Week 7 IDP Waiver Wire: Top defenders to save your season with the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills sidelined. Fred Warner’s season-ending ankle injury, Tyrel Dodson’s concussion, and Devin Lloyd’s calf issue have left IDP managers scrambling. These injuries open the door for waiver adds like Landman, Wilson, and White to steady lineups through the bye-week crunch.
Defensive Line
Will Anderson Jr. (DL – HOU) 51% rostered on Sleeper
If Will Anderson is available on waivers, grab him right away. This is the mid-season move that transforms your IDP season. Yes, his rookie-year hype has cooled, and yes, some managers cut bait during Houston’s bye. But the underlying production screams breakout. Through five games in 2025, Anderson has already logged 3.0 sacks, 17 combined tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 6 QB hits. That’s not a player disappearing; it’s a young edge rusher heating up.
Zoom out, and the resume is even stronger: 21 career sacks and 99 combined tackles in just 34 games. He has already demonstrated his ability to disrupt games at a Pro Bowl level. The Texans’ upcoming schedule (Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, Jacksonville, Tennessee) includes offensive lines that have struggled to protect their quarterbacks effectively.
This is where you bet on pedigree, pressure rate, and opportunity. Anderson isn’t merely a stash; he’s a game-changer who can dominate a season.
Uchenna Nwosu (EDGE – SEA) 0% rostered on Sleeper
Nwosu is quietly turning into one of the most league-shifting mid-season IDP adds. After opening the year in a rotational role (just 26% of snaps in Week 2), Seattle has unleashed him as a near full-time pass rusher, logging 75% and 65% snap shares in Weeks 5 and 6. The result? Four sacks in his last two games, and the disruptive presence that wins fantasy matchups.
The timing couldn’t be better. In Week 7, he draws the Houston Texans, whose offensive line ranks 29th in PFF’s Week 6 rankings. A bottom-tier unit that has struggled to keep C.J. Stroud upright. After Seattle’s bye, Nwosu gets the Washington Commanders, who sit 12th in PFF’s Week 6 rankings. They’re shaky in pass protection, already allowing eight sacks in the first two weeks alone. That’s followed by Arizona in Week 10, a team he already terrorized in Week 4 with five tackles and two sacks.
This is the profile of a player you don’t just stream, you stash. With more snaps, strong production, and a favorable schedule, Nwosu is a must-add and hold.
Linebacker
Devin White (LB – LV) 11% rostered on Sleeper
Stay in the flames with Devin White. The Raiders’ new defensive centerpiece hasn’t left the field this season, playing every defensive snap through six games. The counting stats back it up: 33 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception so far in 2025. While splash plays like sacks and turnovers aren’t likely against division rival Kansas City, the matchup projects to be tighter than recent Raiders–Chiefs blowouts, which should keep White active in the middle of the defense.
For managers scrambling to replace Terrel Bernard or T.J. Edwards during the Week 7 byes, White offers a steady baseline of tackles with upside baked in. He’s not just a plug-and-play streamer; he’s a volume-driven LB2 who should be held through the mid-season grind.
Nate Landman (LB – LAR) 16% rostered on Sleeper
Landman is heating up at the perfect time. He’s coming off back-to-back double-digit tackle performances (14 vs. San Francisco, 10 vs. Houston) and has now racked up 41 combined tackles (22 solo) through five games in 2025. That volume is gold in IDP formats, especially with his every-down role in the Rams’ defense.
This week’s matchup against Jacksonville presents another high-volume opportunity. The Jaguars’ offense ranks top 10 in plays per game, which should keep Landman busy in the middle. At just 16% rostered, he’s a plug-and-play starter who should be prioritized over names like Jamien Sherwood, Tremaine Edmunds, and Quay Walker.
For managers scrambling to replace Fred Warner (IR), Devin Lloyd (calf), or Tyrel Dodson (head), Landman could be the stabilizing force that keeps your lineup afloat through the bye-week chaos.
Mack Wilson (LB – ARI) 8%: rostered on Sleeper
Wilson is back on the waiver radar and for good reason. Unlike some of the flash-in-the-pan LB adds, he’s offering stability through near-perfect snap share in Arizona’s defense. That usage is gold in IDP, and it’s translating into steady production: 41 combined tackles (22 solo) and 1 interception through five games in 2025.
Week 6 was a reminder of his upside, as he showcased his ball skills with a pick against Indianapolis. With Green Bay on deck, a team scrambling to retool its passing attack after losing Jayden Reed. Wilson should stay plenty active in coverage and run support. If he’s tasked with shadowing tight end Tucker Kraft, another turnover opportunity isn’t out of the question.
Much like Nate Landman, Wilson is a volume-driven LB2 with weekly starter appeal, but his snap stability gives him the edge. He’s a repeat offender on the waiver list because he keeps delivering.
Defensive Backs
Marcus Jones (CB – NE) 6% rostered on Sleeper
Marcus Jones has quietly become a glue piece in New England’s revamped defense under Terrell Williams. Slotted into the nickel role, he’s been asked to do it all: support the run, blitz off the edge, and hold up in coverage, and he’s delivered. Through five games in 2025, Jones has posted 23 combined tackles (17 solo), 1 sack, and 1 interception. That’s steady, multi-category production from a cornerback who isn’t just sitting back in coverage but actively involved in the action.
His usage makes him especially valuable in CB-required formats. With the Patriots leaning on him as a movable chess piece, Jones offers a reliable tackle floor with splash-play upside. If you’re looking for a plug-in starter to cover injuries or bye weeks, Jones is a strong add who can give you more than just “coverage stats.”
Donovan Wilson (S – DAL) 3% rostered on Sleeper
Wilson is quietly emerging as a consistent play with upside in IDP formats. He’s logged over 90% of defensive snaps in 2025, anchoring a Dallas defense that’s been leaky enough to keep him busy every week. The raw numbers back it up: 20 total tackles (all solo) and 2 interceptions through six games. While his PFF grade sits at 56.5, the volume and opportunity are what matter most—opponents are targeting Dallas relentlessly, and Wilson is reaping the rewards.
With fantasy managers scrambling to cover for Kyle Hamilton (bye) or Brian Branch (suspension), Wilson is a must-add. He offers a steady tackle floor with splash-play potential, making him one of the more reliable safety streamers available on waivers right now.
Coby Bryant (FS – SEA) 12% rostered on Sleeper
Bryant has been one of the most reliable under-the-radar DBs this season. Averaging 13.6 fantasy points per game, he’s only dipped below double digits once, and even then, he still gave managers 7.6 points. Through five games in 2025, he’s produced 23 combined tackles (18 solo) and 2 interceptions, showing both a steady tackle floor and splash-play upside.
With Houston on deck, Bryant projects for another busy afternoon. The Texans’ offense ranks top 10 in pass attempts, which should funnel opportunities his way in coverage and run support. At just 12% rostered, he can be trusted over names like Jeremy Chinn, Cooper DeJean, and Dax Hill.
If you need stability with upside during the bye-week crunch, Bryant is exactly the safety who won’t blank you when you need him most.
