Mario Manningham Injury: Giants WR Is a Fantasy Football Must-Sit in Week 10

November 13, 2011   ·   David Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

Starting Mario Manningham on your fantasy football team would be a grave mistake. The list of reasons to not include Manningham in your lineup is endless. 
First off, the New York Giants will be forced to face off against the San Francisco 49ers. Ahmad Bradshaw is out, so that means that the 49ers will be able to focus on playing the pass more than they would've if Bradshaw played. Opposing quarterbacks only average a 78.0 passer rating against San Francisco this season, which is good for sixth in the NFL. 
According to ESPN, Manningham is questionable because of swelling in his knee, and while Hakeem Nicks is questionable as well, Nicks is still expected to play. Throw in the fact that Victor Cruz and Keith Ballard have become such major parts of the Giants passing attack and that will translate to Manningham being given fewer targets. Even though Manningham has fully practiced all week, the reward for starting him is still not worth the risk.
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