Week six of the 2024 NFL season is over and if your draft strategy was 0RB, there is a perfect chance you have 0 wide receivers. With Marvin Harrison Jr. and Chris Olave both going out with concussions, Garrett Wilson went into the Monday Night game with an extra helmet just to be safe. If your fantasy roster isn’t clearing concussion protocol, remember that the waiver wire exists to save you from the cruel and unforgiving fantasy football gods. I’m going to provide you with the best options available. If I don’t mention someone who you think I should be talking about, know there are many reasons why I overlooked them. Maybe they are owned in most leagues. Maybe they are so bad I don’t even consider them. Maybe it’s because your opinions cannot be trusted. After all, you are here. So let’s the best week seven waiver wire adds for your championship run…
Week Seven Waiver Wire Quarterbacks
Drake Maye, New England Patriots (5% rostered)
You are too late if you haven’t picked up a quarterback yet. Your only chance of getting someone who might get you fantasy production is Drake Maye. In week six, Maye had 243 yards passing, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. If you watched the game, you probably aren’t excited about Drake Maye. You had your chances at Baker, Darnold, and Flacco. So you will start Drake Maye and you will like it. (Tolerate it)
Week Seven Waiver Wire Running Backs
Tyrone Tracy, Dallas Cowboys (45% rostered)
For the second week in a row, Tyrone Tracy had over 100 all-purpose yards from scrimmage. In week six, he had 107 total yards and 1 touchdown. At this point, I’m not even worried about when Devin Singletary comes back. It might not matter. Tyrone Tracy has to be the number one waiver priority of the week.
Sean Tucker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1% rostered)
In week six, Sean Tucker was the RB1 with 192 all-purpose yards and 2 touchdowns. With Rachaad White dealing with a foot injury, the question is how long will Tucker be relevant. I am more inclined to believe that running backs with foot and toe injuries are going to miss time and struggle throughout the season, which makes Sean Tucker a great investment. Through six weeks, we have seen that the Bucs are going to use a committee at running back. If there is no Rachaad White, there could be a lot of Sean Tucker. And we just saw that he can be a difference maker. Most important of all, Sean Tucker is a way better running back than Rachaad White.
Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills (8% rostered)
If I’m picking up Sean Tucker because of a foot injury, you know I’m picking up the RB14 of the week in Ray Davis. With James Cook suffering from a toe injury, Ray Davis has the lead back role on a team that only wants to run the football. In week six, he had 146 all-purpose yards against the Jets. Even if Cook is back next week, Davis could have value because there is a good chance his role will end up limited. After all, toe injuries suck for guys who make a living running with a football and changing direction.
Isaac Guerendo, San Francisco 49ers (3% rostered)
In week six, Isaac Guerendo had 10 carries for 99 yards. That stat line is a lot less impressive when you take into account that one of those runs was for 76 yards. The only reason Guerendo had that many carries is because Jordan Mason was knocked out of the game with a shoulder injury. Mason is considered day-to-day, which makes Guerendo a very tricky waiver guy to evaluate. If you have Jordan Mason rostered, you have to prioritize getting Guerendo just to make sure you are not screwed at running back. If Mason doesn’t play, it is clear that Guerendo will get the bulk of the carries. If you don’t have Mason, I would not put a high claim on Guerendo. There is too much risk and too many better options.
Week Seven Waiver Wire Wide Receivers
Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers (43% rostered)
At my core, I am a ceiling guy, so my number one waiver wire receiver of the week is Christian Watson. In week six, Watson had 3 catches for 68 yards and 1 touchdown. Before the season, I was very high on Watson, and while Reed has been winning the argument over who was the receiver to own in Green Bay, Watson has shown he has WR1 upside. In week six, Watson averaged 3.09 yards per route run. That number is more than a yard higher than any receiver who ran a minimum of 20 routes in that game. He has one of the best quarterbacks in the game. A wise man once told me “I’m not playing for fourth place in my league.” Give me the big play guy. Give me Christian Watson.
DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots (14% rostered)
If I can’t get Christian Watson, DeMario Douglas is going to be my next target. I’ve been a big fan of Douglas when I watch him and he is the clear number one receiver in New England. The only problem is he has always had trash at quarterback to work with. In week six, Douglas had 6 catches for 92 yards with Drake Maye. I’m not sure Maye is a good quarterback, but he can’t be any worse than Brissett and Mac Jones. If Maye ends up being good, Douglas could be a really valuable player for the rest of the season.
Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (49% rostered)
In week six, Josh Downs had 7 catches for 66 yards. The reason Downs isn’t higher on this list is because all of Downs’ production has come off of Joe Flacco. Anthony Richardson is coming back soon and we don’t know if Downs will see the same target share when he does. That being said, Downs is a good receiver on a team with a bad defense, so I want a share.
Week Seven Waiver Wire Tight Ends
Hunter Henry, New England Patriots (22% rostered)
Hunter Henry had 3 catches for 41 yards and 1 touchdown in week six. He is probably the best tight end on your waiver wire. That doesn’t mean you should burn your waiver priority or FAAB on him. If he clears waivers, go wild. Otherwise, who cares? He is still a tight end.
