Alright, listen up, fantasy managers, because Mike Washington Jr. played a season-high 35% of the snaps for the Raiders, and if you haven’t moved on him yet, you are seriously behind the curve. This isn’t merely a slight uptick; this is a clear shift in that Las Vegas backfield, especially with Ashton Jeanty struggling to get anything going in Week 6.
The Raiders’ Backfield Is Shifting, and It Means Money for Your Roster
Yeah, Jeanty was supposed to be the guy, right? All that talk about him finally being healthy after those ankle issues? Well, it didn’t exactly translate on the field. The dude managed only 22 yards on 10 carries and only 36 receiving yards on four catches. A touchdown might have saved his fantasy day, but he was still under 60% of the snaps for the second straight week. Washington, on the other hand, got a huge bump in playing time, hitting that 35% mark. It’s clear the Raiders are looking for a spark, and Washington could be it. He’s only 30% rostered in Yahoo leagues and costing only $12 in a $100 FAB, making him an absolute steal if he keeps this up. You need to grab him. Seriously, he’s number one on the overall top-10 pickups list for a reason.
But Washington isn’t the only guy you should be eyeing. Omar Cooper Jr., the Jets’ wide receiver, is another top-tier add. We’re talking about making moves that can win you your week, especially with the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, and Washington Commanders all on bye. Other top-10 grabs include Ja’Kobi Lane for the Ravens, Kendre Miller for the Saints, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. from the Giants. Don’t forget tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Michael Mayer either; they could be difference-makers.
Navigating the Week 7 QB Minefield, Including a Familiar Face
Let’s be real, this is NOT a great week if you’re scrambling for a quarterback, especially with Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, and Jayden Daniels all riding the pine for their bye weeks. It’s rough out there, folks. Still, there are options. Baker Mayfield for the Buccaneers is only 24% rostered and could be a sneaky pickup. He’s expected to return this week, and while his early season wasn’t pretty, let’s not forget this guy was QB5 in fantasy points back in 2024 and managed QB15 stats last year despite an injury-riddled Bucs offense. Plus, his schedule is looking soft as velvet with the Panthers, Falcons, Bears, a bye, then the Lions and Panthers again. All those defenses are letting QBs rack up the fantasy points. If Kyler Murray (51% rostered) is somehow available, he’s the obvious top choice, but he’s probably already gone.
For those in true desperation mode, there are a few familiar names floating around. Aaron Rodgers and Michael Penix Jr. are your slightly safer streaming options. But if you’re really digging deep, and your starter is gone, you might even consider our very own **Sam Darnold** here in the Emerald City. He’s 41% rostered and goes up against KC this week. Look, it’s not ideal, but when you’re down to the wire, sometimes you gotta roll the dice. Other deep dives include Malik Willis, Jacoby Brissett, Cam Ward, and Daniel Jones, all battling tough matchups.
The Stakes for Week 7: Injury Report & Bye Weeks Are Shaping Your Roster
The waiver wire is always buzzing, but it’s extra chaotic this week because of some serious injuries. Davante Adams, Ladd McConkey, Romeo Doubs, Rashod Bateman, Darnell Mooney, Quinshon Judkins, Tyler Warren, and Dalton Kincaid are all banged up. Their absences are creating opportunities for players like Washington Jr. and Cooper Jr. to step up, and that’s where you make your move.
With those four big teams on bye, your starting lineup is probably looking a little thinner than usual. You need to make these pickups count. Don’t sit on your FAB dollars. Look at these injury reports, check your roster, and make those aggressive moves to fill the gaps. Week 7 is here, and every single point matters. Get your bids in now, because you don’t want to be left watching from the sidelines as someone else scoops up your league-winning play.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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