2011 Get 'Em or Don't Sweat 'Em Waiver Wire Advice, NFL Week 7

There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.

John Beck, QB, Washington Redskins:  Beck only completed 53.3 percent (eight of 15) of his passes for 117 yards, but at least he threw to the right jersey (Rex Grossman threw four INTs). He also ran for 14 yards and a score. He will likely get the start next week, but who knows with Shanahan.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Sam Bradford, QB, St. Louis Rams:  We expected Bradford to have a big day, and though he didn’t punch a touchdown in, he did throw for 321 yards. You know they are going to throw a lot because they’ll be trailing in most games.  The ankle injury means you probably look elsewhere if you need a QB this week, but landing Brandon Lloyd is a plus.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

DeMarco Murray, RB, Dallas Cowboys:  We may not know Felix Jones’ status (ankle) when the waiver bids are due, so you’ll want to add Murray in case he gets the start.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Earnest Graham, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  Another sleeper option this week, Graham ran for 109 yards with 22 receiving  yards. He should get at least another start.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Arrelious Benn, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  Benn caught three passes (six targets) for 83 yards and a touchdown. He’s been playing better of late, but I’m still not convinced he’ll be a steady performer.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Danario Alexander, WR, St Louis Rams:  We also liked Alexander this week. He delivered with six catches (ten targets) for 91 yards. If he can stay healthy he has the ability. Greg Salas is an option for deeper and PPR leagues.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Oakland Raiders:  DHB caught six passes (nine targets) for 82 yards. He’s averaging 98.7 yards over the past three games. He’s arrived.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Devin Hester, WR, Chicago Bears:  The Vikings let Hester look like a superstar both in the passing game and the return game. That’s not the norm though. 

Ruling:  Don't Sweat ‘em.

Greg Little, WR, Cleveland Browns:  We also liked Little this week, and he responded with six catches (12 targets) for 72 yards. He should be their top threat going forward.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Jacoby Jones, WR, Houston Texans:  Jones caught four passes (seven targets) for 76 yards and a score. He should be decent while Andre Johnson is out, but consistency is an issue.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Jason Hill, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars:  Not a great game, catching two passes (three targets) for 29 yards, but he scored for the second straight week. The Jags are pretty inept offensively though.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Jerome Simpson, WR, Cincinnati Bengals:  Simpson smoked the Colts for six catches (nine targets) for 101 yards. Consistency is a major issue.
Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco 49ers:  Crabtree was targeted a whopping 15 times, catching nine of them for 77 yards. He should be heavily involved going forward.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Fred Davis, TE, Washington Redskins:  Davis was about the only productive player for Washington, catching six passes (11 targets) for 95 yards. If he was dropped due to last week’s bye, he’s a TE1.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Jake Ballard, TE, New York Giants:  Ballard caught all five of his targets for 81 yards. It was his third straight quality game, making him a nice bench option.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Lance Kendricks, TE, St. Louis Rams: He’s slowly learning to play the game at this level and has plenty of upside in the second half of the year. He had his best game to date, catching four passes (ten targets) for 71 yards. Solid bench TE option.
Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Also check out:

• Week 7 Fantasy Football QB Rankings
• Week 7 Fantasy Football RB Rankings
• Week 7 Fantasy Football WR Rankings
• Week 7 Fantasy Football TE Rankings
• Week 7 Fantasy Football Sit/Start Advice