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Big Blue View fantasy football takes on Chris Manhertz
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All Big Blue View insights about Chris Manhertz
PositiveRoleOct 30, 2026
The 12-year veteran continues to do the dirty work of a career blocking tight end. After playing college basketball and not playing football until trying out for the Buffalo Bills, Manhertz has fashioned a tremendous career out of being almost unnoticed.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Manhertz played a critical role as a perimeter blocker, sealing off an alley for Skattebo on the 16-yard touchdown run and contributing to turning runs into successful carries throughout the game.NegativeInjuryOct 22, 2026
Tight end Chris Manhertz (calf) missed practice, indicating a calf injury is limiting his availability and participation.PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026
Manhertz described the Jameis Winston experience as 'pretty damn good to me.' He characterized Winston's approach on the field as 'all business'—'extremely detailed, he's diligent in his process.' Manhertz emphasized Winston's communication style with the offense: 'the way that he communicates with us as an offensive individually is somebody that wants to be aligned in everything we do collectively as an offense.' Manhertz noted the separation between Winston's off-field persona and his on-field focus: 'Off the field is off the field, but once we come in this building it's all business to try to get a win.'NegativeRoleOct 14, 2026
Blocking tight end in Giants' power running scheme. Harbaugh wants to play power football with fullback Patrick Ricard, Manhertz, and straight-ahead pile-pushing backs Cam Skattebo and Najee Harris. Role is primarily blocking-oriented in heavy personnel sets.PositiveInjuryOct 9, 2026
Tight end Chris Manhertz is expected to play Week 5 despite managing a shoulder injury, indicating the Giants expect him to be available for the Commanders game.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Tight end was a limited practice participant Thursday with shoulder injury.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Giants tight end Chris Manhertz had limited participation due to a shoulder injury.NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026
Manhertz was part of multiple heavy personnel packages used by the Giants in the game, indicating a blocking-focused role in the offense.NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026
Manhertz contributed to the Giants' Week 1 victory through impactful blocking for the offense, fitting his typical role as a blocking-focused tight end in the run-heavy scheme.PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026
The veteran blocking tight end was named to the Giants' Leadership Council, and his roster spot was never really in doubt, indicating secure standing on the team.NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026
Manhertz had a 22 personnel play-action shot designed toward him in the red zone, but it went incomplete, seeing limited offensive involvement in the preseason game.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Manhertz, a veteran tight end, gives the Giants a run advantage and appears poised to have an important role in Greg Roman's running offense. He played nine snaps with the first team, including a quality rep where he threw two Vikings defenders to the ground, and also pinned a 295-pound defensive end on a T/C pin-pull sweep out of even 12 personnel. The source expresses enthusiasm for Manhertz's blocking ability and suggests the Giants trust him to execute creative blocking schemes that give their rushing attack options.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Manhertz played early and often, along with Patrick Ricard, to establish physicality with the rushing attack in the Giants' heavier personnel runs.PositiveDepth ChartAug 14, 2026
Locked as a core tight end on the 53-man roster.PositiveDepth ChartAug 13, 2026
Listed as the third-team tight end on the Giants preseason depth chart, but is on the field with the starters frequently, suggesting his actual role and playing time exceed the depth chart designation.PositiveDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Locked as a tight end on the 53-man roster; the source does not see how Tanner Conner knocks him off the roster.PositiveDepth ChartAug 3, 2026
Locked as a tight end on the 53-man roster.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
The veteran blocking tight end, who has four catches in two seasons with the Giants, had three catches on Saturday and nearly came down with a fourth, meeting his seasonal quota in a single practice.PositiveDepth ChartJul 26, 2026
Manhertz is listed as a lock at tight end; the source believes he makes the roster over Fidone due to his quality blocking and veteran leadership, especially given the Giants' expected use of two-tight-end and heavy sets.NegativeDepth ChartJul 24, 2026
Roster status at tight end is uncertain; the source questions whether Manhertz is a lock to make the Giants' final roster.