Tony Pollard exploded for three rushing touchdowns in Week 7, making him an absolute week winner in fantasy leagues, all while rumors about him being traded before the NFL deadline are swirling like crazy. This dude went off for 28 combined touches, racking up 129 rushing yards and another 26 receiving yards, proving he can still dominate when given the chance. If you had him in your lineup, you know exactly what I am talking about.
Rookie WRs Are Red Hot and Running Wild
While Pollard was busy crushing it, two rookie wide receivers are straight-up *demanding* your attention, and you probably need to scoop them up ASAP if they are still out there. Omar Cooper Jr. of the Jets is turning into a monster. This guy was just as explosive in Week 7 as he was in his breakout Week 6, pulling in 115 yards on five receptions and turning *every single one* of his five targets into a catch. He even snagged a touchdown, and get this: the Jets designed the play around him, lining him up in the backfield for a red zone touch. With 218 yards and two touchdowns over the last two weeks, Cooper Jr. has officially entered must-start territory.
Then you have KC Concepcion, the Browns’ rookie first-rounder. If someone in your league was dumb enough to drop him, go get him now. Concepcion delivered a career-high performance in Week 7, snagging 8 receptions on 10 targets for a massive 129 receiving yards. He had a 29% target share, forced three missed tackles, and converted seven first downs for Cleveland. He is a genuine solution maker in that offense, getting it done before and after the catch, with 110 air yards and 82 yards after the catch in another Browns victory. This kid is squarely in the WR2/3 mix moving forward, and that is huge.
Zay Flowers Leads the League in YAC, and It Is Getting Scary
Speaking of receivers, Zay Flowers for the Ravens just had a career-high 101 yards after the catch in Week 7, and get this: he now leads all wide receivers in YAC this entire year. Think about that for a second. He has played several games without Lamar Jackson, which makes his numbers even crazier. Can you even imagine what Flowers is going to look like once Jackson is back under center and with more reps in the Declan Doyle offensive system that just screams his name? That, my friends, projects like a league winner. You want that kind of upside on your squad, for real.
As we look ahead to Week 8, you know the waiver wire is going to be hot. While we are all watching these explosive standouts, keep an eye on guys like Devin Singletary, who could be a sneaky stash. The NFL trade deadline is creeping up, and we all know how backfield shifts can shake up leagues. Stay sharp, football fans, because Week 8 is going to bring even more chaos.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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