Week 7 Waiver Wire Adds | 2026 Fantasy Football Advice

Adonai Mitchell's return from injury creates uncertainty for the target share of teammates like Amari Cooper. Mitchell had a strong camp and performed well in the first two weeks of the season.

Amari Cooper (referred to as Omar Cooper Jr.) returned from IR with 6 receptions, 103 yards, and a touchdown. As a first-round rookie, he is a high-priority waiver add worth approximately 15% of FAB. While the source slightly prefers Jalen McMillan for his volume ceiling, Cooper is considered a near-equal value, though his target share remains uncertain once Adonai Mitchell returns from injury.

Williams is a priority waiver wire add who is ranked higher rest-of-season than Treylon Burks; he has produced efficiently on his current volume and could reach a WR27-35 ceiling in favorable matchups.

Knight forced a 50/50 committee split with Tyler Allgeier while Jeremiah Love was out and has looked significantly better than Allgeier; his long-term value depends on the duration of Love's injury.

Douglas is a deeper league speculative add who had a great camp and started the season hot before suffering a week two injury.

Rodriguez is a pure early-down grinder with limited fantasy upside in full PPR formats due to a lack of receiving work; he should be rostered as a handcuff to Bucky Irving but is not a reliable starter while Irving is healthy.

JJ McCarthy is recommended as a speculative add in deep Superflex leagues (14-16 teams). The source believes he will eventually be named the starter, making him a valuable roster addition.

The source notes that Dobbins has not been playing well, and his role as the lead back is under threat from Jonah Coleman, who could potentially overtake him as the team's 1A for the remainder of the season.

Identified as the top waiver wire option, Jalen McMillan (referred to as Jeremy Bernard) has produced back-to-back games with over 80 yards, including an 11-catch, 87-yard, one-touchdown performance in Week 6. He provides a reliable underneath element to the Steelers offense that deep threats like DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson lack. He has earned Aaron Rodgers' trust, making him a strong flex candidate, particularly in full PPR formats. The source recommends a number two waiver claim or approximately 15% of FAB.

The fantasy outlook for the team's receivers is contingent on Jayden Daniels staying healthy, which is described as a relatively big if.

Waddle is playing well, creating separation, and running great routes, but he cannot be trusted in starting lineups right now due to the crowded target environment in Tennessee.

Jonah Coleman is a high-upside running back add who could return from IR soon. The source views him as a high-end talent who could potentially outplay J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey to become the team's lead early-down back, even without an injury to Dobbins. He is recommended as a rosterable player in all leagues.

The source expects Jordan Mason to return this week, with the team planning to open his practice window on Wednesday. Once back, he is projected to be a top 25 to 30 running back for the rest of the season.

The source targets a Week 9 return for Jordan Tyson, noting that while he could technically play sooner, the team is unlikely to rush him back before their Week 8 bye. He has potential to be a top 25 wide receiver rest-of-season.

Washington maintains a high floor in PPR formats with at least five targets in every game and eight-plus targets in three of five weeks, but he has yet to produce double-digit half-PPR points; his outlook is further clouded by the return of Chris Bell and Caleb Douglas.

Marvin Harrison Jr. currently has a limited snap share in the Houston offense, but the source expects this to trend upward over time as he integrates into the team.

Michael Pittman Jr. has struggled to stay healthy and did not perform impressively when active, creating uncertainty regarding his future snap share once he returns.

The source recommends bidding approximately 15% of FAB for Omar Cooper, noting he was a first-round pick at wide receiver this year and looks good, though his role is currently unclear due to competition with Adnai.

RJ Harvey is locked into a passing-down specialist role, receiving only 3-5 rush attempts per week; the team does not trust him for early-down work.

The source notes that an injury to Stefon Diggs would likely elevate the target share for other receivers on the team, potentially creating a number one wide receiver opportunity for them.

Tank Dell is expected to be activated from injury this week, adding to the depth of the Houston wide receiver room.

Terry McLaurin sustained an injury during the previous night's game; the source believes he is likely done for the season, citing the immediate use of a cart and an air cast as indicators of a long-term absence.