Week 7 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-19-26

The Week 7 fantasy football waiver wire isn't all about injuries. It's about spotting opportunity before the rest of your league catches on.

Is Keenan Allen becoming a reliable weekly fantasy starter? Can Omar Cooper Jr. build on his breakout performance? And which running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends are worth adding now?

Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down their top 5 Week 7 waiver wire pickups. Plus, should you buy into Travis Hunter's first touchdown of the season, or is his playing time still too limited?

We'll also highlight the best streaming defenses for Weeks 7 and 8, including a Cleveland Browns defense with an especially attractive upcoming schedule.

Want waiver wire recommendations tailored to YOUR league? The Free Agent Finder at DraftSharks.com identifies your best available pickups and helps you decide who to drop.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:18 Keenan Allen

5:44 Omar Cooper Jr.

10:29 Chris Rodriguez

13:22 Michael Mayer

17:27 Ja’Kobi Lane

20:44 Travis Hunter

25:06 Week 7 streaming defense

27:15 Week 8 streaming defense

EPISODE LINKS:

• Free Agent Finder: https://www.draftsharks.com/league/free-agent
• Streaming defense: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/streaming-defense
• Fantasy football strength of schedule: https://www.draftsharks.com/strength-of-schedule/def

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