Week 7 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets
Introduction
Welcome back to the Week 7 waiver wire report. The waiver wire landscape is looking sparse compared to the early weeks of the season, emphasizing the importance of early-season aggressiveness. If you're in need of a quarterback, this week offers some promising options. Every league is different so if you are not sure how to tackle your waiver wire this week, hit us up with questions in our discord.
Waiver Wire Targets
| Player | Team | Opponent | Position | Rostered % | Adds | Suggested FAAB | Expected Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Evans | LA | PIT | RB | 0.3 | 146,541 | 25% | 2.2 |
| Jordan Mason | SF | @MIN | RB | 0.9 | 78,770 | 20% | 3.0 |
| Kareem Hunt | CLE | @IND | RB | 21.0 | 52,895 | 15% | 4.2 |
| Craig Reynolds | DET | @BAL | RB | 0.3 | 43,338 | 20% | 4.3 |
| Sam Howell | WAS | @NYG | QB | 15.1 | 38,742 | 10% | 14.6 |
| Curtis Samuel | WAS | @NYG | WR | 16.0 | 30,969 | 10% | 9.9 |
| Jonnu Smith | ATL | @TB | TE | 5.3 | 29,331 | 8% | 4.5 |
| Geno Smith | SEA | ARI | QB | 70.2 | 20,208 | 5% | 13.6 |
| Elijah Mitchell | SF | @MIN | RB | 24.5 | 17,797 | 15% | 2.6 |
| Rashee Rice | KC | LAC | WR | 11.2 | 17,758 | 10% | 3.9 |
Player Insights
Adds
Zach Evans
Zach Evans is the next man up and should see insane volume as a workhorse RB in the Rams' offense. Kyren Williams is out with an ankle injury, making Evans a hot commodity. A FAAB of around 25% would be advisable.
Jordan Mason
Jordan Mason got the lion's share of the touches with McCaffrey out. This is surprising as Elijah Mitchell was the assumed number 2. CMC should be fine, but rostering Mason as a cheap stash is a great idea. A FAAB of 20% is recommended.
Elijah Mitchell
Elijah Mitchell is still getting work, and it doesn't hurt to stash RBs from the 49ers if you have the roster space. A FAAB of 15% is recommended.
Curtis Samuel
Curtis Samuel is coming off back-to-back weeks of 15 or more PPR points and is used in creative ways in Bieniemy's offense. A solid flex play for teams struggling with bye weeks. A FAAB of 10% is recommended.
Rashee Rice
By all accounts, in terms of YPRR, TPRR, and other underlying metrics, Rashee Rice is the type of rookie bet we want to make. Hopefully, the KC offense condenses, and we get more predictable volume from Rashee Rice. He's a solid addition if you have the patience for him to fully break out. A FAAB of 10% is recommended.
Geno Smith and Sam Howell
Both are on offenses that aren't afraid to air it out. Good streaming options this week for QB-needy teams. A FAAB of 5% for Geno Smith and 10% for Sam Howell is suggested.
Conclusion
Week 7 offers a variety of options for those looking to bolster their rosters. The key is to be aggressive with your FAAB for high-upside players while being conservative for more established names. Good luck!