Week 7 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Mike Washington Jr., Omar Cooper Jr. among top pickups

Meanwhile, Washington played a season-high 35% of the snaps and turned his 10 touches into 50 scrimmage yards. That was aided by Jeanty only getting limited playing time in the second half, which was strange considering the game was tied 13-13 at halftime. 

Despite their claims of Jeanty’s health last week, it doesn’t seem like the 22-year-old is playing at 100%. It’s unclear if the team will consider resting him, the same way the Cardinals did with Jeremiyah Love in Week 6, but it’s a possibility. 

Either way, Washington needs to be rostered everywhere. Not only is he the next man up in Vegas, he’s also looked good with the volume he’s been given. The rookie is currently an RB3/flex option with top-15 upside if Jeanty ever misses time. 

Kendre Miller, Saints

The Saints’ backfield has been a frustrating three-man committee all season, regardless of which backs are healthy. Fortunately, we might have some clarity for Week 7. 

Alvin Kamara has battled injuries the last two games and simply can’t handle a significant workload at 31 years old. He’s settled into more of a complementary pass-catching role, which he’s splitting with CJ Donaldson. 

That left Miller with the majority of the early-down work, resulting in a season-high 20 carries and 70 yards in a positive game script Sunday against the Giants. Miller also has two touchdowns on the year. 

Travis Etienne Jr. won’t be available to return from injured reserve until after the team’s Week 8 bye, so we’ll get at least one more game with the current trio. That makes Miller a high-end RB3 with RB2 upside against the Steelers. Kamara should only be viewed as a risky flex option. 

Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants

We don’t know if Cam Skattebo’s sudden disappearance from the offense will continue or whether it was a one-game punishment. But considering the team’s interest in other running backs this offseason and willingness to sign Najee Harris, it doesn’t seem like they view Skattebo as a meaningful piece of the offense. 

The committee approach in Week 6 didn't exactly solve the Giants’ woes in the rushing attack. Devin Singletary played 40% of the snaps and turned five touches into 33 yards, while Harris failed to make a dent with just two yards on four carries. 

Tracy made the most noise from a fantasy perspective, generating 45 yards and two scores on eight touches and a 38% snap share. There was no doubt he had the most juice from this group, so now we’ll wait to see if the coaches felt the same way. Remember, Tracy topped 1,000 scrimmage yards in each of the past two seasons. He’s more than capable of leading this backfield if he gets the chance. I highly recommend stashing him and monitoring the situation. 

Jonah Coleman, Broncos (IR)

If Coleman was dropped, you should be stashing him in your IR spot. J.K. Dobbins has found the end zone in each of the past two games, but he hasn’t played well this season. RJ Harvey has also failed to make a case for the lead back role. 

Meanwhile, Coleman flashed with 58 yards, three catches and a touchdown the last time he was on the field. The rookie is a no-risk investment that could pay off in a big way in the second half of the season, especially if Dobbins’ durability issues return. 

James Conner, Cardinals (IR)

This is an extreme long shot, but Conner is a potential trade candidate who’s sitting on IR in Arizona. I have the veteran stashed in several leagues, just in case the Cardinals send him to an RB-needy roster before the deadline.

Rachaad White is 56% rostered but would be the No. 1 RB add, if available. Just note that he is on bye in Week 7. 

Best one-injury away backup RBs to stash

• Brian Robinson Jr. (43% rostered) 

• Kaelon Black (28% rostered)

• Emmett Johnson (23% rostered)

Flex options

• Samaje Perine at BAL (5% rostered)

• Roschon Johnson vs. NE (5% rostered)

Flex options (if starter is out)

• Bam Knight vs. DEN (1% rostered)

• Jawhar Jordan vs. NYG (0% rostered)

Risky flex options

• Tyjae Spears vs. CLE (22% rostered)

Risky flex options (if healthy and starter is out)

• Dylan Sampson at TEN (8% rostered) 

Risky flex options (if starter is out)

• Jaleel McLaughlin at TEN (10% rostered)

• Audric Estimé at TEN (0% rostered) 

Dart-throw flex options

• Devin Singletary at HOU (1% rostered)

• Kenny Gainwell at CAR (49% rostered)

• Justice Hill vs. CIN (4% rostered)

• Corey Kiner at CHI (1% rostered)

Dart-throw flex options (if starter is out)

• Pierre Strong at DET (1% rostered)

• George Holani vs. KC (7% rostered)

• CJ Donaldson vs. PIT (0% rostered)

Bye-week stashes

• Chris Rodriguez Jr. (27% rostered)

• Austin Ekeler (5% rostered)

• Kimani Vidal (19% rostered)

• Ray Davis (6% rostered)

• Ty Johnson (3% rostered)

Upside stashes

• Jaylen Wright (5% rostered)

• Seth McGowan (2% rostered)

Deep stashes

• Tyler Goodson (1% rostered)

• Sione Vaki (0% rostered)

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Wide Receivers

Omar Cooper Jr., Jets

The Jets’ offense has been a revolving door with injuries to Cooper, Adonai Mitchell, Kenyon Sadiq, Mason Taylor and Breece Hall in the first five weeks. However, Cooper has made the most of his opportunities when he’s been on the field. 

The rookie played five snaps in the opener before getting hurt, but came away with a 30-yard catch in his debut. After spending a month on IR, he returned this week with a six-catch, 103-yard, one-touchdown effort on seven targets in a full-time role. He also had a second TD called back on a penalty. 

Whenever a first-round wideout is immediately productive, fantasy managers should take notice. Mitchell is still week-to-week after undergoing surgery on his finger. Even when he returns, it’s impossible to push Cooper aside based on what he’s put on tape so far. 

The Jets also have some favorable matchups in the next month, including the Dolphins, Raiders and Bills in three of their next four outings. Don’t overlook Cooper’s performance, he’s a must-add to see if he can keep this up. 

Ja’Kobi Lane, Ravens

Lane is in a similar situation to Cooper, as a rookie who got hurt in the opener and returned from IR with a solid performance in Week 6.  

Lane only caught one of his three targets (though Lamar Jackson was looking for him in the end zone) before fracturing his wrist in Week 1. Thankfully, he made a full recovery and, on Sunday, began to show why the Ravens used a third-round pick on him in April. 

The 22-year-old earned five targets against the Browns, finishing with four receptions and 40 yards while catching passes from backup Tyler Huntley. Rashod Bateman suffered a shoulder injury in the game, which could sidelined him for multiple weeks, depending on the severity. 

With Lamar Jackson expected back, possibly as soon as this week, Baltimore’s passing attack will be a much more dangerous unit. That’s important since they’ll be squaring off in potential shootouts with the Bengals, Bills and Jaguars over the next three games. 

Lane might not have the same draft capital investment as Cooper, but there’s a path to him emerging as a fantasy WR3/flex option in Declan Doyle’s scheme. 

Jaylin Noel, Texans

Noel is finally showing the world what he can do as a consistent part of the Texans’ offense. The sophomore receiver has at least 50 yards and/or a touchdown in four of his six appearances this season, while only playing 62% of Houston’s snaps or less in every game. 

The 24-year-old is on a three-game hot streak at the moment with stat lines of 3-85-0, 5-41-1, and 4-107-1 on Sunday.