Fantasy Football Week 7 Waiver Wire Targets and FAAB Guidance
Analyst Alex Cupps advises fantasy managers to limit FAAB spending this week, highlighting select high-upside players such as quarterback J.J. McCarthy and recommending strategic use of waivers.
Fantasy analyst Alex Cupps cautions managers against heavy FAAB bids in Week 7, noting that most recent stand-in performances are likely to decline once starters return. He suggests focusing on trades for immediate running back help rather than splurging on the waiver wire.
Among the available options, Cupps points to young pass-catching talent and highlights New York Giants rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw for 243 yards and a touchdown in the final 11 minutes of his recent game – a record for a quarterback in that time span. While he stops short of recommending McCarthy for standard 1-QB leagues, he notes the player is a viable pickup in superflex formats.
Cupps provides FAAB allocation guidelines tailored to league size and format, recommending a modest 5% of the budget for 1-QB leagues and up to 37.5% for superflex leagues in a 10-12-team setting. The advice is derived from the platform’s Waiver Wire Tool, available to premium subscribers, and includes additional recommendations for Guillotine Leagues.