Random thoughts at the half-way mark of most fantasy football regular seasons:
_Matt Ryan was more productive than I expected against Denver and Seattle. He's an obvious start going forward.
_Drew Brees is a different quarterback away from home statistically. Road averages (two games): 235 passing yards, 1.5 touchdowns and one interception. Home averages (three games): 421 passing yards, almost four touchdowns and less than one interception.
_I almost benched Ezekiel Elliott last week against an overachieving rush defense in Green Bay. In Dallas' offensive line we trust.
_It's weird Brian Hoyer has four consecutive 300-yard passing games for Chicago, and Aaron Rodgers has yet to eclipse the mark in five games this season.
_You deserve kudos if you were able to land Odell Beckham Jr. in a trade before Week 6, because his owners aren't moving him now.
_It's hard to move Antonio Brown for less than full value, but if you can get anything close, I'd do it. Without Ben Roethlisberger, Brown's not the No. 1 overall pick. He's a borderline WR1. Possibly a solid WR2.
_Roethlisberger's absence will only enhance Le'Veon Bell's value and opportunity.
_I don't believe Spencer Ware owners should fear Jamaal Charles.
_Tom Brady's revenge tour is a real thing and Rob Gronkowski will be the biggest benefactor.
_If Stefon Diggs can get past a hamstring injury, I expect a monster second-half.
Here's my best bets for Week 7:
