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The Week 7 waiver wire adds lightning round for 2026 fantasy football. Our free agent list includes Germie Bernard, Ja'Kobi Lane, Tyrone Tracy Jr., DeMario Douglas, Omar Cooper Jr., Travis Hunter, Darnell Washington, Michael Penix Jr., and more.
Week 6 brought plenty of dramatics, underwhelming scores, and role shifts that have many of you scrambling. This early pass at the slate's action and data results in a preliminary list that tries to balance short-term help with long-term reinforcements. So let's monitor the early adds across all formats with our fantasy football waiver wire pickups lightning round heading into Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, which sees the Bills, Chargers, Commanders, and Jaguars take their byes (we'll typically avoid listing players on these teams).
This rapid reaction is for fantasy-relevant players going into Week 7. Key injuries to monitor on top of the laundry list of pre-existing woes coming into the week are Davante Adams (left leg, knee?), Ladd McConkey (head), Romeo Doubs (shoulder), Rashod Bateman (shoulder), Darnell Mooney (neck), and more. Bookmark our league-leading news feed and set up app alerts for the best and most accurate information available.
This column will be published early in the week and updated daily as the site brings you in-depth waiver wire analysis for all positions. Waiver pickups are listed in priority order and broken down by position, covering those rostered in roughly 70% or fewer of Yahoo! leagues, from shallow standard options to deep PPR options. We do our best to service all readers, which includes 10-teamers and 16-teamers alike!
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Week 7 Running Backs To Add
Pickups are in priority order
Jordan Mason
Zach Charbonnet
Samaje Perine (don't let their bye week erase Chase Brown's struggles)
Dameon Pierce (monitor Saquon Barkley's status with strong DAL matchup on deck)
Kendre Miller (no TD, but has scored before and clear volume hog)
Rachaad White (may be worth stashing through their BYE pending MNF results, Jacory Croskey-Merritt's IR placement)
Roschon Johnson (monitor Kyle Monangai's recovery)
Mike Washington Jr.
Brian Robinson
Bam Knight (monitor Jeremiyah Love's status, ran the best in his stead)
Tyler Allgeier (one poor game against LAR front doesn't immediately tank him)
Kaelon Black
Emmett Johnson
Jonah Coleman
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (do you dare tangle with ugly NYG committee?)
Rico Dowdle
Jawhar Jordan (monitor David Montgomery's status)
Tyjae Spears (Tony Pollard trade coming soon?)
James Conner (getting traded somewhere with available carries?)
Seth McGowan
Jeremy McNichols
Devin Singletary
Dylan Sampson (could be viable PPR piece even if Quinshon Judkins is okay)
Audric Estime (hard to buy any longevity here, but had the goal line)
Jaleel McLaughlin
CJ Donaldson
Najee Harris (does he sign somewhere else with 8-10 weekly touches available?)
Week 7 Wide Receivers To Add
Pickups are in priority order:
Germie Bernard
Jordyn Tyson
Tre Tucker
Keenan Allen
Ja'Kobi Lane (role safe regardless of Bateman's status)
Omar Cooper Jr. (exciting, but long-term volume could be a problem)
DeMario Douglas (monitor Doubs' status)
Kendrick Bourne
Devaughn Vele
Caleb Douglas
Malik Washington
Jaylin Noel
Antonio Williams (hold through the bye with Terry McLaurin's injury, plus Treylon Burks got banged up in the final minute)
Cyrus Allen
Dontayvion Wicks
Kalif Raymond
Travis Hunter (gamble on an increased role/Brian Thomas Jr.'s time being up in JAX?)
Konata Mumpfield (should rise with Adams' lengthy absence)
Malachi Fields
Jahan Dotson
Brandin Cooks
Ryan Flournoy
Jalen Royals
Makai Lemon
Efton Chism III
Christian Kirk (could play a big role out of the gate in Week 7 if Mike Evans rests)
Devontez Walker
Tank Dell
Jauan Jennings (can he get traded into a sizable role?)
Savion Williams
Jalen Brooks
Jerry Jeudy
Tyreek Hill
Week 7 Tight Ends To Add
Pickups are in priority order:
Kyle Pitts Sr.
Hunter Henry
Tyler Higbee (sturdy role until Terrance Ferguson returns, especially with Adams out -- stash Ferguson as well where possible)
Michael Mayer
Mike Gesicki
Darnell Washington
Josh Cuevas
Eli Raridon
Tommy Tremble
Week 7 Quarterbacks To Add
Pickups are in priority order, with emphasis on Week 7:
Kirk Cousins
C.J. Stroud
Kyler Murray
Baker Mayfield
Aaron Rodgers
Jacoby Brissett
Deshaun Watson
Michael Penix Jr.
Tanner McKee (it wasn't pretty, but facing the Cowboys next helps)
Geno Smith
J.J. McCarthy (backup whose starter could be demoted in a blink)
Tyler Huntley (backup whose starter is expected to return)
Jalon Daniels (backup whose starter is expected to return)
Carson Beck
Week 7 Defenses To Add
Pickups are in priority order, with emphasis on Week 7:
Cleveland Browns D/ST
New York Jets D/ST
New Orleans Saints D/ST
Carolina Panthers D/ST
Tennessee Titans D/ST
Dallas Cowboys D/ST
Miami Dolphins D/ST
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