Happy Tuesday! It is time to hit the waiver wire and improve your team. Mike Hubbard Jr here, welcome back to my weekly Waiver HUB. Follow me on Twitter (@FantasyHubbard) for all things fantasy football throughout the season. Feel free to tweet me or message me with any comments or questions you might have regarding fantasy football.
Week 6 is over and week 7 is rapidly approaching just 2 days away. TNF this week will be a matchup between the 2-4 Saints and the 2-4 Cardinals. Prime time games have been rather disappointing this season but at least this time we don’t have to watch Russell Wilson fail to cook. Both teams are desperate for a 3rd victory on the season. The line favors Arizona -1.5 with an over/under of 44. I hope both teams show up, but it seems like the under is the way to bet given all these low scoring games. I think having Deandre Hopkins will be a huge addition to the Arizona offense and will be the difference in this one. My pick is the Cardinals to win by a score of 23-20. I’m thinking Hopkins finds the end zone if he stays healthy.
Fantasy football is approaching the halfway point for many leagues. Regardless of your record you should always be ready to add and drop and be aware of waiver opportunities. Another week gone, another opportunity to make your team stronger and inch your way to that league trophy and an offseason of bragging rights.
Below are my top waiver wire priorities this week. Go get those available players to help your chances at a championship run. Good luck this week and remember to check back every week to stay informed on who you could target off waivers.
TOP PRIORITY OF THE WEEK
Alec Pierce – Indianapolis Colts
After just 2 targets and no receptions through the first 2 weeks of the season Alec Pierce has emerged as a rookie who could break out. He might still be available in your league so I would jump on that. Since week 3 began, Pierce has caught 18 of his 27 targets for a solid 271 yards. Only Michael Pittman has more targets, receptions, and receiving yards. The confidence is growing in Pierce and the chemistry is on full display with Matty Ice. Alec found the end zone for the first time in his NFL career this past weekend and I’m sure it won’t be his last. Both Pierce and Pittman should be able to expose the Titans secondary in week 7. Get Alec on your team before it’s too late.
Quarterbacks
Matt Ryan – Indianapolis Colts
Matt Ryan attempted 58 passes in his week 6 win over the Jaguars. He completed 42 of those passes and finished with 3 TDs and no INTs. Ryan had 389 passing yards which is now the 3rd time in 6 days he has surpassed 350 passing yards. Although I don’t like Ryan as a QB1 in fantasy (especially when Jonathan Taylor returns), he is a solid streamer if your QB is on a BYE. Matty Ice has developed a strong connection with both Michael Pittman and rookie Alec Pierce. Colts gets the Titans in week 7 and the Commanders in week 8. Both are good matchups for Ryan.
Running Backs
Kenyan Drake – Baltimore Ravens
Drake had a good game in week 6 despite falling to the Giants. JK Dobbins had knee issues that held him out of some of the game opening chances for Drake. Kenyan took full advantage rushing for 119 yards on just 10 carries and caught 1 of 2 targets for 8 yards. Drake also found the end zone in week 6. Drake performing well and Dobbins underperforming and banged up should create more playing time for Drake since he certainly brought a spark to the offense. The Ravens get the Browns on Sunday which could bode well for Drake. Regardless of Dobbins health I believe Drake will be more involved in the offense moving forward.
Latavius Murray – Denver Broncos
The Broncos offense looks downright terrible week in and week out. Last night they lost to the Chargers in OT in another disappointing offensive performance. Melvin Gordon started the game and did borderline nothing, so he quickly rode the bench while the Broncos used Boone and Murray. Murray rushed 15 times for 66 yards while Gordon and Boone combined for a dismal 4 caries for 9 yards. Even Russell Wilson outperformed them with 23 rushing yards of his own. Gordon seemed to be dropping down the depth chart while Murray is climbing it. Murray is worth the add if you need some added RB depth or a fill in for a BYE or injury.
D’Onta Foreman – Carolina Panthers
This add is strictly due to the CMC trade talks. If McCaffrey were to be traded away, it would most likely be Foreman at RB1 over Chuba Hubbard. Proceed with caution if you are desperate and need the security. If CMC stays put and stays healthy there is no reason to pursue Foreman. You can take the risk of adding him if you have the bench spot. This is an if and only if situation.
Wide Receivers
Wan’Dale Robinson – New York Giants
Wan’Dale is a 2022 2nd round draft pick out of Kentucky. He tore it up in Kentucky and made his return in week 6 to play the Ravens. Although he was only targeted 4 times, he made the best of it catching 3 passes for 37 yards and a TD. The Giants run through Saquon Barkley but other than him there doesn’t seem to be any reliable offensive players. Wan’Dale should be able to build on last week’s success when he takes on the Jaguars in week 7. Jags are mediocre defending the pass so look for the Giants to target Robinson when they need to throw.
Zay Jones – Jacksonville Jaguars
Zay Jones has been the 2nd best pass catcher for the Jaguars this season after the obvious Christian Kirk. Jones is 2nd on the team in targets and receiving yards but is currently 1st in receptions. Trevor Lawrence is looking to make that jump in the NFL to be consistent and effective. Lawrence threw a season low 22 pass attempts and 5 of those went to Jones. Zay has a somewhat difficult upcoming schedule so I would add him only if you need a fill in player this week.
Corey Davis – New York Jets
Davis has been the most involved WR for the Jets playing in a good amount of snaps week in and week out. Davis leads the team in receiving yards with 351 and is tied with Garrett Wilson for most receiving TDs with 2. Davis has 61 more receiving yards than Garrett despite being targeted 15 less times. Davis is a threat to take it to the house with Zach Wilson taking shots downfield. Davis should get more attention if the Jets start to lose. If the Jets continue to surprise and win, they will most likely stick to their run game. Add at your own risk.
Alec Pierce – Indianapolis Colts
SEE TOP PRIORITY OF THE WEEK TOP OF PAGE
Tight Ends
Robert Tonyan – Green Bay Packers
Tonyan had a good game in week 6 even though overall the Packers did not. Prior to this past week Tonyan’s best game was a 6 reception and 37-yard game. His lone TD came in week 4. In week 6 he was targeted 12 times and caught 10 of those for 90 receiving yards. 2 of the next 3 games are against the Commanders and the Lions which is good news for Tonyan. Aaron Rodgers is struggling to find consistent pass catchers he can rely on and after a 10-reception performance, Rodgers might feel more confident targeting him. Randall Cobb is expected to miss a game or 2 opening more looks for the Green Bay TE.
Hunter Henry – New England Patriots
Hunter Henry caught his first TD of the 2022 campaign against the Browns on Sunday. Henrys targets have increased every week since week 3 and he now has back-to-back 4 reception 50+ yard games after having none prior. He has been targeted 16 times in his last 3 games giving him an average of over 5 targets. Look for Henry to build on his momentum going forward. He gets a MNF showdown against the Bears defense in week 7.