Week 7 Fantasy Hot & Not

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.

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.

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

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

NOT RUNNING BACKS

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.

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

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?

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).

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.

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.

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