Waiver Wire Week 7
Week 6 was a bloodbath. Injuries piled up, rookies took over, and several depth charts flipped overnight. Garrett Wilson is dealing with a knee injury, and Emeka Egbuka is expected to miss time with a hamstring strain. Both absences leave major target vacuums in offenses that were already struggling. If you’re still chasing upside, this is the moment to pivot. We’ve got red zone risers, backfield shakeups, and deep sleepers turning into weekly staples. Whether you need superflex depth or weekly streamers, these pickups offer volume trends and matchup juice.
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Flacco completed 29-of-45 passes for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 6, starting for Cincinnati after being traded from Cleveland midweek. He replaced Jake Browning and operated a pass-heavy game plan against Green Bay, leaning on Ja’Marr Chase, who hauled in a highlight-reel touchdown between two defenders. Burrow remains out indefinitely, and Flacco’s experience gives the Bengals a stable floor in Superflex formats. He’s not mobile, but the volume is real, and Zac Taylor is scheming quick reads to protect the pocket. With matchups against Baltimore and Houston ahead, I’m adding Flacco now before the Bengals settle into his rhythm.
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Young completed 17-of-25 passes for 199 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception in Week 6, leading Carolina to a comeback win over Dallas. He posted a perfect passer rating while trailing and showed poise in the red zone, connecting with Rico Dowdle and Tetairoa McMillan on scoring drives. He’s now up to 10 touchdowns on the season and is quietly growing into a matchup-based QB2. With Chuba Hubbard still banged up and the Panthers leaning into short-area rhythm throws, Young’s floor is stabilizing. I’m adding him now in Superflex formats before the volume and red zone efficiency get priced in.
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Vidal handled 21 touches in Week 6, rushing 18 times for 124 yards and catching 3 passes for 14 yards and a receiving touchdown. With Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris both on IR, Vidal operated as the Chargers’ lead back and earned praise from OC Greg Roman postgame. He showed burst between the tackles and soft hands in checkdown work, while Hassan Haskins mixed in for short yardage. With Miami on deck and LA leaning into ball control, I’m adding Vidal now before the backfield settles and his volume gets priced in.
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Blue handled 4 carries for 7 yards in Week 6, operating as the RB2 behind Javonte Williams with Miles Sanders placed on IR. His usage was limited, but the opportunity window is real. Blue was a preseason standout and offers burst in space, especially on draw plays and screens. If Williams misses time or the Cowboys shift toward a split backfield, Blue could emerge as a flex option. I’m stashing him now in deeper formats before Dallas makes the rotation official and his role expands in favorable game scripts.
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Knight rushed 15 times for 45 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 6, adding 33 receiving yards. He started over Michael Carter with James Conner and Trey Benson both sidelined, handling red zone work and showing burst on outside zone runs. His first score came on a goal-line dive, and he looked decisive between the tackles. With Arizona’s backfield in flux and Kyler Murray still ramping up, Knight is a flex-worthy stash in deeper formats. I’m adding him now before the injuries linger and the Cardinals settle into a committee that favors his downhill style.
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Johnson caught all 4 of his targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Week 6, emerging as Tampa Bay’s top perimeter threat in a depleted receiver room. He operated opposite Tez Johnson while Mike Evans and Chris Godwin were inactive, and Emeka Egbuka exited with a hamstring injury. His 34-yard touchdown came on a busted coverage play, and he led the team in receiving yards. With Baker Mayfield looking comfortable targeting him in contested spots, Johnson is a WR4 stash with spike-week upside. I’m adding him now before the injuries linger and Tampa’s youth movement turns into weekly production.
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Johnson caught 1-of-3 targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Week 6, flashing deep speed and separation against Detroit’s secondary. He operated as Tampa Bay’s primary slot weapon with Egbuka, Evans, and Godwin all sidelined. His 45-yard touchdown came on a play-action rollout, and Baker Mayfield praised his timing and burst postgame. With Jalen McMillan still on IR and Kameron Johnson working outside, Tez profiles as a high-upside WR3 in PPR formats. I’m adding him now before the injuries linger and Tampa leans into his explosiveness to stretch the field.
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Boutte caught all 5 of his targets for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 6, delivering a breakout performance against the Saints. He operated as Drake Maye’s primary deep threat with Stefon Diggs drawing coverage. His second touchdown came on a double-move from the slot, and he’s now up to 301 yards and 3 scores on the season. I’m adding him now before the Patriots lean into his explosiveness and Maye’s trust turns into weekly volume.
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