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Fantasy Football Week 7: Waiver-Wire Pickups

By Dan Thomas

Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) leaps over Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) leaps over Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) runs between Buffalo Bills inside linebacker Preston Brown (52) and cornerback Ronald Darby (28) in the second half during the NFL game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) runs between Buffalo Bills inside linebacker Preston Brown (52) and cornerback Ronald Darby (28) in the second half during the NFL game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

The waiver wire is what will end up making or breaking your fantasy football season. Here are a few players that could help you off the wire in Week 7.

Aside from owners who will be without Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for at least a couple weeks, there aren’t any players who are must-starts off the fantasy football waiver-wire in Week 7.  However, there are a lot of speculative adds that could end up being the difference maker for your team down the road.

For these purposes, we will being using Yahoo! Fantasy Football as a guideline. Any player that is 50 percent owned or less is eligible.

Let’s dive into the players you should be targeting on the fantasy football waiver-wire for Week 7.

Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (86) catches a pass for a touchdown as he is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) in the end zone during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (86) catches a pass for a touchdown as he is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) in the end zone during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Hunter Henry, TE — San Diego Chargers (36% Owned)

When Antonio Gates missed a couple games with an injury, Henry dominated the tight ends snaps and was a productive fantasy contributor. There was was some speculation when Gates returned, he wouldn’t be as productive. Yet, that hasn’t been the case.

In the last two games (playing with teammate Antonio Gates), Henry has combined for nine receptions, 157 yards, and two touchdowns. He now has a touchdown reception in three-straight games.

Gates has admitted he has not fully recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered in Week 2. Considering Gates’ age (36), there are two scenarios that could play out. First, he never gets to 100 percent for the rest of the season. The other scenario is that he re-injures that hamstring and misses extended time once again. If that happens, Henry would undoubtedly be an every week TE1.

Even if those two situations don’t happen, Henry has shown he is capable of being productive playing alongside with Gates.

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