Bernard, Cooper Jr. and Miller top Week 7 fantasy waiver adds

Cooper Jr. activated off IR on Oct. 17

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 15h1 min read

Who’s the MUST-ADD player on the Week 7 fantasy waiver wire? 👀🏈 Germie Bernard? Omar Cooper Jr.? Kendre Miller? @AdamM Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Week 7 bye weeks leave fantasy depth thin at receiver and running back. Germie Bernard, the same Omar Cooper Jr. who headlined Week 7 waiver adds and Kendre Miller lead the fill-in options, with Cooper Jr. activated off injured reserve on Oct. 17 after a September ankle absence.

Why it matters: Rookie receivers can step into starting lineups during bye weeks without a trade cost. A reserve back with prior NFL carries holds value while starters sit.

By the numbers: Germie Bernard: drafted 47th overall in 2026 out of Alabama (as of Sept. 29, 2026). Omar Cooper Jr.: drafted 30th overall in 2026 out of Indiana (as of Sept. 29, 2026); activated off IR Oct. 17. Kendre Miller: drafted 71st overall in 2023 out of TCU (as of Sept. 29, 2026); 47 carries for 193 yards and 1 touchdown in 7 games in 2025 (per ESPN, as of Sept. 29, 2026).

What to watch: Practice reports and snap shares through the week will clarify which of the three earns immediate starting consideration.

Sources

@usatodaysports 2026-10-20T19:12:02.609497+00:00

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