After entering the season with one of the deepest receiving stables in the NFL, the New York Giants are suddenly razor thin after injuries to Odell Beckham and Rueben Randle on Sunday night.
Odell Beckham, Rueben Randle, could get limited practices, fantasy status remains unclear
The Giants could have to prepare for Monday night without Odell Beckham and Rueben Randle. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Head coach Tom Coughlin is hopeful that his starting duo of receivers can at least get limited practices in, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News. With the Giants slated to play Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, the extra day of rest should stand to benefit Beckham and Randle. Beckham was able to return briefly after injuring his hamstring celebrating a touchdown, which bodes well for his Week 6 availability.
Fantasy impact: Randle’s status is a little more uncertain than Beckham’s, but fantasy owners of both players will lament the Monday night time slot. If either is a game-time decision, that may force fantasy owners to start a backup option no matter what, due to the inherent uncertainty of their statuses.
Fantasy owners should keep their eyes peeled for information throughout the week and cross their fingers that the dreaded “game-time decision” doesn’t follow. Should both see their usual workloads on Monday night, Beckham is a WR1 and Randle can be pegged as a touchdown-dependent WR3. Eli Manning won’t warrant starting consideration if both receivers are rested.
