Fantasy Football Profile: Eli, Orton, Edwards, Delhomme, and Garrard

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Published: July 23, 2009

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... Even with Derrick Ward's departure, this is still a run-first team.  Without a clear No. 1 WR, it’s hard to consider Eli anything more than a backup fantasy QB, especially given the swirling winds he often plays in at Giants Stadium. 

The Giants have drafted plenty of WRs the past few years, so it’s time for Steve Smith, Mario Manninghma, Sincorice Moss, and, rookie Hakeem Nicks to step up. 

Domenik Hixon will likely be his most reliable WR, and Kevin Boss is a serviceable TE for Eli who can gain yards after the catch. 

Eli has some nice regular season matchups in Week Four vs. Kansas City, Week Six against New Orleans, Week Seven against Arizona, and Week 12 against Denver.  He has a tough fantasy playoff schedule at home against Philly, at Washington, and at home against Carolina. 

He’d be a nice compliment to Matt Ryan, Donovan McNabb, and Kurt Warner, all of whom have byes in Week Four. Also, both Tony R...

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