Sunday, April 19, 2026

What if we told you that we can save you lots and lots and lots of time by compiling various expert picks of which fantasy football players to pick up on the waiver wire for week 7?! Check out our summarized consensus list of waiver wire picks curated from multiple experts (including those from Rotoballers, Fantasy Pros, and Sporting News)Check out more of our summarized fantasy news articles for fantasy football here. Without further ado, here is the compiled list, broken down by position:

QB Picks

1. Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) – Coming off a bye week, Darnold is poised to exploit a fantasy-friendly schedule against teams with struggling pass defenses.
2. Daniel Jones (New York Giants) – With a favorable matchup against Philadelphia, Jones could be a sneaky play for those in need of a quarterback.
3. Drake Maye (New England Patriots) – The rookie showed promise in his first start and could be a valuable pickup for the coming weeks.

RB Picks

1. Ty Chandler (Minnesota Vikings) – With Aaron Jones nursing an injury, Chandler is expected to see an increased workload against Detroit.
2. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (New York Giants) – Tracy has shown he can handle the lead back duties and could see his role expand even if Devin Singletary returns.
3. Isaac Guerendo (San Francisco 49ers) – A breakout candidate who could shine in Shanahan’s offense, especially with the uncertainty around Christian McCaffrey’s return.

WR Picks

1. Josh Downs (Indianapolis Colts) – With consistent performances over the last three games, Downs is a must-add for his upside.
2. JuJu Smith-Schuster (Kansas City Chiefs) – Coming off a breakout game, Smith-Schuster’s role in the Chiefs’ offense makes him a valuable asset.
3. Christian Watson (Green Bay Packers) – After a surprising Week 6 performance, Watson’s upcoming matchups make him an attractive waiver wire target.

TE Picks 

1. Isaiah Likely (Baltimore Ravens) – Likely has shown flashes of brilliance and has a favorable matchup against Tampa Bay’s defense.
2. Hunter Henry (New England Patriots) – With a new quarterback at the helm and a matchup against the league’s worst pass defense, Henry could have a big week.
3. Zach Ertz (Washington Commanders) – Ertz continues to be a reliable option and could be a steady contributor for fantasy teams.

Defense Picks 

1. Pittsburgh Steelers – Facing the Jets, the Steelers’ defense could capitalize on a favorable matchup.
2. New York Jets – Similarly, the Jets’ defense has been strong and will look to assert itself against Pittsburgh.
3. San Francisco 49ers – With a solid defensive unit, the 49ers could be a smart pickup for Week 7.