Week 13 was a quiet outing for New Orleans Saints deep threat Ted Ginn. Ginn caught two passes for 27 yards in the win over the Carolina Panthers. He also added one rush for six yards to the contest. This was only the fourth game of the season in which Ginn was held under 40 yards receiving. Ginn had at least six catches and 71 yards in the Saints’ two previous games.
Fantasy football start/sit Week 14: What to do with Ted Ginn Thursday night
Ginn looks to bounce back against division-rival Atlanta Thursday night. We look at the fantasy implications.
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Ginn will look to bounce back Thursday night against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. Ginn has struggled against the Falcons, failing to reach 30 yards receiving or score in the last three meetings. The Falcons have been very stingy with wideouts, allowing the fifth-fewest yards to receivers this season.
Fantasy impact: Ginn was below average against his former team in Week 13, and he is looking at another slow week again Thursday night. The Falcons’ defense plays well against wide receivers, and the Saints’ passing game is not as robust with the run being so strong. This game can turn into a shootout, which will bode well for Ginn. However, he does not score often and falls well behind Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara on the Saints’ target list. Best to leave Ginn on the bench for this one.
