Waiver Wire: Next Man Up in Week 7

With Lamar Jackson sidelined, Huntley took complete control of the Baltimore offense, logging a 100% snap share for the second consecutive week. He delivered a composed 13.4 PPR points against Cleveland, throwing for 165 yards and a touchdown while adding 28 yards on five carries. The rushing floor provides a stable baseline for fantasy managers needing immediate help.

Jalen Hurts landing on injured reserve forces McKee into the spotlight. He played 100% of the snaps against Carolina, showing high volume with 45 pass attempts for 215 yards and a touchdown. While his 12.6 PPR points reflect a lack of rushing mobility, his pure passing volume makes him a viable starting option in deeper leagues.

Kyle Monangai's absence has cracked the door open for Johnson, who saw his offensive snap share rise to 40% in Week 6. He turned 13 carries into 51 yards and a touchdown, plus two catches for 34 yards, resulting in a robust 14.5 PPR points. His decisive downhill running makes him the clear early-down hammer in Chicago.

Tracy continues to eat into the New York backfield, playing a season-high 38% of snaps against New Orleans. He generated 18.5 PPR points, anchored by a rushing touchdown and two receptions for 27 yards and a receiving score. His versatility inside the red zone is earning the trust of the coaching staff.

With Breece Hall out, the Jets leaned heavily on their wideouts, and Cooper was the main beneficiary. He exploded for 22.3 PPR points on an 82% snap share, commanding a massive 24.1% target share. Catching six of seven targets for 103 yards and a touchdown, Cooper displayed excellent route leverage against New England's boundary corners.

Noel continues to carve out a massive role, logging 49% of the offensive snaps in Week 6 and producing 20.7 PPR points. He hauled in all four of his targets for 107 yards and a touchdown against Jacksonville. His deep speed demands safety respect, making him a dangerous weekly flex option.

Davante Adams' injury forces a massive target vacuum in Los Angeles, and Higbee is positioned to absorb it. His snap share jumped to a season-high 83% against Arizona. Though he only posted 4.2 PPR points on four catches, his 12.5% target share and near-every-down role make him a high-floor volume play going forward.

Taylor secured a 55% snap share and a team-high 20.6% target share out of the tight end position against New England. He caught four of six targets for 33 yards, posting 7.3 PPR points. As the Jets reconfigure their offense, Taylor is becoming a reliable middle-of-the-field safety valve.

McCarthy saw his snap share rocket to 40% in Week 6 against New Orleans. He threw for 243 yards and a touchdown on 21 attempts, flashing the processing speed we liked on his college tape. With 16.32 PPR points, he is a premium stash in superflex formats.

Terry McLaurin's injury has forced Burks onto the field for a 73% snap share. He posted 10.6 PPR points on four catches for 66 yards against San Francisco. The underlying 17.1% target share indicates he is the primary read on early downs.

Keenum draws a favorable matchup against New England next week. With a 33% snap share in his last appearance and a functional short-passing attack, he is a desperation streamer if you need a quick floor.

Washington dominated with a 71% snap share and caught a red-zone touchdown against Tampa Bay. He is an appealing dart throw next week at New Orleans.

Fitzgerald gets a home game against Tampa Bay next week in an offense that should struggle in the red zone, providing field goal volume.

Cleveland travels to Tennessee next week. Their front seven can generate pressure against a young Titans offensive line.

Ekeler's role has evaporated, plummeting to just a 10% snap share in Week 5 and culminating in a brutal 2.7-point output against San Francisco. The burst is missing, and the volume is completely gone.

Ertz saw his snap share crater to 11% in Week 5 before disappearing entirely in Week 6. He is no longer a functional part of the passing game.

The undrafted rookie played 100% of the snaps and threw 43 times for 164 yards and a touchdown, adding 39 rushing yards. Despite two interceptions, the sheer volume provides a functional fantasy floor.

The second-round pick was unstoppable against Tampa Bay, playing 94% of the snaps. He secured 11 of 12 targets for 87 yards and a touchdown. His route pacing is elite, giving him immediate WR2 upside.

Tate looked every bit the first-round prospect, hauling in six of seven targets for 70 yards and a score. Playing 74% of the snaps, his ability to separate at the top of the route tree was evident all afternoon.

The first-round selection continues to struggle with NFL physicality. Despite an 81% snap share, Lemon managed only three catches on six targets for 19 empty yards.

Drafted in the third round, Roush played 31% of the snaps but failed to draw a single target. He is strictly blocking at this stage of his development.

Keep an eye on Omar Cooper Jr. next week to see if he can maintain his dominant target share.