The Facts:
The Giants’ depth chart currently has two players listed as their starting tailback, but only one of Andre Brown or Wilson will be on the field for the first snap against the Cowboys on September 8. During an appearance on ESPN Radio on Friday, GM Jerry Reese said that Wilson, the team’s first-round pick in 2012, would be that player. “We expect [Wilson] to be our starter, and be in the backfield with Andre Brown, who had a terrific season going last year until he got hurt,” Reese said.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Wilson getting the starting assignment isn't a surprise. Nor does it change the question fantasy owners want the answer to: How much will Brown cut into Wilson's workload? As PFT suggested, it's become clear the Giants still prefer Brown as a third down back because he is a more capable pass blocker than Wilson. If Wilson can’t pick that part of the game up to the satisfaction of the coaching staff, the split of playing time might be closer than some expect because the Giants will want to avoid both big hits on Eli Manning and the predictability that can come into an offense when defenses know that certain plays are off the board due to the personnel on the field. That's a good point; it lends some credence to those who consider Brown a better value play (subscribers can hit our
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