As we gear up for Week 7, many fantasy managers are starting to feel the pinch of injuries, bye weeks and underperforming players. Staying ahead of the competition with timely waiver additions can make a world of difference, which is why we do something a little different with “In the Scope” and give you the players to add before they become the hot new pickup!
This edition features players flying under the radar who have the potential to deliver big performances and become the Week 7 waiver wire add you’ll wish you had this time next week.
Rostership percentages courtesy of ESPN Points Per Reception (PPR) redraft fantasy football leagues as of Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Check Your Waivers: Mainstream Fantasy Football Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
As you’re looking for the deeper additions, be sure to check for some of these more well-known names that might still be available:
Quarterback
- Sam Darnold (QB, Minnesota Vikings) | 45.0%
Running Back
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, New York Giants) | 45.0%
- Tank Bigsby (RB, Jacksonville Jaguars) | 44.0%
- Antonio Gibson (RB, New England Patriots) | 42.9%
- Alexander Mattison (RB, Las Vegas Raiders) | 35.6%
- Ray Davis (RB, Buffalo Bills) | 10.2%
- Tyler Allgeier (RB, Atlanta Falcons) | 43.0%
- Ty Chandler (RB, Minnesota Vikings) | 33.2%
- Isaac Guerendo (RB, San Francisco 49ers) | 0.9%
- Sean Tucker (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | 1.0%
- Trey Sermon (RB, Indianapolis Colts) | 46.9%
- Emanuel Wilson (RB, Green Bay Packers) | 6.9%
Wide Receiver
- Josh Downs (WR, Indianapolis Colts) | 49.2%
- JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR, Kansas City Chiefs) | 17.8%
- Demario Douglas (WR, New England Patriots) | 21.1%
- Allen Lazard (WR, New York Jets) | 38.7%
- Christian Watson (WR, Green Bay Packers) | 44.6%
- Romeo Doubs (WR, Green Bay Packers) | 29.7%
- Jalen Tolbert (WR, Dallas Cowboys) | 39.2%
- Xavier Legette (WR, Carolina Panthers) | 28.9%
- Tre Tucker (WR, Las Vegas Raiders) | 19.8%
- Jordan Whittington (WR, Los Angeles Rams) | 8.0%
- Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) | 33.3%
- Tutu Atwell (WR, Los Angeles Rams) | 18.4%
- Darius Slayton (WR, New York Giants) | 19.0%
Tight End
- Cade Otton (TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | 24.0%
- Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots) | 48.0%
- Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) | 33.9%
In the Scope Targets: Top Fantasy Football Week 7 Free Agent Finds
Now, let’s talk about who is “In the Scope,” players that can be added for free before Week 7 when they rise to the top of everyone’s waiver wire list.
Noah Brown (WR, Washington Commanders) | 0.6%
Noah Brown is unrostered in over 99% of leagues, but that could quickly change after this week. The Commanders rank as the third-best scoring offense and are fifth in total yards per game. With Jahan Dotson traded in the preseason, Brown is seeing an uptick in opportunities. The former Ohio State Buckeye played 64% of the snaps in Week 5, trailing only Terry McLaurin, and led the team in targets with eight, including a red-zone look.
Brown’s ceiling is even higher this week as Washington faces the Panthers, the worst scoring defense in the league. With McLaurin likely facing heavy coverage, Brown could be primed for a breakout game. He’s already proven himself capable of WR1 performances in the past (three last seaosn with the Texans), and this matchup could be his ticket back to fantasy relevance. If you can scoop him up now, you’ll get him before the rest of your league catches on.
Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) | 6.7%
Juwan Johnson has quietly been earning a larger role in the Saints’ offense. Johnson has recorded at least three targets in each of the last three games, and his snap share has skyrocketed to over 80% in the past two weeks. In Week 6, he posted a season-high 48 receiving yards and saw an 11% air yards share, showing that he’s becoming more integrated into the offense.
With several key Saints pass-catchers sidelined by injury, Johnson could be a sneaky add for fantasy managers looking for tight end help. He’s a low-cost option who could continue to see an expanded role as the Saints look to their depth for answers.
Bub Means (WR, New Orleans Saints) | 0.1%
Bub Means may be the deepest of deep waiver wire targets, but he’s worth a look in the right situation. As with Johnson, the injuries to Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, as well as Derek Carr, signals that Means could have an opportunity to carve out a role. Last week, he tied Alvin Kamara for the team lead in targets and finished the game as a surprise contributor in a depleted receiving corps.
The Saints’ offense will likely continue to lean on Kamara, but if you’re in a deep league or desperate for a WR dart throw, Means might be worth stashing. With minimal competition and potential opportunity ahead, he’s an intriguing deep-league play with upside.
Check out all of our Week 7 fantasy football content:
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- Week 7 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
- Fantasy Football Trade Targets | Week 7 (2024)
- Week 7 Fantasy Football Advice Mailbag (2024)
- Fantasy Football Whiplash! | Week 7 News & Notes (2024)
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