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Week 7 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Mike Washington Jr., Omar Cooper Jr. among top pickups

Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season brings a critical opportunity for fantasy football managers to bolster their rosters ahead of another round of bye weeks. Rising rookies and players returning from injury are creating fresh waiver-wire opportunities beyond just emergency replacements.

Among the top names gaining traction, Mike Washington Jr. and Omar Cooper Jr.

have emerged as standout targets, with Cooper Jr. delivering standout performances that have elevated his fantasy value.

Meanwhile, the absence of key players due to injuries—including Jalen Hurts, who is reportedly out for the season—has pushed other quarterbacks like Tanner McKee and Bam Knight into consideration for desperate teams. The waiver wire is no longer just a place for stopgap signings but a chance to invest in players who could make a real impact as the season progresses.

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