Mario Manningham had two chances to score a touchdown i...

Dec 17, 2009

Mario Manningham had two chances to score a touchdown in the Giants’ loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. He landed out of bounds on both.

The day after the game, the second-year receiver grew aggravated when asked about those plays — and about what he can do better on routes near the sideline.

“That isn’t the only route I run,” Manningham said. “It looks like that’s the only route I run. Everybody’s saying I’m going to the sideline or whatever, like that’s the only route I run.”

No, it’s not the only route he runs — but in recent weeks those plays have become a critical issue, as he has struggled to create space along the sideline. Manningham has made the mistake on a few occasions this season, including against the Cardinals and the Cowboys, and the Giants coaches spoke last week about correcting the issue via fixes like inside releases or tighter alignments at the line.

Last week, the coaches replaced him in the lineup with rookie Hakeem Nicks. Asked if the move sends a message to Manningham about developing the rougher parts of his game, Coughlin said: “He is well aware of that.”

Fantasy Impact:

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Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.