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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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Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Brian Hoyer, QB — Chicago Bears (20% Owned)

This is a case where owners are putting too much stock into Hoyer’s name and not his production.

In four straight games Hoyer has thrown 300+ yards and zero interceptions. In three out of those four games he has thrown multiple touchdown passes. He has averaged 18+ fantasy points between Weeks 3-6.

This week, he plays against the Green Bay Packers who have given up multiple touchdown passes to opposing quarterbacks in three out of their last four games. Opposing quarterbacks are also averaging 287 passing yards per game against the Packers in 2016.

If you are an owner who is looking for quarterback help (especially Ben Roethlisberger owners), Hoyer is a solid fill in for Week 7. I can already tell you that he won’t be a recommended play in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings and then he has his bye week in Week 9. Yet, if Hoyer has another strong outing this Thursday night, there’s a good chance he remains the starting quarterback for the Bears coming out of their bye week.

After their bye, they will face defenses like the Buccaneers, 49ers, and Lions. Despite not starting the first two games of the season, Hoyer could finish the season as a top-12 fantasy football quarterback if he remains the starter for the rest of 2016.

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