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Who are NY Giants’ 5 best offensive players through 7 games?

By Matt Lombardo

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) rushes in the first half against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford.Nyg Vs Was
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) rushes in the first half against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford.Nyg Vs Was /
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Sep 20, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) practices before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) practices before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports /

3) WR Sterling Shepard

74.8 Pro Football Focus overall grade

Despite only being healthy for two-plus games, Shepard has more than proved his value to Jones and the Giants’ offense when he has been on the field.

Shepard has caught 14 of his 18 targets, proving his reliability, for 135 yards and one touchdown.

PFF points out that Jones has a nearly perfect 116.4 passer rating when targeting Shepard, who is averaging 9.6 yards per catch, and 3.1 yards after the catch per reception.

After putting his battle with turf toe behind him, if Shepard can manage to stay healthy the rest of the season, it could be a significant boost both for the offense overall and Jones’ development over the final nine games.

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