Week 7’s Best Pickup Selections

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Week 7’s Best Pickup Selections

Week 7 brings a unique opportunity for fantasy football owners to strengthen their rosters through the waiver wire. While there are no standout players, various intriguing options exist for temporary boosts or potential upside. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the best pickups available this week across all key positions.

Best Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

Quarterbacks

  • Jaxson Dart (Giants) – Available in 64.6% of ESPN leagues. Dart excels with a rushing ability, running for at least 50 yards in every start.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) – Available in 86.3% of ESPN leagues. Facing a weak Bengals defense, Rodgers has a high touchdown rate despite fewer attempts.
  • Michael Penix (Falcons) – Available in 84.7% of ESPN leagues. Despite inconsistent performance, he could thrive against a depleted 49ers defense.

Running Backs

  • Kimani Vidal (Chargers) – Available in 72.9% of ESPN leagues. Although he had a strong showing, his role is not guaranteed moving forward.
  • Bam Knight (Cardinals) – Available in 94.4% of ESPN leagues. Knight is a viable fantasy option after finding the end zone recently.
  • Tyler Allgeier (Falcons) – Available in 67% of ESPN leagues. Allgeier offers solid volume and is a reliable stash behind Bijan Robinson.
  • Tyjae Spears (Titans) – Available in 76.4% of ESPN leagues. Spears is accumulating snaps, showing promise amid a coaching change.
  • Isaiah Davis (Jets) – Available in 94.6% of ESPN leagues. He is a secondary option in a struggling offense, but worth monitoring.
  • Kendre Miller (Saints) – Available in 74.8% of ESPN leagues. He remains a stash behind the aging Alvin Kamara.
  • Samaje Perine (Bengals) – Available in 99.2% of ESPN leagues. Perine is seeing an increased role in Cincinnati’s backfield.

Wide Receivers

  • Elic Ayomanor (Titans) – Available in 72.1% of ESPN leagues. A young receiver with growth potential who has seen increased targets.
  • Kendrick Bourne (49ers) – Available in 62.3% of ESPN leagues. Bourne’s opportunity continues to grow as the 49ers deal with injuries at receiver.
  • Luther Burden (Bears) – Available in 91.8% of ESPN leagues. His usage may increase due to injuries on the team.
  • Zay Jones (Cardinals) – Available in 99.9% of ESPN leagues. He has emerged as a reliable option amid quarterback uncertainty.
  • Jalen Coker (Panthers) – Available in 90.5% of ESPN leagues. Coker may yield significant returns as Carolina reshuffles its offense.
  • Isaiah Bond (Browns) – Available in 96.6% of ESPN leagues. A solid stash as the second receiver in a struggling passing game.
  • Tez Johnson (Bucs) – Available in 99.3% of ESPN leagues. Watch his situation closely, especially if Mike Evans misses time.
  • Jordan Whittington (Rams) – Available in 99.8% of ESPN leagues. Keep an eye on him as he could see more targets if Puca Nacua is out.
  • Tutu Atwell (Rams) – Available in 98.3% of ESPN leagues. If Nacua sits, Atwell could benefit from increased volume.
  • Sterling Shepard (Bucs) – Available in 85.2% of ESPN leagues. He has a reliable role in PPR leagues.

Tight Ends

  • Harold Fannin Jr. (Browns) – Available in 70.9% of ESPN leagues. He’s worth targeting if David Njoku cannot play this week.
  • Cade Otton (Bucs) – Available in 91.1% of ESPN leagues. His target share could increase if key receivers are sidelined.
  • Mason Taylor (Jets) – Available in 64% of ESPN leagues. He is set for increased targets without Garrett Wilson.
  • Oronde Gadsden (Chargers) – Available in 99.3% of ESPN leagues. Strong usage makes him a worthy addition.
  • Noah Fant (Bengals) – Available in 97.5% of ESPN leagues. He’s positioned for a larger role due to injuries in the Bengals’ tight end group.
  • Michael Mayer (Raiders) – Available in 96.9% of ESPN leagues. Another solid streaming option given his recent productivity.
  • Isaiah Likely (Ravens) – Available in 93.3% of ESPN leagues. He could fill a significant void if Andrews is traded.

Week 7 promises to provide fantasy owners with numerous intriguing waiver wire additions. Assess your roster needs and prioritize these players to bolster your chances for success in the coming games.