Each month, the wonderful Mike Tagliere posts an updated dynasty trade value chart. It’s an excellent resource for both dynasty players and commissioners, as you can use it to gauge trade balance successfully. It’s often difficult to discuss a trade when you and other members of your league see a player very differently, so Tags’ chart functions as a helpful third party.
If you’re looking to acquire a new running back in dynasty, here are some potential offers to consider.
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Ezekiel Elliott (DAL)
Tags’ Trade Value: 75
Potential Offer: DeAndre Hopkins (76)
There are few sure-thing RB1s in fantasy football. Elliott is one of those few. And that’s true even amid this coronavirus-wracked season — Zeke already fought off the virus, so he shouldn’t have to battle it during the season.
Each month, the wonderful Mike Tagliere posts an updated dynasty trade value chart. It’s an excellent resource for both dynasty players and commissioners, as you can use it to gauge trade balance successfully. It’s often difficult to discuss a trade when you and other members of your league see a player very differently, so Tags’ chart functions as a helpful third party.
If you’re looking to acquire a new running back in dynasty, here are some potential offers to consider.
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Ezekiel Elliott (DAL)
Tags’ Trade Value: 75
Potential Offer: DeAndre Hopkins (76)
There are few sure-thing RB1s in fantasy football. Elliott is one of those few. And that’s true even amid this coronavirus-wracked season — Zeke already fought off the virus, so he shouldn’t have to battle it during the season.
When it comes to rushers I value two things: volume and blocking. Elliott has both. He hasn’t earned fewer than 300 rushing attempts in any of his three full seasons, and he’s added 50-plus receptions to that total twice. He’s also running behind ProFootballFocus’ third-best offensive line, and while they’ll be without center Travis Frederick, I trust the rest of their blockers to compensate.
Zeke should continue to produce for another three years — he’s 25, and 28 is the peak age for rushers. If the Elliott owner is in need of a receiver, try offering them DeAndre Hopkins as a bargaining chip. Yes, Hopkins is on a new team, but he’s got incredible upside in Kliff Kingsbury’s air raid scheme.
Josh Jacobs (LV)
Tags’ Trade Value: 53
Potential Offer: DeVante Parker (33) AND David Johnson (22)
Fact: Jacobs is the unquestioned bell-cow in Las Vegas. Fact: Jon Gruden loves to run the wheels off his running backs (remember Cadillac Williams?). Jacobs has the volume to post RB1 finishes in standard and half-PPR, but I’m less confident about him in PPR leagues.
Since Jacobs has both youth and volume on his side, he will be tough to pry away from owners. If he’s on a depleted roster, however, you might be able to convince his owner to sell him for depth to make a win-now push.
Parker is a great sell-high candidate after his elite finish to 2019. I doubt he’ll post those numbers with Preston Williams back in Miami, but you could sell another owner on his sky-high potential. Also, Johnson should be the lead back in Houston after they spent serious capital to acquire him. Should the Jacobs owner need reliable starters at running back and wide receiver, you might just be able to make this deal work.
Devin Singletary (BUF)
Tags’ Trade Value: 36
Potential Offer: Ryan Tannehill (18) AND Tarik Cohen (20)
I like Singletary a lot more than most experts. The addition of Zack Moss seems to have scared some people off, but analysts are quick to forget that Singletary was in a committee last season, too.
Frank Gore out-carried Singletary until Week 9. From Week 9 to Week 14, Gore earned 58 touches to Singletary’s 112. And despite earning just 65 percent of the touches, Singletary finished as the RB8 through that span!
Singletary is a better RB2 than most people will acknowledge. You should see if you can land him for spare parts — his owner might want to sell high because of Moss. Tannehill, someone you could’ve got on waivers last year, and Cohen, who will struggle to post RB3 numbers, could help you make a deal for him.
Jordan Howard (MIA)
Tags’ Trade Value: 18
Potential Offer: Parris Campbell (17) OR Curtis Samuel (17)
I really, really like Howard this year. A lot. Yes, he’s on his third team in as many years, but he’s only 25 years old. While he has neither guaranteed volume nor proven run blocking, he could have one (or both). Chan Gailey, the Dolphins’ new offensive coordinator, handed Chris Ivory an RB1 season (RB12, 14 games) and Matt Forte an RB2 season (RB22, 13 games) with Ryan Fitzpatrick under center. They’ve revamped their offensive line, too, although they’d be lucky to be a mid-pack unit.
All of those downsides are built into Howard’s price, however. You’re buying him as an RB3/4 at this price, and for a guy with 1,000-plus yards in his three full seasons, that’s not too bad.
Gauge how much the Howard owner believes in him. If he’s excited like me, you’ll probably have to overpay, and I don’t recommend that. If they’re looking to cut bait, however, try offering them a flashy young talent without much floor. Campbell and Samuel are perfect candidates for a trade like this.
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