Fantasy Football Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em Debate: Mario Manningham

December 11, 2010   ·   Eric Stashin   ·   Jump to comments

Over the past few weeks, with Hakeem Nicks and Steve Smith sidelined with injuries, Mario Manningham has stepped up to take over lead wide receiver duties for the New York Giants.  The results have been mixed, to say the least:
Week 11 – 3 receptions for 24 yards and 0 TD (3 targets) – Hakeem Nicks did play in this game Week 12 – 3 receptions for 61 yards and 1 TD (4 targets) Week 13 – 2 receptions for 36 yards and 0 TD (5 targets) Granted, one can argue that the Giants went to a more run-oriented offense with their top two wide receivers on the shelf. 
That really should do little to quell any concerns.   On the year he’s only posted two games with more than four receptions.
Since Week 3, he has just one game with more than 61 yards.  As a “lead” receiver, he wasn’t even the most targeted receiver.
Yes, he has been able to find the end zone in four of his last seven games, but it’s...

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