Omar Cooper Jr. and young WRs emerge as fantasy football targets in Week 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
As Week 7 of the NFL season approaches, fantasy football players are examining potential waiver wire pickups. Omar Cooper Jr. of the Jets, fresh from a strong performance with 6 catches for 103 yards and a touchdown in Week 6, presents a compelling option following his return from injury. Jaylin Noel of the Texans and Travis Hunter of the Jaguars are also among the young receivers recommended for addition, with Noel generating consistent production recently and Hunter showing promise in both receiving and defensive plays. The absence of key teams on bye this week may contribute to increased demand for these players in fantasy lineups.
- •Omar Cooper Jr. recorded 6-103-1 in Week 6 after returning from injury.
- •Jaylin Noel has three consecutive games with double-digit fantasy points.
- •Travis Hunter scored 13.9 fantasy points in Week 6, contributing offense and defense.
- •Four teams, including the Bills and Chargers, are on bye this week.
- •Waiver wire activity is expected to be high due to lineup voids.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football Week 7 Early Waiver Wire: Omar Cooper Jr. leads group of young wide receivers worth adding
"We go over some early options off the fantasy football waiver wire going into Week 7.
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