Apparently he was running at full speed in the Dallas game. I'm starting to think he's no longer a must start.Wait until he is healthy, then complain
I've watched every game closely, and he's looked like his old self twice. Week 2, when he blew up, and last week. The numbers weren't there last week, but it was because the Giants pulled out to a big lead early and went to a grind it out running game. Cruz also had a bad fantasy game (2/28) for the same reason.Nicks was running crisp routes, getting separation, and looking like the Nicks we've seen in the past. I expect to see a return to form starting this week, even in a tough matchup.Tampa Bay game aside, Is Nicks a 50 yard per game fantasy receiver or is he going to return to 100 yard plus with TD potential?
Yup. I was facing Austin and Witten in a league this week. I also started Nicks in two other separate leagues. I watched NYG build a huge league quickly and shut off the game knowing full well what would shortly ensue. Personally it was a fantasy disaster for me. Anyway..This was not the correct time to create this thread OP. Do you think it's fair to question any receiving performance in a game where said QB throws for zero touchdowns, his lowest passing total and lowest number of completions on the season? Let's also not forget DAL is allowing the 3rd fewest points to WRs this year.I've watched every game closely, and he's looked like his old self twice. Week 2, when he blew up, and last week. The numbers weren't there last week, but it was because the Giants pulled out to a big lead early and went to a grind it out running game. Cruz also had a bad fantasy game (2/28) for the same reason.Nicks was running crisp routes, getting separation, and looking like the Nicks we've seen in the past. I expect to see a return to form starting this week, even in a tough matchup.Tampa Bay game aside, Is Nicks a 50 yard per game fantasy receiver or is he going to return to 100 yard plus with TD potential?
Victor Cruz had 2 catches for 23 yards. Nicks had the second highest receiving yards on the team for the day. Dallas does a good job against the pass.Apparently he was running at full speed in the Dallas game. I'm starting to think he's no longer a must start.Wait until he is healthy, then complain
At this rate, when will we ever get to complain?Wait until he is healthy, then complain
Pittsburgh's pass D isn't going to help. He does have a great finish on the schedule though once they get past PIT.He looks healthy to me now. I give you permission to complain if he doesn't put up at least 100 yards or a touchdown this week.
This. Ask Vincent Jackson how good the Dallas secondary is. Only Marshall has had a decent game against DAL.The Cowboys D makes most receivers look mediocre.
Pitts pass D is driven by the discrepancy they have in TOP to date. They are eminently beatable when they are actually on the field.With Polamalu out, Taylor playing the worst ball of his career, and now Clark possibly out...I'd be all in on my NYG receivers.Pittsburgh's pass D isn't going to help. He does have a great finish on the schedule though once they get past PIT.He looks healthy to me now. I give you permission to complain if he doesn't put up at least 100 yards or a touchdown this week.
Very . This is why it's often important to look behind the stats.Pitts pass D is driven by the discrepancy they have in TOP to date. They are eminently beatable when they are actually on the field.With Polamalu out, Taylor playing the worst ball of his career, and now Clark possibly out...I'd be all in on my NYG receivers.Pittsburgh's pass D isn't going to help. He does have a great finish on the schedule though once they get past PIT.He looks healthy to me now. I give you permission to complain if he doesn't put up at least 100 yards or a touchdown this week.
Yeah, it's coming. I can feel it in my bones. The buy-low window will be closing within the next two weeks.Hakeem Nicks (knee/foot, probable) estimated Friday that he's about 90-95 percent health entering Week 9 against the Steelers.A Nicks blowup game is imminent. Even if it hasn't shown in the box score, he's looked every bit his usual self the last two weeks. Nicks estimated that three weeks ago he was in the 70-percent range at San Francisco. He caught five passes the next game against Washington, and four balls last Sunday at Dallas.Source: USA TodayNov 2 - 3:49 PM
He did look pretty good in shutting down A.J. Green a couple of weeks ago. Still he can't cover both Nicks and Cruz by himself so I would expect Eli will have many favorable matchups at his disposal.Pitts pass D is driven by the discrepancy they have in TOP to date. They are eminently beatable when they are actually on the field.Pittsburgh's pass D isn't going to help. He does have a great finish on the schedule though once they get past PIT.He looks healthy to me now. I give you permission to complain if he doesn't put up at least 100 yards or a touchdown this week.
With Polamalu out, Taylor playing the worst ball of his career, and now Clark possibly out...I'd be all in on my NYG receivers.
Based on your posts I've read in this thread, I think you may be bipolar.Hakeem Nicks (knee/foot, probable) estimated Friday that he's about 90-95 percent health entering Week 9 against the Steelers.A Nicks blowup game is imminent. Even if it hasn't shown in the box score, he's looked every bit his usual self the last two weeks. Nicks estimated that three weeks ago he was in the 70-percent range at San Francisco. He caught five passes the next game against Washington, and four balls last Sunday at Dallas.Source: USA TodayNov 2 - 3:49 PM
Well I was told not to complain until he's fully healthy so lets see how he does going forward.Based on your posts I've read in this thread, I think you may be bipolar.Hakeem Nicks (knee/foot, probable) estimated Friday that he's about 90-95 percent health entering Week 9 against the Steelers.A Nicks blowup game is imminent. Even if it hasn't shown in the box score, he's looked every bit his usual self the last two weeks. Nicks estimated that three weeks ago he was in the 70-percent range at San Francisco. He caught five passes the next game against Washington, and four balls last Sunday at Dallas.Source: USA TodayNov 2 - 3:49 PM
Taylor actually got toasted again in that one by Green too. Keenan Lewis bailed him out by making a fantastic read on Dalton, leaving his man to knock down a certain TD. Green was 4 or 5 yards ahead of Taylor in the EZ. Pitch and catch if not for Lewis.That all said, I think Cruz goes off this game if either of them do. No Polamalu. Dinged up Ryan Clark. No real backup FS. If Clark is knocked out of the game that means.....Ryan Mundy gets put into the lineup. Ryan Mundy hits like a LB. He also covers like one. If at any point in the game he is asked to cover anyone in the slot, which would likely be Cruz most often, that guy is going to produce dividends.Ike and Keenan can at least run with Nicks(whether they can cover him is another thing altogether). If Clark can't go the whole game none of the other Steeler S have a hope of putting a lid on Cruz from the slot. If the Steelers get to that point I'd hope that they'd use Cortez the Killer on him, or let Tez play wide and have Lewis on the inside vs. Cruz.As treat mentioned, the Steelers defensive metrics are skewed this year by their disgusting advantage in TOP so far. Giants offense doesn't necessarily need a ton of time to put up yards/points though.He did look pretty good in shutting down A.J. Green a couple of weeks ago. Still he can't cover both Nicks and Cruz by himself so I would expect Eli will have many favorable matchups at his disposal.
As 5ish noted Taylor certainly doesn't get credit for shutting down Green.Hi/Lo bracket coverage on every snap is what happened.'Area51Inhabitant said:He did look pretty good in shutting down A.J. Green a couple of weeks ago. Still he can't cover both Nicks and Cruz by himself so I would expect Eli will have many favorable matchups at his disposal.Pitts pass D is driven by the discrepancy they have in TOP to date. They are eminently beatable when they are actually on the field.Pittsburgh's pass D isn't going to help. He does have a great finish on the schedule though once they get past PIT.He looks healthy to me now. I give you permission to complain if he doesn't put up at least 100 yards or a touchdown this week.
With Polamalu out, Taylor playing the worst ball of his career, and now Clark possibly out...I'd be all in on my NYG receivers.
He was targeted three times deep early but I'm growing very impatient with him. I can't keep waiting for the "breakout" game.0 catches at the half...oof. Manning only 4 of 12 for 5 YPA...double oof.
Guppie said what?Apparently he was running at full speed in the Dallas game. I'm starting to think he's no longer a must start.Wait until he is healthy, then complain
Cruz is having a decent day at 5/67/0, but nothing special. The Giants offseason just looks "off" to me...and they have now built up an early lead two weeks in a row and went into a shell.Eli must be in love with Cruz
Eli only passed for 125 yards. It's hard for Nicks to have a good game when his QB isn't exactly lighting it up.0 catches at the half...oof. Manning only 4 of 12 for 5 YPA...double oof.
I wouldn't say it's an excuse when it's true. Cruz has had two poor games in a row too, as a result of it.Regardless, he's probably on my bench if I can afford it (Harvin, Mcfadden, Goodson, and Stevie Johnson all hurt on my team this week) at this point. I need to see him back to 100% and the team back to being committed to getting him the damn ball.Cool game Nicks. We got the "Eli had a ####ty game, what do you expect" excuse last week. This makes 2 in a row.
It's a fact. Eli had a worse game this week than last, and last week wasn't good.Cool game Nicks. We got the "Eli had a ####ty game, what do you expect" excuse last week. This makes 2 in a row.