Fantasy football Week 7 guides highlight waiver wire and trade targets

Fantasy football analysts are providing strategic guidance for Week 7, focusing on waiver wire pickups, stashes, and trade targets across various league formats.

Quarterback recommendations include C. J. Stroud of the Houston Texans, who has averaged over 22 fantasy points per game recently, and J. J. McCarthy of the New York Giants, who saw increased playing time in a recent game. Other notable mentions include Kirk Cousins of the Las Vegas Raiders as a viable streamer and Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars as a potential trade target for Superflex managers during the Jaguars' bye week.

Running back targets include Roschon Johnson of the Chicago Bears, who has seen increased usage due to injuries in the backfield, and Tyler Allgeier of the Arizona Cardinals, who may see increased volume due to Jeremiyah Love's injury status. Analysts suggest that mid-season trade strategies should shift toward managing bye weeks and situational needs based on a manager's current win-loss record.