The eight-year veteran makes his means again to the sphere on the excellent time. The G-men are thriving, successful three in a row behind surprising budding star, quarterback Tommy DeVito.
The undrafted rookie has led the Giants to a 3-1 file in 4 begins however averaged solely 170 passing yards a recreation. That is the place Waller might come in useful.
At 31, Waller is not the identical participant he as soon as was, however he is confirmed, even this season, he can nonetheless be impactful.
Waller has 36 catches for 384 yards (10.7 YPC) and a landing via eight video games. Excluding Week 8, when he left early with an damage, he is posted three catches or extra in each recreation he is performed this season.
Moreover, he was starting to warmth up, posting 20 receptions for 227 yards and a rating from Week 5 via Week 7.
The Saints are additionally an ideal matchup for Waller, as tight ends have feasted on their protection.
Lately, Chicago Bears’ Cole Kmet (six catches, 55 yards, two TDs), Minnesota Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson (11 catches, 134 yards, one TD) and Detroit Lions’ Sam LaPorta (9 catches, 140 yards, one TD), have gotten the higher of them.
There’s concern that Waller’s damage might flare up once more, as that is the second time he is handled hamstring points this season. Nevertheless, if wholesome, he is positively an improve for DeVito and firm.
With a 5-8 mark, the Giants are surprisingly nonetheless alive within the NFC playoff hunt, however they can not afford to lose extra video games. It is nonetheless a protracted shot, but when they’re to maintain their miraculous journey going, getting again an skilled Professional Bowler cannot damage.