New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is officially out for Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants ruled Cruz out on Friday after he failed to practice this week.
Victor Cruz injury update: Giants WR off fantasy radar for Week 1
The will be no salsa dancing in Week 1. We break down the fantasy implications.
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After suffering a ruptured patellar tendon last season, Cruz has been trying to work his way to full strength in the hope of bouncing back in 2015. He’s now dealing with a calf injury. Cruz hasn’t even started running yet, so he might not be suiting up for several weeks.
Fantasy impact: If you were one of the owners thinking you made a value pick with Cruz in your draft, you might waiting a while to see if your investment pays off. Cruz is coming off a major knee injury that has derailed plenty of NFL careers, and now his calf issue continues to hinder his progress.
Odell Beckham obviously demands the most targets in the Giants passing game, but Rueben Randle’s value is on the rise with Cruz out. He’s worth WR3/flex consideration for Week 1.
