Week 7 has officially arrived, and if your fantasy roster is hurting from bye weeks or a brutal injury report, you are definitely not alone. With Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, and Jayden Daniels all on bye, a lot of fantasy managers are scrambling to find a fill-in QB. Key players like Davante Adams, Ladd McConkey, Romeo Doubs, and Dalton Kincaid are also dealing with injuries, making the waiver wire more critical than ever. Justin Boone just dropped his top-10 pickups, and guys like Mike Washington Jr. and Omar Cooper Jr. are at the top of the list, ready to make a Week 7 impact.
QB Chaos and a Familiar Face
Quarterback options are looking rough out there this week, which is a massive headache for anyone trying to replace their bye-week stars. Baker Mayfield, rostered in only 24% of leagues, is expected to be back this week and he could be your guy. Even though his early season results “left a lot to be desired,” a healthy Mayfield was a fantasy beast in 2024, finishing fifth among passers, and he put up QB15 numbers in an injury-riddled 2025. His schedule coming up is actually pretty sweet too: Panthers, Falcons, Bears, a bye, then Lions and Panthers again. All those defenses are in the top half of the league when it comes to fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks. If Kyler Murray (51% rostered) is somehow available in your league, grab him immediately, but for the rest of us, it is slim pickings.
Now, if you’re truly desperate, there are some streaming options like Aaron Rodgers or Michael Penix Jr. But for us here in the Emerald City, there is a name on the “desperation streaming options” list that hits home: our very own Seahawks QB Sam Darnold. He is 41% rostered and facing the Chiefs. If you are down to the wire and need someone, hey, Darnold is on the board. It is a tough spot for bye-week fill-ins, but you gotta do what you gotta do.
The Top Waiver Grabs
Beyond the quarterback conundrum, there are some serious playmakers to target. Mike Washington Jr., the Raiders running back, is a top priority, rostered in just 30% of leagues. He is going for $12 in FAB, and by the sounds of it, he is finally healthy after battling ankle issues all month. The Raiders camp, with Ashton Jeanty and Klint Kubiak, have been saying he is good to go, and that could be huge for your backfield. He is set to go up against the Rams, so keep an eye on that.
The overall top-10 pickups for Week 7 also include some other intriguing names you will want to add to your roster ASAP. Omar Cooper Jr., the Jets wide receiver, is right there with Washington Jr. at the top. We have also got Ja’Kobi Lane from the Ravens and Kendre Miller from the Saints, both looking like solid adds. Do not sleep on tight ends T.J. Hockenson (Vikings) or Michael Mayer (Raiders) either, especially if you are feeling the pinch at that position. Jaylin Noel (Texans), Jonah Coleman (Broncos), and Tre Tucker (Raiders) round out the must-adds for Week 7. These are the guys who can actually make a difference in your lineup right now.
This is the week where you really have to dig deep on the waiver wire to survive the bye-week crunch. Grabbing a potentially healthy Mike Washington Jr. to beef up your running back spot could be a game-changer, or maybe you are betting on Baker Mayfield to rebound against the Panthers. Every claim counts! And for those of you in absolute scramble mode at QB, remember our very own Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is listed as a desperation option against the Chiefs. Week 7 is a make-or-break for a lot of fantasy teams, so make those waiver claims count and let us hope your pickups come through!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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