NFL Week 7 Sleepers | Fantasy Football Sleeper Focus | Tony Romo – Brad Johnson

Jerod,

This group is very difficult to make one selection out of, as they all have alot in common. All are inconsistent and are in run first offensive systems, and all have touchdown potential on a week to week basis.

With that said, Bryant has big game potential with Griese as the starter, but he is not. Garcia does not appear to have developed chemistry with Bryant as Griese had.

Wade is averaging 6 to 8 fantasy points per week, and is establishing a rythm with Gus Frerotte, but hate this start against the Bears this week.

That leaves Mason and Randle El. If your league gives points for receptions, I would start Mason as Flacco goes to Mason whenever possible. For all other leagues, I like Randle El. He not only gets his share of targets throughout a game, but is involved in WR end arounds for yardage carries and passing attempts for the former college QB, with one passing touchdown already on the season. It should be noted that Randle El has a perfect QB rating as he is 4-4 with 4 touchdowns.

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Hi Joe,

Thanks for your question. If both play, Brad Johnson is my pick, all day long. The only problem is, he is not a 100 percent start at this point, where Jeff Garcia appears to be exactly that. If you have both on your roster, place Johnson into the starter slot until Sunday morning, hopefully something will be on concrete as to who will be the starter. If you do not have a definate answer when your lineup is due, go with Garcia. I hope Johnson does in fact play this week, my QB’s are eating bye weeks this week.

To Dan Snyder is short.

Clinton Portis’s status for this weekend is currently probable, and every report out of Washington has him playing. I am hopeful that his numbers will be better than before since his spell back, Ladell Betts is on the shelf. Remember Rudi Johnson and Cedric Benson were both signed before Alexander, which should tell you his NFL value immediately. It will take time for Shaun to learn the offense, and he is far away from his MVP days. If Portis was to go down with an injury, I could see Alexander, or Betts when he comes back being worthy of a pick up. If your league charges for pick ups or there is better talent who will get more carries than Alexander, I would leave him where he has been, on the shelf.

Hi Jon Paz,

I will answer the easy one first. Jason Campbell without a doubt. Here’s why. Forget about Campbell, his matchup or his abilities. The Cowboys are looking for one thing only, a victory. If Romo plays, heres what may happen. He starts and;

A. Leaves the game after throwing a pick or fumble with negative points and is injured on the play.

B. He plays, The Cowboys go up by 2 or 3 scores, and they pull Romo because the game is a lock.

C. Does not start at all.

There is an extremely slight possibility that Romo does play a hole game, and plays well, and that the Rams are competitive against them. I find that the odds of this are not very likely.

Your other question is far more difficult to answer.

Stewart is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Saints because of a stomach illness, but the Panters expect him to play on Sunday. Meanwhile, Matt Forte is facing an extremely stingy Vikings run D. Forte will get more carries, but how productive they will be is another story. If 100%, I like Stewart at home, only because of that Vikings D. If they are not positive on Sunday as of his status, start Forte, as he usually gets 20 touches a game.

Hi Levi,

I am assuming that’s Thomas Jones of the Jets, otherwise its definately your first two. With what Portis has done year to date, and the loss of his spell back Laddel Betts, Portis is a must start.

I also really like Pittman this week with the starting job being held over his head. Jones was a disappointment last week against the Bengals, which means he will probably bounce back against the Raiders. I still like Pittman because of the above, and I love having players on Monday Night, because if your winning going into Monday Night, your player is a bonus, if your losing, you have some hope left and you are glued to your TV.

Hi Rece,

This is the one thing that drives me crazy about fantasy football and the NFL. Teams wait until the last minute to disclose if a player is playing or not, espically players that impact the opposing teams defensive gameplan. Winslow is no exception. Because they line him up in the slot and he is a huge mismatch to most linebackers when in on the line, defenses have to plan againt that. He appeared to be fine at practice, but remains listed as questionable. Winslow is your best option to produce out of the two of these this weekend, but for a sure bet, I recommend picking up an additional TE to hold in reserve and check Winslow’s status at about noon on Sunday. If he is a go, play him, if not, use your reserve.

Jerod,

Talent wise, no, not even close. Yes, the Cowboys secondary is their weak spot, you just have to hope that the Cowboys aggressive front 7 does not get to Bulger before he gets his passes off. The O-line for the Rams has blown, which is the direct factor to their offensive lack of production. I look for the Cowboys to aggressively get after Bulger. If he has time, there is not a corner on Dallas who can shut Holt down, and Bulger should find him. Holt’s best game of the year was against the defending super bowl champs, and is due for another big performance. I do like Holt over your other options.

Hi Jon,

You do have some tough decisions across the board. I will perform quick hits on your RB issues. Reggie Bush, not 100 percent, Matt Forte, facing the stingiest run defense in the league, Darren McFadden, not 100 percent and sharing half his carries with Duece McAllister, Willis McGahee, not 100 percent and sharing carries with two backs, and loses goal line carries. Miami’s offense as of late has gone through Ronnie Brown, and if I were in your shoes, he would be my starter. Next in line for me would be Reggie Bush.

At WR, I would rather start a few of your backs than this group. Johnson practiced Thursday after his concussion without issue, I would start him. I love Dwyane Bowe, but he lacks a good quarterback, or even a consistent starter, but is managing to have a good year despite these issues. He is facing the Titans this week, which is another drawback. I like Holmes versus the bengals. Mason is Flaco’s favorite target, but they are facing a tough Miami D. I would leave Mason out and take your chances.

Jon,

Thanks for the correction, they both split carries, as do most backs in the NFL anymore. The every down backs are few and far between. I love the Ravens D this year, but with that said, Minnesota has shut down Rudi Johnson to 38 yards on 17 carries, held Reggie Bush to 29 yards on 12 carries, Chris Johson and Lendell White to 74 yards on 28 carries, DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart to 42 yards on 17 carries, Joseph Addai to 20 yards on 15 carries and Ryan Grant had the most sucess in week 1 with 12 carries for 92 yards. This is a very talented group of RB’s, and I think that Chicago will have no problem aborting the run if it is not there.

Miami has a good defense too, which will cause Baltimore’s defense to be on the field quite a bit. If Flacco can not get the pass game going, this will be a very long day for the Baltimore D.

I would take my chances with Ronnie Brown. This is the same Ronnie Brown that took New Engand to task with a Tom Brady like performance with the final touchdown total.