New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw two touchdowns to highlight his day during a Week 5 30-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He completed 19 of 30 passes for 200 yards and didn't throw an interception.
Eli Manning continues to shine as a fantasy quarterback
The adjustment period is over for Eli Manning. We break down the fantasy implications.
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The offensive line gave him all day to throw and the Giants scored at least 30 points for the third consecutive week. Their offense was a disaster for the entire preseason and in the first two weeks of the regular season, but they are finally healthy and are taking care of the ball.
Manning also had a new target, as rookie Odell Beckham Jr. made his NFL debut. The two connected for a score and the quarterback targeted the rookie five times. Manning’s weapons are suddenly among the best in the NFC.
Fantasy impact: It wasn't a massive game, but hitting the 200-yard mark and scoring twice is still a solid day. His schedule sets up very nicely. Next week the Giants face the Eagles in Philadelphia and then they'll visit the Cowboys in Week 7, before they have a bye in Week 8 and get the Colts at home in Week 9. Eli should be a QB1 over that span.
