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Week 7 Fantasy Hot & Not

Fantasy Football - By: D. Bachman
Thursday, October 19th, 2006 - Page updated at 9:00am
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If you are in need of a HOT fantasy football player these Top Hot players for the week should help you out if they're in your lineup. If you need to dump a lame duck on your team, these NOTS should be them. Fantasy Football always favors the prepared mind. The more research you do, and the more HOT players you have to choose from on your team, the better your odds are of winning your fantasy football league outright this year.

Team	NFL WEEK 7 FANTASY FOOTBALL HOT & NOT PLAYERS
1. Philip Rivers	HOT QUARTERBACKS The Chargers have ditched their conservative offense and turned QB Philip Rivers loose in their last two games. Going on the road into a tough environment will pose a whole new challenge for Rivers and you should not expect a repeat of last week's results.
2. Matt Leinart	With just two NFL starts on his resume, Leinart has shown enough to be considered a viable fantasy starter this week against the woeful Raiders.
1. Travis Henry	HOT RUNNING BACKS Henry ran all over the Redskins Sunday and looks to have solidified, for now, the starting job. If he is available, go get him now or put in a waiver request, as Henry has already proved he can be an all-pro caliber running back in the NFL.
2. Maurice Drew	After doing virtually nothing in the first two games, Drew scored four times in the next three and has emerged as an explosive runner and receiver. Against a Texans team that has struggled to stop the big play this season, Drew should have more opportunities
3. Marion Barber	Barber doesn't get many touches and rarely turns any of them into big plays. But what he gets, he makes count. He has scored in each of the last four games.
4. Noah Herron	With starter Ahman Green back in action, Herron, coming off a strong Week 5 performance, will see a drop in his playing time. Miami's strong run defense should have little problem slowing down the Green Bay running game as well.
5. Leon Washington	Lions DT Shaun Rogers has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's steroid policy. Rogers is Detroit's best interior lineman and the key to the team's run defense. With Rogers out of the lineup, the Jets' offensive line should have much more success creating running lanes for Washington. Expect a boost in the rookie's production.
1. Greg Jennings	HOT WIDE RECEIVERS Count on Jennings playing a major role in a Packers' passing game suddenly missing two key receivers. With Robert Ferguson (injury) and Koren Robinson (suspension) both sidelined for the rest of the season,
2. Bryant Johnson	Fantasy owners should pay attention to Johnson, starting in place of injured WR Larry Fitzgerald, against a shaky Oakland secondary. With Anquan Boldin drawing defenders away from him, Johnson should face few, if any, double teams.
3. Reggie Williams	Rolling on his way to a career season, Williams has become an automatic start against a straggling pass defense. He has finally learned how to use his 6-4, 214-pound frame to create mismatches against defenders.
1 . Alex Smith	HOT TIGHT ENDS In only two games, Smith has become a fierce red-zone weapon. Two of rookie QB Bruce Gradkowski's four TD passes have gone to Smith, who is averaging only 3.3 yards on eight receptions from Gradkowski in two games.
1 . Cardinals Def/ST	HOT DEFENSES Coming off an outstanding game against the Bears, expect the Cardinals' defense to continue its hot play and dominate a hapless Raiders' offense. In just five games, Oakland's offensive line has allowed a NFL worst 24 sacks.

Team	NFL WEEK 7 FANTASY FOOTBALL HOT & NOT PLAYERS
1. Steve McNair	NOT QUARTERBACKS Has McNair ever been fully healthy? He was probably suffering from turf toe the day he was born. McNair is a risky fantasy starter particularly after the firing of Ravens' offensive coordinator Jim Fassel.
2. Brad Johnson	The Vikings' vanilla offense keeps Johnson from being a serious fantasy threat, even against the vulnerable Seahawks.
1. DeAngelo Williams	NOT RUNNING BACKS A high ankle sprain will sideline Williams against Cincinnati -- and probably for another month or so.
2. Chris Brown	Despite many rumors and requests from his agent, Brown was not traded before the NFL deadline. With rookie LenDale White (flu) expecting to return to action after the Titans' bye this week, Brown will probably be inactive again in Week 8.
3. Ahman Green	Ready for his first action since Week 3, Green rejoins a revamped Packers' running game including newcomer Noah Herron. Though he'll play a significant role in Green Bay's offense, Green will now split carries with Herron.
4. Mike Bell	Bell carried the ball just once for two yards and did not catch a pass in Sunday's 13-3 win over the Raiders. After opening the season as the No. 1 tailback, Bell now has just six carries in the last three games
1. Antonio Bryant	NOT WIDE RECEIVERS Bryant had three catches for 27 yards and suffered a cut lip when when he was hit hard recovering an onside kick near the end of the 49ers' 34-20 win over Oakland. After a big first two weeks - eight catches for 245 yards and a touchdown - Bryant has come back to earth.
2. Drew Bennett	Bennett (ankle) will be limited in practice this week, but should be available In Week 8. Bennett's 60-yard effort last week was his best since Vince Young took over at quarterback. With the bye, this weekend, he will have a few extra days off to recover.
3. Derrick Mason	Mason continued to express his frustration to reporters Monday over the offense's lack of production. It remains to be seen how the resignation of offensive coordinator Jim Fassel will effect that production. Last week though zero catches, and zero fantasy points. WTF?
1. Eric Johnson	NOT TIGHT END When healthy, Johnson has proved to be a very UN-reliable fantasy tight end but could see a fair share of looks in the next three games (San Francisco has a bye in Week 7 and Vernon Davis could return by Week 8 but its unlikely).
1. Buccanneers Defense/ST	NOT DEFENSE Don't count on the Bucs' struggling defense to make a stand this week. Tampa Bay's veteran unit has been exposed by some younger, quicker and diverse offenses -- which the Eagles definitely will bring.
2. Colts Defense/ST	With the Redskins struggling in all phases, the Colts have a chance to right their defense. Washington will try to punish Indianapolis' league-worst run defense, but the Redskins have failed to consistently move the ball with the run or pass. << MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS/ARTICLES CLICK HERE >>