The NFL season is flying by, and as we roll into Week 7 of the fantasy football season, it’s time to stash some upside. Whether you’re sitting comfortably atop your league or clawing your way back from a rough start, this is the week to get proactive with your bench. Bye weeks are rollin’ with the Ravens and Bills catching their breath, and that means fantasy managers should be digging the waiver wire for hidden gems before their league mates even realize what hit them. These are the players who may not be startable yet, but could turn into fantasy gold once the inevitable injuries and depth chart shake-ups start rolling in.
This week’s stash list is loaded with upside. We’ve got Bryce Young, who’s heating up again just as Jalen Coker returns to give Carolina’s offense a spark. In New York, rookie tight end Mason Taylor might be Justin Fields’ new go-to target, while Isaiah Davis lurks as a sneaky handcuff with multiple paths to opportunity in the Jets’ backfield. Don’t sleep on Tyler Allgeier, who remains the best handcuff in the league, or Luther Burden, who could break out if DJ Moore’s injury lingers.
The theme this week? Opportunity meets upside, and now’s the time to stash before the rest of your league catches up.
FANTASY FOOTBALL WEEK 7 STASHES
RUNNING BACK STASHES
ISAIAH DAVIS, NY JETS (4% ROSTERED)
Isaiah Davis hasn’t had much of a chance to show what he can do yet, but the stars might just be aligning for a sneaky late-season breakout. With Braelon Allen sidelined with a knee injury, Davis slides up the depth chart behind Breece Hall, who, by the way, is both banged up and in the final year of his contract. The Jets have reportedly been shopping Hall around, and if a trade were to happen (or if Hall were to miss time), Davis would suddenly find himself in a prime spot to lead this backfield.
Sure, Davis’ Week 6 stat line, two carries for two yards and one catch, doesn’t exactly scream “league winner.” But opportunity is everything in fantasy football, and Davis has multiple paths to meaningful volume on a team that is a favorite for the 1.01 in the 2026 NFL Draft. He’s the kind of low-risk, high-upside stash that could pay off big if the dominoes fall just right. If you’ve got a bench spot open, go ahead and tuck Isaiah Davis away before your league mates do it first.
TYLER ALLGEIER, ATLANTA FALCONS (37% ROSTERED)
When it comes to stashable running backs who can actually win you a week, Tyler Allgeier tops the list. The Falcons’ bruising backup continues to show he’s not just an insurance policy for Bijan Robinson; he’s a legitimate fantasy contributor in his own right.
Allgeier punched in another touchdown in Week 6, giving him three scores over his last four games, and he’s proven capable of handling a full workload whenever called upon. If the world ends and something happens to Bijan, Allgeier would instantly vault into RB1 territory, but even without that, he’s the kind of handcuff who offers standalone value and touchdown upside every week.
Allgeier’s role is secure, his red-zone usage is steady, and Atlanta’s run-heavy scheme makes him one of the most valuable bench stashes in fantasy. Don’t wait for disaster to strike before making your move: grab Allgeier now, and sleep a little easier knowing you’ve got one of the league’s best contingency plans sitting on your roster.
OTHER RBs TO STASH: Tyjae Spears (29%), Blake Corum (12%), Sean Tucker (9%), Kyle Monangai (5%), Ray Davis (11%), Brashard Smith (6%)
WIDE RECEIVER STASHES
LUTHER BURDEN III, CHICAGO BEARS (14% ROSTERED)
Luther Burden III is quietly heating up, and it might be time to stash him before the rest of your league catches on. The explosive rookie bounced back in Week 6 with a career-high four catches for 51 yards, and that was with DJ Moore on the field for nearly every snap. Now, with Moore day-to-day due to a groin injury after a strange post-game hospital visit, Burden could be on the verge of an expanded role in an offense that’s clearly starting to find its rhythm under Caleb Williams. Every time Burden touches the ball, it feels like something big could happen, which is exactly the kind of upside you want sitting on your bench.
The frustrating part? The Bears are still rolling out journeyman Olamide Zaccheaus over their second-round rookie. But if (or when) the coaching staff finally unleashes Burden, he has the juice to immediately become a fantasy difference-maker. Chicago drafted him for his YAC, and we’re starting to see flashes of that translate to the NFL level. With a potential uptick in snaps and targets on the horizon, Burden remains one of the more intriguing rookie wideouts to stash, especially if Moore misses any time.
JALEN COKER, CAROLINA PANTHERS (15% ROSTERED)
It’s officially Coke SZN in Carolina. Jalen Coker (quad) logged another full week of practice and appears ready to return from injured reserve just in time for the Panthers’ Week 7 matchup against the Jets. Once activated, Coker should immediately slide into a top-three role in a receiving corps desperate for playmaking behind Tetairoa McMillan. Xavier Legette and Hunter Renfrow have been non-factors, so Coker’s explosiveness and route-running savvy could give this offense the jolt it’s been missing.
Coker was quietly impressive before going down last season, showing flashes of being a reliable chain-mover with big-play juice, and if you toss out his low-snap debut, he was actually pacing for 800+ yards. That’s not nothing for a player now getting a second chance to establish himself in an offense begging for life. Whether you’re in a deeper league or just love upside stashes, Coker deserves a bench spot this weekend. Scoop him up before the Panthers officially activate him, and he becomes the hot name on next week’s waiver wire.
OTHER WR TO STASH: Jayden Higgins (13%), Christian Watson (11%), Kameron Johnson (2%), Sterling Shepard (11%), Tez Johnson (12%), Tory Horton (6%), Jordan Whittington (7%)
TIGHT END STASHES
MASON TAYLOR, NY JETS (35% ROSTERED)
Mason Taylor’s breakout may have hit a temporary speed bump in Week 6, but the rookie tight end is still one of the best under-the-radar stashes in fantasy right now. Before last week’s dud, Taylor had quietly put together back-to-back strong outings with 14 catches for 132 yards, emerging as Justin Fields’ clear No. 2 option in the passing game. Now, with Garrett Wilson sidelined, Taylor is positioned to be the guy for the Jets offense. If New York moves the ball at all through the air, it’s probably going through Taylor.
He’s already earned 2.5 times more targets than any other Jets pass-catcher (not named Wilson), and that was before the injury news. That kind of usage from a tight end doesn’t come around often, especially one who’s available in two-thirds of fantasy leagues. If you’re streaming the position or need a plug-and-play upside stash, Taylor’s the move. He’s got the role, the trust of his quarterback, and now, the perfect setup to turn volume into real production.
OTHER TEs TO STASH: Michael Mayer (4%), Isaiah Likely (7%), Oronde Gadsden II (2%), Taysom Hill (7%)
QUARTERBACK STASHES
BRYCE YOUNG, CAROLINA PANTHERS (22%)
If you listened to our Week 6 Sleepers, you should already have Bryce Young on your squad. But if not, here’s your friendly reminder to fix that mistake before it’s too late. The former No. 1 pick is fresh off his second three-touchdown game of the season and looks like he’s starting to find his rhythm in Dave Canales’ offense. Last year, Young quietly ranked as the QB9 in fantasy points per game over the final seven weeks, and the pieces are starting to align for another late-season surge. The best part? Reinforcements are on the way.
As noted above, Jalen Coker is expected to return from IR this week, giving Young a legitimate second option to pair with Tetairoa McMillan. That should help open up the offense and give Carolina the balance it’s been missing. Sure, it hasn’t always been pretty, but Young’s arm talent and mobility are finally starting to show through. If you’re streaming quarterbacks or looking for a bench stash with real upside, now’s the time to buy in before Bryce gets hot again.
OTHER QB TO STASH: Spencer Rattler (7%), Dillon Gabriel (5%), Shedeur Sanders (2%)
