{
  "id": 15534582,
  "title": "Fantasy Football Early Week 7 Waiver Wire Targets: Omar Cooper Jr., Demario Douglas, Plus 4 Others",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/fantasy-football-early-week-7-waiver-wire-targets-omar-cooper-jr",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T01:29:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fantasy-football-early-week-7-012910229.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 7 of the NFL brought notable returns and performances from waiver wire targets, altering the dynamics of fantasy managers' rosters. Omar Cooper Jr., a Jets wide receiver, made an impressive comeback, recording 6 receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown against the Patriots. Cooper Jr., drafted late in the first round, had previously been on injured reserve for four games before this return. He has averaged 19.0 yards per catch in his 2026 fantasy sample. Demario Douglas, who had struggled with three dropped passes in a game on Sunday, has emerged as a potential WR2. With AJ Brown's performance issues, Douglas, who had 7 receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown in Week 6, is likely to replace Brown if his problems persist. The Baltimore Ravens might be without rookie draft pick Rashod Bateman in Week 7 due to a shoulder injury. Lane, a rookie, returned to the lineup in Week 6 and caught 4 of 5 targets for 40 yards, making him a potential WR2 over Bateman, who has been a mediocre WR2 in the NFL. Finally, the Oakland Raiders continue to prioritize their tight ends, with Michael Mayer standing out with 7 or more targets in his last three games, averaging 1 reception per 6.0 routes run and 27 routes run per game.",
  "summary": "Omar Cooper Jr. and Demario \"Pop\" Douglas had amazing Sundays, boosting their fantasy football value as hot waiver wire targets heading into Week 7.",
  "key_points": [
    "Omar Cooper Jr. returns to Jets, 6 receptions for 103 yards, 1 TD",
    "Demario Douglas emerges as WR2, replaces struggling AJ Brown",
    "Oakland Raiders prioritize tight ends, Mayer stands out with targets"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}