Week 7 Waivers + Rookie WR Rundown - Fantasy Football Podcast for 10/20

AJ Brown will be involved in the offense; he's mentioned in context of DeMario Douglas's role and target share going forward.

Terry Terry Oh identifies Antonio Williams as a waiver wire target with opportunities in the void left by Terry McLaurin's injury. Suggests fighting for him on waivers as a player who will have consistent opportunities in Washington's offense.

Had a good rookie or first week, but then lost opportunity when Jaden returned; unclear if his best performance has been seen yet, pending a week where he's schemed as a primary option.

Baker Mayfield is a strong waiver wire pickup option this week against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers rank 24th in schedule-adjusted points allowed to the position, making this a favorable matchup for streaming purposes.

Terry Terry Oh mentions Brian Thomas Jr. in the context of potential trade opportunities and depth chart movement, suggesting moves could develop in the wide receiver market.

CJ Stroud is the start of the week, not just a streaming option. In four games with Nico Collins active, Stroud has averaged 71% completion percentage, approximately 300 passing yards per game, and over 20 fantasy points per game—elite fantasy quarterback production. With Tank Dell returning, Marvin Harrison Jr. acquired, and multiple capable receivers (Hutchinson, Booty, and others) in the system, Stroud faces the New York Giants as a 10-point home favorite, creating an excellent matchup.

Chig Okonkwo is only 14% rostered and will be a season-long beneficiary of injuries; he had opportunity when Diggs was out to step up as the two, and he impressed during that stretch.

McCaffrey posted 9 catches and 16 carries in Week 7, his highest opportunity total of the season (26 total touches). The 49ers continue to manage his workload intentionally despite the monster output; he's averaging 17 opportunities per game this season versus 18-19 last year through five weeks, with the team prioritizing long-term health and playoff availability over record-breaking regular-season production.

Debo Samuel is unlikely to return until after the bye week for the 49ers, indicating a multi-week absence.

DeMario Douglas has had two monster weeks; however, with Dobbs gone and AJ Brown involved, there is uncertainty about the next few weeks, though he remains a spot start option.

Has been playing okay and better recently, but takes more sacks than any other quarterback and looks bad when throwing interceptions about 50% of the time; this volatility makes him a risky play despite the Titans defense being weak.

Metcalf had 3 catches for 30 yards in overtime stats during a recent game that went to overtime; the wide receivers were very exciting this week, but the running backs were stinky.

D.K. Metcalf had 3 for 30 in overtime stats this week; the wide receivers overall were very exciting but the running backs were stinky.

Terry Terry Oh mentions Diami Brown will be involved in Washington's offense post-McLaurin, with a rumor that BTJ may be traded to Washington this morning.

Kittle posted 5 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 against the Commanders, contributing to the 49ers' dominant first-half performance before an invisible second-half offensive showing.

Hunter Henry should be moved up; he's had a couple of good weeks and is recommended as a tight end option to monitor.

McLaughlin went 9 for 41 rushing and 4 for 14 through the air; Terry Terry Oh calls him a pretty interesting one-week start if Judkins sits out again, but notes Dylan Samson is also in the mix and the path forward is unclear. There are definitely leagues where McLaughlin should be picked up, but the situation is murky with Jonah Coleman expected to return at some point.

The speaker references Jalen Daniels (not Hurts) and a recurring question about whether offensive struggles stem from Dan Quinn's play-calling or Daniels' execution; both are deemed at fault, with the speaker unable to definitively assign primary blame for the Commanders' offensive mismanagement.

Jaden Daniels and the Commanders' offense continue to struggle with execution and play-calling decisions; the speaker characterizes both Daniels and coach Dan Quinn as responsible for offensive mismanagement, including a controversial fourth-down field goal attempt that Quinn later tried to explain away.

Terry Terry Oh highlights the Commanders' offensive line collapse as a major concern for Jayden Daniels. Notes the beat reporter called it 'the worst I've ever seen a Commanders offensive line.' On a hail mary attempt, the line rushed only three players against six blockers, all three got through, and Daniels got 'smooshed.' Describes the performance as an embarrassment.

Jaden Daniels faced severe offensive line protection breakdowns in a recent game, with the Cardinals rushing only three defenders against six blockers, all three reaching him. Despite this, he was driving for scoring opportunities inside the 20-yard line with multiple end zone shots before an intentional grounding penalty ended the drive.

Jonathan Taylor was acquired by Mike via trade of draft capital. Trade rumors emerged the morning of the podcast involving the Seahawks, though the hosts expressed skepticism that Seattle would properly utilize him as a workhorse back rather than in a platoon role.

Jordan Tyson is traveling with the team to Paris, suggesting his return could be sooner rather than later; this is positive news for his recovery timeline.

Josh Jacobs was traded from one league team to the Packers fan in the room, representing a notable mid-season roster move.

Keenan Allen is highlighted as a target-heavy option for bye week fill-ins; if you're looking for targets, Keenan Allen is a solid choice for spot starts.

Kendrick Bourne had eight targets and will continue to receive targets; he's a reliable option for bye week fill-ins.

Kyle Pitts is referenced as a comparison point; the source mentions he looks like the Kyle Pitts everyone was excited about, suggesting a similar profile or expectation.

Kyler Murray is a strong streaming quarterback option this week against Indianapolis; available in more than 50% of leagues. Terry Terry Oh notes Murray has looked incrementally better with each week of acclimation to the system, and Indianapolis's defense is "very, very opposite of good," making this a favorable matchup despite Murray's overall performance not yet being strong.

Lamar Jackson was traded away by Jason to Al in a league transaction.

Terry Terry Oh raises the question of whether Treadwell is droppable, suggesting uncertainty about his roster status and the need to evaluate drop candidates in the context of available waiver options.

Mark Andrews is described as being toast, indicating he is no longer a viable fantasy option for the Ravens offense.

Marvin Harrison Jr.'s trade to the Texans adds elite receiving talent to an offense that previously lacked depth. Terry Terry Oh notes that Harrison is now running routes in the system alongside Tank Dell, Hutchinson, and other capable receivers, transforming the Texans from a team with limited passing options into one with multiple capable targets for CJ Stroud.

Not a bad option; the team's primary receivers are their two tight ends, and Mayer was paid as such, indicating a significant role in the offense.

Pittman looked outstanding and is exactly where Aaron Rodgers expects him to be in the offense; however, Terry Terry Oh cautions that the 10 targets per week he's been receiving is probably not sustainable when all three Colts receivers (Pittman, Alec Pierce, and another) are healthy and on the field together. Pittman was playing through injury before, but the target volume will likely decrease once the full receiving corps is available.

Suffered an Achilles injury after hobbling and leaving the field immediately; walked straight off without going to the sideline, indicating severity. While the Achilles is reportedly intact, he is not healthy. Kyle Shanahan expressed early optimism about Evans playing Week 8, but rest is strongly recommended given the bye week opportunity.

Evans suffered a scary lower-body injury in Week 7 that initially raised concerns of a torn Achilles; the injury is intact but not healthy. Kyle Shanahan expressed hope Evans could play Week 8, but the speaker strongly advises against rushing him back given the 49ers' undefeated record and upcoming bye week, arguing he needs rest despite Evans' veteran status and willingness to play.

Evans posted 3 catches for 94 yards before suffering his lower-body injury in Week 7, showing strong production in limited action before the injury occurred.

Mike Evans suffered an Achilles injury, a significant setback for the Buccaneers' receiving corps.

Nico Collins's presence in the Texans offense has been transformative for CJ Stroud's fantasy production. In the four games Collins has been active, Stroud has averaged 71% completion percentage, approximately 300 passing yards per game, and over 20 fantasy points per game, indicating Collins is a key target and efficiency driver in the passing game.

Terry Terry Oh wants to pick up Omar Cooper Jr., noting he's still barely rostered; Terry Terry Oh sees him as a potential waiver wire target among the exciting wide receivers this week.

Terry Terry Oh says Omar Cooper Jr. is still barely rostered and deserves to be picked up; he had a breakout game and Terry remains hopeful about his potential despite initial hesitation.

Puka Nacua was out, which helped the equation for other receivers like Kendrick Bourne; his absence opened up opportunities for other pass catchers.

Despite being an awesome pass catcher, Barkley has not been used in the passing game to the degree he should be, even before his recent fumble benching; Terry Terry Oh expects Barkley to return as the starter and get the majority of work, but notes the upcoming matchup is bad for running back production.

Terry Terry Oh suggests McGowan could be a waiver target if a locked-in RB becomes available, but expresses hesitation about making definitive statements on McGowan's fantasy viability at this stage.

Diggs is very limited at this stage of his career in terms of big-play upside on the outside; with McLaurin out, Diggs becomes the possession receiver with a raised floor but limited ceiling, functioning as a high-floor, low-ceiling option in the Commanders' passing game.

Terry Terry Oh notes Diggs' floor has risen significantly post-McLaurin injury; expects him to see nine targets every game. While ceiling is limited due to his role as a possession receiver rather than big-play threat, floor is now as safe as nearly any receiver in the league. Compares the profile to Keenan Allen in Indianapolis—consistent targets but game-to-game scoring volatility (e.g., six catches for 44 yards without touchdown).

Stefon Diggs was out, which created opportunity for Chig Okonkwo to step up as the two receiver; his absence opened up targets for other pass catchers.

When Diggs was out, Okonkwo had opportunity to step up as the number two receiver but did not impress during that stretch; Chig subsequently took over the role.

Tank Dell's return to the Texans offense adds another capable receiver to an increasingly deep passing attack. Terry Terry Oh describes Dell as a "future first ballot Hall of Fame wide receiver" and notes his return, combined with Marvin Harrison Jr.'s acquisition and other receivers like Hutchinson and Booty, transforms the Texans from a team with seemingly no one to throw to into one with multiple capable targets.

Terry Terry Oh is interested in picking him up for long-term value; one week left on IR; was dominating before injury when Devontae Adams was out, showing explosive potential.

Suffered a catastrophic non-contact knee injury with 1:40 remaining in the first quarter of 49ers-Commanders game (23-17 loss); immediately grabbed his knee upon injury. At age 32, recovery timeline raises significant concerns about his career trajectory and fantasy viability going forward, particularly given the Commanders' delayed contract extension that left him vulnerable.

Terry McLaurin's absence creates a void in the Commanders' passing game that impacts target distribution for remaining receivers, particularly affecting Stefon Diggs' role and ceiling.

Terry McLaurin suffered a season-ending injury, carted to the locker room during a recent game. His loss was significant enough to influence league decision-making in the hosts' fantasy league.

Terry McLaurin suffered an injury that looked serious; the source indicates he is probably not going to play football, suggesting a significant injury concern.

Terry Terry Oh notes Traylon Burks looked really good and will have opportunities in the Washington offense following McLaurin's injury.

Terry Terry Oh prefers Burks over Treadwell if playing to win now, projecting Burks will score more points this year; notes a recent hard hit that appeared painful but not injury-related, with Burks standing on sideline afterward.

Terry Terry Oh's top waiver wire tight end pick this week against Las Vegas; matchup is pretty good despite disappointing 4-for-22 performance last week against Arizona in a low-scoring game; important especially when primary wide receiver options are limited.

Terry Terry Oh expresses very low conviction (4% chance) that Tyreek Hill ends up on the Chiefs, suggesting minimal likelihood of a trade or signing that would land Hill in Kansas City.

Tracy received six targets in a recent game, showing meaningful passing-game usage despite Saquon Barkley's presence; Terry Terry Oh notes the Giants haven't utilized Barkley in the passing game even before his fumble benching, making Tracy's receiving role important for fantasy value as a fine pickup.

Zay Flowers is positioned as the primary passing volume target for the Ravens; other receivers like Jacoby Lane and Bateman will be second fiddle to Flowers and Wilson in terms of passing volume.