Fantasy for week 7

We are now getting to the heat of the battles in fantasy as we are reaching the half way point after this weekend in most leagues.  By now, you probably know how good your team is and if it is anything like mine and it is not very good, it may be time that you make some kind of move to give your team a boost.  I am not even sure I have anybody that somebody might want.  At any rate, let us see if we can help out by ending the first half of the season on a good note.

Quarterbacks

Cam Newton might be ready
to go on a second half of the
season run.  

Cam Newton, he was rated as the preseason #4 overall qb, but I have never thought that he was that high and so far this season, he has not been dominant.  He had a very good week last week and I think that he is going to keep it going against the Rams.  Might be the time to try and trade for this guy as he has been known to go on second half runs as well. 

Tony Romo,  going against Philly without Demarco Murray, they will probably pass a little bit more and this could be a high scoring game.  I also like Nick Foles in this one as for the same reason, they are going to have to keep up with them.  He has been looking pretty good in this offense and should be picked up if he is still available, he may keep the job.

Eli Manning,  they need to get it going at some point and this may be the week to get their first victory and that will be done with the arm of Eli.  Minnesota has not been able to do much to stop the pass and I don't expect it to begin this week.

Stay Away

Sam Bradford,  the Rams will be going against a very underrated Carolina defense.  Coming off a big win over Houston, this could be a tough game for these guys as they never seem to put 2 games in a row. 

Aaron Rodgers, you would obviously have to have a very good second quarterback, but in a 1 qb league, that could happen.  He is down a couple of receivers and going against a good Browns defense, with one corner shutting down half the field.  Mr. Rodgers has not been outstanding this year as he has thrown as many picks(3) as touchdowns over the last 3 games. 

Running Backs

Steven Ridley, should keep it going, now that he is in Belichick's good graces again.  The Jets have some good defensive lineman, but with Gronk back, the Patriots may begin to look a little bit more like the Patriots of old.    Good for at least a touchdown and the majority of the carries, but may even surprise with 2 touchdowns.

Matt Forte,  should be an every week start, especially this year, but Forte should have an especially good game this week against the Redskins. 

Whoever is getting the majority of carries for Dallas, at this point, we are not sure who is starting as it may be Murray, but more likely Joseph Randle or a couple of other no name guys that may just make that name tomorrow.

Lamar Miller, the Dolphins are really trying to run the ball and Miller should be able to get a lot of carries against Buffalo's weak run defense.  Should be a good option for a second running back or if you are lucky a slash spot, which would mean you have 3 solid running backs.  A crazy thought in this day and age.

Stay Away

Ray Rice, they are giving him a lot more carries that he began the season with, but yards have been hard to come by and I don't expect that to change this week against the Steelers. 

Spiller/Jackson, never mind the fact that you never know who will get the majority of the touches, they are also going against the Bengals.  Not a good matchup for the Bills.

Wide Receivers

Wallace/Hartline, I like the Dolphins, coming off a bye going against the Bills.  One or both of these guys should have a good day and if it is Wallace, Hartline can still have a solid day for PPR Leagues. 

Vincent Jackson, expect this guy to keep it going as they will probably be throwing going up against the Falcons, who are coming off a bye.  Glennon seems to like Jackson, so he should get a lot of targets.

Desperation Play

Keenan Allen,  you can roll the dice and see if Rivers really is making this guy his go to receiver.  Why not as you know that Rivers is going to create offense and somebody needs to be on the other end of those passes.  This could be the big pick up you have been waiting for.

Stay Away

Patriot Receivers, going into a tough rivalry game in New York, I expect the Patriots to be run heavy and use play action. The ball will be spread around and we don't know what to expect with Gronk out there for the flow. Hopefully, you have better options.

Tight End

Jermichael Finley,  I am hoping, personally, that this guy is going to get back on track as I have him, but if the injuries to the Packer receivers helped anybody, it would be this guy.  Should get more targets and hopefully can do something with them.