Fantasy owners could get Hakeem Nicks and Steve Smith back for Week 14.

The Giants could be getting more help at receiver as Steve Smith was reportedly running routes at practice on Wednesday according to coach Tom Coughlin and WR Hakeem Nicks told reporters that he wants to return soon, maybe as soon as Week 14 vs. the Vikings. A return by the receivers would coincide with the heart of the fantasy playoffs.

Pulling in a couple of fantasy thoughts from the Twitterverse:

I’ve emerged from a couple of days in the film room, and wanted to share four items that caught my attention as I went back and watched each of the games from Week 10.

Hey look, the Eagles have finally stopped scoring. Week 10 is in the books. Here are some of the highlights.

Every situation is a passing situation to the Manning brothers. And as fantasy enthusiasts, you have to appreciate that.

During the course of my filmwork each week for “Playbook,” many unheralded players jump off the film with their performances.

Are you kidding with these interceptions, Eli? Giants QB Eli Manning tossed an interception with just under three minutes left in a blowout — his third of the game. Hopefully that did not keep you from winning or losing this week. But these interceptions keep Manning from being an elite fantasy quarterback. Manning has done a great job of making fantasy stars of WRs Hakeem Nicks and Steve Smith. And even WR Mario Manningham has some value. But those interceptions keep Manning from making that leap. Manning had four touchdown passes and more than 300 passing yards, but he still had less than 25 points in NFL.com standard leagues. What’s worse — and I don’t know if this is my […]

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks is expected to start vs. the Cowboys, the New York Post is reporting. Nicks had been questionable after being limited in practice this week.

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks is listed as questionable after being limited in practice on Saturday, the team’s final practice before its Monday showdown with the Cowboys.

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks wants to let all fantasy enthusiasts — and probably Giants fans, too — know that there is no way he is missing the big stage of Monday Night Football.

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks spent Friday’s practice on the sideline riding a stationary bike, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.

Even the greatest of fantasy matchups does not always mean a big payout. And yes, that headline is totally facetious.

One thing that has become apparent to me this season is the impact of Tom Coughlin on the Giants’ group of wide receivers.

And now for our weekly look around the NFL by the numbers, taking note of most notable numbers and best performances to come out of Week 5.