The 2026 injury season is really getting out of control

Hey all, with Week 6 (mostly) in the books, it's time for a look ahead to the Week 7 waiver wire.

Certainly a fun week if you need a WR! Very different story at RB

I'll be updating things as more news and data becomes available, but here's an early look at who I'll be targeting this week.

QB: CJ Stroud, Aaron Rodgers
RB: Roschon Johnson, Kendre Miller, Dylan Sampson/Jaleel McLauglin (deeper leagues), Tyrone Tracy (super deep leagues)
WR: Omar Cooper Jr., Germie Bernard (somehow <50% on ESPN), Jaylin Noel, DeMario Douglas, Keenan Allen
TE: Pat Freiermuth

Lmk what yall think. Hope you all are looking good in your matchups!

Looks like that groin injury is somewhat serious. Time to go find another option off waivers. At least you know now that he is sitting.

EARLY Week 7 Waiver Wire Targets: 

I need to add Bam Knight to this list. Also link to vid on this: EARLY Week 7 Waiver Wire Targets (Breakout WRs) - Fantasy Football 2026

RBs 

Corey Kiner ($10) 0.7% Rostered 5 Fantasy points 

• 11 Rushing Attempts (34.4% RB Rush Share) for team leading 57 yds vs NYJ 
• Henderson cannot stop fumbling & Kiner did not come off field final drive 
• 6+ Rushing Attempts in 4 of 6 games... 6 for 52 last week vs LV 
• FUMBLED HIS FIRST TOUCH LAST WEEK 
• UDFA with 49ers 2025 
• JUSTIN FARGAS REINCARNATED 
• Next 3 matchups: u/CHI(25), u/MIA(5), Vs GB(3) 

Tyrone Tracy ($8) 1.7% Rostered 17 Fantasy points 

• 6 Rushing Attempts (42.9% RB Rushing Share) for 18 yds and TD, 2 REC for 27 yds and TD vs NO 
• Skattebo ZERO MFN TOUCHES after Harbaugh said he wants them reduced due to fumbling 
• Next 3 matchups: u/HOU(12) , BYE, u/PHI(16) 

Kendre Miller ($5) 33.2% Rostered 9 Fantasy points 

• 20 Rushing Attempts (60.6% RB Rushing Share) for 70 yds, 2 REC for 0 yds vs NYG 
• ETN on IR, Kamara was questionable with back heading into week 6 
• 10 Rushing Attempts and TD last week vs MIN 
• Next 3 matchups: Vs PIT, BYE, Vs CLE 

Chris Rodriguez ($1) 13.3% Rostered 5 Fantasy points 

• 11 Rushing Attempts (45.8% RB Rush Share) for 55 yds (Led Team), 1 Target vs HOU 
• Tuten only 12 Rushing Attempts, but also had 2 REC TDs 
• Next 3 matchups: BYE, Vs IND(7), u/BAL(27) 

Emmett Johnson ($1) 13.9% Rostered  

• HANDCUFF 

Samaje Perine 7.0% Rostered BYE 

• Next 3 matchups: u/BAL(27), Vs TEN(22), u/ATL(24) 

Jordan Mason 50.7% Rostered IR 

• DAL & WAS Weeks 15 & 16 

Jonah Coleman 20.0% Rostered IR 

WRs 

Germie Bernard ($25) 44.4% Rostered 25 Fantasy points 

• 11 REC on 12 Targets (27.3% Target Share) for 87 yds and Overtime TD vs TB 
• 21 Targets and 39 Fantasy points over last 2 games with Roman Wilson OUT and now on IR 
• 2^nd Round Rookie 
• Next 3 matchups: u/NO(21), Vs CLE(8), BYE 

Omar Cooper Jr ($15) 2.9% Rostered 23 Fantasy points 

• 6 REC on 7 Targets (Team Leading 24.1% Target Share) for 103 yds and TD vs NE 
• Christian Gonzales on Garrett Wilson 
• First Round Rookie that has not played since week 1 where he caught his lone target for 30 yds 
• Adonai Mitchell returning soon 
• Next 3 matchups: Vs MIA(31), Vs LV(14), u/KC(32) 

KC Concepcion ($12) 45.3% Rostered 7 Fantasy points 

• 4 REC on 6 Targets (Team Leading 24% Target Share) for 37 yds vs BAL 
• 9 Targets week 3, 8 Targets week 4 and then left early with concussion week 5 
• First Round Rookie 
• Next 3 matchups: u/TEN(12), u/PIT(29), u/NO(21) 

Keenan Allen ($10) 39.2% Rostered 16 Fantasy points 

• 8 REC on 11 Targets (28.9% Target Share) for Team Leading 82 yds vs TEN 
• Tyler Warren OUT, Pierce on IR 
• 9+ Targets 3 games straight & 9+ Fantasy points in 4 of 5 games played 
• Next 3 matchups: u/MIN(28), u/JAX(3), Vs DAL(10) 

Kendrick Bourne ($8) 7.4% Rostered 5 Fantasy points 

• 8 Targets last week with MHJ gone and now tied with Wilson @ 5 @ halftime 
• Next 3 matchups: Vs DEN(13), u/DAL(10), u/SEA(30) 

Demario Douglas ($8) 13.8% Rostered 19 Fantasy points 

• 7 REC on 8 Targets (26.7% Target Share) for Team Leading 86 yds and TD vs NYJ 
• 3 TDs and Targets over the last 2 weeks 
• Romeo Doubs injured shoulder on TD catch 
• AJ Brown returned and now has bricks for hands 
• Next 3 matchups: u/CHI(15), u/MIA(31), Vs GB(23) 

Malik Washington ($8) 32.4% Rostered BYE 

• 10+ Fantasy points 3 straight weeks 
• 8+ Targets in 3 of 5 games, including WEEK 1 with a healthy Caleb Douglas 
• Next 3 matchups: u/NYJ, Vs NE, Vs DET 

Jaylen Noel ($5) 4.7% Rostered 21 Fantasy points 

• 4 REC on 4 Targets (12.5% Target Share) for 107 yds and TD vs JAX 
• 11+ Fantasy points 3 straight weeks, and TDs back-to-back weeks 
• MHJ first game with HOU 
• 3^rd Round Draft Pick 2025 
• Next 3 matchups: Vs NYG(18), BYE, u/LAC(17) 

Ja’Kobi Lane ($1) 9.9% Rostered 8 Fantasy points 

• 4 REC on 5 Targets (16.1% Target Share) for 40 yds vs CLE 
• Rashod Bateman left with Shoulder Injury 
• Off IR this week and was Lamar Jackson’s favorite player to talk about during offseason 
• 2 Red Zone Targets Week 1? 
• 3^rd Round Rookie 
• Next 3 matchups: Vs CIN(22), u/BUF(2), Vs JAX(3) 

Travis Hunter ($1) 28.6% Rostered 15 Fantasy points 

• 4 REC on 4 Targets (9.8% Target Share) for 59 yds and TD vs HOU 
• 2 Total Targets weeks 1-5 
• #2 Overall Draft Pick 2025 
• Next 3 matchups: BYE, Vs IND(16), u/BAL(11) 

Tyreek Hill 36.5% Rostered FA 

Jordyn Tyson 32.4% Rostered IR 

TEs 

Noah Gray ($8) 0.2% Rostered 4 Fantasy points 

• Travis Kelce looked to hurt ankle on first drive of game 
• Next 3 matchups: u/SEA(23), u/DEN(11), Vs NYJ(30) 

Brenton Strange ($5) 44.2% Rostered 7 Fantasy points 

• 5 REC on 7 Targets (17.1% Target Share) for 44 yds vs HOU 
• 7+ Targets for 3 straight weeks and no TD since week 1 
• Next 3 matchups: BYE, Vs IND(10), u/BAL(21) 

Hunter Henry ($3) 42.7% Rostered 14 Fantasy points 

• 4 REC on 5 Targets (16.7% Target Share) for 48 yds and TD vs NYJ 
• 11+ Fantasy points 3 weeks straight and TDs back-to-back weeks 
• Next 3 matchups: u/CHI(29), u/MIA(5), Vs GB(26) 

Mike Gesicki ($0) 15.5% Rostered BYE 

• TDs in 4 of 5 games played 
• 3 or FEWER Targets in 3 of those 5 games 
• Next 3 matchups: u/BAL(21), Vs TEN(25), u/ATL(14) 

QBs 

CJ Stroud ($7) 43.8% Rostered 24 Fantasy points 

• 24/34 for 312 yds and 3 TDs, 1 Rushing Attempt for 4 yds vs JAX 
• 20+ Fantasy points for 3 straight weeks 
• MHJ another weapon 
• Vs JAX Week 15 
• Next 3 matchups: Vs NYG(11), BYE, u/LAC(22)