Stroud, Bernard, and Miller Highlight Week 7 Fantasy Football Waiver Options

C.J. Stroud threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Jacksonville, leading Eric Karabell's list of Week 7 waiver targets.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud recorded 312 passing yards and three touchdowns during a London victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. This performance marked his third consecutive game with at least 20 fantasy points, placing him sixth among quarterbacks with an 18.7-point average. Stroud remains available in 56.2% of ESPN standard leagues as the Texans prepare to face the New York Giants in Week 7.

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie receiver Germie Bernard caught 11 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown in an overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bernard’s roster percentage rose to 44.4% following the performance. His teammate, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, finished the same contest with 16.02 fantasy points, ending a three-game streak of 20-point outings. The Steelers face the New Orleans Saints next.

Saints running back Kendre Miller earned 70 rushing yards on 20 attempts in his most recent appearance, scoring nine fantasy points for the second week in a row. New Orleans, who will play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7, also saw rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson’s practice window open following a two-month hamstring injury.

In New England, tight end Hunter Henry secured a touchdown catch on Sunday, marking his third straight game with double-digit fantasy points. The Patriots' upcoming schedule includes matchups against the Bears, Dolphins, Packers, and Lions. Meanwhile, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. recorded a season-high 23.1 points despite a 57.6% completion rate and a loss to the Chicago Bears.