Week 7 Waiver Wire - Five Names Worth Your FAAB

Adonai Mitchell faces a potential loss of his role in two-wide receiver sets to Malik Nabers due to his finger injury and the team's investment in the rookie. If Nabers continues to stack productive games, Mitchell is unlikely to regain his previous snap share.

Alvin Kamara has been dealing with injuries over the last couple of weeks, which has contributed to the Saints' backfield rotation.

Amari Cooper is the number one waiver wire target, with a recommended FAAB bid of 10-12% for those seeking a rookie first-round wide receiver, despite some caution regarding the New York offense's overall ceiling.

Bam Knight has emerged as a 50/50 split partner with Tyler Allgeier, outperforming him with 71 yards on nine touches compared to Allgeier's three yards on seven touches. Knight appears to be the superior player currently.

Brian Thomas Jr. is a drop candidate after failing to play a single snap in the second half of his recent game, logging only 15 total snaps. He is effectively serving as the fourth or fifth receiving option, and his best path to fantasy value may be a trade to a new team.

Brock Bowers is effectively functioning as a wide receiver one rather than a traditional tight end, often lining up against cornerbacks. This role distinction makes Michael Mayer the primary tight end for the Raiders in terms of traditional tight end assignments.

CJ Donaldson is part of a three-man running back committee for the Saints alongside Kendre Miller and Alvin Kamara.

Demario Douglas is a viable waiver flyer who saw 74% of routes run following Romeo Doubs' injury; he excels at staying on a string with Drake Maye during the second phase of plays, drawing comparisons to Josh Downs as an archetype.

Devin Singleary led the Giants backfield with 29 snaps and maintains a significant lead in route participation over Tyrone Tracy, despite the backfield being a low-scoring committee.

Dontayvion Wicks is a drop candidate as he has likely fallen to the third receiving option on his team now that Dallas Goedert has returned to the lineup.

Drake Maye is playing well and frequently extends plays, which benefits receivers like Demario Douglas who can work in the second phase of the snap.

Isaiah Likely remains a key component of the Ravens' red zone passing offense alongside Mark Andrews.

J.J. McCarthy is a recommended Superflex pickup due to his rushing upside and inherent value as a starter. He is ranked ahead of Tanner McKee, though he faces a difficult upcoming schedule against the Texans, Eagles, Commanders, and Jaguars that presents turnover risks.

Jahan Dotson is being utilized as an 'on-the-ball X' receiver and vertical threat in the Falcons' offense, a shift from his previous role with the Commanders. While this usage creates high-variance fantasy potential, especially with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback and in trailing game scripts, he remains largely irrelevant for most fantasy rosters.

Jalen McMillan is a recommended waiver wire target at 50% rostered, coming off a strong performance as a wide receiver three. The Steelers' high neutral pass rate and frequent use of wide receiver screens and short receptions support the thesis for drafting him.

Jeremiah Love is not expected to miss multiple weeks due to his current injury, though his return timeline remains uncertain.

Jonathan Brooks is a drop candidate for managers holding him in IR spots, as he is currently rostered in 43% of leagues. Upon his eventual return, he is not expected to command a significant portion of the offense and may be buried on the depth chart behind other options.

Kayshon Boutte plays a different role in the New England offense compared to Demario Douglas, with his route participation hovering around 50%.

Kendre Miller led the Saints running back room in snaps and is a recommended waiver wire pickup due to his dominance in red zone usage, having secured eight of the last nine red zone touches. While the Saints' overall rushing attack struggles and he is part of a three-man committee, he has a path to 15 touches per week.

Keon Coleman is highly productive when DJ Moore is sidelined, averaging 15 points per game in four contests where he played over 70% of snaps. He currently ranks as the number one wide receiver or tight end in EPA per target. His fantasy value is strictly contingent on DJ Moore's availability; if Moore is out, Coleman is a top-26 wide receiver play and a top waiver priority.

Malik Nabers is a high-upside waiver target (4% rostered) who saw significant usage upon returning from injury, running 82% of routes compared to Isaiah Williams' 6%. He demonstrated chemistry with Geno Smith and played 11 of 15 snaps in 12 personnel, suggesting he may have secured a role in two-wide receiver sets over Adonai Mitchell.

Malik Washington is a recommended waiver wire target at 41% rostered following his bye week.

Mark Andrews' role as a primary red zone threat is declining, with his fantasy production having 'fallen off a cliff,' potentially opening up opportunities for others in the Ravens' offense.

Michael Mayer is an intriguing tight end option, currently the TE13 in points per game. He functions as the Raiders' primary tight end for intermediate work against linebackers and safeties, while Brock Bowers operates more as a wide receiver. Mayer benefits from the team's tendency to target the tight end position and has a high route share, pass blocking on only 10% of passing plays.

Mike Washington Jr. saw increased involvement in the passing game with 11 routes run, replacing Dylan Laube in that specific role. He is considered an interesting handcuff option because he would likely handle early-down work if the starter misses time.

Omar Cooper is viewed as the long-term priority in the Colts' offense over Adonai Mitchell. He has yet to fully showcase the elite yards-after-catch and tackle-breaking ability he displayed in college, suggesting untapped upside.

Romeo Doubs left the game early due to injury, which directly contributed to increased route participation for teammates like Demario Douglas.

Tanner McKee is a viable Superflex flyer because the Eagles consistently lean pass-heavy when he is under center, recording 40-plus attempts in all three of his career appearances. He is a better short-term plug-and-play option for the upcoming matchup against the Cowboys compared to other waiver options.

Travis Hunter is an intriguing waiver target due to his deliberate usage in specific packages, including backfield routes and designed targets. While his current 16% route participation is too low for reliable investment, he becomes a priority add if his role expands to 40% or if Brian Thomas Jr. is traded, potentially opening up more snaps alongside Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers.

Trey Tucker is a priority waiver wire target (45% rostered) who functions as a vertical threat in the Raiders offense, drawing comparisons to Rashid Shaheed. He is an intriguing flex option in games where the Raiders are forced to pass due to game script, and he benefits from stacking with Brock Bowers.

Despite maintaining a 56% snap share, Tyler Allgeier was significantly outperformed by Bam Knight in efficiency, managing only three yards on seven touches.

Tyrone Tracy led the Giants backfield with three targets, but his usage is inconsistent and part of a committee that ranks 26th in fantasy points. He is not currently a recommended target.

Zay Flowers is an elite player, but he has historically struggled to produce in the condensed field of the red zone, where the Ravens have shifted their passing offense focus.