Week 7 Rankings: The after-bye bump

Posted By Bill Bender 10:19 AMDo you believe in the power of the bye week? You should. Teams are 6-2 coming out of the bye this season, complete with a 237-144 advantage on the scoreboard. It has led to some big-top fantasy performances. Donovan McNabb's best game this season (264 yards, 3 TDs) came after the bye week. The "Roddy White Explosion" -- which featured 210 yards and two TDs was after a bye week. Drew Brees carved up the Giants -- yes, the Giants -- for 369 yards and four TDs. You guessed it. That came after the bye week, too. An extra week of rest and practice makes a world of difference, especially in a film-driven copycat league. Never underestimate the side effects in your fantasy league. Here are a few players returning from a bye week who will be a little better than usual this week: QB: Tony Romo, Cowboys. Overrated. Overhyped. Owners go overboard with their personal hatred of Romo. From a fantasy standpoint, it's not fair. Romo has 608 yards with...