of 29 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns in Week 2 at St. Louis. He did not throw an interception. He threw for touchdowns of 33 yards (to Plaxico Burress), 10 yards (to Amani Toomer) and 18 yards (to Ahmad Bradshaw).
Analysis: Manning missed a couple of chances to wide open receivers throughout the game, but for the most part played a well-rounded game. Keep in mind that this came against the worst defense in the NFL so far after two weeks, though. The Rams made Donovan McNabb seem like an MVP candidate in Week 1 and they've allowed nearly 1,000 yards of offense in two games. Manning remains a solid young quarterback with nice upside, but should be treated as a matchup Fantasy quarterback until he can do this week in and week out, regardless of the opposition. With that said, his matchup in Week 3 at home against a bumbling Bengals team seems promising.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning capped a game-opening 84-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run and New York never trailed in a 16-7 Week 1 win against the Redskins. Manning led the Giants on scoring drives during their first four possessions, with John Carney kicking field goals on the last three. Manning completed passes of 30, 19 and 11 yards to his favorite target Plaxico Burress on the opening drive and finished 19-of 35 for 216 passing yards. He had one interception and ended with minus-1 rushing yards.
Analysis: Manning has just three rushing touchdowns in his career, so Fantasy owners can't expect many ground scores from the five-year veteran in 2008. The Giants run a pretty balanced offense and Manning is not a spectacular Fantasy QB. He does have 3,000 passing yards for three straight seasons and 20-plus touchdowns, but he also throws plenty of interceptions. The Giants have a favorable matchup Week 2 against the Rams, so Manning does pass as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB in larger formats.
News: Last season, Giants QB Eli Manning completed just 18 of 53 passes in a Week 15 loss to the Redskins at home. In that game, he totaled just 184 yards and threw one touchdown. Amazingly, he did not throw an interception in that game. The Giants will host the Redskins in Week 1 Thursday night.
Analysis: Eli struggled in two games against Washington last year, completing 39 of 89 passes (43.8 percent) for just 416 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He was sacked four times in the two games. Granted, things took a turn for the better beginning in Week 17 against New England, and his play improved a ton in the postseason, but this matchup doesn't look particularly attractive on paper for him. Even in 2006, he threw for just 357 combined yards in two games against the Redskins with two touchdowns. Despite his Super Bowl win, Manning is still a matchup quarterback for Fantasy purposes, so take these stats into account when deciding on your lineup for Week 1. What he does have going for him is that the Giants -- and their fans -- are surely going to be pumped up for their first game as defending super bowl champions in a prime time matchup.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning played an entire half of football on Saturday against the Jets and played well despite not putting up any points. Manning threw for 113 yards on 10-of-17 passing and avoided making any serious mistakes.
Analysis: The Super Bowl MVP is looking to increase his touchdown totals in 2008 while decreasing his interceptions. Manning is still a desirable Fantasy option for owners as a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. Draft him with a middle-round pick and pair him with another QB of similar Fantasy stature.
News:Eli Manning was in Super Bowl form for the New York Giants and Domenik Hixon was even better. New York's 37-34 exhibition victory Monday night was made easier by the Cleveland Browns, who had a season's worth of mistakes in little more than a quarter, including 98 penalty yards and a fumble that resulted in a 95-yard TD for the Giants. Hixon, starting at wide receiver because Plaxico Burress, Amani Toomer and Steve Smith didn't suit up, caught 11- and 24-yard touchdown passes from Manning in the first quarter. Mannning finished 4-of-7 for 52 yards.
Analysis: Manning had a strong night Monday after totaling just 19 yards in his preseason debut against the Lions. The Super Bowl MVP is looking to increase his touchdown totals in 2008 while decreasing his interceptions. Manning is still a desirable Fantasy option for owners as a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. Draft him with a middle-round pick and pair him with another QB of similar Fantasy stature.
News:Eli Manning will probably play into the second quarter when the New York Giants face the Cleveland Browns in their second preseason game Monday night. "I think 25 plays is the word right now," Manning said Saturday before practice. "Hopefully we can go out there and play well. They're a good team, they're a 3-4 defense, which we'll see a lot of in the next three preseason games."
Analysis: The Giants probably won't show too much against the Browns because they play them again Oct. 13 in a regular-season game at Cleveland. Manning is still a desirable Fantasy option for owners as a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. Draft him with a middle-round pick and pair him with another QB of similar Fantasy stature.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed just 2-of-6 passes for 19 yards in two series of work at Detroit in preseason play Thursday. Manning was off on two passes to RB Brandon Jacobs and nearly had a third picked off. He played this game without WRs Plaxico Burress and Steve Smith.
Analysis: Manning is still a desirable Fantasy option for owners as a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. Draft him with a middle-round pick and pair him with another QB of similar Fantasy stature.
News: The New Orleans Saints have acquired disgruntled New York Giants TE Jeremy Shockey for two draft picks. Saints spokesman Greg Bensel on Monday confirmed the trade. The Giants said they will get second- and fifth-round picks in the 2009 draft. The deal must be approved by the league and is contingent on Shockey passing a physical.
Analysis: Kevin Boss will now be the starting TE for the Giants, and Eli Manning should be fine without Shockey. Continue to draft Manning as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB or as a top backup. Boss played well when Shockey went down with a broken leg at the end of last year, and Manning still has enough playmakers to get by without Shockey.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning often was mediocre after being acquired in a complicated draft day deal in 2004 - San Diego took him with the first pick, then dealt him to the Giants - but was a revelation at the end of last season. Beginning with the final regular-season game, a three-point loss that allowed the Patriots to finish the regular season unbeaten, Manning went from inconsistency to stardom. In his last five games, he had 10 TD passes and just two interceptions (6-1 in the playoffs) and orchestrated a late Super Bowl-winning drive, the kind that gives any QB a pedigree that never should go away. "Our goal is to get better," he says. "We are not talking about Super Bowls. We are just saying we have to get better because we have to become a better team this season. And so that is what we are working on."
Analysis: If Manning can start 2008 the way 2007 finished he would be a Top 10 Fantasy QB. But go into the season with Manning on the cusp of a No. 1 Fantasy option. He's not a bad QB to take in Round 9 or 10 as either your starter or No. 2 option. And if he picks up from last year on the same level, then he'll be a Fantasy steal.
News: The New York Giants will head into next season with the goal of getting better, not winning another Super Bowl, QB Eli Manning said Tuesday. "We've said we're not going to talk about repeating or doing that, just becoming a better team," he said. "We have a lot of work to do. You look at a lot of things from last year that we did not do well. From an offensive standpoint, there's a lot of things." Manning said the focus for the Giants this season is to find a way to learn from last season, when they turned around their season with a six-game winning streak after losing their first two.
Analysis: Manning played well down the stretch last season and in the playoffs. He will enter 2008 with a lot of hype following the Super Bowl win, but he remains still on the cusp of a No. 1 Fantasy option. The safe option is to draft Manning as a No. 2 QB, and if he plays as well as he did toward the end of last year, then you have a steal in the later rounds.
News: Entering 2007, Eli Manning was the Fantasy QB everyone was afraid to take. Going no higher than as a mid-round pick, many selected him to platoon with another passer in their Fantasy leagues. And while his numbers were mostly consistent throughout the year, Manning didn't start to play excellent football until after the Fantasy regular season. After an amazing Week 1 -- 312 passing yards and four touchdowns at Dallas -- Manning was somewhat lost among the Fantasy crowd, posting only one other 300-yard game (Week 6 at Atlanta), only three games with two touchdowns (all in October) and no other multi-TD efforts until Week 17 vs. New England. Manning also had six games with at least two interceptions. In the regular season, Manning totaled 3,336 yards on 297-of-529 passing (56.1 pct.; 6.31 yards per attempt) with 23 touchdowns, 20 interceptions, 69 rush yards and a rushing TD and seven fumbles lost. But in the postseason, Manning peaked as the Giants got hot and ran the table all the way to a Super Bowl crown. In four playoff games, Manning completed 72-of-119 passes (60.5 pct.) for 854 yards (7.2 yards per attempt) with six touchdowns and one interception and 10 rush yards.
Analysis: Manning ended the regular season just outside of the top 12 Fantasy QBs in standard-scoring leagues. A lot of people will be quick to jump on him after his Super Bowl MVP season, but the fact is that he's not the stat hound that his brother (or about 10 other QBs) is. Figure Manning to be a low-end No. 1 option in 2008 league play, but it's still best to draft him with a middle-round pick and platoon him with a passer with a similar stature.
News:Eli Manning has arrived, and just in time to take his New York Giants on an improbable trip to the Super Bowl. A suddenly matured Manning guided the Giants to their 10th straight road win Sunday, a frostbitten 23-20 overtime victory over Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers for the NFC Championship. Now comes Mission Impossible: playing the unbeaten New England Patriots in two weeks for the NFL title. Manning did not throw a touchdown in the win, but didn't turn the ball over either as he completed 21-of-40 passes for 254 yards.
Analysis: Manning has now led the Giants to three straight wins, and while his numbers aren't spectacular, he is getting the job done with little to no turnovers. He is an obvious must-start in Fantasy postseason formats if you got him. He took a lot lumps this season, especially since he threw 20 interceptions, and he'll surely enter 2008 as a No. 2 Fantasy quarterback, if not a low-end No. 1 option in some circles.
News: For the second straight game Sunday in the Divisional Playoff at Dallas, Giants QB Eli Manning threw two touchdown passes. Both went to Amani Toomer -- a 52-yard catch-and-run in the first quarter and a four-yard strike in the second. He finished 12-for-18 passing for 163 yards. He also ran for two yards on three carries.
Analysis: Manning got his first playoff win last week and now has his first playoff winning streak. He will enter next week as one of four viable quarterbacks in Fantasy playoff leagues and an obvious must-start. He took a lot lumps this season, especially since he threw 20 interceptions, and he'll surely enter 2008 as a No. 2 Fantasy quarterback.
News: After two failed tries, a third time was the charm for Giants QB Eli Manning. The fourth-year QB led the Giants to a 24-14 Wild Card win against the Bucs and secured his first playoff win in three tries. Manning went 20-of-27 for 185 yards, with almost all the damage coming after a forgettable opening period in which New York had minus-2 yards of offense. The oft-criticized Manning should draw nothing but praise for his performance, which included touchdown passes of 5 yards to Brandon Jacobs and 4 to Toomer. The score by Toomer completed a clinching 92-yard, 15-play drive. "Eli had a great game today," Toomer said. "He took what was out there and didn't force anything. He doesn't get real excited; there is more than one way to lead a team ... and he showed that (Sunday)."
Analysis: Manning didn't throw an interception against the Bucs or fumble the ball. He took a lot lumps this season, especially as he threw 20 interceptions. But now that he won his first playoff game, the monkey is off his back. The Giants face the Cowboys in the divisional round of the playoffs. Manning threw four touchdowns in Week 1 against the Cowboys, his last trip to Dallas. He struggled against them in the Meadowlands, but still remains a nice No. 1 Fantasy QB in playoff formats. Manning might be a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB come Draft Day 2008, but is probably a safer bet as a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning did every thing he could Week 17 to make sure the visiting Patriots didn't go 16-0, even if his team ultimately came up short. He completed 22 of 32 passes for 251 yards and tied a season high with four touchdown passes. He also threw an interception and picked up 13 yards on three carries.
Analysis: Manning had slumped down the stretch, not having multiple touchdown passes in a game since Week 7. Still, his season-closing performance against one of the league's best defenses gives reason for optimism looking forward. He'll likely go as a No. 2 Fantasy QB on Draft Day 2008.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed just 7-of-15 passes in Week 16 at Buffalo for 111 yards. He did not throw a touchdown and turned the ball over four times.
Analysis: Manning spread the ball around to only three different receivers in the game and only Amani Toomer had multiple catches. He's had to deal with some pretty bad windy conditions in each of the last two games, but he hasn't been too sharp otherwise. In Week 17 vs. the Giants, consider him only as a No. 2 QB option. That matchup doesn't bode well for him.
News: According to weather forecasts as well as CBS on the scene in Buffalo, there are strong winds and rain forecast for this Sunday in Western New York which will impact the Giants-Bills Week 16 contest. The Weather Channel reports that the wind is at 27 m.p.h. with gusts up to 37 m.p.h.
Analysis: Such weather will result in both teams opting to run more and throw short-area passes to negate the impact of the weather. All told, it's a bad week to start Eli Manning, Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer on the Giants as well as Trent Edwards and Lee Evans on the Bills. However, running backs Brandon Jacobs and Marshawn Lynch (and Fred Jackson in deeper leagues) should see quite a workload. We'll let you know if the weather changes, but don't expect it to.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning has only one game over 200 yards passing in his past three and hasn't thrown multiple touchdowns in a game in his past seven. In fact, over that span he has six touchdowns and eight interceptions. Now Manning is dealing with dropped passes from his wide receivers and is without Jeremy Shockey for the rest of the year. This week's game at Buffalo also could have inclement weather, and Manning has struggled in the cold in his career.
Analysis: Manning should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy RB this week. He likely won't have to throw much against the Bills, so keep him reserved unless you are in a dire situation.
News: According to the New York Daily News, the forecast for Sunday in Buffalo calls for winds around 20 mph, although gusts off Lake Erie figure to be much stronger. It should be a little warmer, with temperatures in the low 40s. But a mix of rain and sleet is expected to fall throughout the day, with some possible snow late. And the winter has never been kind to Giants QB Eli Manning. His passer rating when the game-time temperature is below 50 degrees (67.8) is nearly 10 points lower than when the temperature is 50 or above (77.1), according to the Elias Sports Bureau. His completion percentage remains consistent, but his interception percentage goes up when the temperature goes down, too.
Analysis: Wind is probably his bigger problem. Three weeks ago in Chicago, the winds were gusting near 20 mph in the first half and Manning was just 5-for-9 for 54 yards and an interception. The winds died down in the second half, in time for him to lead a fourth-quarter comeback. The winds weren't a factor the next week in Philadelphia and Manning's completion percentage was 54.8. Then, in the swirling winds Sunday night against the Redskins, he had one of the worst games of his career. With that in mind, consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy option against the Bills.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning had a day for the record books Week 15 against the Redskins. Too bad it was a game he would like to scratch from history. Manning completed just 18-of-52 passes for 184 yards and one touchdown. The 34 incomplete passes were the most by a NFL QB since 1967 when Joe Namath threw 36 incomplete passes in a game. Manning's lone shining moment in the game was a 19-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Boss in the third quarter.
Analysis: Eli looked pretty horrible against the Redskins. It was a windy day in New York and his receivers dropped at least eight passes, including one by a wide-open Amani Toomer that would have resulted in a huge touchdown for the Giants. Manning has managed one passing touchdown in each of his last six games. He also has eight interceptions in that stretch. Manning is nowhere near the talent level of his brother and remains nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into Week 16 against the Bills.
News: In each of his last five games against Washington, Eli Manning has thrown exactly one touchdown. Manning plays the Redskins at home in Week 15. Earlier this year, he paired that one touchdown with two interceptions and 232 passing yards. Manning has topped only 250 yards passing once in his last five with the Redskins. And while Washington's secondary is strapped for talent, they have held their last three opponents to one total passing touchdown (note: their opponents have been Chicago, Buffalo and a Jeff Garcia-less Tampa Bay).
Analysis: As Plaxico Burress goes, so does Eli Manning. Burress will be matched up with CB Shawn Springs, but he should still make an impact so long as he doesn't tweak his knee/ankle injuries. That's decent news for Eli, who is at best a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy QB in Week 15.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed 17 of 31 passes for 219 yards in Week 14 at Philadelphia, including a 20-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress. He did not throw an interception.
Analysis: Manning was able to manage the ball well in Week 14 and was temporarily able to fix his turnover woes. He was also helped by the fact that Plaxico Burress looked as good as he has since about the middle of October. If Burress is ready for a late-season run, it will have a very positive effect on the Fantasy value of Manning. Consider Manning a fringe starter for Week 15 at Washington in larger leagues.
News: Giants WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) was activated and listed as a starter in Week 14 at Philadelphia, but he left the field during warm ups and went to the locker room. Eli Manning could be playing with a very limited Burress, if Burress plays.
Analysis: Burress has been on the injury report all season, but hasn't missed a game. The team has not ruled Burress out for the game, but he did not look healthy in warm ups according to television reports. He also hasn't looked healthy on the field for about a month. Be very, very cautious about starting Burress in this crucial week. You may want to go with a healthy alternative if at all possible. Eli Manning owners should also take note.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning heads into Week 14's game against the Eagles with seven turnovers (including six picks) and only two touchdowns in his last two games. Not exactly what his Fantasy owners were looking for from their QB in a playoff push. In his last three contests with the Eagles, he has averaged 262.7 yards and has four touchdowns and four interceptions.
Analysis: Luckily for Manning, the Eagles have the fewest interceptions in the league, so there is hope that he might have more scores than picks on Sunday afternoon. For those of you who have him as a No. 1 QB, you might as well start him at this point, as he's got you this far. However, we consider him a high-end No. 2 option for this coming week's game.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed 16-of-27 passes for 195 yards with a touchdown at Chicago in Week 13, but also threw two interceptions and fumbled the ball away. Manning added 2 yards on the ground.
Analysis: Manning has six picks in his last two games and is not faring well with WR Plaxico Burress hurt and only Amani Toomer as his only other reliable receiver. Manning should be considered a top-end No. 2 Fantasy QB next week when the Giants play at Philadelphia in Week 14.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will attempt to redeem himself for his awful Week 12 outing when New York play at Chicago in Week 13. The Bears do give up quite a few yards in the air, but their aggressive defense ranks among the league leaders in sacks and could get safety Nathan Vasher back on Sunday, which would just make Manning's life even more difficult.
Analysis: Manning should have taken out a full-page ad in a national paper to apologize to all of his Fantasy owners after his four-interception performance in Week 12 against what is probably the worst pass defense in the league. Surely he can't stink for a second straight week can he? Consider him a high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB option for Week 13, but a very risky one.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning tied a career high for interceptions in a game with four against the Vikings in Week 12 vs. Minnesota. He completed just 21-of-49 passes (42.9 percent) for 273 yards, including a 6-yard touchdown to Plaxico Burress late in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: Manning had a putrid game against the Vikings despite completing 3-of-3 passes on the first drive of the game, resulting in a touchdown. After that, he could not get anything going. The passes were off line and the receivers were not helping much either. It was an all-around shoddy effort by the Giants offense and the team will have to bounce back in Week 13 at Chicago. For that matchup, consider Manning little more than a low-end Fantasy starter.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will face the Vikings in Week 12, and Minnesota is last in the NFL in passing defense. The Vikings have allowed 14 passing touchdowns with nine interceptions and 23 sacks. Manning had 283 yards passing, one touchdown and no interceptions last week at Detroit, which was his highest yardage total since Week 6 at Atlanta when he had 303 yards passing, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
Analysis: Manning would be a great No. 1 option this week if Plaxico Burress was 100 percent healthy, but Burress is still limited with an ankle injury. Still, consider Manning an excellent start against the Vikings this week.
News:Eli Manning's stats were OK -- 283 passing yards with a touchdown and five rush yards -- in the Giants' Week 11 game at Detroit in what may have playoff implications down the line. The win likely has put the Giants in the postseason. Manning's leading receiver was RB Brandon Jacobs (49 yards with a touchdown).
Analysis: Next week, Manning gets the 32nd-ranked Vikings pass defense. Owners would be batty not to start Manning in Week 12 play.
News: Over his last four games, Giants QB Eli Manning has thrown five touchdowns and five interceptions and is averaging only 186 yards a game. He faces the Lions in Week 11.
Analysis: The Lions pass defense ranks 30th in the league in yards allowed and so Manning's Fantasy owners will be hoping Detroit provides the medicine he needs to get things going down the stretch. Consider him a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB in Week 11, depending on the size of your league.
News: The Giants returned from a bye in Week 9 with a game against the Cowboys in Week 10. Giants QB Eli Manning wishes the team was still on the bye after the performance he put forth. Manning, who was harassed all game and brought down for five sacks, was 23-of-34 for 236 yards on a day he threw mostly short passes. He threw a touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey, but also threw two interceptions, including one as time expired.
Analysis: Manning had some nice passes in the game, but was completely shut down in the second half and his stat line was not very impressive. Since throwing four touchdowns against the Cowboys in Week 1, Manning hasn't thrown for more than two touchdowns in any of the following eight games. He also has thrown 11 interceptions on the season. Manning has potential, but struggles for consistency. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy QB in Week 11 against Detroit, who has a suspect pass defense.
News: In their meeting earlier this season, Giants QB Eli Manning torched the Cowboys for 312 yards and four touchdowns in a 45-35 loss. In his last three games against Dallas, Manning has at least two touchdowns in each. The two teams meet again in Week 10.
Analysis: Manning has been held under 190 yards passing in three of his last four games, but still managed to throw four touchdowns and run for another in those contests. He is a frustrating Fantasy QB, but is certainly capable of producing big numbers in any given week. Consider him a mid- to low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB in Week 10.
News: Playing under constant rain in London's Wembley Stadium, Giants QB Eli Manning managed just 59 passing yards in Week 8 vs. the Dolphins. He was 8-for-22 passing, without a touchdown or an interception. He did, however, rush five times for 25 yards -- including a 10-yard TD -- and he lost a fumble.
Analysis: Playing conditions in Wembley Stadium were not conducive to a big passing day for Manning and you also have to consider the fact that receivers dropped five passes. Most of the drops could be attributed to the wet conditions. Manning failed to throw a TD pass for the first time all season and will have a couple of weeks to straighten things out now with the Giants on a bye in Week 9. His next matchup will come in Week 10 vs. the Cowboys -- a team he threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns against in Week 1 on the road.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning will face a Dolphins defense missing Zach Thomas and Renaldo Hill on Sunday in London. The Dolphins have allowed two big weeks in a row to QBs (Derek Anderson and Tom Brady) and have struggled to cover bigger WRs like Plaxico Burress.
Analysis: Giants QB Eli Manning must be salivating at the chance to take on the Dolphins this week, and should put up monster numbers, especially if Brandon Jacobs is held in check. Manning is our fourth-ranked Fanatsy QB this week for a reason, so start him if you've got him.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw two touchdown passes in Week 7 vs. San Francisco. He finished 18-for-31 passing and threw one interception.
Analysis: The younger Manning now has 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions on the season. He got off to a very good start, driving the team the length of the field for a score, but the Giants were rush-heavy for most of the contest. The Giants went up and really took their foot off the pedal on offense and Eli even left the game in the fourth quarter to save him for Week 8. The Giants will travel to London in Week 8 to face the Dolphins and Eli should be considered a solid start in all formats.
News: Eli Manning and the Giants will host the 49ers in Week 7. While the Niners are coming off a bye, they are traveling across the country and bring their 16th-ranked pass defense with them. The 49ers pass defense is better than advertised -- they've only yielded one two-touchdown passer this season and have allowed just one 300-yard game (Marc Bulger) in 2007. That's partially because teams have been able to run on the Niners -- they rank 22nd and give up an average of 124.2 rush yards per game.
Analysis: Look for Manning to post a good day stat-wise, but not a great one. The Giants defense should limit the Niners offense, which will result in a one-sided game for New York, meaning they will run the ball. Manning should be good for two scores but not more than 225 passing yards in Week 7. If you own him, start him.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning had a strong game at Atlanta in Week 6, completing 27 of 39 passes for 303 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Manning now has four touchdowns in his last two games and 11 on the season. He has emerged as a low-end No. 1 QB in Fantasy and should start in all formats Week 7 against the 49ers.
News: In two career starts against the Falcons, Giants QB Eli Manning has thrown three touchdowns, four interceptions and has a QB rating of 55.7.
Analysis: The Falcons pass defense ranks 11th in the league in 2007, having allowed only five touchdowns through the air in five games this season. The Giants should be able to run the ball against Atlanta with the tag team of Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward, which means Manning will likely find some holes to expose in the Falcons secondary. Consider Manning a top-five QB for Week 6.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw two touchdown passes in Week 5 vs. the N.Y. Jets. He threw a 13-yard touchdown to TE Jeremy Shockey in the third quarter and a 53-yard touchdown to WR Plaxico Burress in the fourth quarter. He finished with 186 yards and was intercepted once. He also ran the ball four times for 17 yards.
Analysis: Eli got off to a slow start in the first half, but roared back in the second half to put up a respectable line. He has thrown at least a touchdown pass in all five games this season and has nine already this season. The Giants suddenly look like a good team again and they are healthier on offense now with Brandon Jacobs back. View Eli as a solid start in Week 6 at the Falcons on Monday night.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning only has three touchdowns and four interceptions since hurting his shoulder in the season-opener against Dallas. But he should have a good game against the Jets, who are No. 27 in pass defense with seven touchdowns allowed and only two interceptions and three sacks. The Jets secondary is also banged up, and Manning has a touchdown in 34 of his past 37 starts.
Analysis: Eli may have not been living up to expectations so far this season, but the Jets could be just what he needs to have a monster outing. We consider him a top-five Fantasy QB for Week 5 against the Jets.
News: Eli Manning hopes to rebound from a somewhat shaky effort after completing 14-of-26 passes for 135 yards, a touchdown and an interception against the Eagles in Week 4. He threw for 312 yards with four scores and one interception against the Cowboys but has had trouble maintaining that momentum, throwing three TDs and four interceptions since the opener. Manning has completed 59.8 percent of his passes for 890 yards with seven touchdowns, five interceptions and an 81.9 passer rating. After four games last season, the Giants were also 2-2 and Manning had a 67.1 completion rate for 1,149 yards, nine touchdowns and five INTs for a 97.1 passer rating. He hopes a meeting with the struggling Jets can help him rediscover his form from this season's opener.
Analysis: The Jets are ranked 27th against the pass and 16th against the run, so Manning should do just fine against them in Week 5. If you own Manning, plan on starting him over most other passers in Fantasy play this week.
News: Manning completed 14-of-26 passes for just 135 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 4 against the Eagles. He now has 10 touchdown passes in the past six games against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Manning did very little against the Eagles, but did enough to get the job done for a win. He is considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy quarterback or solid No. 2 for Week 5 at N.Y. Jets. He has managed at least one touchdown pass in each of his first four games.
News: The Eagles secondary remains injured, which will help Eli Manning in a matchup that he enjoys vs. Philadelphia in Week 4. Manning has nine touchdown passes in his past five games against Philadelphia, including the playoffs. The Eagles are currently No. 26 in pass defense.
Analysis: Eli has at least a touchdown pass in each of his first three games of the season and that streak figures to continue in Week 4. Consider the younger Madden a solid replacement if your starting QB is on a bye in Week 4 or if you are stuck between two similar options. He's a low-end No. 1 QB in Fantasy play or a solid No. 2 at the moment.
News: In his four career regular season starts against the Philadelphia Eagles, Giants QB Eli Manning has alternated bad and good outings. In 2005, he threw three TDs and had a rating on 130.0 in Week 11's match-up with Philly, but then threw only one TD and three picks in a Week 14 meeting (his rating was 68.0). Last season, Manning threw for 371 yards and three TDs in their Week 2 game (111.7 rating), but then threw two interceptions and had a QB rating of 69.0 in their second '06 meeting.
Analysis: Manning got off to nice start in Week 1 this year, throwing for 312 yards and four TDs, but has regressed in his last two games. The Eagles sacked Jon Kitna nine times in Week 3, and so Manning could be running for his life this week, which is never a good thing for a pocket passer. However, with the Eagles secondary banged up and Philly being 26th against the pass this season, Manning is a solid No. 1 Fantasy QB choice for Week 4.
News: QB Eli Manning made some bad decisions Week 3 against the Redskins, including two interceptions, but the fourth-year quarterback stepped up in crunch time and led the Giants to a 24-17 win. Manning hooked up with WR Plaxico Burress on a 33-yard catch-and-run touchdown with 5:32 remaining in the game to put the Giants in the lead, one that would hold up. He completed 21-for-36 passes for 232 yards. Manning was sacked twice and lost one fumble.
Analysis: From a Fantasy standpoint, Manning did not have a great day Week 3. The three turnovers likely hurt your Fantasy team. However, the positive side is that he keeps on hooking up with Burress for touchdowns. That makes five times in 2007 the duo have combined for six points. Manning continues to make progress, and with the bye weeks starting Week 4, Manning might be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB facing the Eagles.
News: QB Eli Manning was not listed on the Giants' injury report one week after being considered all but out of the Green Bay game. "I think we just need to look at the positives," Manning said. "We have done some good things, but alsowe have lost two games, so we need to change some things. We are still doing some good things out there, so we just haveto keep our spirits up, keep working hard and know that it is a long season. You can change things and you can get hot real quick and forget about the first two games."
Analysis: That's good news for Fantasy owners who are counting on Manning in Week 3 against the Redskins. Consider Manning a No. 2 QB option against Washington.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning (shoulder) was able to start in Week 2 vs. Green Bay. He totaled 211 yards passing while completing 16-of-29 throws. He threw a 26-yard TD pass to Plaxico Burress and also threw an interception right at a defensive lineman while trying to throw the ball away. He was taken out of the game with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter in a blowout loss to the Packers, giving way to backup Jared Lorenzen.
Analysis: Manning looked good early on, but faded -- along with the collapse of the Giants defense -- in the second half. He looked healthy, though, which is the most important thing and he should still be considered a very viable Fantasy QB despite how bad the Giants have looked. In fact, Eli could be in for a lot of garbage numbers as a result. Consider him a decent, but not great, start as a low-end No. 1 QB in Week 3 at Washington.
News: Giants.com is reporting that the Giants announced QB Eli Manning (shoulder) will start in Week 2 vs. Green Bay.
Analysis: Eli is dealing with a sore shoulder and he barely practiced this week, but keep in mind that he did throw an impressive touchdown pass last week at Dallas after he sustained the injury. Consider him a somewhat risky start, but someone worth taking a risk on.
News: According to broadcast reports, Eli Manning will start in Week 2 vs. Green Bay.
Analysis: Eli is dealing with a sore shoulder and he barely practiced this week, but keep in mind that he did throw an impressive touchdown pass last week at Dallas after he sustained the injury. Consider him a somewhat risky start, but someone worth taking a risk on.
News: The New York Daily News is reporting that Giants QB Eli Manning (shoulder) will play in Week 2 vs. Green Bay and may even start.
Analysis: For now, it appears as though Fantasy owners will get something out of Eli. It's a very risky proposition to start him at this point, but stay tuned for the inactives because we'll have the Giants starter for sure by then.
News: NFL.com reports Friday that Eli Manning will start vs. the Packers in Week 2. Manning's shoulder was hurt in the Giants' loss at Dallas last week and speculation was rampant that Manning would miss some time. "He seemed to throw the ball pretty good," coach Tom Coughlin said. "But that is not for me to judge. That's for others. If you really watch closely, he did the smart thing. He loosened up pretty good and started to get into the velocity throws a little bit later on."
Analysis: Earlier Friday we reported via the New York Daily News that Manning's teammates expect him to play. Fantasy owners should still be cautious about using Manning in Week 2 -- confirm his status on Sunday before the game (we'll have that info). The Packers will present a challenge to the Giants offense this week.
News: The New York Daily News reports that Giants teammates say QB Eli Manning took around half of the first-team reps in limited practice participation on Friday and looked ready to play. The consensus, according to the report, is that Manning is expected to play. But if he's out, Jared Lorenzen would be the Giants' starter. He is officially listed as questionable on the Friday injury report and is likely to be a gametime decision.
Analysis: Eli Manning's Fantasy owners must be cautious. If he plays, he'll be doing so with a sore shoulder, without a respectable running game behind him and against an underrated defense. Ultimately, Manning's stats could be limited anyway. We do not recommend starting him for Week 2 Fantasy action, nor would we recommend Lorenzen if he got the nod. Definitely stay tuned.
News: Giants QB Jared Lorenzen could start Week 2 against the Packers if Eli Manning's right shoulder has not healed sufficiently to allow the fourth-year pro to suit up and play. "Could" has been the operative word around the Giants this week. Lorenzen continued to take snaps with the first team Thursday, as he has all week, while Manning threw on the sidelines and didn't take any snaps. Afterward, Manning said his shoulder felt better than it did Tuesday or Wednesday, but said he would have to wait until the weekend to make his decision. "I'm improving, but I still have some work to do," he said. "I know my body better than anybody. We'll just make a decision in the next couple of days"
Analysis: Manning sprained his shoulder in Sunday night's 45-35 loss at Dallas when he was hit by linebacker Anthony Spencer on a failed two-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter. Manning said Thursday he was mystified by initial media reports that he would be out a month. "I was surprised when I heard that because I knew it wasn't going to be that long," he said. Playing with a sore shoulder, without a good running game behind him and against an underrated defense like the Packers could limit Manning's stats. We do not recommend starting him for Week 2 Fantasy action, nor would we recommend Lorenzen if he got the nod.
News: Giants quarterback Eli Manning took some snaps, made a few handoffs and tossed lightly to test his bruised right shoulder on Wednesday. Manning did not practice and coach Tom Coughlin gave no indication whether he would play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Coughlin also said Manning is not as sore as he was a few days ago and that the swelling in his shoulder had subsided. Jared Lorenzen took snaps with the first team, and would make his first career start if Manning can't play. "We'll take everything into consideration, realize that he wants to play and is extremely competitive, and at the right time, we'll make the proper call," Coughlin said.
Analysis: Coughlin said Manning's status remains day-to-day and refused to set a deadline for his status for Week 2 vs. Green Bay. We have the feeling that Manning's status will be a gametime decision, although if he practices throughout the week and especially on Friday, he'll be likely to play. However, playing with a sore shoulder, without a good running game behind him and against an underrated defense like the Packers could limit Manning's stats. We do not recommend starting him for Week 2 Fantasy action, nor would we recommend Lorenzen if he got the nod.
News: The New York Daily News reports Wednesday that a second opinion on Eli Manning's slightly separated shoulder suggests that if he can deal with the pain, he can play. That comment comes from Dr. James Andrews, a noted orthopedic surgeon who examined Manning's MRI on Tuesday. Everyone that has examined Manning's shoulder says that he cannot hurt his shoulder any further by playing. Manning says he expects to practice in some capacity in preparation for Week 2 vs. Green Bay, but the Giants are expected to keep him on a "pitch count." If Manning cannot play, then Jared Lorenzen would start for the Giants.
Analysis: We have the feeling that Manning's status will be a gametime decision, although if he practices throughout the week and especially on Friday, he'll be likely to play. However, playing with a sore shoulder, without a good running game behind him and against an underrated defense like the Packers could limit Manning's stats. We do not recommend starting him for Week 2 Fantasy action, nor would we recommend Lorenzen if he got the nod.
News: According to numerous reports, QB Eli Manning is expected to miss anywhere from a week to a month with a separated right (throwing) shoulder. He's not expected to start Week 2 against the Packers. Jared Lorenzen is expected to be the Giants starting QB.
Analysis: Some reports don't completely rule Manning out for Week 2, but his prospects for playing appear grim. Obviously, Manning remains an inadvisable start due to his iffy status, but the good news is he should return sometime this season, and possibly soon. Keep him on your roster, but expect to proceed without him for at least the next couple weeks. His potential replacement, Lorenzen, makes a weak Fantasy option for Week 2. He faces a tough Packers defense and has never made an NFL start.
News: Manning was forced out of Sunday night's Week 1 loss at Dallas due to an injury to his right shoulder. He left late in the fourth quarter after throwing his fourth touchdown of the night. He finished 28-for-41 for 312 yards, four touchdowns and one interception before leaving with what the Giants are calling a bruised right shoulder. "It feels a little tight, a little sore right now," Manning said. "As time went on, it got a little more sore." Manning said he "didn't want to go in there and make anything worse, land on it or get hit on it and make something where I miss next week."
Analysis: Manning was dropped onto the right shoulder by Anthony Spencer, who was in pursuit of the quarterback. He was seen on the sidelined with a team doctor working his hand around the right shoulder area and Eli wincing in pain. He will certainly be re-evaluated more after the game and into Monday. He was replaced by Jared Lorenzen under center.
News: Tiki Barber might not start Eli Manning on his Fantasy team, but in two games last year against the Cowboys, the Giants quarterback passed for 459 yards, four touchdowns and one interception against them. Dallas was No. 24 in passing defense last year with 25 touchdowns allowed. Manning has averaged 206 yards per game over his last four starts against the Cowboys, going 2-2.
Analysis: With all that in mind, consider Manning a very low-end No. 1 Fantasy quarterback on Sunday. Normally, he'd qualify as a higher-end No. 2, but an exception can be made here based on his quality 2006 results and the Cowboys' pass defense exiting the preseason with some injuries.
News: Eli Manning had another solid tuneup for the regular season, even if it was brief. Manning led a 16-play touchdown drive on the opening series, then went to the sideline with most of the New York Giants' other starters in the Patriots' 27-20 exhibition win Thursday night. Manning was 5-for-8 for 58 yards on the drive, including four first-down passes to Jeremy Shockey.
Analysis: In his previous two games, Manning was 27-for-38 for 260 yards. He finished the exhibition schedule without an interception. That's great news for a guy that has been plagued by interceptions in his first three years. Consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into the season with a chance to see his value rise if he plays well early on.
News: Eli Manning and the Giants dominated early during Saturday's preseason game against the Jets, controlling the ball for more than 21 minutes in taking a 12-6 lead. It was perfect timing for Manning, whose leadership was criticized by former teammate-turned-analyst Tiki Barber this past week. Manning responded with a ripping criticism of Barber on Tuesday, and he followed that up with another solid performance against the Jets. Playing without Plaxico Burress (ankle) and Pro Bowl tight end Jeremy Shockey (hamstring), Manning hit 17-of-25 passes for 146 yards. That included a 5-yard touchdown to free agent Anthony Mix late in the first half to put the Giants ahead 12-7.
Analysis: When asked about the controversy with Barber, Manning feigned ignorance. "I am just trying to go out there, play well and put our team in situations to win," Manning said. "We are doing a good job offensively. The mistakes we are making are correctable." It sure looks as though the criticism fired Manning up on Saturday. Consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into the season with a chance to see his value rise if he plays well early on.
News: Tiki Barber wanted a more intense, fiery Eli Manning. The New York Giants quarterback gave Tiki what he wanted in a loud ripping voice on Tuesday. Two days after being criticized on national television by Barber for a lack of strong leadership, Manning ripped his former teammate and current NBC football analyst for distracting the team last season with his early retirement announcement and his criticism of coach Tom Coughlin. "I guess I'm just happy for Tiki that he's making a smooth transition into the TV world," Manning said. "You know, I'll be interested to see if he has anything to say (about a team) besides the Giants, and what his comments will be on that."
Analysis: Manning added: "It's just one of those deals. I'm not going to lose any sleep about what Tiki has to say. I guess I could have questioned his leadership skills last year with calling out the coach and having articles about him retiring in the middle of the season, and he's lost the heart (to play). As a quarterback you're reading that your running back has lost the heart to play the game and it's about the 10th week. I can see that a little bit at times. But I'm not going to get concerned. I'm going to go out there and play ball." Man, if Eli would only show this type of fire on the gridiron. Consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into the season with a chance to see his value rise if he plays well early on.
News: Eli Manning threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Pro Bowl tight end Jeremy Shockey late in the first quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers. The score was set up by a 67-yard kickoff return by Derrick Ward. "It was good to take advantage of the great field position and get a touchdown," said Manning, who was 3-of-5 for 27 yards.
Analysis: Giants fans and Fantasy owners hope to see a lot of the Manning to Shockey connection this season. Manning is entering his fourth season as a NFL quarterback and has a lot to prove. While Manning passed for 3,244 yards and 24 touchdowns last season, he also threw 18 interceptions and was sacked 25 times. Consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into the season with a chance to see his value rise if he plays well early on.
News: Ever wonder why Eli Manning of the New York Giants doesn't play like older brother Peyton Manning of the Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts -- even for just a couple of plays? Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride doesn't go there. It's a waste of time, and somewhat of an unfair question. "The only thing that is similar about them is the last name and that they are big cerebral quarterbacks," Gilbride said Thursday, a day before the Giants reported to training camp at the University at Albany. Asking Eli to produce Peyton-like numbers is asking a lot, Gilbride said. However, the new coordinator isn't giving Eli a slide this year with the Giants coming off an 8-8 record that barely got them into the playoffs. "Is it fair for us to ask him to get better? Yeah!" Gilbride said. "The fact there are times when he plays very, very well, we need to see that more often, and probably more importantly, those times where he makes those big mistakes, he's certainly smart enough to cut those out."
Analysis: Gilbride and Manning spent the past six months going over videotapes of the 2006 season. While Manning passed for 3,244 yards and 24 touchdowns, he also threw 18 interceptions and was sacked 25 times. As Manning enters his fourth season, the Giants have also brought in Chris Palmer to be his quarterback coach. Palmer has worked with Drew Bledsoe and Mark Brunell in his long career, and last season tutored Tony Romo in Dallas. Another big key in Manning's success this season will be the play of halfback Brandon Jacobs, who became the No. 1 running back with the retirement of Tiki Barber last season. If he plays well, that should take some of the pressure off Eli Manning to produce. Consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into the season with a chance to see his value rise if he plays well early on.
News: According to several media reports, Giants QB Eli Manning does not expect to miss newly retired RB Tiki Barber. "I don't think we're concerned," Manning said. "We're excited by the players that we have who wanted to return for this season, and who wanted to be a part of the Giants and play." Manning also spoke about filling the leadership void left by Barber. "You lose Tiki and someone has to step into the role of leader on offense, and I'm excited about the opportunity," he said. "You want to be a leader, even when things are going good or going bad. I want to be the guy to step up, make plays and lead the team."
Analysis: Manning, who passed for 3,244 yards with 24 touchdowns and 18 interceptions, last year needs to lead and not worry about Barber. For Manning to be a successful Fantasy QB, he needs to be the best player on his team. Consider Manning a No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into the season with a chance to see his value rise if he plays well early on.
News: The Newark Star-Ledger reports that a Newsday report that Eli Manning received a contract extension is incorrect. In a statement, a Giants spokesperson said: "It is the same contract that was reported as 6 yrs and $45-54M back in 2004. All of the buyback bonus and simple escalators that have been earned are included in those same numbers that were initially reported. Eli's contract goes through 2009. We exercised a buyback which was intended to be exercised all along and has been planned for accordingly. There is nothing 'new' about Eli's current contract status."
Analysis: Manning didn't improve on many of his second-year numbers in 2006, completing 301-of-522 passes for 3,244 yards with 24 touchdowns, 18 interceptions and two fumbles lost and 21 rush yards. He completed more passes, but for more than half a yard less per attempt while matching his TD total and barely eclipsing his 2005 interception mark. Consider him a quality No. 2 Fantasy QB for 2006 with potential to bump into a No. 1 QB role. Additionally, if the Giants add WR depth and replace Luke Petitgout at left tackle properly, his stock will rise.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning didn't improve on many of his second-year numbers in 2006, completing 301-of-522 passes for 3,244 yards with 24 touchdowns, 18 interceptions and two fumbles lost and 21 rush yards. He completed more passes, but for more than half a yard less per attempt while matching his TD total and barely eclipsing his 2005 interception mark. Manning looked tentative for much of the year and couldn't find a reliable target other than Plaxico Burress, especially after Amani Toomer was lost for the season. He had one 300-yard game and only topped 200 yards three times after Week 5.
Analysis: It's hard to believe he's the younger brother of Peyton Manning after seeing him put up the numbers he did. The Giants suffered through a rough season that saw them lose key components of their offensive line and blow a couple of close games (some of them Eli's doing). Consider the younger Manning a quality No. 2 Fantasy QB for 2006 with potential to bump into a No. 1 QB role. Additionally, if the Giants add WR depth and replace Luke Petitgout at left tackle properly, his stock will rise.
News: Former Browns coach Chris Palmer was hired as quarterbacks coach of the Giants, taking over the job of making Eli Manning a more consistent player. Manning, who has struggled in the second half in each of his two seasons as the Giants' starter, will be the fourth No. 1 overall pick that Palmer has tutored. He previously worked with Drew Bledsoe in New England, Tim Couch in Cleveland and David Carr in Houston. "I'm excited about Coach Palmer becoming our quarterbacks coach," Manning said. "He has a history of working with some quarterbacks that have done great things in this league. I had the opportunity to meet with him on Friday and we had a good conversation."
Analysis: Although Palmer will give Manning some precise help with his game, remember that Palmer has not exactly been a successful coach in several years in the NFL. Manning should be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy quarterback in 2007.
News: The Eagles want to force Giants QB Eli Manning to beat them. Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson is known for blitzing aggressively and Manning has a tendency to get rattled by pressure. Manning was inconsistent this season, throwing for 24 TDs and 18 interceptions. He had three picks in a 23-0 home loss to Carolina in his only playoff game last year. "The two times that we have played them, they've blitzed us pretty good," Manning said. "The deal with that is there's going to be sometimes where they're going to get some sacks, get to the quarterback. That also gives us an opportunity for some big plays. We've hit some big plays on them in the past. That's going to be our mentality. They're going to bring it. We've got to do a good job blocking it up, get the ball down the field."
Analysis: Consider Manning a No. 2 QB option in Fantasy playoff leagues.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed 12-of-26 passes for 101 yards and one touchdown in a Week 17 win over the Redskins.
Analysis: Manning has not looked very consistent this season, but he did manage 3,244 passing yards and 24 touchdowns. He will likely be drafted as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB heading into 2007 despite his inconsistencies in 2006.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for an embarrassing 74 yards in Week 16 vs. New Orleans. After throwing a 55-yard TD pass to Plaxico Burress on the Giants' first drive, he managed just 19 yards the rest of the way. He was also intercepted once.
Analysis: Words can't describe how bad the Giants looked in this game and Fantasy owners everywhere have to be cursing his name if they started him in the Fantasy playoffs. With that said, we don't recommend him for Week 17 on the road at Washington outside of leagues that use two quarterbacks. He's just too unreliable at this point.
News: Giants coach Tom Coughlin blamed QB Eli Manning for the game-ending interception by Eagles DL Trent Cole on Sunday. Cole ended up returning the interception 19 yards for a touchdown that sealed the Eagles' 36-22 win. "He should have seen it," Coughlin said in the New York Daily News. "He's in the (shot)gun. He has a good chance to see it. I think his attention is drawn off to the left. He doesn't see it. It happens. But you'd like to think (he'd) hit the hot (receiver) and maybe make 5 or 6 yards and have it be second down instead of a turnover." Manning, who was apparently trying to throw deep to Plaxico Burress near the left sideline, said he saw Brown but didn't make the right adjustment. "I saw the blitz coming but I thought I could hold long enough to get the ball to Plaxico," he said. "Obviously I made the mistake. I should have just thrown it to (tight end Jeremy) Shockey and got 5 yards."
Analysis: Look for Manning to rebound in Week 16 against the Saints. Consider him a low-end No. 1 option.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning did not throw any touchdown passes in Week 15 vs. Philadelphia and was intercepted twice in a huge loss his team's playoff hopes. He completed 28-of-40 passes and finished with 282 yards, but threw a crucial interception late in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: Manning has been one of the biggest headaches for Fantasy owners this season. He can be great one week and horrible another. He's far too unstable to rely on in the Fantasy playoffs, but if you must use him in Week 16 against New Orleans, do so only in leagues of 12-plus teams if your other option is a guy like Derek Anderson or Aaron Brooks.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes in Week 14 at Carolina and did not throw any interceptions for the second consecutive week. He completed 17-of-33 passes, finishing with just 172 yards passing.
Analysis: Manning has put a string of bad games behind him to post back-to-back solid games. He'll look to carry that momentum into Week 15 when he'll face Philadelphia. Consider him a nice start in leagues of 10-plus teams for that matchup.
News: With the Panthers missing both starting CBs Chris Gamble and Ken Lucas, look for the Giants to take to the air to move the football in Week 14. Rookie Richard Marshall and Christian Morton are expected to start at cornerback for Carolina.
Analysis: It's reasonable to assume that Eli Manning, Plaxico Burress, Jeremy Shockey and even Tim Carter (as a sleeper) will have big games against the Panthers banged-up secondary. Start these Giants in Week 14 Fantasy play.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for 270 yards and two TDs in a Week 13 loss vs. Dallas. He did not turn the ball over in the game and looked nothing like the quarterback that had Giants fans asking for his head over the past three weeks.
Analysis: Manning needed a game like this to earn back not only the fans, but his team. He'd looked horrible in the previous three games, but looked like the quarterback that was a must-start in the first seven weeks of the season. Consider him again in Week 14 at Carolina, but be wary of his struggles on the road.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning is still making people wonder in this third year after throwing just two touchdowns and six interceptions over the three-game skid, but the inconsistent quarterback says he isn't reading or listening when it comes to the critics. And he's staying positive. "If you start getting down on yourself, then you just go into a bigger funk," Manning said. "I can play hard. I can compete. I can play smart football. My confidence is fine. I deal with everything fine. I've got to have fun and play some football."
Analysis: Manning should be considered a No. 2 QB for this week's game against the Cowboys.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for just 143 yards and a short TD in Week 12 at Tennessee. He threw two critical interceptions in the fourth quarter, allowing the Titans to come back from a 21-0 defecit to eventually win 24-21 with a last-second field goal.
Analysis: The Titans had tied the game with just 40 seconds left, completing the big comeback and Manning severly under-threw a pass that resulted in an interception with the game seemingly headed to overtime. The Titans didn't have far to go to get into field goal range and ended up winning the game as a result of Manning's poor decision and horrible execution. Eli is on the way down after getting off to a hot start and Fantasy owners should think twice about starting him against a tough Dallas defense in Week 13.
News: The big story for the Giants is getting to be an old one. Quarterback Eli Manning is simply not performing well, his progress curve has leveled out and there is some genuine concern among the coaches and front office types that he might need to sit down for at least part of a game. Not so, at least not in his mind. "I am not losing confidence in myself or my game," he said after the team's 26-10 clobbering by Jacksonville, a Monday night massacre that might have been much worse had two touchdowns not been taken away -- one by a Jaguars' fumble in the end zone (by running back Fred Taylor); the other by a penalty on cornerback Rashean Mathis after a Manning fumble had been returned 16 yards for an apparent score by defensive end Paul Spicer.
Analysis: Manning, for the sixth consecutive game, finished with a QB rating of less than 75. Monday night it was a rocky 51.9 -- and the bad news is that it wasn't his lowest of the season. That was the 28.7 last week vs. Chicago. Luckily, Manning might get a chance for redemption in Week 12 against the Titans, who have one of the worst pass defenses in the league. Considering playing Manning in Week 12 for Fantasy purposes, despite his recent struggles.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed just 19-of-41 passes for 230 yards in a Week 11 loss to the Jaguars. Manning did have a 25-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress, but also threw two interceptions.
Analysis: Manning was just horrendous against the Jaguars. That is the second week in a row Manning has been dominated by a good defense and he continues to struggle. Luckily, Manning might get a chance for redemption in Week 12 against the Titans, who have one of the worst pass defenses in the league. Considering playing Manning in Week 12 for Fantasy purposes, despite his recent struggles.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning's failure to throw a touchdown pass against Chicago ended a career-high streak of 12 games with a score. Just to make matters a little worse, his 28.3 quarterback rating for that game marked his second-lowest rating since the 0.0 he compiled against Baltimore during his rookie season of 2004.
Analysis: Expect Manning to play better against the Jaguars, but it is a difficult matchup. If you have another option at QB, you might want to make a change, otherwise don't expect huge numbers from Manning.
News: Manning completed just 14-of-32 for 121 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 10 against the Bears.
Analysis: Manning will look for better results in Week 11 at Jacksonville. He is only worth using if your primary options have a difficult matchup.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for just 179 yards in Week 9 vs. Houston. He finished 17-for-28 passing and threw for one touchdown, but was also intercepted.
Analysis: Manning appeared to suffer from the absence of Plaxico Burress, who missed the game wtih back spasms. A cast of humble receivers (Michael Jennings and Tim Carter saw most of the action in place of Burress) may have had something to do with the mediocre numbers. He'll have a tough matchup against the Bears in Week 10, but still makes a great start.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning finished Week 8 vs. Tampa Bay with just 154 yards on 16-of-31 passing. He threw one TD pass to Plaxico Burress and did not turn the ball over in a low-scoring 17-3 win for the Giants.
Analysis: The game was played in very windy conditions that affected both offenses. Manning continues to thrive in a potent Giants offense and should be considered a no-brainer start for Week 9 vs. Houston. He'll look to pile up the yards in that contest.
News: According to reports, Giants Stadium is currently experiencing wind gusts of up to 50 mph. The heavy wind is expected to carry into the game and could affect playing conditions.
Analysis: This could make for a tough passing day for both Eli Manning and Bruce Gradkowski and more carries for Tiki Barber and Cadillac Williams. Manning remains a recommended start in any league unless you have another stud QB to go to. Gradkowski, however, should be considered a less than desireable option. Both Jay Feely and Matt Bryant could experience difficulty on FG attempts and should be considered questionable starts.
News: Eli Manning completed 12-of-26 for 189 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 7 at Dallas, as he got a win to lead his team to the top of the standings in the NFC East.
Analysis: Manning has been good, not great this season for the Giants. He remains a solid Fantasy option in most weeks, but be ready for inconsistent play at times throughout the course of the game. The Giants face the Buccaneers in Week 8 and he remains a must-start.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was 17-of-30 passing for 180 yards in Week 6 at Atlanta. He threw two TDs, both to TE Jeremy Shockey, but was intercepted twice.
Analysis: The younger Manning has had trouble early in games, but has been a complete stud in the second halves of games. Consider him an elite option these days, although he still has much growing to do. He ranks among the league leaders in all the important categories. He is a must-start for Week 7 at Dallas.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning was 23-of-33 passing for 265 yards in Week 5 vs. Washington. He did not throw an interception and hooked up with Plaxico Burress for a 2-yard score.
Analysis: Manning was very efficient in the game and he moved the offense well despite only being able to score the one touchdown. The Giants will work out their redzone struggles in time to face the Falcons on the road in Week 6. Consider the younger Manning a must-start.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning, who threw three interceptions that were all turned into Seattle touchdowns, leads the league in touchdown passes with eight, three more than brother Peyton. He now has 13 career touchdowns in the fourth quarter, more than any other period.
Analysis: With his success finding receivers in the end zone, Manning is quickly becoming a fan favorite among Fantasy owners. Of course, we could do without the interceptions, but sometimes the good comes with the bad. The Giants are off in Week 4, but return to the field in Week 5 vs. the Redskins. Consider playing Manning when the Giants return to action.
News: Eli Manning recovered after finishing the first half of the Giants' Week 3 loss at Seattle with just 65 yards and three interceptions by throwing for 210 yards in the second half with three TDs -- all in the fourth quarter. He finished with 275 yards passing with the three TDs and three INTs.
Analysis: The Seahawks gave Manning and the Giants way more than they could handle in the first half and quickly turned the game into a rout. The fact that the Giants were so far behind in the second half allowed the Giants to run the same no-huddle offense that allowed them to erase a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit in Week 2 at Philadelphia. They may want to choose to run that sort of offense from the beginning in Week 5 vs. Washington.
News: Eli Manning and the Giants were roughed up by the Seahawks defense in the first half Sunday at Seattle. The younger Manning was intercepted three times and finished with just 65 yards after two quarters of play.
Analysis: In leagues where interceptions are penalized, Manning is likely in the negative. The only good news here is that the Giants will be forced to do nothing but throw in the second half and he could garner a lot of garbage stats. Of course, there is also the possibility that he gets taken out of the game early if the Giants don't make some sort of a push.
News: Eli Manning overcame eight sacks and constant pressure to throw for 371 yards and three TDs in Week 2 at Philadelphia. He led the Giants back from a 24-7 defecit in the fourth quarter and eventually threw a game-winning TD pass to Plaxico Burress in overtime. Manning finished 31-for-41 with an interception in the game.
Analysis: Eli had solid numbers even before the 17-point eruption in the fourth quarter. The way he has played in the first two weeks, he remains a must-start in all formats. He'll face Seattle on the road in Week 3. That's a tough matchup, but you likely won't have a better option.
News: After beating little brother Eli, all Peyton Manning felt was relief and pride. I told him I loved him," Peyton said after the Indianapolis Colts outlasted Eli and the New York Giants 26-21 on Sunday night. Eli was 20-of-34 for 247 yards and touchdowns passes to Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey. He also had two costly second-half mistakes -- a fumble and an interception, both of which came with New York down two points. Both led to Indianapolis scores.
Analysis: He’s a solid option in all leagues despite the tough matchup in Week 2 at Philadelphia.
News: Eli Manning was 9-of-15 for 128 yards and a touchdown in the first half against Indianapolis on Sunday and his brother Peyton passed for 196 yards and a touchdown on 17-of-27 passing through two quarters.
Analysis: The game between the two brothers has been hyped significantly and the quarterback duo have been everything as advertised in a very entertaining first half of action.
News: Antoine Bethea will get the start at safety for the Colts on Sunday night. The team's second sixth-round pick, from Howard, will be tested by Eli Manning.
Analysis: Bethea is not an IDP option, but Manning could have fun with a rookie on some deep tries. Manning is a must-start in Week 1 regardless. You drafted him. Play him.
News: Antoine Bethea will get the start at safety for the Colts on Sunday night. The team's second sixth-round pic, from Howard, will be tested by Eli Manning.
Analysis: Bethea is not an IDP option, but Manning could have fun with a rookie on some deep tries. Manning is a must-start in Week 1 regardless. You drafted him. Play him.
News: The New York Post reports that Giants QB Eli Manning has had a great week of practice and has won over the confidence of the players in his locker room. "He's had a really good past three practices," backup quarterback Jared Lorenzen said. "He's throwing the ball well, he's reading stuff really well so ... he's ready. I think he had one bad ball all practice [yesterday]." Manning even has joked with teammates about them dropping his passes in practice. The younger Manning faces the Colts (led by brother Peyton Manning) in Week 1.
Analysis: Benching Eli Manning shouldn't be much of an option for Fantasy owners since he was drafted to be a starter. The matchup vs. Indy won't be easy, but Manning remains a usable choice for Week 1.
News: QB Eli Manning will start against his brother, Peyton, when his Giants host the Colts in Week 1. Manning had a superb second season and has looked fine during the preseason.
Analysis: Benching Eli Manning shouldn't be much of an option for Fantasy owners since he was drafted to be a starter. The matchup vs. Indy won't be easy, but Manning is a good choice for Week 1.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning finished 4-for-5 for 35 yards in the team's preseason finale vs. the Patriots. He did not play past part of the first quarter.
Analysis: We suspect this will be the last time Manning gets 35 yards this season. He remains one of the more desirable Fantasy QBs, worth starting on a weekly basis.
News: Eli Manning went 10-of-20 Friday vs. the N.Y. Jets for 107 yards with an interception. "We just couldn't get a good rhythm," Manning said. "We got something good going at the end of the first half, but the Jets did a good job of making it tough on our passing game by dropping a lot of guys."
Analysis: Manning had looked excellent in the last preseason game vs. Kansas City. He'll have to cut down his interceptions and increase his completion percentage before he is truly considered a Fantasy star. For now, he remains a top-10 Fantasy QB with the potential for more.
News: Eli Manning threw for a touchdown and set up another and the Giants starters and backups dominated in a 17-0 preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. Manning shredded Kansas City for touchdowns on two of the first three drives, capping the first drive with a 5-yard toss to Amani Toomer and handing off the Brandon Jacobs for a 1-yard plunge on the third series. The other drive probably would have resulted in points had not Jeremy Shockey and Tim Carter been hit with consecutive holding penalties in Chiefs territory.
Analysis: He was 11-for-14 with 80 yards and the TD. Expect Manning to be one of the first 10 quarterbacks selected in 2006 drafts. He'll have to cut down his interceptions before he is truly considered a Fantasy star.
News: Eli Manning will start at quarterback against the Chiefs Thursday, according to the Giants' official website. Rob Johnson will be the second quarterback in the rotation.
Analysis: Manning was inconsistent this season but he finished with some nice totals, and a full season as a starter under his belt is a positive for the future. Expect Manning to be one of the first 10 quarterbacks selected in 2006 drafts. He'll have to cut down his interceptions before he is truly considered a Fantasy star.
News: Eli Manning threw for 3,762 yards and 24 TDs with 17 INTs this season as the No. 1 quarterback with the N.Y. Giants. He also recorded a 75.9 passer rating.
Analysis: Manning was inconsistent this season but finished with some nice totals, and a full season as a starter under his belt is a positive for the future. Expect Manning to be one of the first 10 quarterbacks selected in 2006 drafts.
News: Eli Manning and the N.Y. Giants host the Carolina Panthers at the Meadowlands on Wild Card weekend.
Analysis: The Panthers allowed just 15 passing touchdowns in the regular season, so Manning could struggle to produce in his postseason debut.
News: Eli Manning threw for 204 yards on 12-for-24 passing in Week 17 at Oakland. He also connected on a 78-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress.
Analysis: Manning took huge strides in 2005 and became a second-tier Fantasy quarterback, but his last few games weren't as prosperous as his first few. He'll look to become a more effective QB in 2006.
News: Eli Manning picked up 244 yards on 23-of-41 passing with one TD and one interception in Week 16 at Washington.
Analysis: He could be a decent play in Week 17 at Oakland, depending on the Giants' playoff situation.
News: Eli Manning was 17-for-32 passing for 186 yards and a touchdown in Week 15 vs. Kansas City. He also threw an interception and lost a fumble.
Analysis: Eli looked a little off through most of the game. He under-threw Plaxico Burress often and did not develop much of a rhythm. He'll face a tough Redskins defense on the road in Week 16.
News: Eli Manning threw three interceptions in Week 14 at Philadelphia. He was 28-for-44 for 312 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed four times for eight yards and a score.
Analysis: Manning had a great game if you take away the interceptions. You can't do that, though, so notch this up as another learning experience for the second-year quarterback. He's still a good start in Week 15 vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.
News: Eli Manning threw for 152 yards on 12-for-31 passing in Week 13 vs. Dallas. He threw two interceptions and no touchdowns.
Analysis: The Cowboys' defense never allowed Manning to find a rythm and the cold weather may also have affected his performance. Still, Manning has followed every bad game this season with a good performance. The Giants visit Philadelphia in Week 14.
News: Eli Manning threw for 344 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Week 12 at Seattle.
Analysis: Manning has taken huge strides this season and he does not resemble the struggling rookie from a year ago. He should be starting in all leagues for Week 13 vs. Dallas.
News: Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes and no interceptions vs. Philadelphia in Week 11. He totaled 218 yards on 17-for-26 passing.
Analysis: Manning had a positive game a week after he threw four interceptions vs. Minnesota. He continues to mature as a quarterback. After all, Fantasy owners tend to forget he is a second-year pro. Manning will again be a good option when the Giants visit Seattle in Week 12.
News: Eli Manning threw four INTs in the Giants' 24-21 loss vs. Minnesota in Week 11. He completed 23-of-48 pass attempts for 291 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Manning did drive the Giants down the field late in the game to tie, but the 4 INTs were brutal. He had only thrown 5 all season coming into Week 10. Manning continues to lead the highest-scoring offense, so we can just chalk this one up as a learning experience for now. The Giants host the Eagles in Week 11.
News: Eli Manning threw for 251 yards on 18-of-33 passing with one touchdown in Week 9 at San Francisco.
Analysis: Manning has been sensational and is a first-rate Fantasy play Week 10 vs. Minnesota.
News: The Giants' Eli Manning faces a San Francisco defense that somehow figured out how to stop the run last week. Unlike Chris Simms, Manning can make the Niners pay for stacking the line.
Analysis: Consider Manning close to a must-start this week. He is among the leading Fantasy QBs this week and the Giants could feature the passing game against a weak 49ers secondary.
News: Eli Manning threw for 146 yards with one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 36-0 win over the Washington Redskins.
Analysis: Manning is a solid option for Week 9 on the road vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
News: Eli Manning completed 23-of-42 for 214 yards and two touchdowns in Week 7 against the Broncos. He also tossed an interception.
Analysis: Manning will have a difficult matchup in Week 8 against Washington and their sturdy defense.
News: Eli Manning threw for 215 yards with one TD and one INT in Sunday's 16-13 OT loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Analysis: Manning will remain a nice option in leagues with 12-plus teams in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos.
News: Plaxico Burress has caught 25 of Eli Manning's 66 completions, which is close to 40 percent. His 396 yards represent slightly more than 40 percent of the Giants' receiving total, and his four touchdown grabs account for almost half of Manning's nine scoring strikes. "Yeah, I would say that Plax has helped Eli turn that corner," Giants WR coach Mike Sullivan said. "He has other targets, of course, but what we're happiest with is that they are all big guys. That's how we play today's game. Plax has great moves and speed. That helps him get open and as a result he gets many of the passes."
Analysis: Burress and Jeremy Shockey have helped Manning mature. "The defenses we have played so far," O-coordinator John Hufnagel says, "put a lot of defenders in the box, like seven or eight, to stop us from running, and then they go one-on-one with our receivers. That makes it easier to throw." Consider Manning an outstanding sleeper in 2005 leagues. His ownership in CBS SportsLine.com leagues has almost doubled since Week 1 and is now up to 96 percent. Bench him in Week 5 while on a BYE, but he could be a viable start in every week there on out.
News: Manning completed 19-of-35 has 296 yards and four touchdowns in Week 4 agains the Rams.
Analysis: Manning has thrown seven touchdowns with no interceptions over his past three games, outplaying his famous brother for most of this season. He is emerging as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Eli Manning has thrown three touchdown passes in the first half of Sunday's contest against St. Louis.
Analysis: Manning now has five TDs in his past six quarters and should add to that total even further.
News: Eli Manning posted a career-high in yards with his first 300-yard performance against the team he spurned in the 2004 NFL draft. He was 24-of-41 for 352 yards and two touchdowns at San Diego.
Analysis: Eli has been more productive in Fantasy leagues through three games than even his brother Peyton. Look for that to change eventually, but consider using Eli when the matchup is favorable or when your primary quarterback is on a bye.
News: Manning completed 13-of-24 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown in Week 2 against New Orleans.
Analysis: Manning didn't do too much, but it was enough to get it done and pick up a win. His value has been more to his real team instead of his Fantasy teams. He will play at San Diego in Week 3.
News: Manning was only 10-of-23 for 172 yards in Week 1 against the Cardinals, but he did have a pair of touchdown scores. He was also picked off twice in the win.
Analysis: Manning fared a little better than his brother, who had a difficult time at Baltimore in Week 1. It is unlikely the elder Manning will be behind his younger brother in many other weeks.
News:Newsday reports Eli Manning (elbow) declared himself "100 percent" for Week 1. "The ball's coming out well. I'm just as good as I was before the injury," Manning said. "In training camp, my shoulder got a little tired; I could tell because I was underthrowing people. I've been overthrowing people this week, so I have my strength back." Said coach Tom Coughlin: "He's been out for two weeks and so he hasn't played against a couple of defenses that can really move and run. But he's had a solid week; he's taken every snap."
Analysis: Unless you start two quarterbacks or are desperate for a field general in Week 1, Manning should remain on reserve.
News: Eli Manning (elbow) returned to practice Tuesday and took most of the first-team snaps."I was pleased with the day," head coach Tom Coughlin said.
Analysis: Manning should be under center for the Giants in Week 1, barring setbacks.
News: The Daily News reports Eli Manning (elbow) is expected to practice every day this week. "Unless something happens I'll be ready for opening day," Manning said. "I threw some long ones (Sunday). I am ready to start preparing for Arizona."
Analysis: Barring setbacks, Manning is a nice No. 2 option in leagues that require two starting quarterbacks.
News: Giants.com reports Eli Manning (elbow) is on track to return to practice Tuesday and start in Week 1. "I feel fine right now," Manning said. "I’m looking forward to getting a week of practice, see what the game plan is and getting back there, throwing all the routes and getting the feel of the game again. I think there won’t be any problem with it. Next week we’ll have four days of practice, where I’ll throw about a hundred balls every day. I want to make sure I throw some enough, but also get enough rest so I can make it the whole week and not have any soreness next week."
Analysis: Barring setbacks, it appears Manning will be able to start for the G-Men in Week 1. However, he warrants little consideration as a starter in Fantasy leagues.
News: Eli Manning (elbow) won't play in the Giants' preseason finale against the Patriots. He is still likely to start in Week 1.
Analysis: Manning could be a very good No. 2 Fantasy quarterback this season. Think about taking him with a middle- to late-round selection.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning continues to make progress as he recovers from his sprained elbow, says Giants.com. He's been throwing as many as 30 to 40 passes, many of them 30 yards long. "I think it's healing well," Manning said. "The people in the training room were glad to hear I had no soreness while I was throwing. Most of the soreness is out. That's a positive sign."
Analysis: Manning could be a very good No. 2 Fantasy quarterback this season. Think about taking him with a middle- to late-round selection.
News: The Daily News reports Eli Manning (elbow) threw on the sidelines Sunday for about five minutes. He said his right elbow felt better and he expects to be ready for Week 1 against Arizona. "I've been doing some drills throwing a light medicine ball, and it hasn't hurt," Manning said. "The important thing is to let it get healthy and not reinjure it. I'm just trying to get to where I feel confident in my arm, and I can make all the throws I need to."
Analysis: Manning should still be considered a nice middle- to late-round choice as a No. 2 quarterback and occasional starter against weaker defenses.
News: Eli Manning (elbow) missed Friday's preseason contest vs. the N.Y. Jets. He will also miss the Giants' preseason finale.
Analysis: Manning could miss Week 1 of the regular season, but that decision has not been made to this point. He's worth a late-round choice in drafts.
News: The New York Times reports Eli Manning said his elbow felt better Tuesday, but he has been told not to do anything during practices. "They don't want me to bump it or something; they want me to take off the week completely," Manning said. "But it's hard for me to watch practice. I have never missed a practice in high school or college before."
Analysis: Asked about Manning being ready for the regular-season opener, head coach Tom Coughlin said, "I have a strong feeling that he will be ready." The brother of Peyton remains worth a middle- to late-round choice.
News: The New York Times reports Eli Manning's preseason is likely over due to an injured elbow. In fact, there's a chance he could miss Week 1.
Analysis: Asked about Manning being ready for the regular-season opener, head coach Tom Coughlin said, "I have a strong feeling that he will be ready." The brother of Peyton remains worth a middle- to late-round choice.
News: Giants.com reports Eli Manning (elbow) was examined Monday by team physician Dr. Russell Warren, who confirmed that Manning has a sprain. "Dr. Warren said that Eli's status will be week to week," said head coach Tom Coughlin. "He has a sprain and bruise to the inside of his elbow. We'll evaluate his situation on a week-to-week basis."
Analysis: The news could have been much worse, but Manning is still not expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the New York Jets.
News: Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is "very concerned" about Eli Manning's injured elbow following Sunday's MRI exam. The team hasn't released the results. "Our situation is we want to wait until the complete exam is concluded," Coughlin said.
Analysis: This could be terrible news for the Giants and Manning's value in Fantasy Football. Stay tuned.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns against the Panthers despite only completing three passes. He was 3 of 9 passing, but had a 90-yard TD toss to David Tyree and a 41-yard TD to Amani Toomer. His other completion was a 19-yard pass to Jeremy Shockey. Manning did get his elbow dinged by Julius Peppers in the first half but X-rays were negative. Manning reported no pain.
Analysis: Manning needs to continue to do well to gain more Fantasy consideration. For now, he's a middle-of-the-road No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: Giants QB Eli Manning completed 6 of 8 passes for 53 yards and a touchdown toss to Plaxico Burress from 20 yards out.
Analysis: Manning needs to continue to do well to gain more Fantasy consideration. For now, he's a middle-of-the-road No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News: The Star-Ledger reports the New York Giants are expecting to see quicker, wiser decisions from Eli Manning this season. "[Manning will know] where to get the ball off quickly, when to hang in there a long time, when to take a chance, when to stay away from a bad play, all those things," offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride said. "I think it's a gradual thing, but there's a significant difference between the first and second year."
Analysis: It will be difficult for Eli to have a second pro season that compares to his brother, Peyton Manning, but he should still see an improvement in statistics across the board. He will be worth a late-round selection in drafts.
News:Newsday reports that Eli Manning is ready to take over the command for the Giants' offense in 2005. "Last year as a rookie, I just wanted to do my part," Manning said. "Now I ask more questions, I'm more vocal around the locker room. I can tell coaches which plays I like better, which things aren't as comfortable. It will be better communication, and that will help us out during the season."
Analysis: Manning has an improved receiving corps and offensive line, plus Tiki Barber in his backfield. The potential is there for him to be great, but it may take a while for him to reach that plateau. If you take him on Draft Day, make him your No. 2 or No. 3 signal caller.
News: The Giants official website reports Eli Manning is excited to start working with the combination of Plaxico Burress, Jeremy Shockey and Amani Toomer. "It's definitely intriguing, having big receivers who can get down the field and go across the middle and make plays—guys who can also break tackles and go the distance." Manning said. "We have a lot of weapons on this team. Now it's a matter of using them. It's my job to get them the ball."
Analysis: Manning showed up at the team's voluntary offseason workouts weighing 227 pounds, an increase of seven pounds from last season. "I'm trying to bulk up a little bit," Manning said. "I've never said I wanted to be a certain weight. I just want to feel good and feel like my body is healthy and that I can move around."
News: Manning completed 18-of-27 passes for 144 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Week 17 against Dallas.
Analysis: Manning tossed five touchdowns and only three interceptions over his final three starts of the year, appearing to finally grasp the offense. He should be more comfortable entering season No. 2 after an entire offseason to learn even more.
News: Manning completed 19-of-37 passes for 201 yards and an interception in Week 16 at Cincinnati.
Analysis: Manning is not a recommended Fantasy starter for Week 17 against the Cowboys.
News: Manning completed 16-of-23 passes for 182 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 15 against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Manning was very impressive against a tough Pittsburgh defense. He is still not a recommended Fantasy starter for Week 16 at Cincinnati.
News: Eli Manning was 4-of-18 for 27 yards with two interceptions in Week 14 at Baltimore.
Analysis: Manning was replaced in fourth quarter by Kurt Warner. The way he is playing right now, he has zero Fantasy value. The Giants host the Steelers in Week 15.
News: Manning completed 12-of-25 passes for only 113 yards in Week 13 at Washington.
Analysis: Manning should struggle mightily in Week 14 at Baltimore. He is not a recommended Fantasy starter.
News: The Giants official website reports Tom Coughlin is sticking with Eli Manning because he believes the quarterback gives the team the best chance to win. "Yes, I feel that way," Coughlin said. "And I still feel like we needed to make the change to get a spark going. We haven't seen that and we haven't seen the production, but I still think it's the right move."
Analysis: Coughlin has confidence in the rookie, but that isn't enough to consider him in Fantasy Football. Keep him reserved.
News: Eli Manning thriew for 148 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 27-6 loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Manning completed a mere six of 21 passes in the contest. He still has a lot of work ahead before he rivals brother Peyton.
News: With rain and windy conditions at Giants Stadium, Eli Manning could have a difficult time in the pass attack.
Analysis: Manning is not a recommended starter for Week 12.
News: Manning completed 17 of 37 passes for 162 yards against Atlanta Sunday. He also had one touchdown and two interceptions.
Analysis: Manning's debut showed promise, but he is not worth starting in Week 12 against Philadelphia.
News: New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin announced that he is turning to rookie Eli Manning to start at quarterback in Week 11 against Atlanta. "He is the future of the New York Giants, it just starts now," Coughlin said of Manning. "I really felt the last four games we haven't been playing well offensively. We just need to make a change."
Analysis: A 17-14 loss to Arizona in Week 10 sealed the demotion of Kurt Warner. Manning is worth picking up as a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy QB at this point.
News: Manning made his regular season debut with three minutes to go in Week 1 at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Manning entered the game with the Giants being drummed 31-10. He handed off to Tiki Barber for a 72-yard touchdown scamper in his first play.
News: Head coach announced on Sunday that veteran Kurt Warner will be the team's starting quarterback for Week 1 at Philadelphia over rookie Eli Manning.
Analysis: Manning might still see his chance to start this season if Warner gets off to a slow start, but consider him only in the later rounds on Draft Day.
News: Manning struggled in Friday's preseason game at N.Y. Jets, completing only 4-of-14 pass attempts for 20 yards and two interceptions.
Analysis: Manning had looked better than veteran Kurt Warner in the preseason, but the former MVP completed 9-of-11 for 104 yards in Friday's start.
News: According to Newsday coach Tom Coughlin has not committed to a starter for Friday's preseason game against the Jets and called the competition between Kurt Warner and Eli Manning "very, very close."
Analysis: Manning looked better than Warner this past weekend, but his value to owners remains in question.
News: Manning completed 9-of-15 pass attempts for 117 yards in his first start in Thursday's preseason game at Carolina.
Analysis: Manning was sacked once, but he did not appear flustered against a solid Carolina defensive attack.
News: According to reports, Eli Manning will start over Kurt Warner in New York's preseason game on Thursday.
Analysis: Coach Tom Coughlin's plan is to alternate starts, so owners shouldn't overrate this announcement.
News: Eli Manning may already be making headway in his battle to catch veteran Kurt Warner for the starting quarterback job with the Giants. In Saturday's preseason game against the Chiefs, Manning was 7-of-13 for 91 yards. Warner was only 3-of-7 for 49 yards. Giants coach Tom Coughlin wasn't quite ready to say Manning had caught Warner, "not necessarily, no."
Analysis: "Not necessarily". Hmmmm, doesn't sound like the rookie is that far behind. If the preseason continues in this fashion then it certainly seems reasonable that Manning could be the starter by opening day.
News: Manning will make his preseason debut in Friday's game against the Chiefs, but he will not start. He is in a dead heat for the team's starting quarterback job with veteran Kurt Warner. "Are they even? I would say 'Yes,'" head coach Tom Coughlin said. "Whoever has the opportunity to play with the starters, that's who usually has his better practices. From that standpoint, they are. Now we will see how they separate out."
Analysis: Warner is expected to start the game and play into the second quarter. Manning will then make him debut and play into the third quarter. Neither Manning or Warner are worth selecting on Draft Day with anything but a late-round pick until one emerges as the clear-cut starter.
News: Eli Manning, the number one pick in the 2004 draft, signed a multi-year contract with the New York Giants, a deal that included a $20 million signing bonus.
Analysis: Not too shabby for having never played a down of football in the NFL. Eli is expected to be groomed behind Kurt Warner this year, although he certainly could end up being the starter depending on his progress and the play of Warner.
