The New York Giants struggled mightily in 2013, losing their first six games on the way to a 7-9 record. Net Expected Points scores made a respectable leap from the conclusion of Week 1 to Week 2:
| Week | Rec | Rec NEP | Targets | Target NEP | Rec NEP/Target | Catch Rate | Success Rate | Total NEP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | -1.38 | 3 | -2.48 | -0.46 | 66.67% | 0.00% | -1.38 |
| 2 | 6 | 3.24 | 10 | -0.69 | 0.32 | 60.00% | 66.67% | 3.24 |
His disastrous two-catch, one-yard performance against Detroit landed him 119th overall in Total NEP among wide receivers in Week 1 - dead last. His four catches for 39 yards and a score in Week 2 brought his season Total NEP into the positive, landing him at 83rd overall among wide receivers. Considering Randle finished 2013 as the 50th-best wide receiver in Total NEP, it's a positive sign to see Randle rebound from an absolutely brutal Week 1 showing, and he now lands squarely back on the radar of fantasy owners.
What's Next for Randle?
Owners who jumped ship early on their late-round wide receiver are likely scrambling back to the wire hoping to find Randle available. Week to week waiver wire moves are often in pursuit of points scored the previous week, and Randle’s performance against Arizona was good enough to grab the attention of savvy owners. But due to Randle not surpassing 10 standard fantasy points, he will still likely rest just outside general attention. Randle has been targeted 10 times this season, and while that's 58th among wideouts, it's still not bad in a growing offense.
To those still holding Randle, the numbers say you should continue to do so. With heavy bye weeks approaching in Weeks 4, 9 and 10, Randle will see starting opportunities on your fantasy roster. The Giants offense can’t get much worse than it has been through two contests, and if Randle is available on your waiver wire, he makes for a solid-enough stash.