New York Giants' Big Three Get Ready for Another Big Challenge vs. Arizona

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If you’re like most Fantasy managers wondering which Giants receiver to start each week, you should at the very least take some solace that you’re not alone.

Since the first week of football, predicting the correct Giants receiver has been as easy as weathering the swirling winds in Giants Stadium in December.

But if you pay close attention to the Giants, and what they have been doing, there are ways to figure out who will be top dog each week.

Today’s game vs. the Cardinals is another huge test for the Giants defense as they take on a Cardinals team that can pass on any defense in the league with enormous success.

But this could also mean big things for owners of Steve Smith, Mario Manningham, and Hakeem Nicks.

Giants vs. Cardinals:

The Giants receivers average out at 5’11” / 190 pounds while the Cardinals corners average out at 6’1”/190, so there is no real advantage in size here.

 Mario Manningham will probably have to deal with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, a young talented corner who already has two picks under his belt this year, while Steve Smith could wind up having to deal with Bryant McFadden who tips more balls than receivers catch on him.

So why are the Cardinals ranked 31^st against the pass? Well, they can’t stop the YAC, and their safeties have about as much talent as a Cleveland Browns receiver—ouch!

This could be the opportunity to exploit for the G-men.

The Cardinals like bringing the extra pass rusher, usually Okeafor, which leaves a lot of ground for three linebackers to cover.  One of the weaknesses of the 3-4 scheme is if the defense becomes stretched sideline to sideline, there is a lot of room over the middle of the field, if the linebackers stay home or play the zones close, there is bound to be a huge whole to exploit deep.

The Cardinals will have to account for both Bradshaw and Jacobs coming out of the flats, and off the screens, while dealing with the Giants Big Three.

Mannigham can create huge matchup problems especially if the Giants deploy their TE along with everyone else, and he could be utilized within the zones. Smith on the other hand is much faster than Bryant McFadden and if Nicks and Manningham get going Smith is due for another big game.

Hakeem Nicks is the wild card.

If the Cardinals decide to try and show up again and seal off Mannigham and Smith, Nicks becomes possession option number three. The Cardinals can’t possibly cover all three at the same time with good results.

Fantasy Predictions:
Mario Manningham 4 catches for 80 yards and 1TD
Steve Smith 6 catches for 97 yards and 1 TD
Hakeem Nicks 4 catches for 62 yards

Brandon Jacobs 18 carries for 76 yards 1 catch for 13
Ahmad Bradshaw 10 carries for 56 yards 3 catches for 32 yards 1TD

For a complete breakdown of the Giants Offense and what to expect in the next three weeks regarding Fantasy check out this breakdown here !

Good Luck Everyone!

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