Week 7 Waiver Wire: MUST ADD Players, Injury Replacements & Streamers (10/20 Fantasy Football Podcast)

Expected to play better moving forward; mentioned in context of Patriots receiver landscape where DeMario Douglas is the waiver priority despite A.J. Brown's expected improvement.

Aaron Jones deserves the right to be the starter but has been playing through what feels like a couple of minor injuries while playing very well. The team may be looking for a running back via trade, which could impact his role going forward.

Aaron Rodgers is recommended as a top-three waiver-wire quarterback after posting another 20-point game in overtime against Tampa Bay. The Saints have given up over 20 fantasy points to quarterbacks in three of their last four games, setting up a favorable matchup for Rodgers to stay hot. However, his schedule deteriorates after the bye: at New Orleans, Cleveland, then at Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Denver, and Houston.

Has already beaten the Browns; upcoming schedule is better than Kirk Cousins; can be considered as a starter this week and next week.

Alec Pierce has gone down with an injury, which has opened up target opportunities for Keenan Allen with the Colts.

Alvin Kamara has scored three touchdowns in two of the last three games, demonstrating consistent touchdown upside.

Listed as a shallow league waiver wire option for running backs.

Alvin Kamara is banged up and didn't finish last week's game; if he doesn't play, Kendra Miller could see a larger workload, but Kamara's status is uncertain heading into the week.

Top waiver-wire receiver target for Week 7. Had long touchdown last week; best play didn't count due to penalty—had amazing juke in red zone that scored but was called back. Favorable upcoming schedule: Miami, Vegas, Kansas City, Buffalo, Chargers, Miami. Expected to be popular on waivers due to recent touchdown and schedule strength.

Mentioned as a receiver with a case to be made for waiver pickup, though not in top two receiver priorities (Amari Cooper Jr. and DeMario Douglas).

Antonio Williams is mentioned as an option for Week 7 given Washington's bye week, suggesting he could see increased involvement or opportunity.

Positioned as third wide receiver option with upside to step into Terry McLaurin's target share if McLaurin is out for the season. Young player with limited production history (best game was Week 1 with a touchdown); had eight targets two weeks ago without Stephon Diggs on the field. Faces competition from Traylon Burks and Chick Okonkwo for targets, so not a lock to be consistent producer or number two on team in targets, but represents a young player with upside in an offense needing playmakers.

Recommended as a stash; started season poorly with two bad games and a thumb injury in the third game, but faced difficult schedule (Cleveland, Minnesota); upcoming schedule is much easier.

Better than Tyler Algier; had 17 touches in recent game; combined with another back for 37 total touches, indicating significant workload and production potential.

Bam Knight is not recommended for waiver wire pickup unless in absolute desperation situations.

There's a world where Jeremiah Love still sits out, and Knight could see another decent game; Denver's had a hard time at the position, suggesting opportunity if Love remains unavailable.

Bo Nix and the Broncos face the Cardinals in Week 7; the source identifies the Broncos as a struggling offense, making them a favorable matchup for Arizona's defense.

Cam Ward and the Tennessee offense face the Browns on the road in Week 7; the source notes the Browns have been beat up defensively but frames this as an opportunity for Cleveland's defense to perform well, implying Ward and the Titans offense are vulnerable in this matchup.

Left game with shoulder injury; no update available yet. Significant news because his absence created high-volume opportunity for Damian Pierce, and his return status will impact Pierce's workload.

Mentioned as a receiver with a case to be made for waiver pickup, though not in top two receiver priorities (Amari Cooper Jr. and DeMario Douglas).

Colby Parkinson scored a touchdown last week, but Tyler Higby is still expected to be the primary go-to guy for Matthew Stafford.

Coleman is positioned as the second-priority waiver target at running back, with potential to play a strong role when healthy; safer than Dobbins given injury concerns.

Goedert receives a 0-10 drop-o-meter rating; the source expresses concern about Tanner McKee's quarterback play, noting 'I think Tanner McKee might be the worst quarterback in football,' and warns of a rest-of-season decline with upcoming QBs J.J. McCarthy and Jameis Winston, suggesting limited offensive efficiency.

Darnell Mooney has a neck injury; status update was not available at the time of this discussion.

Davante Adams is out six to ten weeks with a hamstring injury.

Debo Samuel probably will not play in Week 7 due to injury. The 49ers have their bye in Week 8 and return in Week 9. Samuel has scored over 15 PPR points in three of his four healthy games this season.

Top waiver-wire receiver target for Week 7. Patriots have two receivers on IR for at least three more games (Matt Hollins out four more games; Romeo Dobbs had shoulder injury). DeMario Douglas coming off two solid games; positioned to benefit from receiver injuries. Case can be made for Douglas to go ahead of Amari Cooper Jr. as priority.

Named as waiver wire consideration for Week 7; specific context not provided in excerpt.

Presented as a safer floor alternative to Trey Tucker; the source suggests Douglas and Omar Cooper Jr. offer more consistent production than Tucker's boom-bust profile.

The source emphasizes that McKee's role is to 'hyper target Devontae Smith,' indicating Smith remains the focal point of the Eagles offense and should continue to receive high target volume despite QB uncertainty.

Hyper target in the offense; Year Up United's recommends prioritizing him on waivers.

Fernando Mendoza poses a risk of taking over the starting quarterback role from Kirk Cousins at some point this season.

Expected to play better than he did last week; mentioned in context of Amari Cooper Jr.'s opportunity, suggesting Wilson's performance may improve but Cooper remains a priority waiver target.

The source illustrates pitfalls with Jets receivers, noting they've fallen for Jets receivers in the past; Garrett Wilson is mentioned in the context of cautioning against overvaluing New York Jets pass catchers.

One-week option against the Dolphins; not top 12; has a good schedule with revenge game against Raiders next week, but Year Up United's is worried the wheels are falling off for Geno; started strong but now struggling.

Going to be involved in Patriots offense; mentioned alongside A.J. Brown's expected improvement and DeMario Douglas's waiver priority.

Hunter Henry is ranked as a top-three tight end waiver priority and is Jamie's number-one priority for Week 7 tight end streaming, indicating strong preference for immediate production.

Two QB league option at 5% rostered; has a great upcoming schedule.

Included in top three running back waiver wire picks; positioned as a must-add option for Week 7.

Jaleel McLaughlin could be valuable if Josh Jacobs doesn't play due to injury, but Jacobs is expected to play this week, limiting McLaughlin's immediate appeal.

Jalen Hurts is out for the season with a blood clot.

May get more work in the Broncos offense as an alternative to Jonah Coleman's return; part of the running back rotation discussion.

Jaden Daniels is listed as a top priority quarterback this week.

Waddle receives a 0-10 drop-o-meter rating, indicating he is viewed as a droppable asset with minimal fantasy value at this stage of the season.

Missed Week 6 game; status for Week 7 return being monitored.

Flagged as an interesting running back option in the waiver wire discussion; included in top three considerations alongside Rashad White and Jaleel McLaughlin.

Number two on the running back list; eligible to return this week; was the best Broncos running back before injury; Broncos offense needs a spark; could play a strong role when healthy; injury history unclear but potential is high.

Jordan Addison's health status is being monitored heading into the Vikings' bye week; the source will track whether he returns healthy, which could unlock upside for Kyler Murray's passing game.

Jordan Addison has had only one good game so far, which happened without Justin Jefferson on the field. His performance in a full game with Kyler Murray at tight end remains to be seen.

Jordan Mason has served his time and is now designated to return from IR; he and Elijah Jones split carries fairly evenly in week one with Mason getting 14 carries and Jones getting 12.

Listed as the headliner running back option in shallow leagues; described as a top name to target despite shallow league running back options being limited.

Jordan Mason is the headliner at running back on the waiver wire and is coming back with hopes of having a prominent role. In the one game both he and Aaron Jones were healthy, Mason led the team in carries, suggesting he should handle a lot of the rushing downs work upon his return.

Mentioned as a receiver with a case to be made for waiver pickup, though not in top two receiver priorities (Amari Cooper Jr. and DeMario Douglas).

Positioned as a potential league winner moving forward; not expected to play in the current week but has significant upside for future weeks.

Josh Allen is listed as a top priority quarterback this week; he has a bye.

Downs is returning to action; the source projects him as a seven-point scorer in non-PPR and four points in full PPR, indicating modest fantasy value upon return.

Expected to get full week of practice with decision to be made by Matt LaFleur; positioned as likely to return in Week 7 after missing Week 6.

Josh Jacobs may play this week; Carson Steele has an injury that could affect the backfield.

Josh Jacobs is expected to play this week, limiting the fantasy appeal of backup running backs like Jaleel McLaughlin and Pierre Strong unless Jacobs is ruled out.

Justin Jefferson has not yet been on the field for an entire game with Kyler Murray, Jordan Addison, and TJ Hawkinson all healthy, suggesting potential upside if the Vikings' full receiving core can stay intact.

Justin Jefferson's presence on the field impacts Jordan Addison's production, as Addison's one good game came when Jefferson was not playing.

Johnson receives a 0-10 drop-o-meter rating; the source notes he has posted two bad games in a row (5.6 fantasy points in one, with the other against Minnesota), indicating a downward trend warranting a drop.

Keenan Allen is in the conversation to be the most added player on waivers. He has had 29 targets with nine in each game since Alec Pierce went down, and has been great in two of those games. He is the best Colts receiver for the foreseeable future.

Kendra Miller is positioned as a one-week running back option due to matchup, with uncertainty around Alvin Kamara's health status. The source expects Miller to lead the run game for New Orleans in Week 7, but cautions against overcommitting because Kamara could return and Miller has a bye in Week 8, with Travis Etienne returning in Week 9. The Steelers matchup is noted as not ideal.

Outside of top 30 running backs this week; has 30 carries in last two games but has been ineffective. Positioned as goal-line back with potential for 15+ touches in favorable game script against Giants (unlike Pittsburgh's tough run defense), similar to Damian Pierce's opportunity last week.

Kendrae Miller is recommended as a waiver-wire running back option for Week 7 if Charbonnet and Rashad White are already rostered, suggesting short-term fill-in value.

Appears in top three running back waiver wire picks for multiple analysts; positioned as a must-add option for Week 7.

If Alvin Kamara doesn't play, Miller could see a larger workload; he had nine carries for 19 yards in the fourth quarter last week. He's characterized as a trap back who will get carries but no catches, and the source notes he's the safest option if you need a running back this week because you know he's going to play.

Kendra Miller had 20 carries last week and is the most likely Saints running back to score; he scored the previous week with 10 carries against Minnesota. If Alvin Kamara doesn't play, Miller could see a larger workload. Against Pittsburgh this week, Miller has decent appeal as the Saints' primary scoring threat at running back, though long-term appeal is limited.

Identified as one of two safe wide receiver options with good floors and potential to be starters in three-receiver leagues; available in at least 65% of leagues or more.

75% rostered in shallow leagues; upcoming schedule is brutal (Rams, Jets, 49ers, Seahawks, Broncos, Browns all before Week 13 bye); has performed well in tough matchups so far this season but may not produce highs; backup Fernando Mendoza could take over at some point.

Kirk Cousins is playing well this season and should continue to provide value for fantasy managers currently rostering him, though there is a risk of Fernando Mendoza taking over at some point.

Recommended for shallow league guys only; Year Up United's expresses concern that the wheels are falling off for Cousins; not preferred over Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers for this week.

Kyle Pitts has been awesome in the last two weeks and should be considered a starter at least for this week, with potential for continued production moving forward.

Kyler Murray is highlighted as a top-three quarterback to target on waivers due to a very favorable upcoming schedule. He posted 20 fantasy points as a season high against the Saints with 51 rushing yards, and the source notes he hasn't yet had Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and TJ Hawkinson all healthy on the field together, suggesting upside if his full receiving core returns healthy post-bye.

Coming off bye week; upcoming schedule is great; preferred over Kirk Cousins for this week and next week.

Lamar Jackson's status for Week 7 is uncertain; the source assumes he may not play and discusses the Bengals defense as a streaming option contingent on his availability. If Lamar plays, the Bengals are considered hands-off; if Tyler Huntley plays instead, they move into streaming conversation.

Identified as one of two safe wide receiver options with good floors and potential to be starters in three-receiver leagues; available in at least 65% of leagues or more.

Marshawn Lloyd should be passed over in favor of Pierre Strong; not the preferred Packers running back waiver target.

Known injury history; may lose work if Jonah Coleman returns to the Broncos offense.

Michael Mayer is available in 87% of leagues and is ranked as a top-three tight end priority on the waiver wire; positioned as a first option if you need a tight end this week, with the source preferring him over other immediate options.

Michael Penix Jr. is recommended as a low-end starter option after a comeback effort against the Bears with 33 pass attempts (season high) and three touchdowns. The source expects a potential shootout against the 49ers given how both teams operate, and notes that Penix has elite-level efficiency metrics (yards per attempt, passer rating) this season, though he needs more volume to capitalize on that efficiency.

Would still start Kirk Cousins over Michael Penix Jr. for this week; not preferred in waiver wire decisions.

Mike Evans is expected to miss sometime this week or beyond; the exact timeline is uncertain (possibly zero to one week), but he will miss time before Tampa Bay's bye week.

Mike Evans is not expected to play this week with an Achilles injury; he faces Atlanta on the road this week and then has a bye.

Mike Evans may have an injury that could linger, which could impact his fantasy production going forward.

Listed as a shallow league waiver wire option for running backs.

Omar Cooper has a favorable upcoming schedule: Miami, Vegas, Kansas City, Buffalo, Chargers, Miami. The source notes the schedule is "really, really nice" for both receivers but "certainly Omar Cooper a little bit longer," suggesting extended matchup-based upside.

Named as waiver wire consideration for Week 7; specific context not provided in excerpt.

Identified as a top-two wide receiver waiver wire option for Week 7; positioned as the 'King of the Hill' in a head-to-head comparison with other available receivers.

Presented as a safer floor alternative to Trey Tucker; the source suggests Cooper and Demario Douglas offer more consistent production than Tucker's boom-bust profile.

Pierre Strong is the preferred Packers running back waiver target; he looked the best against Dallas and will play a lot due to his passing-game role, making him the choice over Marshawn Lloyd if Jacobs doesn't play.

Could see work if Josh Jacobs doesn't play; presented as a contingency option for teams needing a running back this week.

Expected to return in Week 7 after missing Week 6; practiced on Friday and decision was taken to game time in previous week, suggesting he's close to full availability.

Rashad Bateman should be fine; no injury concerns mentioned.

Listed as a shallow league waiver wire option for running backs.

Odunze faces New England and Seattle in his next two games; the source compares him to Hampton as 'the wide receiver version' in terms of limited upside, though notes 'you can still see talent with Jalen Waddell' but not with Odunze, suggesting diminished confidence in his near-term production.

Had shoulder injury; out for at least three more games. Creates opportunity for DeMario Douglas in Patriots receiver rotation.

Probably going to be close for Week 7 return but did not practice at all last week, making his status more uncertain than Judkins or Jacobs.

Saquon Barkley is expected to return to the lead role in the Giants backfield, though Tracy's recent performance and Harbaugh's comments about players proving themselves suggest potential for a shared role.

Tank Dell is going to play this week.

Tank Dell is returning from injury but the source expects limited playing time upon his return; his comeback is cited as a factor that may affect Jalen Knoll's role, though the source does not expect Dell to play significantly.

Two QB league option at 10% rostered; has a great upcoming schedule; threw 45 passes, indicating high volume potential.

Terrence Ferguson is a stash play for the Rams who cannot be used in Week 7 but might return in Week 8. If Devonta Adams is out six-plus weeks, Ferguson could become the number two target receiver for the Rams behind Puka Nakua. The Rams use many tight ends in their offense, and Ferguson has been well-liked by the team. He is only 14% rostered, making him available in most leagues. The source recommends minimal FAB expenditure and notes he may already be on IR in some leagues.

Stash candidate who won't show up in standard projections; worth monitoring despite being overlooked in typical waiver wire analysis.

Terrace Ferguson is recommended as a stash option at tight end if you don't need immediate help this week; positioned as a longer-term upside play rather than a week-to-week starter.

Terrence Ferguson is not healthy, which opens up opportunity for Tyler Higby to have a bigger role with the Rams.

Terry McLaurin may be out for the season, representing a major wide receiver loss and driving waiver wire activity for replacement options.

Absence from Commanders offense increases Rashad White's expected involvement in passing game.

Terry McLaurin has a serious knee injury; his team has a bye this week.

Assumed to be out for the season, creating target share opportunity for teammates like Antonio Williams.

Terry McLaurin is most likely out for the rest of the season, which opens up opportunity for other receivers like Stephon Diggs.

Mentioned as potential waiver wire pickup in deeper leagues; not expected to show up in standard projections on CBS player stats page.

Has two monstrous games with over 20 PPR points but has been under 8.5 PPR points in the other four games; described as the prototypical boom-bust wide receiver three. The upcoming schedule is not favorable for him, and the source suggests you don't necessarily need to hold on to him despite his recent huge game against Buffalo.

Trevor Lawrence is listed as a top priority quarterback this week.

Will see playing time in the Titans offense; positioned as a competitor for targets alongside Chick Okonkwo, limiting Antonio Williams' target share ceiling.

Tyler Warren may not play in Week 7 due to injury.

Tyrone Tracy is recommended as a waiver-wire running back after Kendrae Miller, with the caveat that he represents a longer-term stash play. The source notes Tracy showed enough last week to be in the mix for the Giants running back role going forward, with uncertainty around when or if Cam Scadaboo will reclaim his job. Tracy is available in 90% of leagues, making him a potential stash candidate.

Averaged 14.4 PPR fantasy points per game in the last eight games of 2025; 12.5 PPR fantasy points per game in his last seven games when excluding the Week 18 Dallas game against backup defense. Available in 90% of leagues and positioned to be in the mix for Giants running back role with Cam Scadaboo's job status uncertain.

Zach Charbonnet is expected to come off the PUP list and play this week. Given Seattle's running back situation, he is likely to retain his previous role in passing downs and goal-line work, which would make him a valuable fantasy asset. He is currently rostered in 57% of ESPN leagues and 62% of Yahoo leagues.

Named as waiver wire consideration for Week 7; specific context not provided in excerpt.

Zach Charbonnet has a good chance to play this week.