Welcome to the Week 7 version of Waiver Wired for the 2020 season. Not solely will we be sifting via (a number of) spot-starters for accidents this week, there are additionally a handful of conditions for fantasy gamers to get forward of earlier than the Ravens, Colts, Dolphins and Vikings return from the bye in Week 8.
As a refresher, The Drop Listing consists of gamers who’re rostered in no less than 50 % of Yahoo leagues and are not must-have property, beneficial additions can be found in over 50 % of Yahoo leagues, the Watch Listing comprises in-depth notes on fringe waiver provides, and Deep Cuts consists of participant notes on these rostered in 5 % or fewer of Yahoo leagues.
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Raheem Mostert is “doubtless” to land on injured reserve this week, which might make him eligible to return in Week 10 in opposition to the Saints. The difficulty is that the 49ers hit their bye in Week 11, presumably holding him out for an extra 14 days to make sure he is fully healed for the staff’s Week 12 divisional contest in opposition to the Rams. Working with that timeframe, Mostert would clearly be unusable in fantasy to that time — November 29, to be actual. Thus he is sheddable on any roster aching for a vacant slot…T.Y. Hilton has but to report 70 receiving yards or rating a landing in any sport this 12 months. Marcus Johnson in the meantime was activated off the streets in Week Four and has compiled practically as many receiving yards because the veteran (242 to 188) in three fewer video games. Hilton’s manufacturing (and disappointment, for that matter) can simply be replicated off waivers…A.J. Inexperienced was lastly given a becoming position for his deteriorating skillset on Sunday, working a bevvy of slants on the sticks quite than being requested to constantly separate downfield. Having stated that, I might nonetheless drop him for the primary six receivers listed under…Mike Gesicki’s position didn’t change on Sunday — he ran a route on 80% of Ryan Fitzpatrick’s dropbacks in opposition to the Jets. It was as an alternative Adam Shaheen who surprisingly noticed an elevated load, doubling his common route charge whereas Durham Smythe (1/4/1) was peppered with two finish zone targets as Miami’s third tight finish. Gesicki will stay a weekly touchdown-or-bust starter shifting ahead, however that sort of participant isn’t price hiding on rosters over the bye week…Alexander Mattison’s lone spot-start got here and went with 11 touches and a shared receiving-game position alongside Ameer Abdullah. Mattison might be minimize unfastened since Dalvin Prepare dinner (groin) is absolutely anticipated to return following the staff’s bye week…Coach Sean McVay stated Cam Akers can have an “elevated load” in opposition to Chicago, however fantasy gamers could not be capable to look ahead to the rookie to be concerned sufficient to garner FLEX worth (which will not be this week). Boston Scott, for instance, affords extra worth within the short-term for those who’re in want of a heat physique ASAP…The Bears have ceded the fewest fantasy factors and the third-fewest yards per try (6.6) to enemy quarterbacks whereas cratering offensive strains for 15 sacks (10th-overall) via six video games. Jared Goff’s and Los Angeles’ typical gameplan after the catch gained’t make a dent since Chuck Pagano’s protection has soundly missed the third-fewest tackles of any unit this 12 months…When you’ve got rostered Tyler Higbee in every other sport exterior of his lone flash of brilliance (5/54/3) in opposition to Nigel Bradham and the Eagles, you’ve got began the TE15, TE22, TE29, TE27 and TE16 this 12 months. Congratulations?
For these seeking to roster the perfect obtainable participant(s) no matter place, the rankings above bear in mind each issue from the positional lists minus gamers’ precise positions. These are listed within the exact order I might prioritize waiver claims in Week 7. Modify accordingly for what you want in your roster — touches, high-upside bench stashes, targets, one-week spot-starters, and so forth.
Quarterbacks
1. Teddy Bridgewater
2. Jimmy Garoppolo
3. Kyle Allen
Working Backs
Phillip Lindsay rostered in 68 % of Yahoo leagues. No. Three add if obtainable.
Jerick McKinnon rostered in 72 % of Yahoo leagues. No. 2 add if obtainable.
1. Justin Jackson
2. Boston Scott
3. Gus Edwards
4. Giovani Bernard
5. Tevin Coleman
Extensive Receivers
Chase Claypool rostered in 49 % of Yahoo leagues. No. 1 add if obtainable.
Tee Higgins rostered in 52 % of Yahoo leagues. No. Four add if obtainable.
1. Travis Fulgham
2. Henry Ruggs
3. Mike Williams
4. Laviska Shenault
5. Christian Kirk
6. Demarcus Robinson
7. Marquez Valdes-Scantling
8. Tim Patrick
9. Breshad Perriman
10. Keelan Cole
Tight Ends
1. Dallas Goedert
2. Anthony Firkser
3. Darren Fells
4. Trey Burton
Protection/Particular Groups
1. Washington Soccer Group
2. Cincinnati Bengals
3. Dallas Cowboys
Kickers
1. Brandon McManus
2. Daniel Carlson
3. Randy Bullock
QUARTERBACKS
1. Teddy Bridgewater, Panthers — Rostered in 45 % of Yahoo Leagues (Instructed 3-5% FAAB Bid)
Bridgewater’s matchup in opposition to the Saints is identical one which led us to stream Derek Carr (QB14), Aaron Rodgers (QB7), Matthew Stafford (QB10) and Justin Herbert (QB4) on the opposite aspect of the ball in New Orleans’ final 4 video games. Having allowed the fourth-most fantasy factors to opposing quarterbacks this 12 months, the Saints’ invisible secondary will shortly assist fantasy gamers neglect that Bridgewater most lately fell flat in opposition to the Bears.
2. Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers — Rostered in 27 % of Yahoo leagues (1-2%)
Any quantity of stress New England is ready to muster right here is negligible since coach Kyle Shanahan schemed the league’s third-quickest time from snap to throw (2.1 seconds) in opposition to the Rams, serving to ease Garoppolo again into sport motion since he was beforehand unable to set his toes and throw off his injured again ankle. Cross your fingers Cam Newton is ready to carry the Patriots’ weight as a way to get Garoppolo extra play quantity in what Vegas is contemplating a low scoring affair (45.5).
3. Kyle Allen, Washington — Rostered in Three % of Yahoo Leagues (1%)
Dallas’ protection has laid down for no less than 34 factors in 5 consecutive video games. Solely Kyle Allen can cease Kyle Allen on this pleasant on-paper matchup.
Watch Listing: Andy Dalton, Tua Tagovailoa
RUNNING BACKS
1. Justin Jackson, Chargers – Rostered in 49 % of Yahoo leagues (Instructed 45-50% FAAB Bid)
Reminder the Chargers transformed Jackson into Austin Ekeler (hamstring) previous to the bye, feeding him for 42 snaps to Josh Kelley’s 25 and 6 targets to the latter’s one. Jackson has extra instant and long-term worth than every other again listed under.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 10-team leagues
2. Boston Scott, Eagles – Rostered in 16 % of Yahoo leagues (8-10%)
Coach Doug Pederson stated Corey Clement and Scott would be the staff’s “working again by committee” rather than Miles Sanders (knee) Thursday evening. The excellent news for fantasy gamers is that we’ve already skilled this state of affairs as soon as this 12 months, seeing Scott out-snap (38 to 25) and out-touch (11 to eight) Clement within the staff’s season opener in opposition to Washington. The Giants aren’t the simplest of matchups, limiting opposing working backs to three.Eight yards per keep it up the season, however Scott is the likeliest contact chief amongst this backfield throughout per week with 4 groups on bye. That in itself is price one thing off waivers.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 10-team leagues for short-term reduction
3. Gus Edwards, Ravens – Rostered in Three % of Yahoo leagues (10-12%)
Baltimore doesn’t return till Week Eight in opposition to Pittsburgh however coach John Harbaugh has already stated that Mark Ingram (ankle) has a “likelihood” of suiting up. Assuming the 30-year-old isn’t cleared after the bye, the staff’s workload can be parsed between J.Okay. Dobbins (rostered in 61% of Yahoo leagues) and Edwards. Dobbins would inevitably lead this backfield in touches in that state of affairs — Edwards has totaled 12 targets throughout 33 profession video games — however the latter, an elite pure runner who has averaged a profession 5.2 yards per carry, would nonetheless garner low-end RB2 standing given Baltimore’s 54% run play charge (the league’s fifth-highest) in impartial sport script. Cross on Scott in favor of Edwards in case your lineup is already set for Week 7.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 10-team leagues to get forward of Mark Ingram’s potential absence
4. Giovani Bernard, Bengals – Rostered in 6 % of Yahoo leagues (5-8%)
This one might be nixed altogether if Joe Mixon (foot) is cleared. Bernard, who has totaled 20 targets to Mixon’s 26 on the 12 months, would get the primary crack at a bell-cow position if the latter can’t get via observe.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 10-team leagues if Joe Mixon (foot) is dominated out
5. Tevin Coleman, 49ers – Rostered in 22 % of Yahoo leagues (5-8%)
To be clear, Coleman (knee) is taken into account a “longshot” to swimsuit up in opposition to the Patriots. Assuming he returns in Week 8, although, he has instant worth since he final out-touched Jerick McKinnon 14 to three when Raheem Mostert initially went down in Week 2. That is an try and get forward of San Francisco’s backfield fallout in Week Eight earlier than everybody else in your league catches on.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues
Watch Listing: JaMycal Hasty, Tony Pollard, La’Mical Perine, J.D. McKissic
Deep Cuts: Trayveon Williams, Jeff Wilson, Royce Freeman, Corey Clement
WIDE RECEIVERS
1. Travis Fulgham, Eagles — Rostered in 46 % of Yahoo leagues (Instructed 35-40% FAAB Bid)
Miles Sanders’ (knee) and Zach Ertz’s (ankle) accidents go away the door open for Fulgham to proceed surging as Philadelphia’s most impactful receiver. Not solely has his snap charge progressively elevated (60% < 78% < 81%) over the past three video games, Fulgham’s 31% goal share the previous two weeks ranks ninth among the many league’s wideouts. Even when Dallas Goedert have been to return on Thursday, Ertz’s absence leaves the Eagles with no selection however to proceed leaning on 11 personnel at a charge much like what the offense has deployed since Goedert initially went down (68%, ninth). Loads of dominoes needed to fall in a exact order for Fulgham to succeed in this level, however he has proven sufficient in averaging the fourth-most Yards Per Route Run to stay on the sphere over Greg Ward even when Jalen Reagor is cleared to return.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 10-team leagues
2. Henry Ruggs, Raiders – Rostered in 49 % of Yahoo leagues (30-35%)
Ruggs’ weekly ceiling is one thing that isn’t ordinarily obtainable on waivers — particularly after he roasted the Chiefs for 118 yards and a landing on solely two catches. His quantity (9.6% goal share) in that sport wasn’t something to put in writing residence about, however his matchup-proof potential is price stashing irrespective of the format.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 10-team leagues
3. Mike Williams, Chargers – Rostered in 47 % of Yahoo leagues (12-15%)
Within the Chargers’ first full sport with out Austin Ekeler (hamstring), it was Williams who led the staff with 109 yards and two touchdowns on a 23.5% goal share. Quite a bit did have to occur for him to get there — Keenan Allen (again) exited within the first half, the Saints continued with elementary protection, and Justin Herbert had no selection however to launch the ball to maneuver the sticks since coach Anthony Lynn stubbornly referred to as for 18 rushes (for 20 yards) on first down — however Williams’ 20.1 air yards per goal from Herbert provide a unstable flooring/ceiling combo that may be plugged in for bye weeks.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues
4. Laviska Shenault, Jaguars – Rostered in 49 % of Yahoo leagues (8-10%)
Shenault has averaged one backfield carry per sport since Week Three however that’s solely as a result of he’s been busy with no less than six targets and a 16.3% goal share — second solely to D.J. Chark (21.9%) among the many staff’s talent gamers — in that span. And in contrast to Keelan Cole’s outlook, Shenault’s flooring is basically matchup-proof since his common depth of goal (5.9) ensures a excessive catch charge. Anticipate his alternative to rise additional for the reason that Jaguars have been trounced for a -60 level differential with no indicators of life on protection within the staff’s final 4 video games.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues
5. Christian Kirk, Cardinals – Rostered in 41 % of Yahoo leagues (8-10%)
Kirk has been used extra constantly since getting back from harm in Week 4, falling in keeping with Arizona’s second-highest goal share (17%) behind DeAndre Hopkins (27.2%) in that stint. Sunday’s competitors affords one other two-touchdown spot reverse Seattle’s traditionally abysmal secondary, which has allowed 167 extra receiving yards to opposing wideouts than every other staff this 12 months — a stat that by some means held in the course of the staff’s bye.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues
6. Demarcus Robinson, Chiefs – Rostered in 1 % of Yahoo leagues (5-8%)
Robinson (5/69) not solely out-performed Mecole Hardman (egg) within the field rating Monday evening, the previous led your complete staff with a route run on 100% (!!!) of Patrick Mahomes’ dropbacks. Hardman merely ran 13 routes and cut up slot reps (10) with Byron Pringle (17 routes). Robinson might be began with confidence till Sammy Watkins (hamstring) returns.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues
7. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Packers – Rostered in 28 % of Yahoo leagues (5-8%)
Sunday is a transparent ‘get proper’ spot for MVS and Inexperienced Bay’s offense as an entire since Houston’s subpar No. 20 go protection DVOA has permitted the seventh-most fantasy factors to opposing wideouts. Valdes-Scantling has the simplest on-paper bout of the bunch since Davante Adams shall be matched up with shadow nook Bradley Roby.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues as a bye-week filler
8. Tim Patrick, Broncos – Rostered in 18 % of Yahoo leagues (3-5%)
I don’t count on the Broncos to ask Drew Lock to launch each ball into orbit as he did on a league-high 16.9 air yards per try in opposition to the Pats, however Tim Patrick’s involvement remains to be related for the reason that third-year wideout led the staff with eight targets (33.3%) in Lock’s first sport again from harm. Each Okay.J. Hamler (hamstring) and Noah Fant (ankle) are anticipated to return quickly, however there’s an outdoor likelihood Patrick has finished sufficient in Denver’s final three video games (14/257/2) to outlive because the second mouth to feed on this offense. His flooring is admittedly larger than Valdes-Scantling’s if prioritizing security at their respective place.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues
9. Breshad Perriman, Jets – Rostered in Eight % of Yahoo leagues (1-2%)
Perriman returned to eight targets (20.5%) and a team-high 134 air yards as Joe Flacco’s de facto downfield menace in opposition to the Dolphins. Though that position ought to proceed even when/if rookie Denzel Mims makes his debut in opposition to the Payments, betting on any participant underneath Adam Gase (exterior of Jamison Crowder, after all) needs to be finished so with a grain of salt.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 14-team leagues
10. Keelan Cole, Jaguars – Rostered in 29 % of Yahoo leagues (1-2%)
Sunday marked the primary time Cole (6/143) has exceeded 60 yards in any sport this 12 months. Even so, he’s seen no less than 5 targets in each begin. His weekly manufacturing is way more unstable than Shenault’s since 25% of Cole’s targets have come 20-plus yards downfield, however fantasy gamers ought to really feel snug taking up his flooring to doubtlessly hit one out the park throughout four-team bye weeks.
Advice: Needs to be rostered in 14-team leagues
Watch Listing: Cole Beasley, Sterling Shepard, Corey Davis, Jalen Reagor, James Washington
Deep Leagues: Gabriel Davis, Nelson Agholor, Denzel Mims, Devin Duvernay, Jakeem Grant
TIGHT ENDS
1. Dallas Goedert, Eagles — Rostered in 41 % of Yahoo leagues (Instructed 45-50% FAAB Bid)
Pleasant reminder that Goedert, who’s eligible to return from injured reserve Thursday evening, led Philadelphia with a 20.4% goal share and 12/131/1 receiving in his solely two wholesome video games this 12 months. He’ll be instantly thrusted again right into a salivating full-time position with out Zach Ertz (ankle) over the following month.
2. Anthony Firsker, Titans — Rostered in 1 % of Yahoo leagues (2-4%)
Firkser’s peripherals — team-high 21.9% goal share, 29 routes on Ryan Tannehill’s 46 dropbacks, one finish zone look — lit up rather than Jonnu Smith (ankle) Sunday. Though MyCole Pruitt and Geoff Swaim would each be lively in opposition to Pittsburgh, I might really feel snug dropping Mike Gesicki or Tyler Higbee for Firsker if Smith is dominated out.
3. Darren Fells, Texans — Rostered in 6 % of Yahoo leagues (2-4%)
Fells might be glossed over if Jordan Akins (ankle) is slated to return. Merely put, the 34-year-old has performed 87% of Houston’s snaps the previous two video games, registering a 12.5% goal share and eight/142/2 because the TE6 and TE5 in that stint.
4. Trey Burton, Colts — Rostered in 22 % of Yahoo leagues (2-4%)
Firsker and Fells are solely listed forward of Burton for the reason that latter is out on bye. The latter remains to be the higher long-term purchase since Burton has out-targeted Jack Doyle 16 to six since being activated off injured reserve. Mo Alie-Cox (knee) stays the low man on the totem pole even when he’s lively in Week 8.
Watch Listing: Logan Thomas, Irv Smith
Deep Leagues: Albert Okwuegbunam, Harrison Bryant, Tyler Kroft
DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS
1. Washington Soccer Group – Rostered in 35 % of Yahoo leagues
Dallas’ offensive line has gone from being mentioned as one of many league’s highest regarded items to a whole dumpster fireplace riddled with rookies and undrafted free brokers in a matter of weeks. Washington’s front-seven, which has compiled the league’s eighth-most sacks (16) up to now, ought to have a area day in opposition to Andy Dalton and Co.
2. Cincinnati Bengals – Rostered in Three % of Yahoo leagues
Cincinnati’s protection is pressuring quarterback’s on the league’s second-lowest charge (16.9%) however, as we’ve seen time and time once more this 12 months, Baker Mayfield (ribs) doesn’t must be underneath stress to fold … particularly if he’s nonetheless injured and forcing throws in Week 7.
3. Dallas Cowboys – Rostered in 30 % of Yahoo leagues
Defenses opposing Washington’s lackluster offense have averaged the fourth-most fantasy factors per sport this 12 months. Cincinnati’s flooring in opposition to Mayfield is admittedly larger this week, however Dallas’ ceiling in opposition to Kyle Allen is price chasing.
Watch Listing: New Orleans Saints
KICKERS
1. Brandon McManus, Broncos – Rostered in 9 % of Yahoo leagues
McManus six area targets in opposition to the Patriots garners headlines, however the 29-year-old has quietly scored 18 fantasy factors in again to again video games, notching a 50-yard strive in an NFL report six consecutive contests. I might drop Rodrigo Blankenship for McManus in a vacuum if confronted with that call.
2. Daniel Carlson, Raiders – Rostered in 9 % of Yahoo leagues
The Raiders have quietly averaged the eighth-most crimson zone scoring alternatives per sport (4) however are additionally averaging the eighth-most area objective tries for the reason that staff cowardly opts for 3 factors in most short-yardage conditions. That latter method nonetheless advantages Carlson, who at present ranks as fantasy’s general K4.
3. Randy Bullock, Bengals – Rostered in 19 % of Yahoo leagues
Throw out Bullock’s single area objective strive in opposition to Baltimore and also you’ll discover a kicker who has scored no less than 10 fantasy factors in each sport, together with 12.zero in 4 of his final 5 appearances. Sunday’s matchup in opposition to Cleveland affords one other juicy spot for a number of crimson zone pictures.
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