Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Replacements for Injured Stars Emerge
As Week 7 approaches,fantasy football managers are scrambling to fill roster spots decimated by injuries to key players. Tyreek Hill, austin Ekeler, and others are sidelined, creating immediate needs across all positions. Fortunately, several under-the-radar players are poised to step into larger roles and offer meaningful fantasy value.
This week’s waiver wire presents opportunities to bolster lineups with players experiencing increased workloads or favorable matchups. Identifying these potential breakouts is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge, especially in leagues where playoff contention is already tightening. Here’s a look at players available in a majority of Yahoo! leagues who coudl provide immediate returns:
Running Backs:
* Woody Marks (68% available): Coming off his best career game, Marks faces a Ravens defense consistently allowing high yardage to opposing running backs.
* Rachaad White (59% available): With Bucky Irving’s status uncertain, White is positioned as the primary backup in the Buccaneers backfield.
* Chris Rodriguez Jr. (87% available): the Commanders’ backfield has become a committee sence Ekeler’s injury, and Rodriguez Jr. has seen increased carries, totaling 18 rushes for 98 yards over the last two games.
Wide Receivers/Tight ends:
* Darren Waller (92% available): In his season debut, Waller demonstrated a connection with the Dolphins’ offense, recording three receptions for 27 yards and two touchdowns, and stands to benefit from Hill’s absence.
* Mason Taylor (94% available): The rookie receiver has been a reliable target, with nine catches in his last two games, and could become a key option for the Jets alongside Garrett Wilson.
Quarterbacks:
* Jaxson Dart (77% available): making his first career start, Dart impressed with 111 passing yards, 54 rushing yards, and two touchdowns, leading the Giants to victory. He’s a viable option for teams in need of a quarterback.
* Matthew Stafford (57% available): The Rams face a 49ers defense weakened by injuries, presenting a potentially favorable matchup for Stafford.
