After the dust settles: What the Giant upset means for fantasy football in 2008
Despite what they might have done for your fantasy team, the Pats aren’t perfect.
The New York Giants upset in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLII is being touted as one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, but how will their performance impact your fantasy season in 2008? Should you draft David Tyree next year? I got your answers.
Eli Manning - QB New York Giants
With the final offensive drive for the Giants, Eli Manning looked like a superb quarterback, but Eli didn’t get hot enough to be worthy of starting until the playoffs.
Manning had just three noteworthy performances during the regular season:
- Week 1 against the Cowboys: 4 TDs, 1 INT, 312 yards
- Week 6 against Atlanta: 2 TDs, 2 INTs, 1 FUM, 303 yards
- Week 17 against the Patriots: 4 TDs, 1 INT, 1 FUM, 251 yards
These three games include both of Manning’s 300-yard performances and his “breakout” showing before playoffs in week 17 against the Patriots.
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