Victor Cruz, Rueben Randle's Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 4

Now that the New York Giants are clicking on offense, fantasy football owners can once again trust Victor Cruz while keeping tabs on Rueben Randle.

The wide receiver duo each received 10 targets during New York's 45-14 victory over Washington on Thursday night.

Player	Reeptions	Targets	YDs	TDs
Victor Cruz	6	10	108	0
Rueben Randle	8	10	89	0

After registering less than 100 receiving yards in 11 of his previous 12 games, Cruz has exceeded that mark in back-to-back games. This comes after dropping consecutive passes against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2, fresh off of calling for the ball more to the New York Daily News' Ebenezer Samuel.

“I think in order for us to be successful, there needs to be an increased number of targets in my direction,” Cruz said. “And in other playmakers’ directions. Just like Rueben Randle as well, in my opinion.

He's getting his wish, and any owners who jettisoned him to the bench after two quiet weeks must install him back into the starting lineup next weekend against the Atlanta Falcons. Treat him as the high-end No. 2 wideout you expected entering the season.

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Randle is far from a safe play, but he has now received 27 targets during the past three weeks. The third-year wideout emerged as a trendy sleeper pick with the thought being, "Who else will get end-zone looks?" Unfortunately for his owners, Larry Donnell answered that call with three touchdowns on Thursday night.

Randle, however, had a chance to earn his second score of the season, but the ball bounced out of his hands and into Keenan Robinson's grip instead. Eli Manning signaled for a touchdown during a lone pick that marred his 300-yard, five-touchdown outing. The Star Ledger's Connor Hughes agreed.

Think of Randle as a matchup play worth rostering in all standard leagues. Although not a slam dunk next week, he's a great play in Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles.