1. Thomas Jones vs. Oakland Raiders
Jones had a monster game vs. the Bills with over 210 yards and a long TD in Week Six. He now gets the Raiders, who have a (black) hole in the middle of their defense. After the awful showing by Sanchez, look for Ryan to put the ball back into the hands of Jones and for the RB to eclipse 125 yards and at least one score. He’s out top fantasy football back in Week Seven.
2. DeAngelo Williams vs. Buffalo Bills
Williams found his stride on Sunday and finished with 152 yards and two TDs, including the game winner. As seen by Jones totals above, the Bills don’t possess much of a run defense, so expect a huge effort from Williams with over 100 yards and two scores.
3. Joseph Addai vs. St. Louis Rams
Addai’s been up and down this year and more of a receiving threat than running, but this is an excellent opportunity to get his rushing yardage total up against a very bad Rams defense. Maurice Jones-Drew just lit them up for 130 yards and three TDs. Now Addai isn’t Jones-Drew, but he’s certainly capable of delivering a solid fantasy effort, especially if Manning and the passing game get off to a hot start.
4. Ronnie Brown vs. New Orleans Saints
Although the Saints are one of the best in the business at stopping the run, Brown will prove a difficult match-up. Lining up in the Wild Cat is a formation most teams aren’t used to and Brown executes this style better than anyone. Look for another 100 yard effort and at least one TD.
Sleepers
1. Larry Johnson vs. San Diego Chargers
Johnson produced a solid game vs. the Skins and finished with 83 rushing yards on Sunday. He now faces the DT Jamal Williams-less Chargers defense and will have a gaping hole in the middle to run through. This is why he’s an excellent fantasy sleeper in Week Seven and might reach 100 yards for the first time this season.
2. Laurence Maroney vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sammy Morris’s injury might have opened up a last opportunity for the former No. 1 draft pick. In his absence, Maroney rushed for 127 yards and a TD vs. the beleaguered Titans, and has another excellent match-up vs. the Bucs.
Others We Like
Marion Barber vs. Atlanta Falcons
The bye week came at a great time as it allowed Barber to rest his injured leg. He now faces a beaten up Falcons defense which is lacking big men in the interior (of its defense). Dallas will come out pounding the rock on Sunday and we think Barber will end up in the end zone at least once.
Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Arizona Cardinals
Bradshaw’s scored three TDs in the past two games and his yards per carry is around six. The Giants will want to keep things a little more balanced offensively this week and that bodes well for No. 44, who could hit his third 100 yard game of the season.
LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Tomlinson will have an excellent opportunity to show he’s not finished when the Chargers head to Kansas City in Week Seven. The Chiefs are one of the worst teams against the run and Tomlinson should also be able to notch his first TD of the season.
A Few More
Pierre Thomas vs. Miami Dolphins
Ryan Grant vs. Cleveland Browns
MarShawn Lynch vs. Carolina Panthers
Jonathan Stewart vs. Buffalo Bills
Pro Football 101 » 2009 NFL Picks - Week 7
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[...] DeAngelo Williams of 2008 showed up last week as he rattled off 152 and two TDs vs. the Bucs. He gets another easy [...]