The Guru Gridiron Report: Week 7 Bench/Start WRs & TEs

Week 7 is upon us and with some critical players on the BYE week managers will have to make some tough decisions in order to squeak out a win. Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and Arizona Cardinals are all on the BYE. All positions except TE are taking a hit, but the most affected is runningback. There are also injuries to account for like Romo, Felix Jones, Kellen Winslow, Joseph Addai and Matt Hasselbeck to name a few. So with a rough week ahead of us, here are our week 7 picks:

WIDE RECEIVERS YOU MUST START
With Chris Chambers hurting look for Vincent Jackson to get the bulk of WR pass targets against Buffalo, start him. Andre Johnson has been big lately and that will not stop against Detroit. We really like Devin Hester this week against Minnesota. He could score in multiple ways this week. Steve Smith can light up New Orleans if Delhomme can get him the ball. We think they are good for at least one long hookup i this game. We also like Randy Moss and Wes Welker (PPR Leagues mainly) on Monday night against the Denver Broncos. That game will be a shootout and New England looks get back twinning in front of its home crowd. Another pair that should have a big day is Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes. Big Ben will throw often against Cincy, so start them. Lee Evans will be all over the field against the Chargers and should have a very nice game. Finally,

Others: Reggie Wayne, Terrell Owens, Greg Jennings, Lavernues Coles, , Randy Moss, Plaxico Burress, Braylon Edwards, Brandon Marshall

TIGHT ENDS YOU MUST START

Jason Witten, Antonio Gates, Chris Cooley, Visanthe Shiancoe, Anthony Fasano, Owen Daniels, Greg Olsen

Other Wide Receivers To Consider Starting With Some Risk
We can no longer freely say start T.J. Houshmandzadeh, but you have too. That is the simple facts of fantasy football. The Bengals are a mess and Fitzpatrick is not Palmer. Roy Williams is now a Cowboy and looks to get into the action quickly. He will get in on some plays, but don't expect too much from him in his first game. He is a big risk this week, but he can easily catch a TD against the 31 ranked Rams defense. Justin Gage is a magician with a great disappearing act, but he's a solid start against Kansas City this week. On the other side, Dwayne Bowe is not. Its hard to say bench him, but he has tremendous risk this week. We like Donnie Avery against Dallas. They will be playing from behind most of the game, so he should catch some passes and a possible TD. Finally, we like Ike Hillard to catch 5 passes and a TD against Seattle.

Others: Amani Toomer, Bryant Johnson , Muhsin Muhammad, Brandon Stokley, Donald Driver, Sinorice Moss, Miles Austin, Jerricho Cotchery, Bobby Engram, Derrick Mason, Chansi Stuckey, Marvin Harrison, Rashied Davis, Kevin Walters, Santana Moss, Antwaan Randle El

Other Tight Ends To Consider Starting With Some Risk

John Carleson, Donald Lee, Dustin Keller, Daniel Graham, Benjamin Watson, Billy Miller, Zach Miller

Please Bench These Wide Receivers
Patrick Crayton was effectively replaced this week. He will still get his share of plays, but he is no longer a fantasy value with other options out there. Bobby Wade will have a hard time against the Chicago Bears, bench him. Finally, bench Calvin Johnson. He's hurt, has a new QB, and is playing a hungry defense. Its not adding up for him, plus he has no protection on the otherside.

Others: David Patten, Isaac Bruce, Joey Galloway, Dane Looker, DJ Hackett, Ronald Curry, Chris Chambers (Doubtful), Javon Walker, Chad Johnson, Greg Camarillo

Please Bench These Tight Ends

Todd Heap, Alge Crumpler, Dante Rosario, Vernon Davis, Tony Scheffler (Out with injury), Kevin Boss, Kellen Winslow

Sleeper Wide Receivers
Torry Holt won't do much this year, but his speed can expose the Cowboys pass defense and he could score 1-2 TDs this week. Its a deep call, but a good one. Dante Stallworth is healthy and playing an old rival in the Redskins. Especially if Winslow doesn't play he is a great start for Cleveland. Then there is Eddie Royal. He hasn't done much and many may not start him with the ankel injury. Check his status. He should play and if he does we think he will have a huge game on Monday night. Watch for Shaun McDonald to make a quiet impact for Detroit. He may not score, but he can catch allot of balls for PPR leagues.

Good luck. Next are our Defenses!

The True Guru