Fantasy Football Week 7: Chris Johnson and Stars You Must Trade Now

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has been the most disappointing fantasy football player this season, and he must be traded right now.

He is not the only player failing to live up to expectations, though; several other stars aren't performing to their standards.

As the NFL season makes its way into the second half, it's time to make risky and bold trades to set your fantasy team up for the playoffs.

Let's look at three star players you must trade now.

1) Reggie Wayne

Without Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts star wide receiver Reggie Wayne has really struggled this season.

Wayne and Colts quarterback Curtis Painter have not developed the chemistry Wayne and Manning had, and if you haven't already, trade Wayne this week.

He has only caught 27 passes for 390 yards and just one touchdown so far this season.

2) Peyton Hillis

The Cleveland Browns running back did not play against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday because of an injury, and is the latest victim of the Madden curse (for those of you who don't know, the player on the cover of the popular video game "Madden NFL" almost always get hurt).

Hillis has struggled all year, and playing on the Browns, who are just terrible, won't help his cause.

Trade him right now before his value plummets to the point that no one will want him.

3) Chris Johnson

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson finally got his rich, new long-term contract before the season, and ever since he has been atrocious.

Just horrible. And if you haven't traded him yet, do it now. Literally, right now.

Johnson has not been the dynamic running back we're accustomed to seeing, and he hasn't been the elite pass-catching back he's been in his career.

Johnson is so talented, but after he was benched in the Titans' blowout loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, it's time to remove him from your fantasy team.

Rushing for 250 yards and one touchdown in six games is unacceptable for a first-round fantasy draft pick.