NFL Fantasy Football: How Week 6 Injuries May Impact Your Week 7 Line-Up

Week 6 included brutal hits that knocked some key players sideways combined with a bountiful of

hamstring injuries, groin injuries, and recurring injuries.  So fellow fantasy owners you have the week 7 bye

week to contend with and today also marks the trade deadline.  WHEW!  While injuries are part of the

game there seems to be a rash of injuries (Green Bay Packers, anyone) that are causing extreme action

on the waiver wire.  So here are 5 injuries that may demand you pay particular attention to your week 7

line ups.

Also remember when going frantically to the waiver wire keep an eye on replacement injuries to non-key

players that could affect your pick up decision!

A Healthy Eddie Royal Movin an Grovin at Mile High Stadium

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DENVER - SEPTEMBER 26: Eddie Royal #19 of the Denver Broncos receives a punt gainst the Indianapolis Colts at INVESCO Field at Mile High on September 26, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Colts defeated the Broncos 27-13. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Imag

5. In the fifth position is Eddie Royal.  There are lots of injuries both minor and major out there, but Royal

is owned by 71.5% of fantasy fans...so an injury will be a big deal.  Week 7 the Broncos play the much

hated Raiders (who have their own injury problems).  For six weeks Royal has 13 receptions, 175 yards

and 1 TD.  Josh McDaniels is being tight lipped about the injury.  Keep an eye out.  Playing the Raiders in

Denver is huge for the Broncos so expect Eddie Royal to show up if healthy.

Oakland Raiders Running Back Darren McFadden

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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Darren McFadden #20 of the Oakland Raiders in action during their game against the St. Louis Rams at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 19, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

McFadden has shown glimpses of greatness, but he has also missed two games already this season. 

McFadden says he will test his hamstring Wednesday.  Coming into Denver Sunday the Raiders appear

to be going with their number three quarterback Kyle Boller.  This may mean lots of hand offs to

McFadden and Bush.  You will want to play McFadden if healthy...so keep a close eye out on what he

says about his hamstring.

49ers Tight End Vernon Davis

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SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49er runs after a catch against Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the New Orleans Saints during an NFL game at Candlestick Park on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California.(Photo by Jed Jaco

Forget the fact that the Niners have only won one game.  Forget the fact that the Carolina Panthers have

not allowed a tight end to score a touchdown this season.  This is Vernon Davis and he is always a

number one option for tight end.  He has 78 receptions, 348 yards and 3 TDs on a team that is struggling

offensively. 

Davis' MRI revealed a contusion on his knee.  Listed as day to day it is hard to see Davis sitting out this

next game. 

Patrick Crayton The Healthy San Diego Charger

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ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 17: Patrick Crayton #12 of the San Diego Chargers sits on the bench during the waning seconds of a loss against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on October 17, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the Chargers 20-17.

Okay this one is tricky.  Malcom Floyd, Antonio Gates and Nate Kaeding are all reporting injuries.  In

week 7 the Chargers face the Patriots.  Floyd has a hamstring injury and is not expected to play.  Gates

has a toe/ankle injury but also has an 85 regular season starting streak on the line.  And Nate Kaeding

has all but conceded week7.  The Charges notoriously slow starters aren't getting faster with these

injuries.  Look to pick up Patrick Crayton for Floyd if needed this week.  Gates is a necessity and will

probably keep his starting streak alive. 

Eagles DeSean Jackson and Falcons Dunta Robinson The Aftermath

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 17: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles is laid out by Dunta Robinson #23 of the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 17, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Both players were injured o

No hit from week 6 was felt more universally than the hit Dunta Robinson handed to Philadelphia Eagles'

DeSean Jackson.  With 19 receptions, 395 yards and 3TDs, Jackson will not be playing when the Eagles

meet the Titans in week 7.  There is actually no timetable for when DeSean Jackson can return.  When

looking for a waiver wire replacement, think long term but act short term. 

With injuries and bye weeks all you can do to keep your head above water is be the waiver wire king. 

Keep up on your injuries and remember an injury to one position has ripple effects throughout the team,