Week 7 Waiver Wire: Late Targets to Replace Fantasy Players on Injury List
The injury list for Week 7 in the NFL lacks the enormous, superstar names that have missed games already this season but does have enough starters to potentially throw a wrench in things for fantasy managers.
With wide receivers and running backs out of commission, who should managers consider adding from the waiver wire in anticipation of a big day Sunday afternoon?
Find out with this fantasy preview.
Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, New York Giants
With Rhamondre Stevenson and Jonathan Taylor both out in Week 7, fantasy managers with those two running backs on their rosters will be scrambling to find a player at that position who can come close to replicating their points.
Look no further than Tyrone Tracy Jr. of the New York Giants, who came on strong in the absence of Devin Singletary.
Even with the veteran back in the lineup, do not be surprised if Tracy continues to contribute to the Giants.
Tracy was a top-15 running back in each of the last two weeks, with his Week 6 performance against the Cincinnati Bengals being his strongest of the season. He carried 17 times for 50 yards and a touchdown, with six catches on six targets for another 57 yards.
Some will suggest that Singletary's return will limit Tracy's output but the team undoubtedly saw what the 24-year-old did against the Bengals and Seahawks and will look for more of the same against a Philadelphia Eagles squad giving up 20.60 points to opposing running backs.
Grab Tracy in one of the 43 percent of Yahoo and 53 percent of ESPN leagues that he is currently available in and hold onto him for the rest of the season as the Giants look to establish the run game and take the honus off of Daniel Jones.
Tre Tucker, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
Tucker is a player to consider based on potential alone.
He has not had some magical season to this point, nor has he been a fantasy stud in any game this year not against Carolina. With Davante Adams gone to the New York Jets, though, and Jakobi Myers doubtful to play Sunday, Tucker becomes the guy against a bad Los Angeles Rams pass defense.
The Rams are ranked 16th against opposing wide receivers and give up 33.40 to the position.
Tucker will have his opportunities to find space, catch balls, and potentially find the endzone.
While he has had just two games of double-digit points, he is the best chance the Raiders have of generating offense against a team that has made others look unstoppable.
Tucker is a worthwhile option given the injuries to Myers and Arizona's Marvin Harrison Jr., and someone who has more upside than a proven track record. Proceed with caution, but at least consider picking him up, if only for this week.
He is available in 90 percent of Yahoo and 84 percent of ESPN leagues.
Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions
There are no major quarterback injuries unless you are a manager still reeling from Tua Tagoivailoa's head injury, but the fact that Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions remains available in as many leagues as he is can only be described as baffling.
The former No. 1 overall pick has been the fourth-best QB in fantasy in each of the last two weeks and will have the opportunity to continue that trend in Week 4 against the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings.
Goff has scored 25 or more points in his last two games as the Lions offense has come alive and looked unstoppable. While the Vikings are ranked ninth against opposing QBs, Goff has over 80 percent of his passes in the last two weeks and has thrown for five touchdowns.
He has been nothing short of extraordinary and could be the first quarterback to hang an "L" on Kevin O'Connell's team this season.
That he is still available 14 percent of Yahoo leagues and an absurd 52 percent of ESPN leagues is comical.
Managers should take a look at their quarterback situation, determine if they have a legitimate starter who is consistent enough to give them a win every week from here through the start of the playoffs, and decide if Goff is a better option.
Unless their starters are Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, or Jayden Daniels, the answer sis probably a resounding "yes."
All stats via FantasyPros unless otherwise stated.