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Giants wideout Rueben Randle could be a late- round steal,

In celebratio­n of Fantasy Football Week in America Presented by Courtyard Marriott, USA TODAY Sports is providing daily fantasy tips to help make 2013 your championsh­ip season.

Here are five potentiall­y explosive wide receivers you can draft while the rest of your league is considerin­g kickers and defenses late in the draft:

Chris Givens, St. Louis Rams ( bye week: 11). Rookie Tavon Austin gets all the publicity, but with an average draft position ( ADP) in the 11th round it’s Givens who provides the value. He’s still the same deep threat who had 50- yard catches in five consecutiv­e games last year.

Rueben Randle, New York

Giants ( bye week: 9). There’s plenty of receptions available with Eli Manning at the helm, even for a third receiver such as Randle. And he’s just an injury to Victor Cruz ( fresh out of a walking boot) or Hakeem Nicks ( has never played 16 games in a season) away from the chance to become an elite fantasy producer.

Markus Wheaton, Pitts

burgh Steelers ( bye week: 5).

Four years ago, a speedy third- round pick joined an establishe­d Steelers receiving corps and still posted 756 yards and six touchdowns, good for 27th. That wideout, Mike Wallace, left for Miami. But another thirdround burner, Wheaton, is the new No. 3 target. A solid preseason showing suggests lightning could strike twice.

Robert Woods, Buffalo Bills ( bye week: 12). Already running as the team’s No. 2 receiver, the secondroun­der has the athleticis­m and route- running ability to usurp Stevie Johnson as the Bills’ primary target. EJ Manuel’s injury might drive Woods’ draft stock even lower than its current 15th- round ADP, but there’s fringe- starter potential here.

Kenny Stills, New Orleans

Saints ( bye week: 7). Stills’ strong preseason has him poised to work inside as the slot receiver, plus he has the speed required when Drew Brees wants to go deep. He’s deep in the pecking order, but the Saints should put up enough points to make even their third receiver a viable fantasy helper. Plus, it’s not like Marques Colston is a bastion of good health.

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 ?? RON SCHWANE, USA TODAY SPORTS ?? Chris Givens, left, is a deep threat QB Sam Bradford can count on. Givens had 50- yard catches in five consecutiv­e games last year.
RON SCHWANE, USA TODAY SPORTS Chris Givens, left, is a deep threat QB Sam Bradford can count on. Givens had 50- yard catches in five consecutiv­e games last year.

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