Eli Manning's Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 4

Eli Manning is a relevant fantasy football quarterback once again.

Following a horrid 2013 and shaky beginning to 2014, fantasy managers had no reason to roster the struggling passer. After torching the Washington Redskins on Thursday night, it's time to reconsider.

CMP	ATT	Pass YDs	YDS/ATT	TDs	INTs	Rushing YDs	Rushing TDs
28	39	300	7.7	4	1	1	1

As noted by ESPN Stats & Info, his first three touchdowns—all to breakout tight end Larry Donnell—gave Manning his most scores in a while.

Over his last two games, he has now completed 49-of-67 passes (73.1 percent) of his passes with six touchdowns and an interception. That lone pick could have instead resulted in a touchdown had Reuben Randle held the ball for a millisecond longer in the end zone. 

After playing his entire career with offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride, Manning has had to learn Ben McAdoo's west-coast scheme. He has found his groove running the streamlined attack. He noted the improvement's last week, per Newsday's Bob Glauber.

"That is the way it is supposed to work," Manning said of the offense. "I thought it started up front with our offensive line. Rashad ran hard. The receivers, we got the ball out quick and they made catches. It was efficient. I thought we had a good combination and a good mix."

Don't go starting Manning over his brother next week, but his 42.3 percent ESPN ownership rate should multiply after a pair of brilliant outings. He's a strong No. 2 quarterback going forward, especially with five more games against NFC East opposition.