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NFL · Fantasy Football · published 2026-10-19T00:00:00+00:00 · via SB Nation

Week 7 fantasy football waiver wire: top quarterback, running back, receiver, and tight end adds

This week's waiver wire recommendations focus on players who can help fantasy managers dealing with injuries and bye weeks. The article highlights Kyler Murray and Geno Smith as quarterback options and mentions several young receivers who emerged in Week 6. It also lists the Bills, Jaguars, Chargers, and Commanders as teams on bye.

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Week 7 waiver advice arrives amid injuries and byes. Buffalo, Jacksonville, Los Angeles Chargers, and Washington are off, so managers may need temporary replacements. Kyler Murray and Geno Smith are suggested quarterback options, while young receivers like Omar Cooper Jr. and Germie Bernard drew attention after Week 6. At running back, Kendre Miller, Bam Knight, and Samaje Perine are mentioned; Knight's value depends on Jeremiyah Love's availability.

The recommendations use Yahoo rostership percentages, generally favoring players under 50 percent. Murray has a home matchup with Indianapolis and could get T.J. Hockenson back. Smith faces Miami and may benefit from Cooper's emergence. Miller got 22 touches, Knight outplayed Tyler Allgeier, and Perine may gain work after outplaying Chase Brown.

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Fantasy football waiver decisions may affect millions of hobbyists, especially those in leagues with injuries or bye-week shortages. Advice like this could shape roster moves, league

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