The ten fantasy football waiver wire pickups that the most sites agree on this week. Tap a name to see why.
Final list. Includes the Monday night game and Tuesday news.
Only 8 players were recommended by at least half of the nine sites this week. The last two spots go to the next most-recommended players, who were listed by 4 of 9.
Cooper returned from injured reserve in Week 6 with six catches for 103 yards and a touchdown, and he ran a route on 85% of the Jets' dropbacks. With Adonai Mitchell still out, he looks like New York's No. 2 or 3 option. CBS and FantasyLife both name him their top wide receiver add. The risk is that targets are shared among several Jets pass-catchers, so his weekly volume may swing, and Mitchell is expected back at some point. Rostered numbers range widely by site, from 3% to 27%.
Miller had 22 touches in Week 6, 20 of them carries, which was more than double Kamara's workload. He has the heavy early-down role right now. Kamara is still involved and the backfield is a committee, so check the injury news before you bid. Between 33% and 53% of leagues already have him, so check your wire first. The Saints play Pittsburgh in Paris this week.
Bernard caught 11 of 12 targets for 87 yards and a touchdown, and that touchdown won the game in overtime. He has 21 targets over his last two games with Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson on injured reserve. NFL.com, Yahoo Sports, ClutchPoints and FanDuel all rank him No. 1 overall. He sits third here only because three of the nine sites did not list him. He is on 44% to 50% of rosters, so check your wire first.
Murray ran for 51 yards in Week 5, his last game before the bye, and CBS says his 20.3 points that week were a season best. Sites like his matchups, starting with Indianapolis. He limits turnovers and adds value with his legs, so treat him as a short-term QB1 or streamer. The Bills are on bye this week, which makes him a fill-in for Allen owners. Between 49% and 59% of leagues already have him, so check your wire first.
Lane came back from injured reserve in Week 6 and showed a strong target rate right away. NFL.com calls him Baltimore's No. 2 target, and FanDuel treats him as a stash with upside if Rashod Bateman's injury lingers. He plays Cincinnati this week. His rostered number varies a lot by site, from 10% to 44%, so check your wire first.
Noel has found the end zone in back-to-back weeks and works as the Texans' main slot option. NFL.com notes several double-digit games but says he competes for targets, and FantasyLife thinks his route share is modest enough that it may not be worth a big bid. Treat him as a WR4 or flex. He plays the Giants this week. He is on 5% to 24% of rosters.
Bourne had eight targets, five catches and 47 yards in Week 6, and Fantasy Six Pack says he has hit eight targets in several games, including each of the last two. NFL.com calls him a clear No. 2 receiver, and FantasyPros notes the Arizona offense throws a lot. Fantasy Six Pack recommends him as a floor play. He plays Denver this week. He is on 7% to 34% of rosters.
NFL.com says Mayer led the Raiders in targets and receptions in Week 6, and Fantasy Six Pack notes he scores well despite sharing the offense with Brock Bowers. FantasyLife sees him as a back-end TE1, and Fantasy Six Pack says he is rostered too rarely for a streaming tight end. He hosts the Rams this week. He is on 8% to 30% of rosters.
Stroud threw three touchdowns in Week 6 and has scored 20 or more fantasy points in three straight games. NFL.com says he is nearing rest-of-season QB1 status. Houston is on bye in Week 8, so this is a one-week play for now. Only four of the nine sites listed him, so he fills one of the last two spots with players just under the usual half-of-sites bar. About 44% of leagues have him, so check your wire first.
Higbee has 27 targets over four games while Ferguson is out, and Yahoo says he has a high snap share as the Rams' top tight end. Sites also expect more passing work for him with Davante Adams out. Ferguson is eligible to return from injured reserve in Week 8, which could cut into Higbee's role. Only four of the nine sites listed him, so he fills the last spot. He plays at Las Vegas and is on 23% to 35% of rosters.
Keenan Allen, WR, IND. Five of nine sites like him, and he has had at least nine targets in three straight games. He is left off the list only because CBS shows him on more than 70% of rosters, while other sites show 39% to 47%. If he is free in your league, he is worth a claim.
Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, NYG. Four of nine sites list him. He scored twice on 8 touches in Week 6 while Cam Skattebo had none, but his role could shrink if Skattebo returns. Rostered in 4% to 10% of leagues.
J.J. McCarthy, QB, NYG. Four of nine sites list him, mostly as a Superflex or two-QB option. He rallied the Giants in relief in Week 6 and could earn the starting job. Rostered in 1% to 13% of leagues.
Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, CLE. Four of nine sites list him. He is the lead back while Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson are out, but the role depends on their health. Rostered in 8% to 39% of leagues.
A player makes the list when at least half of the sites below recommend him as a Week 7 add. The more sites agree, the higher he goes. When sites tie, the one they rank higher goes first. Rostered percentages differ by site, so check who is free in your own league. Most leagues process waivers Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, so look at injury news before you claim.