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Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

These players are generally available in at least 70% of Sleeper leagues and ranked in order of priority, by position.

Your bid should vary by format and situation. Need help at RB? Prioritize that position. All set there? Then, you probably don’t need to chase the top guys.

Quarterbacks

Daniel Jones, New York Giants

Blind-bid recommendation: 5-8%

Jones underwhelmed last week without Malik Nabers. Prior to that one, the QB hit 20 fantasy points in two of his past three games.

We expect the rookie to return against Philly, although we’ll track his progress through the concussion protocol.

Jones draws an Eagles pass D that sits just 16th in DVOA and 19th in Pro Football Focus coverage grade.

The unit could be even weaker if lead CB Darius Slay remains out with the knee injury that knocked him out of Week 6.

Running Backs

Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills

Blind-bid recommendation: 15-18%

With James Cook inactive on Monday night, Davis became the lead back, handling 23 touches to only four for Ty Johnson.

Davis maximized those touches, rushing for 97 yards and tallying 3 receptions for 55 yards. The Jets struggled to bring Davis down.

If Cook isn't ready for Week 7, then Davis would lead the backfield in a great matchup against the Titans. Buffalo's installed as an 8.5-point home favorite, meaning game script should dictate plenty of rushing.

Even when Cook returns, Davis may have carved himself a role to provide some standalone fantasy value.

Isaac Guerendo, San Francisco 49ers 

Blind-bid recommendation: 15-18%

49ers RB Jordan Mason is day-to-day with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder. He tried to return but could only muster one carry before being sidelined for the rest of the game.

If Mason doesn’t play this week, Guerendo would likely start over RB Patrick Taylor. He out-carried Taylor 10-5 in the second half.

Guerendo had a big 76-yard run at the end of the game that could have been a TD. With his 221-pound size and 4.33 speed, Guerendo would have RB1 upside.

He would be a must start if Mason is inactive.

Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers 

Blind-bid recommendation: 12-15%

The Chargers placed Gus Edwards on IR prior to Week 6. He won’t be able to return until Week 10.

In the meantime, Vidal has a chance to show he deserves more work. Edwards has averaged only 3.0 yards per carry this season. He ranks 58th in rushing success rate and 65th in expected points added per rush, among 72 qualifiers.

Vidal trailed well behind J.K. Dobbins in his NFL debut Sunday. But his mere 6 touches included a 38-yard downfield TD catch.

The rookie brings a three-down skill set – plus blocking skills – that could quickly grow on the coaching staff.

Should Dobbins miss time, Vidal would become a fantasy starter. View him as a rising handcuff with the potential for standalone value in deep formats.

Sean Tucker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Blind-bid recommendation: 10-12%

With Rachaad White inactive, Tucker and Bucky Irving split carries evenly: 14 apiece.

Tucker was more efficient going for 136 yards to Irving’s 81. 

A stud college RB who went undrafted in 2023 due to a rare heart defect, Tucker certainly has the pedigree to contribute.

HC Todd Bowles said of Tucker's Week 6 performance: “It’s definitely worthy of him making it a three-headed monster.”

Even if White is back next week, Tucker is worth a stash for the potential upside in a Bucs offense that ranks ninth in total yards and second in scoring so far.

Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals

Blind-bid recommendation: 5-10%

James Conner played through an ankle issue in Sunday's blowout loss.

As of Tuesday, there’s no talk of him missing a Monday night matchup with the Chargers. Still, Benson’s path to touches becomes a bit more clear with Conner banged up.

If Conner ends up missing a game, the rookie would likely split time with Emari Demercado, who has factored in on passing downs. But an increase in opportunity would give Benson a shot to flash his superior skill set – and eventually earn more touches. 

Stash him if you have room on your bench.

Wide Receivers

Demario Douglas, New England Patriots

Blind-bid recommendation: 12-15%

QB Drake Maye’s first start wasn’t perfect, but he did connect with Douglas on six of nine targets for 92 yards and a score. 

The targets, catches, and yards all led the team. And it was Douglas’ third game among his last four with exactly 9 targets. 

After the game, HC Jerod Mayo commented that he will consider using Douglas more in 2-WR sets.

Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals

Blind-bid recommendation: 5-10%

Wilson tallied a season-high 94% route rate against Green Bay. He simply had to, as the Cardinals played from behind and Marvin Harrison Jr. left with a concussion.

Wilson drew just a 13% target share against a well-performing Green Bay defense. Prior to that one, though, he saw target shares of 28%, 32%, and 21%.

Odds are Harrison will miss Monday’s matchup against the Chargers. If he does, Wilson should supply a cheap source of 6+ targets.

Harrison averaged 7 targets over the season's first five games (before leaving Week 6 early).

Tight End

Colby Parkinson, Los Angeles Rams 

Blind-bid recommendation: 5-8%

Parkinson has had at least 5 targets in four of five games this season. 

He caught 7 of 13 targets for 52 yards last time out, before the Week 6 bye.

With WR Puka Nacua (and possibly Cooper Kupp) set to miss more time, Parkinson looks like a solid spot starter.

Week 7 holds a high-upside matchup with the Raiders.

Deep-League Waiver Wire Pickups

Drake Maye, QB, New England Patriots

Blind-bid recommendation: 5-8%

Maye showed promise in a Week 6 loss to Houston. 

Beyond his arm talent -- featured on a deep score to Kayshon Boutte -- Maye did well working through progressions. He went 7 for 11 for 90 yards vs. the blitz, per team reporter Andrew Callahan.

Plus, as we saw at UNC, Maye’s legs proved impactful. He rushed five times for 38 yards.

Next up: a perfect streaming spot against Jacksonville. The Jags have allowed a league-high 27.5 fantasy points per game to enemy QBs.

Dameon Pierce, RB, Houston Texans

Blind-bid recommendation: 8-12%

Pierce looked excellent against the Patriots en route to 76 yards and 1 TD on 8 carries.

Cam Akers played only two snaps, so he’s no longer the Joe Mixon handcuff.

Pierce also played ahead of Dare Ogunbowale, holding the edge in routes (9-7), targets (1-0), and carries (8-2).

Given the strength of Houston’s offense, Pierce is a viable option for fantasy managers seeking an upside stash.

D’Ernest Johnson, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

Blind-bid recommendation: 5-10%

Tank Bigbsy did not take over the Jaguars’ backfield after Travis Etienne was knocked out in the second quarter. 

From that point forward, Johnson actually out-carried Bigsby 5-4 and out-targeted him 2-0.

Johnson will mix in if Etienne misses more time, especially if the Jaguars have to play from behind and throw the ball. 

Tyler Goodson, RB, Indianapolis Colts

Blind-bid recommendation: 5-8%

Trey Sermon out-carried Goodson 18-8 in Week 6, but Goodson proved much more efficient.

He out-gained Sermon 51-29 and caught four of five targets for 14 yards. 

That could earn him more work in Week 7 if RB Jonathan Taylor remains out with his ankle injury. Even if Taylor is back, Goodson may have earned some snaps on passing downs. 

The Colts get Miami’s 27th-ranked RB defense this week.

Audric Estime, RB, Denver Broncos

Blind-bid recommendation: 3-5%

Estime returned from IR this past week and took two carries for 13 yards. He led the Broncos backs in yards per carry at 6.5.

With how ineffective the Broncos run game has been, Estime could earn more carries over the next few weeks.

He is worth a stash in deeper leagues as a talented rookie with upside.

Rashod Bateman, WR, Baltimore Ravens

Blind-bid recommendation: 8-10%

Bateman has finished as a top-36 PPR WR in three of the past four weeks. That stretch includes two games with a target share north of 20%.

Now, the Ravens have tallied the league's lowest pass rate -- 46.8%. So ideally, you’d only play Bateman in games that could require boosted attempts. 

A Week 7 matchup at Tampa Bay at least carries that potential. Through six weeks, the Bucs rank second league-wide in points per game. They've also allowed the fourth-most PPR points to WRs over the past three weeks.

Noah Brown, WR, Washington Commanders

Blind-bid recommendation: 5-8%

Brown returned from his Week 5 absence and led the Commanders with eight targets against the Ravens.

He caught four for 58 yards. Brown has emerged as Washington’s No. 2 WR while healthy which is worth considering for how explosive the output has been.

 He could be useful as a deep-league spot starter as we work through the bye weeks, especially since Week 7 brings a great matchup vs. the Panthers.

Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Carolina Panthers 

Blind-bid recommendation: 3-5%

Sanders delivered as a Week 6 pickup, turning 7 targets into 5 catches for 49 yards.

Keep in mind that Tommy Tremble missed Sunday’s game with a concussion. He didn’t practice at all leading up to the Falcons game, though, and there’s certainly a chance he sits out a positive Week 7 matchup at Washington.

If so, Sanders will remain a deep-league streamer.

Top Streaming Defense for Week 7

Cincinnati Bengals

(at Cleveland Browns)

The Browns continue to set records as a historically bad offense this season. They are averaging less than 16 points per game and have only scored seven TDs in six games. 

QB DeShaun Watson is taking sacks at a historic pace. He has been sacked 5+ sacks in four of their six games this year. He is on pace to be sacked over 87 times this season, which would crush the NFL record of 76.

If you want to learn more about this match-up and other defenses to stream this week, check out our Streaming Defense Guide for Week 7.

Grab This Guy

Troy Franklin, WR, Denver Broncos

Blind-bid recommendation: 3-5%

Franklin entered last weekend with only five total catches.

The Chargers matchup didn’t produce huge box score results – 2 catches, 30 yards, and a score. But he’s trending in the right direction.

With Josh Reynolds on IR, Franklin set a season-high in route rate (68%). He ranked second behind Courtland Sutton in snaps.

“I think it’s coming together for me, for sure,” Franklin said after the game, via the Denver Post. “I’m just getting more reps out there, seeing things and just getting a feel for the game. It’s slowing down for me.”

We know there’s a built-in rapport with college teammate Bo Nix. And although there are questions about Nix’s early-season form, Franklin’s talent and boosted opportunity makes him a name to watch in deeper formats.

As a bonus: Denver has a top-10 schedule for WRs, per our strength of schedule tool.

Drop Candidates

Trey Sermon, RB, Indianapolis Colts

Sermon entered Sunday questionable with a collarbone injury. He suited up but was out-played by Tyler Goodson.

Goodson matched him in routes (15) and out-targeted him 5-0. Sermon held the carry edge (18-8) but mustered only 1.6 YPC.

Of course, those 18 carries are enough to make Sermon a deep RB2 option for Week 7 if you need him and Jonathan Taylor's still not ready -- especially against a weak Miami defense. So dump Sermon only if you don't need him or Taylor's back.

Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Green Bay Packers

Wicks is week to week with a shoulder injury. Even when healthy, he’s underwhelmed when given increased opportunities.

Jerome Ford, RB, Cleveland Browns

Like Wicks, Ford is week to week – this time with a hamstring injury. The Browns expect Nick Chubb to return for Sunday’s game against Cincinnati.

Mike Williams, WR, New York Jets

Williams went without a catch in Monday's loss to Buffalo. His target share hasn't topped 13% in a game all season, and he might not stick around in New York following a trade for Davante Adams.

Jalen Tolbert, WR, Cowboys

Tolbert was OK in a Week 6 loss to Detroit (4 catches, 43 yards). The real issue is a Jekyll and Hyde Dallas offense – and a Week 7 bye.

Tolbert's fine to hold in deeper PPR leagues, where he might help you beyond the coming week. But he's far from a must-hold, especially with Brandin Cooks is eligible to return from IR in Week 10.

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Kevin English, Senior Analyst

Kevin brings 15 years of experience as a fantasy analyst and mid-stakes competitor across various formats (redraft, best ball, dynasty, DFS). His work has been featured on The Mercury News, Rotoworld, and FantasyPros.