Hakeem Nicks: Giants Wide Receiver Likely Returning After Lengthy Layoff

December 13, 2010   ·   Blake Oestriecher   ·   Jump to comments

Hakeem Nicks hasn't played since Nov. 21 due to a leg injury injury, but he could be back on the field tonight.
The New York Giants receiver participated in the team's practice on a limited basis Friday and is officially listed as questionable for tonight's game against the Minnesota Vikings.
But ESPN reports that Nicks is expected to play, and fellow wide receiver Steve Smith will return from a pectoral injury as well.
The return of the teams top two wideouts could be huge for the stretch run, but Nicks might not be the best fantasy football option at this point.
He's caught just one touchdown since the team's bye in Week 8.
Here's a further look at how the returns of Nicks and Smith will affect the Giants this week. 
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