Thursday night's NFC East rematch gives fantasy managers a handful of important lineup decisions. The New York Giants and Washington Commanders played to a 27-27 tie in their first meeting, and both teams have players capable of making a major fantasy impact.
Cam Skattebo is expected back after missing Week 9, while Jayden Daniels gets another shot at a Giants defense he gave plenty of trouble in the first matchup.
The players to start without question in this matchup include Giants wide reciever Malik Nabers and tight end Isaiah Likely.
Here are five players to start or sit.
Start 'Em
Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants
Skattebo is expected to return after missing Sunday's win over Philadelphia with a hamstring injury, making him an appealing option against Washington.
The rookie has rushed for 418 yards and two touchdowns on 98 carries this season, including a strong 124-yard performance against Houston in Week 7. The Giants should lean on his physical running style, particularly with J.J. McCarthy managing a hip injury. Get Skattebo back into your lineup as an RB2 with touchdown upside.
Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders
Daniels is an easy start despite a difficult matchup on paper. The Washington quarterback has thrown for 1,250 yards and seven touchdowns while adding 252 rushing yards and two scores on the ground. He was particularly effective against New York in their first meeting, rushing for 103 yards and two touchdowns. His dual-threat ability gives him a high fantasy ceiling every week, and the Giants will have to account for his legs throughout Thursday night's game.
Stefon Diggs, WR, Commanders
Diggs is worth starting as a WR3 or flex option against the Giants. The veteran leads Washington with 30 receptions, 303 receiving yards and five touchdowns this season. While his yardage totals haven't been overwhelming, his ability to find the end zone gives him a solid fantasy floor. With Jayden Daniels back under center, Diggs should continue to see opportunities in the passing game. He's not necessarily a must-start, but he belongs in most lineups this week.
Sit 'Em
Chig Okonkwo, TE, Commanders
Okonkwo has shown some chemistry with Daniels, catching 23 passes for 239 yards this season, including six receptions for 57 yards against the Rams last week. He also caught four of six targets for 60 yards in the first meeting with New York. Still, he has yet to score a touchdown this season, and his hip injury adds another variable. There are safer tight end options available, making Okonkwo a player to leave on the bench in standard formats.
J.J. McCarthy, QB, Giants
McCarthy has won both of his starts since joining New York, but that doesn't necessarily make him a reliable fantasy starter. He also left Sunday's game against Philadelphia with a hip pointer and is expected to play Thursday, though the short turnaround creates some uncertainty. With a matchup against a Washington defense that can generate pressure, fantasy managers should look elsewhere at quarterback. McCarthy is better left on the bench until he demonstrates more consistent fantasy production.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants vs. Commanders: 5 players to start/sit for fantasy football in Week 10
