Fantasy: Waiver Wire - Week 7

Every Tuesday during the season, theScore's NFL editors run down the recommended waiver wire pickups.

Ownership percentages are based on Yahoo! leagues. FAAB bids are set at a $100 budget.

Quarterback

Teddy Bridgewater, Vikings

Bridgewater will return to practice on Wednesday, and the Vikings will then have three weeks to decide on whether to activate him or sit him for the year. With Sam Bradford's knee injury putting his status in serious doubt, Bridgewater could easily surpass Case Keenum to reclaim the starting job once deemed healthy enough. If so, Minnesota's current crop of receivers would be the best he's ever had.

Josh McCown, Jets

It's time to start believing in McCown following a 350-yard passing day against the New England Patriots. He's thrown multiple touchdowns in back-to-back games and thrice on the season. He'll face another favorable matchup in Week 7.

Trevor Siemian, Broncos

Siemian's two interceptions on Sunday night were partly the result of some bad luck accompanying his 376 passing yards and single touchdown. He's unlikely to attempt 50 passes in a game again this season, but should be much more efficient against the Chargers.

Mitch Trubisky, Bears

Trubisky sat back and let running back Jordan Howard do most of the work against the Baltimore Ravens, as the rookie finished with just 16 passing attempts on the day. He still threw his second touchdown in two games while taking care of the ball, and he added a bonus of 32 rushing yards. Trubisky doesn't have a whole lot of upside with the Bears' thin receiving corps, but he should be a safe and steady option for desperate fantasy managers.

Running Back

Alfred Morris, Cowboys

Investing in Morris is a gamble with Ezekiel Elliott's suspension still not officially settled. Still, he must be owned as the projected heir to the Cowboys' backfield. Dallas' next six games represent a rather favorable schedule for fantasy running backs.

Darren McFadden, Cowboys

McFadden's expected to represent the lesser half of the tandem that will be used to replace Elliott, but he's just two years removed from a 1,000-yard rushing season as the Cowboys' feature back. He's had much more success in the passing game over his career than Morris, which should keep him in weekly consideration as a FLEX option.

Matt Breida, 49ers

Breida's usage declined following a mini-breakout in Week 5, but he still averaged more than 5 yards per attempt on his four carries against the Washington Redskins. With the 49ers moving toward younger players - the team recently released linebacker NaVorro Bowman and named rookie quarterback C.J. Beathard the new starter - rumors are swirling that Carlos Hyde could be on his way out. A starting job is within reach for Breida.

C.J. Prosise, Seahawks

Prosise is the Seahawks' active leader in snap-count percentage out of the backfield this season, ranking ahead of Eddie Lacy, Thomas Rawls, and J.D. McKissic. He hasn't enjoyed the same success as pre-injury Chris Carson did, but Prosise's excellence in the passing game separates him from the others, as it's been a collective struggle to run behind the Seahawks' dismal offensive line.

Alex Collins, Ravens

Released from the Seahawks out of training camp, Collins continues to impress and give fantasy managers reason to believe in his production. He received a season-high 15 carries in Week 6, racking up 74 yards as a result. He's also averaging 6.4 yards per attempt on the year, providing stable contributions even without a touchdown or any work in the passing game.

Wendell Smallwood, Eagles

Smallwood served as an excellent complement to LeGarrette Blount in Week 4, rushing for 34 yards and adding another 45 in the passing game. It's a role the Eagles haven't been able to fill during his two-game absence, allowing Smallwood to step right back in as the RB2 once he returns from injury.

Dion Lewis, Patriots

As his workload has grown, Lewis has scored two touchdowns over the past three weeks, somewhat oddly seeing most of his touches as a rusher. The Patriots' backfield remains a carousel for fantasy purposes, but Lewis' steadily increasing role and history of production are worth snatching up.

D'Onta Foreman, Texans

Lamar Miller continues to lead the Texans' backfield, but Foreman was considerably more productive in the Week 6 win over the Cleveland Browns. Quarterback Deshaun Watson is taking care of most of the touchdown scoring with the passing game, but frequent trips to the red zone will eventually favor the running backs.

Orleans Darkwa, Giants

Darkwa's averaging 5.7 yards per carry on the season, and should regularly see close to the 21 carries he was given against the Broncos in Week 6, as the Giants shift toward a more run-heavy offense.

Marlon Mack, Colts

Mack's usage was dialed back considerably in Week 6, putting a pause on expectations that he'll take the lead role from Frank Gore in the coming weeks. He's still one of the top handcuffs in fantasy football and is a must-have in keeper formats.

Wide Receiver

Josh Doctson, Redskins

Doctson received just eight targets over his past three games, recording four catches for 90 yards and two touchdowns. It's where those looks are coming that's most important, as he's been regularly featured in or near the red zone.

Robert Woods, Rams

Woods has certainly surpassed Sammy Watkins as quarterback Jared Goff's favorite target, receiving a total of 28 targets over the past four weeks. He doesn't have a touchdown on the season, but he's a must-have player in any PPR format.

Paul Richardson, Seahawks

Richardson has received an adequate 27 targets through five games, and he's in line for more work with the Seahawks likely to shift toward a more pass-friendly offense in the absence of a run game. His two red-zone touchdowns lead the team.

Cooper Kupp, Rams

While Woods leads the Rams' receiving corps in target share, Kupp's eight red-zone targets dominate the group. He has five receptions and two touchdowns on those eight looks, providing plenty of weekly upside.

Jordan Matthews, Bills

Matthews is likely a week or two away from returning, but with tight end Charles Clay expected to miss significantly more time, the receiver will come back to a much larger role. Stash Matthews in advance.

Nelson Agholor, Eagles

Agholor received a season-high seven targets in Week 6, scoring a touchdown for the second consecutive game. He's up to four scores on the season, but only one of those has come from inside the red zone. He's much improved, but his current level of production is unsustainable.

Marvin Jones, Lions

With teammate Golden Tate expected to miss a few weeks due to injury, Jones is trending way up. He's coming off a game with a season-high 14 targets, which he used to rack up 96 yards and his third touchdown of the season. He'll lead the Lions' heavily used receiving corps following the Week 7 bye.

Marqise Lee, Jaguars

Lee has gradually surpassed Allen Hurns in productivity, even though his catch rate remains significantly lower at 50 percent for the season. He's yet to find the end zone, but with 14.6 yards per reception, he's a big-play threat in any matchup.

Jermaine Kearse, Jets

Kearse has caught each of his past eight targets over two weeks, though he's scored just one touchdown over that span. His 79 receiving yards against the Patriots marked a season high, bolstered by a 44-yard catch. He's a much steadier option than teammate Robby Anderson.

Mohamed Sanu, Falcons

Likely out a couple more weeks, Sanu is much needed by the Falcons' stalling passing attack. He was on pace for a career high in receptions through the opening three-and-a-half weeks.

Tight End

Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Jets

Seferian-Jenkins has received a total of 29 targets through four games, including a season high of 11 in Week 6. He caught eight of those passes for 46 yards, and has touchdowns in consecutive weeks. McCown once made a fantasy star out of Gary Barnidge with Cleveland, and Seferian-Jenkins appears to be following suit as his quarterback's unlikely favorite target.

Nick O'Leary, Bills

O'Leary hauled in five of six targets for 54 yards while replacing Charles Clay in Week 5. There's room for regular production as a big target in the Bills' thin receiving corps, and O'Leary should continue to see regular usage.

Tyler Kroft

Kroft has received a total of 16 targets over the Bengals' past three games, emerging as a steady option in the wake of Tyler Eifert's season-ending injury. He's a mid-tier option among a very weak fantasy tight end group.

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