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1. Andrew Luck - Colts QB
2. Justin Blackmon - Jaguars WR
3. Trent Richardson - Browns RB
4. Robert Griffin III - Redskins QB
5. Michael Floyd - Cardinals WR
6. Doug Martin - Bucs RB
7. Kendall Wright - Titans WR
8. David Wilson - Giants RB
9. Alshon Jeffery - Bears WR
10. Stephen Hill - Jets WR
11. Coby Fleener - Colts TE
12. Mohamed Sanu - Bengals WR
13. Rueben Randle - Giants WR
14. Brian Quick - Rams WR
15. Lamar Miller - Dolphins RB
16. Ronnie Hillman - Broncos RB
17. Isaiah Pead - Rams RB
18. Ryan Tannehill - Dolphins QB
19. A.J. Jenkins - 49ers WR
20. Ryan Broyles - Lions WR
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Week 7 Thoughts and Preview
What an eventful week, that started With Brandon Marshall pointing out he would get kicked out of Monday Night's showdown with the Jets, but the only showdown that occurred was with coaches Jim Harbaugh and Jim Schwartz after the surprising 49er's beat the Lions in Detroit. Dynasty Prospect Christian Ponder will make his first start Sunday against yes, the Packers, and Carson Palmer is back under center but with the Raiders, which can potentially boost his fantasy value as well as his WR's value down the road. This is a big week for waiver wire pickups with 6 teams on bye: New England, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Giants, Philly and San Francisco. Lets go through some more thoughts on how this week could pan out.
Texans:
With Andre Johnson unlikely to play again and against a stingy Tennessee pass defense Matt Schaub might struggle this week. The Titans have not allowed more than 250 passing yards in a single game this season, but they are vulnerable to the TE, which makes Owen Daniels a nice play this week. Arian Foster has the ability to breakout as well.
Titans:
CJ is a go and stills needs that breakout game, but with a not so good pass defense WR Nate Washington is a nice bye week WR2 this week. Each week that Kenny Britt has been sidelined, Washington has received more than 60 yards each game. Watch out for TE Jared Cook as well this week, he can be a nice bye week filler.
Bears:
Facing the Buccaneers in London this week, Matt Forte is the only viable option being that Hester is still banged up from last week and Cutler is too inconsistent right now. Matt Forte is a RB1 clearly this year and his Dynasty arrow is pointed up for the next few seasons.
Buccaneers: Josh Freeman had a very nice game and much needed game last week. The Bears are pretty tough against QB's not named Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers so direct your attention to RB Earnest Graham who will likely start again after big rushing day last week. Graham does not pose much Dynasty value since Blount should return in a couple weeks but provides a nice handcuff for now. Arrelious Benn and Kellen Winslow might see most of the targets this week.
Seahawks:
Charlie Whitehurst will be the QB this week so again WR Sidney Rice is the only viable option along with Marshawn Lynch. They are facing a hit or miss Browns Defense. Rookie WR Doug Baldwin has been playing well of late and has some Dynasty value if he keeps his play up.
Browns:
Colt McCoy has been average this year, which is to be expected with the running game not operating as efficiently as it could. Peyton Hillis is banged up, which makes Montario Hardesty a decent bye week replacement. Greg Little and Ben Watson can shine as the Seahawks are much better against the run than the pass. In Little's first start last week he went for 6 catches for 72 yards.
Chargers:
Facing the Jets this week and coming off a bye WR Vincent Jackson has a tough matchup facing a hyped up Revis. Look for Rivers to lean on RB2 Ryan Mathews more this week, as the Jets allow the 6th most yards from scrimmage to opposing RB's. TE Antonio Gates should return as well so look for him to get a lot of targets this week.
Jets:
The Chargers are very good in defending all offensive players except for TE's so Dustin Keller has a nice matchup this week. He has scored both times they have faced each other. As for the receivers, you can trust Holmes more since Plax has taken a back seat to him. Jeremy Kerley remains an inconsistent option for this season, but a nice Dynasty stash.
Redskins:
RB Ryan Torain did not impress too much last week but he faces the second worst rush defense this week in Carolina. With a new QB in John Beck the only Redskin who is a viable option is TE Fred Davis who is a top 10 TE so far this season.
Panthers:
We all know Cam Newton and Steve Smith are good plays but with J-STEW and DeAngelo splitting carries each week it is tough to see these guys as more than RB3's. Cam Newton likes going to Greg Olsen frequently so watch out for a TE battle this week.
Atlanta:
Michael Turner had a great game last week, and looks to improve this week against the Lions who were just torched by Frank Gore. Matt Ryan has not looked so sharp only throwing for more than 1 TD once this season. That could slow down Roddy White a bit and with Julio Jones still uncertain for this week, look for Turner to carry the load.
Detroit:
Megatron did not score last week! Do not worry he still managed to get over 100 yards, so you probably aren't going to be able to buy low. TE Brandon Pettigrew had a nice game as well. Watch out for Nate Burleson too as he should get matched up with CB Dunta Robinson who has allowed the highest completion percentage in the league to opposing WR's. Burleson is a nice WR2/3 this week given all the bye week players who are out.
Denver:
The Tim Tebow era begins, and he couldn't ask for a better matchup than the struggling Dolphins. Even Eric Decker, who is now the #1 WR and Willis McGahee have nice matchups. The Dolphins have struggled to stop anything this year. When Tebow started the last three weeks last season he totaled 4 passing TD's and 3 rushing TD's. Demaryius Thomas might return this week, it should be very interesting to see how he looks less than a year removed from tearing his Achilles.
Miami:
It is hard to see anyone as a viable option besides Brandon Marshall who got over 100 yards on Revis Island last week. Rookie Daniel Thomas should see more carries given Reggie Bush's injury might hold him back a bit, he's a definite FLEX option.
Steelers:
Super Bowl rematch from two years ago, and RB Rashard Mendenhall has a chance to run all over Arizona who let AP rush for 3 TD's in one half two weeks ago. With Arizona struggling against the pass to, Big Ben and Mike Wallace are all nice options this week too.
Cardinals:
Beanie Wells has a nice matchup, the Steelers allow 4.6 YPC this year and every game Beanie has started he has scored. Other than that only Fitzy is a nice play. Until QB Kevin Kolb becomes more consistent will he be more like a QB3, but this week he has a tough matchup.
Chiefs:
Dwayne Bowe is a must play and now RB Jackie Battle is an interesting option. If he breaks 100 yards again he will increase his value for this season, but at 28 years old is not much of a Dynasty prospect. Who knows, maybe he is a late bloomer like Fred Jackson. To note the Raiders have allowed the most passing TD's in the league with 12 so Matt Cassel could be a sleeper this week.
Raiders:
Carson Palmer has arrived but still does not know the offense too well so expect heavy rushing with Run DMC and Michael Bush this week. Darrius Heyward-Bey is the Raiders #1 WR option now and it should be only a matter of time before you think about starting him every week. Jacoby Ford and Denarius Moore might also see a nice little bump with Palmer at the helm.
Packers:
Rodgers, Jennings, Nelson, Finley are in the lineup as they are every week. With the RB's Starks and Grant struggling of late expect Rodgers to take advantage of Minnesota's lackluster pass defense that let the Bears throw all over them.
Vikings:
The Christian Ponder era is here and he likes throwing to Percy Harvin, which makes him the one other Vikings play besides Adrian Peterson. The Packers give up the 12th most fantasy points to WR's.
Rams:
Brandon Lloyd's value increases now being a Ram, but with Bradford hurt this week it is tough to see anyone be a good option besides RB Steven Jackson. SJax appears healthy and totaled over 100 yards against a tough Packer D last week.
Brandon Lloyd's value increases now being a Ram, but with Bradford hurt this week it is tough to see anyone be a good option besides RB Steven Jackson. SJax appears healthy and totaled over 100 yards against a tough Packer D last week.
Cowboys:
Felix Jones is out with a high ankle sprain and that means rookie DeMarco Murray is in this week. The Rams allow the 5th most fantasy points to RB's so this is a nice first game for Murray to shine. Tashard Choice will also see additional work. Any Dallas WR is a good play being that the Rams have been vulnerable to the pass this year - even Laurent Robinson.
Colts:
Donald Brown and Delone Carter are splitting carries and the Saints allow 5.5 YPC so either one of these guys could see some success. WR Pierre Garcon and Reggie Wayne could be interesting plays being that the Saints seem to give up at least one big play every week.
Saints:
Jimmy Graham is a top 3 TE now and is becoming a Beast right before our eyes. RB Mark Ingram is a nice RB3/Flex this week, as well as Darren Sproles. The speedy back got 11 targets last week and he could do similar damage against the Colts weak d.
Ravens:
Ray Rice of course he is a Beast this year and is a must start. Anquan Boldin broke out last week and is a WR2 for this week. The Jags are pretty good against the pass, giving both Cam Newton and Big Ben problems, so Flacco might not be the best option this week.
Jaguars:
MJD is just about the only startable Jag at this point, outside of Mike Thomas in a PPR league. WR Jason Hill has scored a TD in the last two games with QB Blaine Gabbert, but the Ravens are stingy on defense.