FantasyPros Staff | Mon, Oct 13th 2025, 4:00am EDT

Top 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Quarterbacks (Week 7)

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Quarterbacks

Quarterbacks

Written by Ellis Bryn Johnson

Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAX): 49% Rostered

Next Opponents: LAR, BYE, @LV
True Value: $4
Desperate Need: $6
Budget-Minded: $2

Analysis: Just when we thought the Jaguars might be this year’s AFC dark horse, they were dominated by the Seahawks, who were missing their top two cornerbacks. The good news is that Trevor Lawrence managed to get Brian Thomas Jr. going in Week 6, hitting him eight times for 90 yards and a score. Lawrence even had a 54-yard touchdown pass to Thomas nullified when Travis Hunter lined up offside. The Jaguars are in London this week to take on the Rams. The Rams are excellent at stopping the run but league-average in passing yards allowed. Hopefully, Thomas’ big game was a turning point for him, as Lawrence will need all his weapons to keep up with Matthew Stafford and the Rams.

Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG): 29% Rostered

Next Opponents: @DEN, @PHI, SF
True Value: $5
Desperate Need: $7
Budget-Minded: $2

Analysis: The Giants are riding high with the rookie duo of Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo. I’m skeptical it will last, but it is definitely fun to watch. These two players have the reckless abandon that Giants’ fans have been craving. Dart is only the third quarterback of the Super Bowl era to have 50+ rushing yards in each of his first three starts. He’s averaging nine carries per game, and his rushing ability is icing on this big blue cake. Next week’s matchup against the Broncos will be tough, as Denver is averaging the second-fewest points against (16.8) and has been stingy to opposing quarterbacks. The Broncos held Jets Justin Fields to 45 rushing yards on Sunday and sacked him nine times.

Sam Darnold (QB – SEA): 35% Rostered

Next Opponents: HOU, BYE, @WSH
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Despite all the skepticism that Sam Darnold couldn’t perform without Kevin O’Connell and the Vikings, he has been excellent for Seattle. The Seahawks are tied with the 49ers at 4-2 atop the NFC West, and Darnold has been playing outstanding football. For fantasy, Darnold has finished as a top-12 quarterback in three of the last four weeks. This week, he has a tough matchup against the Texans, who are coming off their bye. The Texans are only allowing 12.2 points per game, the fewest in the league by far. Thankfully, Darnold gets to lean on emerging superstar Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a strong running game each week. The matchup against the Texans may limit his Week 7 ceiling, but Darnold can be a solid spot start for anyone in need.

Bryce Young (QB – CAR): 21% Rostered

Next Opponents: @NYJ, BUF, @GB
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $3
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Who knew that Rico Dowdle would unlock the Panthers’ offense? With back-to-back victories for the first time since November 2024, they officially have something cooking in Carolina. Highlighted by Dowdle’s 200+ yards from scrimmage in each of the last two games, this offense has new life. Although this two-game stretch came against two of the worst defenses in the league (the Dolphins and Cowboys), the Jets are not a scary Week 7 matchup. The Jets are allowing the second-most points per game. Young is a decent spot start this week for fantasy managers who might be missing either Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen during their bye weeks.

Joe Flacco (QB – CIN): 7% Rostered

Next Opponents: PIT, NYJ, CHI
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $3
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Can Joe Flacco turn the Bengals’ season around? Without Joe Burrow, this team was desperate for functional quarterback play. Although Jake Browning came through in 2023, he was not up to the task this year. On Sunday, Flacco was able to move the ball against a tough Packers defense on the road. The Bengals now have a three-game home stretch against three exploitable defenses. When you’re the quarterback of a team with the worst defense in the league and are throwing to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, there will be fantasy points to go around. Flacco is a good streaming option for each of the next three weeks in good matchups.

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