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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 16, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) scores a touchdown while being pressured by Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23)during the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) scores a touchdown while being pressured by Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23)during the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Kenny Britt, WR — Los Angeles Rams (12% Owned)

Well, it’s finally happened. A Ram who is not named Todd Gurley has become fantasy football relevant for the 2016 season. I know, I can’t believe it either (nope, I’m not counting Tavon Austin, who is a better real life player than fantasy contributor)

In Week 6, Kenny Britt had his best game of the season when he finished with seven receptions, 136 yards, and two touchdowns. Don’t think this game was a fluke, because Britt has been trending in this direction for awhile now. It was only a matter of time before he broke out.

In each of the past three weeks Britt’s targets (4, 6, 8) and receptions (4, 5, 7) have increased. In four out of five games prior to Week 6’s big game, he never had fewer than four receptions and 67 yards receiving.

Britt is now averaging five receptions and 82 receiving yards per game in 2016. He leads the team in receptions (30) and receiving yards (492). He now has more receptions and receiving yards than legitimate fantasy starters like Alshon Jeffery and Kelvin Benjamin.

Britt should be treated as a WR3 who should be in owners starting lineups during upcoming bye weeks. In Weeks 9-11, there are at least four teams on a bye each week.

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