Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 7 (2025 Season)

Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season brings a wave of injuries and byes that make the waiver wire more crucial than ever. With teams like the Texans and Vikings on bye, and several key losses (like Ricky Pearsall's in SF), it's time to hunt for bargains to bolster your roster. Based on the latest analysis from experts like Jake Ciely (The Athletic), RotoBaller, and FantasyPros, here's a quick guide to the best priority additions. Prioritize based on your format (PPR, standard, or half-PPR) and needs. Roster percentages are approximate from Yahoo/Sleeper as of October 14, 2025.

Player
Team
Roster %
Why add him
Week 7 Projection

Kimani Vidal
LAC
25%
With Hampton on IR, Vidal exploded for 85 yards and 1 TD in Week 6. He could be an immediate RB2 in a backfield shared with Gus Edwards.
12-15 pts (vs. PIT)

Bam Knight
NYJ
15%
Injuries at NYJ open the door; 60 yards in Week 6. Good handcuff for Breece Hall.
8-12 pts (vs. PIT)

Emanuel Wilson
GB
5%
Post-bye, I might see more snaps in blowouts. 11 touches in Week 4.
6-10 pts (vs. DET)

Player
Team
Roster %
Why add him
Week 7 Projection

Kendrick Bourne
SF
51%
Two straight weeks of WR1! 142 yds in Week 6 without Pearsall. Top WR4 even with Kittle back.
10-14 pts (vs. LAR)

Wan'Dale Robinson
NYG
20%
Increase in post-bye targets; 70 yds in Week 6. Good flex in PPR.
8-12 pts (vs. PHI)

Kayshon Boutte
NE
10%
Emerging with Thornton; 5+ targets in 3 of the last 4 games. Big-play upside.
7-11 pts (vs. KC)

Player
Team
% Roster
Why add it
Week 7 Projection

Michael Mayer
LV
30%
14 targets in Week 6; Potential TE8 with Adams out.
9-13 pts (vs. NO)

Mason Taylor
NYJ
35%
Rookie with 17.7 pts in Week 5; consistent in PPR.
8-12 pts (vs. PIT)

Player
Team
% Roster
Why add it
Week 7 Projection

Jaxson Dart
CAR
8%
Rookie with 17+ pts in 3 starts; 109 land yds in last 2 weeks.
16-20 pts (vs. WAS)

Sam Darnold
BE
51%
20+ sts in 4 in a row; high floor despite matchup vs. HOU.
18-22 pts (vs. HOU)

DST Team
% Roster
Why stream it
Week 7 Projection

New England Patriots
40%
Vs. COL (weakness in OL); high sack potential.
10-14 pts

Kansas City Chiefs
30%
Vs. SF (no CMC?); probable turnovers.
9-13 pts