Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Week 7 Buys

If you’re gearing up for the playoff push, it’s time to identify players whose value is about to rise. These are the guys who can help you win down the stretch — from elite names being undervalued to sneaky buy-lows flying under the radar.

Jaylen Waddle — WR, Miami Dolphins

This isn’t something I thought I’d be saying, but I’m officially buying into the Miami offense again. The matchup against Cleveland looks tough on paper, but it’s not as bad as it seems — and Waddle has delivered in difficult matchups the past two weeks against Carolina and the Chargers, two of the stingiest defenses versus wide receivers.

Over the past two games without Tyreek Hill, Waddle has been the WR7 overall, and that production is supported by elite usage metrics:

• 7th among all WRs in first-read target share

• 2nd in first downs per route run (behind only Jaxon Smith-Njigba)

• 4th in yards per route run

He’s playing like a fantasy WR1, but most people aren’t valuing him that way yet. With his bye not until Week 12, this is the perfect time to buy.

Darren Waller — TE, New York Giants

Waller hasn’t seen overwhelming volume since returning, but he’s producing — four touchdowns in three weeks. Some managers might think this streak can’t continue, but there’s reason to believe it can. His route participation has climbed from 36% → 68% → 78%, signaling a full return to form.

More importantly, he’s commanded 67% of the team’s end-zone targets over the past three games — no other tight end is even close (McBride sits at 45%). If Waller stays healthy, his fantasy playoff schedule (Jets, Steelers, Bengals, Buccaneers) is among the best you’ll find. He’s a legitimate difference-maker for contending teams.

Chris Olave — WR, New Orleans Saints

The perpetual buy-low candidate strikes again. Olave ranks 2nd in total targets behind only Puka Nacua and 5th in target share, but he’s sitting at WR27 in actual fantasy points. That kind of usage gap screams positive regression.

After a shaky start to the season, his catchable target rate has jumped from 64% in Weeks 1–3 to 76% in Weeks 5–6, suggesting improved quarterback play and consistency. The upcoming slate — Bears, Buccaneers, Rams — should provide more opportunities. Olave’s ceiling may cap around mid-WR2 territory, but he’s still undervalued relative to his role.

Stefon Diggs — WR, New England Patriots

Diggs posted back-to-back 100-yard games in Weeks 4 and 5 before a disappointing three-catch outing in Week 6. But context matters: a 52-yard gain was wiped out by a questionable OPI call that would’ve changed his stat line completely.

His usage remains elite — route participation above 70%, target shares of 41% and 44% in Weeks 4 and 5 — and rookie QB Drake Maye is heating up, which raises the entire offense’s ceiling. Diggs also owns the 2nd-highest catchable ball rate in the league (behind Amon-Ra St. Brown). Still the true WR1 here — buy the dip.

Derrick Henry — RB, Baltimore Ravens

Yes, it’s been a rough start. But Henry is the perfect bye-week buy if you’re sitting at a comfortable record. Lamar Jackson’s return will completely change the dynamic — fewer stacked boxes, more scoring chances. Henry just logged 24 carries for 122 yards without a touchdown; that stat line alone shows he still has juice.

After the bye, the Ravens face Chicago (Week 8) and Miami (Week 9) — both excellent spots for a rebound. With Lamar back and the offense healthy, Henry could easily become a league-winning trade target.

Courtland Sutton — WR, Denver Broncos

Outside of tough matchups against the Colts and Jets, Sutton’s been incredibly steady: WR12, WR4, WR13, WR16 in his other games. Since Week 7 of last season, he’s finished as a top-15 WR in five of his last ten games. Reliable, consistent, and overlooked.

He faces the Giants, Cowboys, and Raiders before his Week 12 bye, then finishes with several favorable matchups (Commanders, Jaguars, Raiders again). Treat him as a high-end WR2 — dependable weekly production with spike-week upside.

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Cheap Buys

These are your low-risk, high-reward options — ideal if you need depth or RB help without paying starter prices:

Rhamondre Stevenson — RB, New England Patriots

It hasn’t been pretty, but the Patriots clearly still want Rhamondre as their lead back. His 72% snap share last week confirms that. Despite inefficiency, he continues to outpace Kendre Henderson in missed tackle rate (12th vs 46th) and yards after contact (35th vs 47th).

If he stops fumbling and keeps this workload, especially with Drake Maye stabilizing the offense, Stevenson could sneak back into weekly RB2 territory. A solid, cheap buy-low for teams desperate at RB.

Isiah Pacheco — RB, Kansas City Chiefs

Managers are panicking, but this is your chance. Pacheco’s production dipped, yet his usage spiked — 77% of snaps, his highest mark of the season, and all three goal-line carries. If that continues, you’ll want any RB playing that much on the Chiefs’ offense. Don’t overpay, but stash him now before the breakout hits.

Terry McLaurin — WR, Washington Commanders

Fantasy managers are frustrated — injuries, slow start, unclear role. That’s your cue. McLaurin is still Jayden Daniels’ No. 1 WR, and he’s close to returning. The Commanders’ offense is improving, and while Deebo Samuel may siphon some targets, McLaurin’s skill and rapport will keep him fantasy-relevant.

He’s the definition of a hold-and-wait upside stash — grab him cheap and let things develop.