Week 6 is in the books, and the GoingFor2 team has your Week 7 Waiver Wire pickups. We enter Bye-Mageddon and landing some of these players could be the difference between winning and losing…
Embed from Getty ImagesWR Michael Gallup (DAL) 52% Rostered
The Cowboys are on a bye this week, but it is safer to make room for him now (or use less of your FAAB now) than possibly miss out on him next week. Coach McCarthy announced that he expects Gallup to start practicing prior to Week 8, which puts him on track to return after the bye. The Cowboys have been a bit more balanced this year than last, but the 3rd WR still has great value in this offense. Gallup had more targets than Schultz, Wilson, or Brown with 7 in his only game this season. He will have some flex appeal once he is healthy, especially with byes coming around. – Kyle Bazin @KyleTheCommish
QB Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) 27% Rostered
The Week 7 landscape is a scary one. We are missing Herbert, Allen, Prescott, and Lawrence only due to byes. Add in Russ because of an injury and maybe Week 7 may not be worth watching at all. Wait… what is that on the horizon? A new king being born. No that can’t be… after all… “What is a God, Tua King”.You may be forced into an unsavory QB situation next week but Tua thankfully has a quality matchup going against Atlanta. Not only that, but Tua looked really good against the Jaguars. “Yea, but it was the Jaguars!” … Uhhh “Yea, but it is the Falcons”. Tua has matured and the Dolphins has no semblence of a running game. If you are looking for a streaming QB this week, Tua is a great option. Kyle Bazin @KyleTheCommish
WR Rashod Bateman (BAL) 46% Rostered
Welcome to the NFL, Bateman!! He’s been out since pre-season after undergoing core muscle surgery Mid-August. Ok, ok…it wasn’t the best welcome party with him only securing 4 of 6 targets for 29 yards, but he did play 65% of the offensive snaps only 2nd to “Hollywood Brown.”
I have faith on him moving forward. In a high profile offensive like Jackson is putting forth recently, I am for one happy to have shares of Bateman. Sooner then later, defenses will begin to double cover Andrews and Brown, so why not take a flyer on Bateman, and snag him off wavier before others realize the potential! Courtney Burrows @luvtractor3
WR Jamal Agnew (JAX) 9% Rostered
There’s a lot to like about Jamal Agnew, especially depending on your scoring format. First, he’s gone 13/11/119, providing solid PPR FLEX heading into more Byepocalypse. Second, he occasionally returns kickoffs/punts, giving you a few extra points for return yardage if your scoring is set that way. Finally, if you are required to start CBs, he has a CB/WR dual designation. Swiss Army Win if all three of these apply to you. It’s tough to trust Urban Meyer, but it’s even tougher to pass on Agnew for the opportunities. Jarred Riccadonna @ricco_3733
TE O.J. Howard (TB) 7% Rostered
Dependent on Rob Gronkowski’s return, O.J. Howard could be a bye-week filling option at tight end in deep leagues. He had his best game of the season last week against the Eagles when he caught six of seven targets and a short touchdown pass from Tom Brady. He actually has the best catch percentage (76.9) among Tampa Bay’s receivers this season. But the possible bonus for stashing Howard off the wire this week is that it is rumored he might be traded soon (Saints? Jets?) and his value has the possibility to go up quickly. Cecily Riddell @MrsTeamRiddell
RB Demetric Felton (CLE) 16% Rostered/D’Earnest Johnson (CLE) 16% Rostered
With Kareem Hunt already ruled out for at least the next three weeks, even if Nick Chubb returns this week, Felton will have the passing down role vacated by Hunt. I don’t believe we see Nick Chubb in Week 7 either, which could lead to Felton getting some carries as well. Felton has played well with limited snaps with 8 catches for 90 yards and a TD.
If Chubb is also out, Johnson fills that role much better than Felton, and he filled in admirably last season when Chubb missed a few games. Their is a chance the Baker Mayfield also misses this game, meaning the Browns may elect to rely on the run even more than normal. Geoff Lambert @GeoffLambert77
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) 52% Rostered
Although St.. Brown is still looking for his first career touchdown, he has been very involved in the offense over the last three games. He has played in at least 69 percent of the snaps in each of those games, and has a combined 18 catches(on 23 targets) for 161 yards. St. Brown has averaged 12 PPR fantasy points per game over that span.
With fellow WR Quintez Cephus suffering a season ending broken collarbone in week five, the rookie should continue to see his role expand as the season progresses. Considering that byes started in week six, fantasy managers could use St.Brown’s relatively high floor to stabilize their lineups. He should be viewed as a WR3/flex moving forward. Brian Craighead @vandygrad92
TE Mo Alie-Cox (IND) 9% Rostered
Mo Alie-Cox might be the tight end you’re looking for if you’re in a b(ye)ind. Alie-Cox is tied for the most passing touchdowns for Indianapolis, three. While he only caught one pass last week, it was for a score.
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Carson Wentz has been quite the passer since his return from ankle injury, averaging 271 passing yards per game over the last three weeks. Even though he has been touchdown-dependent, Alie-Cox is almost guaranteed an increased target share this week and beyond, as Parris Campbell suffered a season ending injury last week. Cecily Riddell @MrsTeamRiddell
WR T.Y. Hilton (IND) 45% Rostered
As a PSA, potential Hilton owners need to monitor any injury news concerning him. After missing the first five games with a neck injury, the Colts activated Hilton from IR ahead of the week six game. Hilton caught all four of his targets for 80 yards, before being ruled out in the fourth quarter with a quad injury.
On Monday, it was announced that Hilton is “doing fine”. Meanwhile, fellow WR Parris Campbell suffered what is likely a season ending foot injury. In his three quarters of play, Hilton showed that he still has the talent to help your fantasy squad. For now, Hilton should be viewed as a long term asset.
He has the skill set to be a WR3 rest of season, with upside for more. The Colts play at the 49ers on Sunday night, so monitor developments closely in regards to his week seven availability. Brian Craighead @vandygrad92
Others to Consider
RB Rashaad Penny (SEA)
RB Devonta Freeman (BAL)
TE Ricky Seals-Jones (WFT)
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (NE)
QB Case Keenum (CLE)
WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (CLE)
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