Week 7 Utilization Report: Risers, Fallers, Waivers & More! (Fantasy Football)

Nico Collins, a wide receiver for the Houston Texans, faces a challenging situation as he heads into a bye week following three consecutive games of underwhelming fantasy performance. Despite a promising start to the season, Collins has struggled recently, scoring only 10.6, 10.9, and 2.6 fantasy points in his last three outings. Analysts suggest that his current low value presents an opportunity for savvy fantasy managers to buy low on him, especially considering the Texans' offensive potential and Collins' established role as a key target.

Collins has demonstrated his ability to perform in a high-volume passing offense, averaging 267 yards per game this season. With the Texans' fourth-best schedule for wide receivers ahead, including favorable matchups against the Chargers and the Lions, there is hope that Collins can bounce back. Fantasy managers are encouraged to consider acquiring him while his value is low, as he could return to form after the bye week.

In contrast, Cam Scadaboo of the New York Giants is viewed as a sell-high candidate following a recent performance that saw him score 19.1 fantasy points. Despite this, concerns linger about his role in a crowded backfield that includes Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy. Scadaboo's recent success was aided by a couple of long runs, but analysts caution that his overall involvement in the passing game remains limited. With a tough schedule ahead and potential competition for touches, now may be the time to capitalize on Scadaboo's inflated value before the situation changes.

Overall, fantasy managers are advised to keep a close eye on these players as they navigate the upcoming weeks, with the potential for both opportunity and risk in their respective situations.

Three young pass catchers broke out, a superstar receiver is getting downgraded, and the waiver wire has rookie fever.Dwain McFarland and Alex Cupps go through the Week 7 Utilization Report — snaps, routes, rush share, target share — and turn it into the specific moves to make this week, on waivers and in the trade market.They start with the upgrades. KC Concepcion and Omar Cooper Jr. are both climbing at receiver, and Colston Loveland finally gives Chicago something at tight end. At running back it’s Ollie Gordon, Josh Jacobs, and the Denver backfield where Jonah Coleman is still sitting on waivers.Then the downgrades, and one of them is going to be unpopular. Chase Brown is sliding at running back. And Justin Jefferson — yes, that Justin Jefferson — is getting marked down, with the question being whether the schedule can bail him out.The back half is the waiver roundup, and it’s heavy on rookies. Priority adds in Antonio Williams, Seth McGowan, Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane, whose role just grew. Then the should-be-rostered tier with Chig Okonkwo at tight end and Dylan Sampson and Caleb Douglas worth stashing. Plus Kaelon Black as a short-term option.They close in the trade market: a buy-low case on Nico Collins, and a sell-high look at Cam Skattebo.The Utilization Report is brought to you by Tenex.ai. Dwain’s Utilization Report and Cupps’ free and premium waiver pieces are both live on the site. Use promo code FFIL for 10% off FantasyLife+ Tier 2.Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football, week 8 waiver wire, utilization report, utilization score, snap share, route participation, trade targets, KC Concepcion, Omar Cooper Jr, Ollie Gordon, Jonah Coleman, Josh Jacobs, Colston Loveland, Chase Brown, Justin Jefferson, Antonio Williams, Seth McGowan, Makai Lemon, Ja’Kobi Lane, Chig Okonkwo, Dylan Sampson, Caleb Douglas, Kaelon Black, Nico Collins, Cam SkatteboTimecodes:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:32- KC Concepcion00:19:19 - Omar Cooper Jr.00:32:40 - Colston Loveland00:42:12 - Luther Burden 00:46:46 - Ollie Gordon00:55:30 - Jonah Coleman

01:15:44 - Downgrade: Chase Brown01:18:32 - Downgrade: Justin Jefferson01:25:34 - Priority Add: Antonio Williams01:26:29 - Priority Add: Seth McGowan01:31:24 - Priority Add: Makai Lemon01:34:06 - Priority Add: Ja’Kobi Lane01:35:24 - Chig Okonkwo01:37:38 - Dylan Sampson & Quinshon Judkins

01:45:48 - Caleb Douglas01:47:16 - Kaelon Black01:49:14 - Buy Low: Nico Collins01:54:14 - Sell High: Cam Skattebo02:01:30 - Outro