Fan Fanatic Sports Staff
Can you believe that your fantasy football season will be half way done at the conclusion of this weeks' game? I certainly can't. If you're like me, the start to your fantasy season went off with a bang, but has quickly turned into a whimper. Now is the time to take full stock of the fantasy landscape and hit the trade market.
Week 7 Best Match Ups:
1. Patriots @ Buccaneers: Do you remember what the Pats did to the Titans last week? I doubt they'll win 59-0 again, but I look for them to do something very similar. I don't care about the travel to London. I don't care about playing on a soccer field. Tom Brady, Randy Moss & Wes Welker will all have great days. Other Pats plays for the weekend are Lawrence Maroney, Patriots Defense and Sam Aiken (but only in deep, deep leagues).
2. Packers @ Browns: The last time I checked, the Cleveland Browns were an awful, awful team. This week 12 Brown players are sick with the flu. What does that mean? Start anyone you can get your hands on for the Packers. Aaron Rodgers, Ryan Grant, Jermichael Finley and both Greg Jennings and Donald Driver, not to mention the Packers Defense.
3. Colts @ Rams: I feel really bad even including the best match ups for the fantasy article this weekend. It's the most obvious three games all year I think. This Colts game is no different. Just like the Browns and Bucs, the Rams are an awful team. Despite splitting carries, both Donald Brown and Joseph Addai are worth a start this week. Even if Addia doesn't get the bulk of carries, he will get his catches. He already has 26 on the season, so if you play in PPR league, than this is a no brainer. I don't have to tell you to start Peyton Manning, Dallas Clark and Reggie Wayne. I would suggest starting Austin Collie over Pierre Garcon because Manning has been targeting Collie more the past few weeks.
Make em' ride the bench:
QB - Mark Sanchez, Brett Favre & Jason Campbell
Oakland's defense is 28th against the run so look for the Jets to keep the ball out of Sanchez's hands. Brett Favre is going against the Steelers defense. This just sounds like a 3 interception game for me. What is going on with Jason Campbell and the Redskins? Will he even start?
RB - Jamal Lewis, Carnell Williams, Brandon Jacobs
In my opinion, there isn't a real fantasy starter on the Browns, and that includes Lewis. Cadillac is going against a Pats defense that has nothing else to worry about, and Brandon Jacobs is losing carries to Ahmad Bradshaw and going up against a team that is the best defense against the run and allows on 2.8 yards per carry.
WR - Santana Moss, Desean Jackson, Kevin Walter
The Eagles/Redskins match up is not a good one for either team when it comes to the passing game. Both teams are in the top 10 in pass defense. I was very big on Kevin Walter prior to the season, but I don't trust him anymore. With the exception of 1 week, he's done nothing.
TE - Dustin Keller & Zach Miller
Both of these guys are going against each other this weekend. I can't stand the Jets passing game this week. Despite a huge game last week, I think the Jets D will virtually shut down Miller this weekend.
K - Ryan Longwell
I don't trust kickers in Heinz Field.
DEF - Dolphins & Giants
Miami's defense may be ranked 10th overall, but they're taking on the most prolific offensive team so far in the Saints. The Giants in their loss against the Saints and take on another good passing offense in the Cardinals.
Put em' in the lineup:
QB - Eli Manning, Jay Cutler & Matt Schaub
Eli should be passing all day long on the Cardinals. Of course I said they same thing about Matt Hasellback last week. Cincy's defense is pretty good, but you can pass on them, and Matt Schaub is an must start now.
RB - Marshawn Lynch, Lawrence Maroney, Frank Gore
The Panthers are god awful against the run so I think this will be Lynch's first good fantasy week. This might be the last good fantasy week for Maroney, but he is the featured back against a bad defense. Ride him while you can. Frank Gore is an obvious start, but I just wanted to make sure you know he's back and healthy.
WR - Hakeem Nicks, Johnny Knox, Michael Crabtree
Nicks and Eli seem to have developed great chemistry. Watch out for the rookie the rest of the way. I just like Knox and so does Cutler. I know it's Crabtree's first game, but I think talent will win out. It will also help that Hill will make an effort to get him involved.
TE - Brent Celek & Visanthe Shiancoe
Celek will be the beneficiary of taking on a good pass defense & Shiancoe will benefit from have a set of wideouts who can't get open against the Steelers
DEF - Patriots, Bills, Saints
The Pats and Saints are a bit obvious. Sorry about that, but I like the Bills against the Panthers. The passing game doesn't worry me, so they can concentrate shutting down the run.
Good luck!
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