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In the Week 6 WR Rankings one of the bigger questions is whether or not Giants WR Hakeem Nicks will in fact play against San Francisco. The word is as of now (Tuesday evening) Nicks will certainly be given the green light if he makes it through the week without complications or swelling in that troublesome knee and foot. Keep checking back here for further updates. Let’s get right to this week’s rankings. I’m trying a new format that I think will be and easier read for everyone out there, so i hope you like it.
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