Quarterback

Tony Romo, Cowboys

It may be a bit late to acquire Romo for a decent price, but he is still cheaper now than he will be in a week or two. It may be too little, too late for Romo, but he’s certainly going to give it hell and that means good things for fantasy owners. Romo is coming off a broken collarbone, but he is certainly at full strength; otherwise, he wouldn’t play.

With his top weapon Dez Bryant also healthy, and a strong offensive line in front of him, Romo could easily be a top-10 quarterback over the final seven weeks. He’d be a great addition if you’ve been slumming it with Peyton Manning all season.

Verdict: BUY. Sure, Romo is coming off of an injury, but he’s proven to be a very valuable commodity over the last several years. He’d be a great acquisition if you’re weak at the QB position.

Russell Wilson, Seahawks

Russell Wilson is a really good dude. He’s led the Seahawks to the Super Bowl in back-to-back seasons and has fit well into Seattle’s run-first offense. But therein the problem lies. Outside of Jimmy Graham, Seattle has no dynamic options in their passing game. In the right matchup, Wilson is capable of putting up solid numbers, but it’s worth noting that he’s yet to throw over 300 yards in a single game this season.

Another aspect of Wilson’s game that has been an utter failure this season is his rushing attack. Last season he averaged 7.2 YPC with six touchdowns. This year his YPC is down to 5.5 and he has yet to find the end zone. Seattle is in trouble and will need the 2014 Russell Wilson if they want to have a shot at making the playoffs. Given the choice between the two, I’d take a returning Tony Romo over Russell Wilson any day of the week.

Verdict: SELL. The Seahawks do not look good and a lot of that has to do with Wilson. He just isn’t the same quarterback he was last season for a variety of reasons.

Running Back

Matt Jones, Redskins

At the beginning of the season, the Redskins were destined for last place, but midway through November, they have a legitimate shot to win a wide-open NFC East. Washington’s running back situation has been muddled the entire year as Alfred Morris has underperformed and Matt Jones hasn’t had a consistent role. Both players had mini-breakouts last week against the Saints, but it was Jones that emerged looking the best. Jones amassed 186 yards from scrimmage and found the end zone on a 78-yard screen pass. He is, without question, the more dynamic of the two running backs and should emerge as the Redskins’ No. 1 back over the final seven weeks.

Verdict: BUY. Jones should be viewed as more of a target in deeper leagues, but he has the upside for more. With a ton of injuries at the running back position this season, you could do a lot worse as a stopgap.

Wide Receiver

Danny Amendola, Patriots

What a difference a couple of weeks makes. Prior to Week 8, I recommended selling Danny Amendola. Well, I looked incredibly smart with that advice until Julian Edelman went down this past week against the Giants. Now, my mood has changed and it’s time to welcome Amendola home.

See, the Patriots get it done regardless of who their weapons are. We know Rob Gronkowski will be the focal point of New England’s passing game, but with Edelman out, one of their wideouts will have to step up. Amendola saw an increase in snaps from 40-to-51 over Week 10 and Week 11. We know Bill Belichick is crafty and can switch up his strategy, but Amendola’s snaps increased immediately after Edelman left Sunday’s game against the Giants.

Temper your expectation with Amendola as I don’t believe he’ll go over 100 yards most weeks. With that said, seven or eight receptions with 75-80 yards and a touchdown sounds about right. Sometimes you have to reverse course, but it’s all part of the journey to a championship.

Verdict: BUY. Amendola will slide in as a WR1 for one of the best offenses in football. What more can I say?

Tight End

Jason Witten, Cowboys

There is a very real chance that things could change for the better in Dallas as soon as this weekend. Even though the team is 2-7, the NFC East has been brutal this year and the Cowboys are still very much alive in the playoff hunt. Tony Romo returns this weekend and that instantly makes Dallas a much better football team. While Romo was sidelined, Jason Witten was one of the focal points of the Cowboys’ passing attack, but aside from a six-catch, 73-yard performance against the Giants in Week 7, he’s hovered right around 10 fantasy points.

Witten hasn’t scored since he found the end zone twice during Week 1, but that can be directly attributed to the fact that Romo has been out of action. While Dez Bryant will be the No. 1 option for Romo, Witten will still see plenty of targets and should see a bump in numbers across the board. A veteran with a strong track record is the perfect addition for a championship push.

Verdict: BUY. Things are looking up for the Cowboys and Witten figures to be an important part of the team’s offense down the stretch.