The New York Giants (2-13) will host the Indianapolis Colts (7-8) in their final home game in Week 17.
New York enters the weekend with a clear path to the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft if they lose their final two games. For Indianapolis, they could be eliminated from the playoffs by kickoff of this matchup if the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos win on Saturday.
There have been only two players worthwhile from the Giants to have in lineups this season but because of injuries, some fantasy football managers may have to pivot to a pair of unexpected names to win a championship.
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Wan’Dale Robinson
Can fantasy football managers of Malik Nabers turn to Wan’Dale Robinson for a championship? They might have to if they don’t have quality options on their bench or in the free-agent market. The rookie receiver hasn’t practiced this week and he said himself that it is a gameday decision right now.
Robinson is coming off his second-best game of this season against the Atlanta Falcons. He registered seven catches for 62 yards on 11 targets. He has received at least nine targets in his last three outings.
This Sunday he will face an Indianapolis defense who is tied for the eighth-fewest PPG allowed to receivers this season. In their last four games, only one receiver crossed 75 receiving yards, which was Calvin Ridley. They only allowed three touchdowns to the position in those contests.
Even if Nabers gets ruled out, it’s too risky to play Robinson. Not only does he have a tough matchup but his season-high in receiving yards is 71 yards and hasn’t scored a touchdown since Week 5.
Verdict: Sit ‘Em
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Devin Singletary
Fantasy football managers of Tyrone Tracy Jr. are in the same boat as Malik Nabers’ managers. The rookie running back has yet to practice this week. If Tracy Jr. is ruled out then the expectation is that Devin Singletary will command the majority of the touches in New York’s backfield.
Per Pro Football Reference, Singletary will face a Colts defense that has allowed the 10th-most PPG to running backs. Over their last four games, they have allowed two running backs to finish with at least 90 total yards and have given up six touchdowns to the position.
Singletary’s Week 17 value will be determined by Tracy Jr.’s status. He should receive 12+ touches if the rookie running back is ruled out and can see more targets in the passing attack if Nabers is ruled out as well.
He is a high-risk, high-reward flex play where he can come through for managers that roll the dice on him if Brian Daboll elects to lean into the veteran back if his top rookies are sidelined on Sunday.
Verdict: Start ‘Em
