Week 7 Waiver Wire Add

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal became the top waiver target after Omarion Hampton was placed on IR with an ankle injury. In Week 6, Vidal dominated the backfield against Miami, rushing 18 times for 124 yards and adding three receptions for 28 yards and a touchdown. He out-snapped Hassan Haskins 43 to 20, earning a 70% snap share and handling 21 total touches. The Chargers' coaches clearly trusted him as the lead back, rejecting any committee approach. With at least four games of clear opportunity and heavy usage in both rushing and receiving roles, Vidal projects as a high-end RB2 with RB1 upside, particularly valuable in PPR formats. His Week 7 matchup against Indianapolis is favorable, and although his Week 6 explosion came against a weak Dolphins defense, his workload security makes him a season-altering pickup.

Zonovan 'Bam' Knight gained the edge in the Cardinals' backfield after Emari Demercado exited Week 6 with an ankle injury. Knight out-snapped and out-carried Michael Carter (34 to 32 snaps, 11 to 6 carries) and handled the goal-line work, scoring a touchdown. While the backfield remains a committee, Knight's red-zone usage and touchdown potential make him the preferred fantasy option.

Allgeier continues to hold strong handcuff value behind Bijan Robinson while maintaining standalone flex appeal. He has already scored three touchdowns across five games and would be a borderline RB1 if Robinson were to miss time. His combination of scoring role and insurance upside makes him a worthwhile bench stash.

With the 49ers' receiving corps decimated by injuries to Ricky Pearsall, George Kittle, and Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne has become the focal point of the passing attack. He's posted identical 142-yard performances in Weeks 5 and 6, commanding target shares over 22% in both games. Bourne's chemistry with QB Mac Jones, his former Patriots teammate, has reignited his production and stabilized the 49ers' passing game. His connection with Jones provides a sustainable edge as long as key starters remain out or limited. Bourne offers WR2 upside and a strong Flex floor, especially while the team deals with multiple offensive injuries.

With Malik Nabers out for the season and Darius Slayton missing Week 6, Wan'Dale Robinson became the Giants' de facto WR1. He caught six passes for 84 yards and a touchdown, stepping into a key role as the primary target for Jaxson Dart. As long as Slayton remains out, Robinson offers reliable WR3/Flex production based on volume.

With Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Emeka Egbuka injured, Tez Johnson made the most of limited snaps by turning his only catch into a 45-yard touchdown. His explosive potential makes him a speculative deep-league add, offering big-play upside if injuries continue to thin Tampa Bay's receiving corps.

Amidst the Buccaneers' receiver injuries, Kameron Johnson emerged as a steady option, recording four receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown after Emeka Egbuka exited. His reliable target share provides a higher floor than Tez Johnson, making him the safer of Tampa's waiver targets.

When Marvin Harrison Jr. left Week 6 with a concussion, Zay Jones led the Cardinals in receiving with five catches for 79 yards. If Harrison misses Week 7, Jones becomes a viable volume-based Flex play in Arizona's offense.

(Deep League Play) With Calvin Ridley leaving Week 6 due to a hamstring injury, Van Jefferson tied for the team lead in targets (six) and caught four passes for 75 yards. While Tennessee's passing offense limits his ceiling, Jefferson's potential for increased volume makes him a deep-league waiver consideration if Ridley remains sidelined.

(Deep League Stash) Elevated from the practice squad in Week 6, Humphrey led the Giants with eight targets in a win over the Eagles while Darius Slayton was out. His future value depends on Slayton's health, but his immediate rapport with Jaxson Dart makes him a notable deep-league target.

(Deep League Stash) Rookie Jimmy Horn has started to carve out a role in the Panthers' offense. After being inactive for the first four weeks, he recorded 47 total yards on three touches in Week 6. He's a speculative add in deep or dynasty leagues as his involvement continues to grow.

Rookie Harold Fannin Jr. stepped in for the injured David Njoku and instantly assumed elite usage. He played 80.2% of offensive snaps, ran routes on 75.8% of dropbacks, and earned a 20.8% target share, finishing with seven receptions for 81 yards. His next two matchups against the Dolphins and Patriots are highly favorable, as both defenses rank among the top 10 in fantasy points allowed to tight ends. Cleveland's pass-heavy system under rookie QB Dillon Gabriel, coupled with offensive line struggles, funnels short-area targets to the tight end. Fannin's volume and role make him more than a streamer'he's a legitimate TE1 with a strong weekly floor while Njoku is out.

After two strong weeks with a 26% target share, Mason Taylor disappointed in Week 6 with only one catch for two yards. However, he has an ideal bounce-back opportunity against the Panthers and Bengals, both of which rank top-three in fantasy points allowed to tight ends. His favorable schedule makes him a viable streaming option.

Rookie QB Jaxson Dart has taken over the Giants' offense following Malik Nabers' ACL injury. Dart's rushing ability has anchored his fantasy value'he has rushed for at least 50 yards in each of his three starts, scoring two rushing touchdowns and finishing as QB11, QB16, and QB3. While his passing totals remain modest at under 170 yards per game, his consistent rushing production gives him a strong floor in Superflex and 2-QB leagues and streaming appeal in standard formats.

Aaron Rodgers impressed in Week 6 against a tough Cleveland Browns defense, completing 70% of his passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns, totaling 17.5 fantasy points. In Week 7, he draws a favorable home matchup versus the Cincinnati Bengals, whose defense has allowed an average of 19.3 fantasy points and 2.2 passing touchdowns per game to opposing quarterbacks over the last five weeks. Available in over 86% of leagues, Rodgers is a strong streaming candidate for Week 7.

Bryce Young delivered a strong Week 6 performance, throwing for three touchdowns and scoring 18.5 fantasy points against the Dallas Cowboys. He faces the New York Jets in Week 7, a defense that has allowed four passing touchdowns in a game twice over its last five contests. Available in about 80% of leagues, Young presents appealing upside as a streaming or deep-league option, especially for managers dealing with bye-week issues.

With Kyler Murray sidelined due to a foot injury, Jacoby Brissett started for the Cardinals in Week 6 and impressed with 320 passing yards and two touchdowns despite losing Marvin Harrison Jr. early to a concussion. Brissett provides solid short-term value as a reliable QB2 or streaming option, particularly for his Week 7 matchup against Green Bay.

The Patriots have a top-10 fantasy defense and a favorable Week 7 matchup against a Tennessee offense that has allowed the second-most points to opposing D/STs this year. Their upcoming schedule makes them a reliable short-term add.

They face the Las Vegas Raiders, who have allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing defenses. Kansas City’s defense is coming off a strong performance against the Lions and is heavily favored in this matchup, making them a top-tier Week 7 streaming option.

The Bears are a strong, widely available defensive option. They have forced 11 takeaways during their current three-game winning streak and now face a New Orleans Saints offense that has struggled to sustain drives. Their recent form and favorable home matchup make them an excellent streaming defense.

The Dolphins are a deep-league streaming defense with sneaky upside. They face a Cleveland Browns offense that is extremely pass-heavy under a rookie quarterback and protected by a struggling offensive line. This combination creates ideal conditions for sacks and turnovers, giving Miami a high-ceiling play for Week 7.