Week 7 fantasy waiver wire advice
The gist
PFF named Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, rostered in 43.6% of ESPN leagues.
Four teams are on bye, so managers need fill-ins at several positions.
How it unfolded
- Oct 18, 2026Texans WR Jaylin Noel had 4 receptions for 107 yards and a TD (20.7 PPR points) in Houston's win over Jacksonville in London; Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. returned from a four-game ankle-injury absence with 6 catches for 103 yards and his first NFL TD.
- Oct 19, 2026FantasyPros graded the Week 7 waiver class "D" and flagged Broncos RB Jonah Coleman as eligible to come off IR and expected to play vs. Arizona; PFF named Stroud the clear top option; USA Today listed 11 pickups with FAAB bids.
- Oct 19, 2026Footballguys recommended bids of 15-30% of annual FAAB for Kyler Murray and 10-20% for Jaylin Noel, Jonah Coleman and Tyrone Tracy; Yahoo listed Murray and Geno Smith among quarterback pickups.