Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season saw New York Jets running back Breece Hall and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf picking up injuries, both of whom did not return to the field in their respective games. Hall suffered a knee injury in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos, whereas Metcalf also picked up a similar injury that saw him being carted off the field.
Injuries to important players and spectacular performances by others have influenced Opoyi’s Week 8 waiver wire list. Let’s have a look at the priority order, which will help fantasy owners to target players, along with suggestions about how much of the Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB) should be used.
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Marquise Goodwin – (Recommended FAAB: 1% of overall budget):
The Seattle Seahawks faced the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season. Seahawks wide receiver Marquise Goodwin turned out to be one of their best players in the game as he went on to register 4 receptions out of 4 targets for 67 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns and 3 first downs till 14:20 left on the clock in the fourth and final quarter.
The 31-year-old received 10.90 fan points on Yahoo fantasy football and was rostered by 0% managers.
Mecole Hardman – (Recommended FAAB: 1% of overall budget):
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 44-23 in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season. Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman was one of the standout performers in the game as he registered 4 receptions out of 4 targets for 32 yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 2 first downs, 2 carries for 28 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns in the game.
The 24-year-old received 38.40 points on Yahoo and was rostered by 23% fantasy managers.
Parris Campbell – (Recommended FAAB: 2% of overall budget):
The Indianapolis Colts were beaten 10-19 by the Tennessee Titans in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season on Sunday. However, one of the positives from the game for the Colts was wide receiver Parris Campbell, who finished the game with 10 receptions out of 12 targets for 70 yards, 1 receiving touchdown and 5 first downs.
The 25-year-old received 31.90 points on Yahoo fantasy football and was rostered by only 4% managers.
D’onta Foreman – (Recommended FAAB: 7% of overall budget):
A depleted Carolina Panthers caused an upset when they beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-3 on Sunday in Week 7. Their running back D’onta Foreman was one of the best performers in the game as he recorded 15 carries for 118 yards and 2 receptions for 27 yards.
The 26-year-old received 3.70 fan points on Yahoo and was rostered by 49% managers.
Chuba Hubbard – (Recommended FAAB: 10% of overall budget):
The Carolina Panthers running back was another top performer in his side’s 21-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7. He finished the game with 9 carries for 63 yards, 1 rushing touchdown and 2 receptions for 10 yards.
The 23-year-old received 2.00 points on Yahoo and was rostered by 36% managers.
Darius Slayton – (Recommended FAAB: 1% of overall budget):
The New York Giants beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17 in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season. Their wide receiver Darius Slayton turned out to be one of the most spectacular performers in the win as he finished the game with 3 receptions out of 6 targets for 58 yards, 1 receiving touchdown and 3 first downs.
The 25-year-old received 14.80 fan points on Yahoo and was rostered by only 2% managers.
Kalif Raymond – (Recommended FAAB: 3% of overall budget):
The Detroit Lions were beaten 6-24 by the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 23 in Week 7. However, one of the positives in the Lions’ gameplay was wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who recorded 5 receptions out of 6 targets for 75 yards, 3 receiving first downs and 2 carries for 20 yards.
The 28-year-old received 11.50 fan points on Yahoo fantasy and was rostered by 0% managers.
Mack Hollins – (Recommended FAAB: 1% of overall budget):
The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Houston Texans 38-20 in Week 7. Mack Hollins was one of the best players on the field as the wide receiver finished the game with 2 receptions out of 3 targets for 44 yards, 1 receiving touchdown and 2 first downs.
The 29-year-old received 41.96 fan points on Yahoo and was rostered by 6% managers.
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Michael Carter – (Recommended FAAB: 30% of overall budget):
If New York Jets running back Breece Hall is out for several weeks due to his knee injury that he suffered against the Denver Broncos, Michael Carter could be a good replacement for the fantasy managers in the upcoming weeks. The New York Jets running back registered 13 carries for 29 yards and 2 receptions for 45 yards against the Broncos.
The 23-year-old received 51.50 fan points on Yahoo fantasy and was rostered by 65% managers.
Gus Edwards – (Recommended FAAB: 35% of overall budget):
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 23-20 in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season. Gus Edwards was one of the best players for the visitors in the win as he registered 16 carries for 66 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns in the game.
The 27-year-old received 0.00 fan points on Yahoo and was rostered by 42% managers.
