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The NFL 2024 regular football season continues to fly by, and the halfway point of the fantasy football season has arrived. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here to guide you through the waiver wire with more waiver wire advice. Today, we review our Week 7 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for 2024. New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye made his career start and threw for three touchdowns in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans. Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs caught two touchdowns after being suspended a game for disciplinary reasons in Week 5.
The window for fantasy managers to turn things around is rapidly closing. If you have a losing record, it's go time to start adding players off the waiver wire who could make an immediate impact. Week 6 left us with even more questions heading into Week 7. Are the New England Patriots offensive skilled players' fantasy relevant again with Drake Maye under center? Is JuJu Smith-Schuster the Chiefs No. 1 WR with Rashee Rice out for the season? Is Isaac Guerendo the next 49ers running back to add with injuries to both Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason? Has Sean Tucker earned more touches in Tampa Bay's backfield?
Our waiver wire rankings will help answer these questions -- they've been a staple in the fantasy industry for years, providing a quick-hit list of player names that goes deep into the free agent options each week. For those unfamiliar, one of the industry's sharpest fantasy football minds, Nick Mariano, brings you his weekly waiver wire rankings and priority adds for the top 60 potential options.
Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2024:- Quarterback fantasy football rankings
- Running back fantasy football rankings
- Wide receiver fantasy football rankings
- Tight end fantasy football rankings
- Kicker fantasy football rankings
- FLEX fantasy football rankings
- Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings
- Superflex fantasy football rankings
- IDP fantasy football rankings
- Dynasty fantasy football rankings
Week 7 Waiver Wire Articles
Before diving into the Week 6 rankings look at some other free waiver wire resources available at RotoBaller.
Each week, our NFL team puts out a complete array of fantasy football waiver wire articles to compliment our slick new Who Should I Pickup? Waiver wire player comparison tool - bookmark that! Here are more detailed Week 7 waiver wire articles:
- FAAB waiver wire bidding for Week 7
- Week 7 waiver wire pickups (all positions)
- Running back waiver wire pickups for Week 7
- Wide receiver waiver wire pickups for Week 7
- Tight end waiver wire pickups for Week 7
- Quarterback waiver wire pickups for Week 7
- Defense (D/ST) streamers, waiver wire for Week 7
- Kicker streamers, waiver wire for Week 7
Who To Pick Up for Fantasy Football Week 7?
Finally, below, you'll see our weekly rankings for the relevant waiver wire pickup options, including how to prioritize them for your league (depending on the league size). Quarterbacks and Defenses (D/ST) are grouped together at the bottom of the list:
| Rank | Player Name | Position | % Ros. |
Baller Move |
| 1 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | 32 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 4 | Add in All Leagues |
| 3 | Alexander Mattison | RB | 51 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 4 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 45 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 5 | Josh Downs | WR | 48 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 6 | Romeo Doubs | WR | 35 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 7 | Ty Chandler | RB | 27 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 8 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 30 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 9 | Tyler Lockett | WR | 53 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 10 | Ladd McConkey | WR | 57 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 11 | Michael Wilson | WR | 16 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 12 | Christian Watson | WR | 41 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 13 | Demario Douglas | WR | 7 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 14 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 42 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 15 | DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 51 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 16 | Trey Sermon | RB | 50 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 17 | Jordan Whittington | WR | 9 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 18 | Braelon Allen | RB | 47 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 19 | Quentin Johnston | WR | 22 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 20 | Isaiah Likely | TE | 59 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 21 | Gabe Davis | WR | 17 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 22 | Jakobi Meyers | WR | 50 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 23 | Jalen Tolbert | WR | 35 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 24 | Allen Lazard | WR | 40 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 25 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 50 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 26 | Zach Ertz | TE | 25 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 27 | Xavier Legette | WR | 19 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 28 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 11 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 29 | Alec Pierce | WR | 31 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 30 | Ray-Ray McCloud III | WR | 21 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 31 | Joshua Palmer | WR | 15 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 32 | Colby Parkinson | TE | 16 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 33 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 4 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 34 | Hunter Henry | TE | 26 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 35 | Sterling Shepard | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 36 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 18 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 37 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 26 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 38 | Tyler Conklin | TE | 31 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 39 | Rashod Bateman | WR | 11 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 40 | Noah Brown | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 41 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 12 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 42 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 9 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 43 | Tutu Atwell | WR | 12 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 44 | Darius Slayton | WR | 34 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 45 | Sean Tucker | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 46 | Tre Tucker | WR | 14 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 47 | D'Onta Foreman | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 48 | Justice Hill | RB | 25 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 49 | Bub Means | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 50 | Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 51 | Zay Jones | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 52 | Grant Calcaterra | TE | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 53 | Pierre Strong Jr. | RB | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 54 | Trey Benson | RB | 19 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 55 | Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | 9 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 56 | Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 57 | Dameon Pierce | RB | 6 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 58 | D'Ernest Johnson | RB | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 59 | Kendre Miller | RB | 6 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 60 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 7 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 61 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB | 9 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 62 | Sam Darnold | QB | 56 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 63 | Daniel Jones | QB | 22 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 64 | Trevor Lawrence | QB | 52 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 65 | Drake Maye | QB | 6 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 66 | Andy Dalton | QB | 10 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 67 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 68 | Aidan O'Connell | QB | 2 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 69 | Joe Flacco | QB | 7 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 70 | Spencer Rattler | QB | 4 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 71 | Los Angeles Chargers | DST | 56 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | New England Patriots | DST | 9 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 73 | Indianapolis Colts | DST | 26 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 74 | Washington Commanders | DST | 4 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 75 | Los Angeles Rams | DST | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Outlooks
Some of the top names include Juju Smith-Schuster, Romeo Doubs, Isaac Guerendo, Kimani Vidal, Drake Maye, and DeMario Douglas. We recap why these players rostered under 55% in Yahoo! leagues should be on your radar when scrolling through the waiver wire for Week 7:
Juju Smith-Schuster, WR, Kansas City Chiefs (32% Rostered)
Week 7 Waiver Wire Ranking: 1
The Chiefs won't have Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice again this season. KC may look to fill its No. 1 receiver role via trade, but if they don't then it might go to JuJu Smith-Schuster by default.
KC was on a bye this week, but in Week 5, Smith-Schuster was targeted eight times, catching seven passes for 130 yards. Rookie Xavier Worthy might be more electrifying than Smith-Schuster, but he's still figuring out how to consistently impact the game.
For now, Smith-Schuster is the No. 1 receiver for the Chiefs. Being Patrick Mahomes's top wideout is a pretty good role for fantasy purposes.
Isaac Guerendo, RB, San Francisco 49ers (4% Rostered)
Week 7 Waiver Wire Ranking: 2
Isaac Guerendo was included among the recommendations in this column entering Weeks 5 and 6, due to his placement directly below Jordan Mason on San Francisco’s depth chart.
Guerendo had only been limited to 28 snaps, 12 attempts, and 41 rushing yards entering Week 6, as Kyle Shanahan maintained a steadfast commitment to the deployment of Mason as the 49ers’ workhorse back (75.7% snap share/21 attempts per game).
Mason sustained an ACL sprain during San Francisco’s Week 6 visit to NFC West rival Seattle, which immediately vaulted Guerendo into an increased role. It also underscored the importance of having Guerendo secured as a handcuff if you have been utilizing Mason in your lineups.
Guerendo rushed for 99 yards on 10 attempts, which included a 76-yard run. Deebo Samuel Sr. (four), and Patrick Taylor (three) also accumulated carries after Mason departed the Week 6 matchup.
Mason’s status should be monitored in advance of San Francisco’s Week 7 encounter with Kansas City. The 49ers’ depth chart will also be modified whenever Christian McCaffrey re-emerges from his extended absence (Achilles). However, Guerendo is primed to deliver RB2 output if Mason and McCaffrey are inactive.
Demario Douglas, WR, New England Patriots (7% Rostered)
Week 7 Waiver Wire Ranking: 13
Drake Maye instantly gave New England's passing more life, to no one's surprise. It came with a few more mistakes and turnovers, but that was to be expected in his first start. More importantly, this offense showed life. It showed potential. Douglas was the biggest beneficiary of that.
He finished with nine targets, six receptions, 92 yards, and one touchdown en route to 18.2 half-PPR points. This was his second game in a row with nine targets and six receptions.
Douglas will be more valuable in PPR-scoring leagues, but with Maye at the helm, this passing offense no longer needs to be avoided. Douglas could be ranked as a WR4 with WR3 upside moving forward with Maye under center.
Romeo Doubs, WR, Green Bay Packers (30% Rostered)
Week 7 Waiver Wire Ranking: 6
He sat out last week due to personal issues but returned this week and caught two touchdowns. Dontayvion Wicks left the game with a shoulder issue, and if he misses time, that could help Doubs garner more targets weekly.
Doubs is a favorite of Jordan Love in the red zone, and while he's unlikely to garner games with seven or more targets, Doubs' chances of finding the end zone are better than most streamable receivers. Love and the Packers' offense is pass-heavy, and he's routinely targeted in that area.
Sean Tucker, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1% Rostered)
Week 7 Waiver Wire Ranking: 45
Sean Tucker had been limited to nine offensive snaps, three touches, and eight total yards entering from Weeks 1-5. However, the foot injury that was sustained by Rachaad White created a path for Tucker to seize an expanded role in Week 6.
Tucker accumulated 28 snaps, registered 17 touches, and exploded for 192 total yards and two touchdowns while operating with the most extensive workload of his career. That included a league-high 136 rushing yards on 14 attempts, and 56 receiving yards on three targets, as he established new career highs in every category mentioned.
Bucky Irving led the Buccaneers backfield with a season-high 49 snaps during his first opportunity to function as Tampa Bay’s lead back. He also carried 14 times, generated 81 rushing yards, and produced his second career touchdown. Irving has now attained a 49.8% snap share since Week 4 while accruing 174 yards on the ground during that span.
Tucker’s performance could propel him into a weekly allotment of touches despite the presence of Irving and White. He has also vaulted into relevance as a potential RB2 behind Irving if White remains sidelined. Tucker’s value will also skyrocket if Irving and White are unavailable during any future matchups.
Running Backs - Week 7 Waiver Wire Rankings
Pickups are in priority order:
| Player Name |
| Isaac Guerendo |
| Alexander Mattison |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr. |
| Ty Chandler |
| Tyler Allgeier |
| Jaylen Warren |
| Trey Sermon |
| Braelon Allen |
| Antonio Gibson |
| Kimani Vidal |
| Tyler Goodson |
| Jaleel McLaughlin |
| Roschon Johnson |
| Emanuel Wilson |
| Jaylen Wright |
| Sean Tucker |
| D'Onta Foreman |
| Justice Hill |
| Pierre Strong Jr. |
| Trey Benson |
| Dameon Pierce |
| D'Ernest Johnson |
| Kendre Miller |
| Jeremy McNichols |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire |
Wide Receivers - Week 7 Waiver Wire Rankings
Pickups are in priority order:
| Player Name |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster |
| Josh Downs |
| Romeo Doubs |
| Tyler Lockett |
| Ladd McConkey |
| Michael Wilson |
| Christian Watson |
| DeMario Douglas |
| DeAndre Hopkins |
| Jordan Whittington |
| Quentin Johnston |
| Gabe Davis |
| Jakobi Meyers |
| Jalen Tolbert |
| Allen Lazard |
| Xavier Legette |
| Alec Pierce |
| Ray-Ray McCloud |
| Joshua Palmer |
| Sterling Shepard |
| Rashod Bateman |
| Noah Brown |
| Tutu Atwell |
| Darius Slayton |
| Tre Tucker |
| Bub Means |
| Kayshon Boutte |
| Zay Jones |
| Ja'Lynn Polk |
Tight Ends - Week 7 Waiver Wire Rankings:
Pickups are in priority order:
| Player Name |
| Isaiah Likely |
| Zach Ertz |
| Colby Parkinson |
| Hunter Henry |
| Tyler Conklin |
| Grant Calcaterra |
| Theo Johnson |
Quarterbacks - Week 7 Waiver Wire Rankings
Pickups are in priority order, with emphasis on Week 7:
| Player Name |
| Sam Darnold |
| Daniel Jones |
| Trevor Lawrence |
| Drake Maye |
| Andy Dalton |
| Tua Tagovailoa |
| Aidan O'Connell |
| Joe Flacco |
| Spencer Rattler |
Defenses (D/ST) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Rankings
Pickups are in priority order, with emphasis on Week 7:
| Player Name |
| Los Angeles Chargers |
| New England Patriots |
| Indianapolis Colts |
| Washington Commanders |
| Los Angeles Rams |
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