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As the mid-way point draws near, Week 7 revealed that some of the biggest names in football are verifiable busts this fantasy season. 
It's not their fault, or even a reflection of their talent: some teams simply drew short straws when it came to coronavirus and injuries. Although the COVID-infested Titans are 5-1, and the Saints are winning without what we thought was their entire offense, teams like the Cowboys and Patriots have had stroke after stroke of bad luck. 
Although these teams have all but struck out of the playoff picture, there are still plays to be made in your fantasy league that could get you the win in Week 8. Here are the best drops, swaps and shops that will make your week a boom rather than a bust.
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Drop
Julian Edelman
NFL: Denver Broncos at New England Patriots
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It was heartbreaking to watch the bromance between Tom Brady and Julian Edelman dissolve this season, but what's even more heartbreaking is that the Patriots' top receiver isn't putting up justifiable numbers for any fantasy roster.
AB and Brady are officially reunited with the Bucs.

Julian Edelman: https://t.co/B0O6PoTQFD
 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)
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To be clear, the 34-year-old receiver's still got it—he put up a 179 yard game in Week 2—but that was against the hole-ridden Seahawks secondary. In the four weeks since, he's put up 13.32 total points, which makes him a non-starter. If you have trouble letting go of Jules, keep him on your bench for another week in case he finds redemption against the Bills.
Michael Gallup
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
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The Cowboys are lighting the way in the NFC East… as a brightly-lit dumpster fire in an abysmal division. Despite the losses, Cowboys receivers were hot at the beginning of the season, but with Dak's departure, Michael Gallup's fantasy value went with him. Andy Dalton hasn't delivered since throwing Gallup a few surprise passes in Week 5, and besides a 22-point outlier scored against the Seahawks, he hasn't broken 10 points all season. With an upcoming Steelers matchup followed by a bye, Gallup's a WR3 that belongs on the wire.
@JeffRatcliffe Dump Michael Gallup for Rashard Higgins? #ratpack
 — B. 😷✊🏽⚔️👑😇 (@B. 😷✊🏽⚔️👑😇)
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Noah Fant
NFL: Denver Broncos at New York Jets
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Yes, Noah Fant is the 12th-ranked fantasy tight end and the unequivocal starter for the Denver Broncos. But if you look closely at Fant's numbers, you'll see that in his past four games, he's gotten five or less targets for under 50 yards. His first two weeks were fantastic, but if Fant isn't getting touchdowns, he's not getting enough points to start on your roster. If you're not ready to drop Fant, at least start looking for a replacement as you wait and see.
"It takes everyone to fix this passing game," Broncos Noah Fant.

"We aren't living up to our potential." https://t.co/mQmPL7r910
 — Dave Althouse (@Dave Althouse)
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Swap
Ezekiel Elliott
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team
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Ezekiel Elliott clearly wants to be fed—he's trying to trademark "Feed Me" after tattooing it on his stomach—but that doesn't change the fact that Zeke now runs in an opportunity-starved offense. The Cowboys are a sinking ship, meaning it might be time to jump and trade the prolific running back to save your season.
'Playing The Heel': @WWE Wrestler Assaults #Cowboys Ezekiel Elliott Claiming 'Stolen' 'Feed Me' Slogan… https://t.co/4Q66qV7JGJ
 — fishsports (@fishsports)
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It could just be two bad games in a row, it could be a sign of a dismal season to come, but Zeke is still a huge name with a lot of pull on the trading block. If you're feeling uncertain about his future production, at least see what you can pull for the hungriest RB in the game.
Ronald Jones
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Las Vegas Raiders
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A surprising star in a refurbished offense, Ronald Jones is the 12th-ranked running back that's been getting an average 13.2 fantasy points per game this season. However, the arrival of Leonard Fournette in a constantly-shifting offense could spell trouble for this dynamic back. Jones will likely remain a fixture in the Bucs offense, but now is the time to sell high before Fournette steps in for more carries.
From Weeks 4-6 without Fournette, Ronald Jones had a 14% target share.

Leonard Fournette had 7 targets today, 17%… https://t.co/4PP0pvdd7p
 — Frank Stampfl (@Frank Stampfl)
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Terry McLaurin
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team
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If you can afford to trade for "Scary Terry" during his Halloween bye week, he's a player worth having for the rest of the season. McLaurin has shined on a struggling offense—he's scored at least 10 points in five games, despite only scoring two touchdowns during that whole stretch. McLaurin makes the most of what he gets, and with an increased target share (he's kind of Washington Team's entire passing offense), expect McLaurin to remain solid as the season progresses.
Cowboys corner Trevon Diggs took a swipe at Terry McLaurin.

The next play, Scary Terry burned him for a 54-yard to… https://t.co/HpkCPqt5Ce
 — B/R Gridiron (@B/R Gridiron)
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Shop
Nelson Agholor
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Las Vegas Raiders
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Maybe all Nelson Agholor needed was a change in scenery—since leaving the Eagles, Agholor's more than made up for the negative reputation he developed while there. In the absence of a preseason, Agholor's been developing a rapport with Carr over the past two months, which is finally coming to fruition: he's scored a touchdown in his last three games. Agholor even fared well against a tough Bucs defense, and with Waller drawing attention from secondaries, Agholor stands to see more targets for the remainder of this season. Somehow, he's only rostered in three percent of ESPN leagues, but don't expect that to be the case for too long.
We are at the point we all knew we would be with this season with more than one waiver column suggesting the addition of Nelson Agholor.
 — Former WeiYan gank tracker (@Former WeiYan gank tracker)
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Rashard Higgins
NFL: Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals
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Although the Browns' Dream Team 2.0 never really happened, there are some fantasy-worthy players to be found in that offense. In the absence of Odell Beckham Jr., Rashard Higgins stepped up his game this week, catching six targets for 110 yards against the Bengals. OBJ is out for the season, which means that Higgins should be in your waiver wire bids alongside teammate Harrison Bryant.
Logging on for the 10th season in a row to fulfill my annual duty of declaring Rashard Higgins a must-add in fantasy https://t.co/xesz8AMwjB
 — Matt Harmon (@Matt Harmon)
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Brandon Aiyuk
NFL: San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots
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The disaster capitalism that has allowed some to profit from coronavirus also applies to fantasy rosters: every injured starter represents an opportunity for someone new. Rookie receiver Brandon Aiyuk has benefitted from the dilapidated 49ers roster, as he notched a season-high 115 yards in a win against the Patriots. As the 49ers face off against that aforementioned Seahawks secondary in Week 8, you could potentially flex Aiyuk and see where it goes from there. 
Hall of Famer Jerry Rice praises former ASU star receiver Brandon Aiyuk after 100-yard day https://t.co/IMTqL3LDIF
 — Arizona Sports (@Arizona Sports)
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Hall of Famer Jerry Rice praises former ASU star receiver Brandon Aiyuk after 100-yard day https://t.co/IMTqL3LDIF
 — Arizona Sports (@Arizona Sports)
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