Fantasy Football Week 7: Rankings, Box Score Stat Projections, Top Waiver-Wire Adds
Week 7 in the NFL is when the real contending teams in fantasy football begin separating themselves from the rest of the pack, thanks to informed managers making quality waiver-wire moves to replace underperforming stars or slot into voids left by injuries.
Who are two prime waiver-wire pickups to keep an eye on and where do the superstar fantasy options rank in the top 15 of all positions heading into the week?
Find out with this preview.
Rankings and Box Score Projections
The top 15 fantasy rankings for Week 7 in the NFL are as follows:
- Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders vs. Carolina Panthers (225 yds, 2 TDs, 50 rush yds, TD)
- Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (300 yds, 3 TDs, 30 rush yds)
- Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants (110 rush yds, 2 TDs, 4 rec., 35 yds)
- Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints vs. Denver Broncos (90 rush yds, TD, 6 rec., 60 yds, TD)
- Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders (120 yds, 2 TDs, 4 rec., 50 yds)
- Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants (200 yds, 2 TDs, 30 rush yds)
- Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions (10 rec., 130 yds, TD)
- Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns (8 rec., 110 yds, TD)
- AJ Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants (6 rec., 90 yds, TD)
- Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills vs. Tennessee Titans (200 yds, TD, 50 rushing yds, TD)
- Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons vs. Seattle Seahawks (80 yds, TD, 5 rec., 40 yds, TD)
- Kenneth Walker III, RB, Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons (100 yds, 3 rec., 20 yds)
- Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts vs. Miami Dolphins (100 yds, 5 rec., 20 yds)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (8 rec., 75 yds, TD)
- Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons vs. Seattle Seahawks (8 rec., 80 yds)
Waiver-Wire Pickup: Demario Douglas, WR, New England Patriots
In his first game with Drake Maye under center, Demario Douglas demonstrated significant on-field chemistry with the rookie quarterback en route to a six-catch, 92-yard, one-touchdown day.
He was targeted nine times, meaning Maye felt comfortable looking his way against the Houston Texans. That will likely continue in Week 7 against a Jacksonville Jaguars team giving up the second-most points to opposing wide receivers at 43.91 per game.
The Patriots are never going to be an explosive team, at least not this season with the lack of offensive weapons on the roster.
However, Douglas has flashed hints of a star wideout before and with opportunities presented by a new quarterback, he could be a breakout player for managers smart enough to grab him now.
He is currently rostered in just 21.1 percent of leagues.
Waiver-Wire Pickup: Romeo Doubs
Romeo Doubs showed up and out against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6, catching two touchdowns early and helping the Green Bay Packers put the game away before it ever really got started.
The 24-year-old was targeted four times by quarterback Jordan Love and averaged 16.3 yards per catch.
The third-year man out of Nevada has breakout potential and may be the Green Bay receiver with the most potential to be a legitimate star. If he continues to build that on-field chemistry with Love, watch out.
Fantasy managers should grab him now while the Packers offense is heating up and reap the rewards down the stretch, as your team is competing for the fantasy playoffs.
Doubs is available in 65 percent of Yahoo and 70 percent of ESPN leagues.
All stats via FantasyPros unless otherwise stated.