The Top Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 | RB Sleepers, WR Breakouts & FAAB Advice (Ep. 2275)
October 19, 2026
AI Summary
5 min read"Rogers loves him, at least," Jake Seely said of Jeremy Bernard, and that single fact — a rookie wide receiver earning the trust of a famously skeptical Aaron Rodgers — is the engine behind the top waiver add of Week 7. Bernard, still under 50% rostered on Yahoo after a 12-target, 11-catch, 87-yard, one-touchdown performance, is the rare waiver find with a clear path to weekly WR3 value. But the rest of the wire is thin, forcing managers to weigh upside against necessity.
The Trust Factor: Why Jeremy Bernard Is the Top Add
The core mechanism here is psychological: Aaron Rodgers does not throw to players he does not trust, and he notoriously hates rookies. Bernard has broken through both barriers. As Seely explained, "We've known Aaron Rodgers for years that not only does he hate rookies, put that unquote, but he hates people he doesn't trust." Bernard has earned that trust by being the Steelers' most explosive option after the catch — a role that matters because Rodgers' average depth of target has dropped sharply over the past two weeks, from over 9 air yards per attempt to under 4. He is checking down more, and Bernard is the one guy who can turn a short pass into a big gain.
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What you'll learn
- 1 Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups | RB Sleepers, WR Breakouts & FAAB Advice (Ep. 2275)
- 2 (00:37) **Week 7 Waiver Overview & Thin Pickings** - Hosts Chris Welsh, Jake Seely, and Pat Fitzmorris set expectations: this is one of the thinnest waiver weeks of the season with four teams on bye
- 3 (02:34) **Jeremy Bernard: The Top Waiver Target** - Bernard dominates discussion at 49% rostered after 12 targets, 11 catches, 87 yards, and a touchdown
- 4 (03:10) **Why Rodgers' Trust Matters for Bernard's Future** - Deep dive on the rookie's role in Pittsburgh's evolving offense
- 5 (11:34) **Jonah Coleman: The Speculative RB Stash** - Fitzmorris' top RB add, eligible to come off IR this week for Denver
- 6 (14:09) **Kendre Miller: The Desperation RB Play** - Seely's pick, activated by Alvin Kamara's lingering injury
- 7 (16:59) **Deep RB Lottery Tickets** - Rodriguez, Bam Knight, and Jawar Jordan as desperation plays
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Show Notes
The Week 7 waiver wire isn't overflowing with talent, but there are still players who could make a difference. Chris Welsh is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice and Jake Ciely to discuss Germie Bernard's growing role with the Steelers and whether Kendre Miller can deliver immediate fantasy value.
Could Omar Cooper be the next breakout receiver? Is Jonah Coleman worth stashing? The guys weigh the upside of this week's best pickups and share their FAAB recommendations.
Plus, tough decisions on Cam Skattebo, TreVeyon Henderson, and Jaylen Waddle, along with the best streaming options to get your lineups through another challenging bye week
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Waiver Wire Add of the Week - Germie Bernard - 0:01:38
FantasyPros Game Day - 0:09:29
Top RB Adds - 0:10:10
Polymarket - 0:20:14
Top WR Adds - 0:20:52
DiGiorno - 0:33:45
Keep or Cut? - 0:34:45
Waiver Planner - 0:42:31
Top Streamers - 0:43:03
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