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Let’s take a look at players to sell this week.
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Fantasy Football Trade Advice
Players to Sell
Austin Ekeler (RB – LAC)
Austin Ekeler‘s snap rate (63% vs 49% in Wk 1) and route participation (62% vs 38%, Wk1) increased substantially in Week 2 likely due to the Chargers having to play catch up towards the end of the game.
Ekeler racked up a ton of receptions in the second half – 8 out of his 9 receptions.
But the constant effort to get guys like Sony Michel and Josh Jacobs might hurt Ekeler’s fantasy value in the long term. Especially considering we are starting to see those guys get work inside the 20. Michel earned a goal-line carry, and Kelley had another RZ touch. Ekeler’s not totally sunk – still had two RZ carries plus two targets inside the 10. But his overall volume won’t be the same as last season when he scored 20 TDs. I’d be looking to flip him for another stud RB that isn’t seeing as much of a work split load or for an elite WR.
Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)
Alvin Kamara totaled just 12 touches for 42 yards in Week 1, while backfield teammate Mark Ingram had 5 for 27. Kamara’s egregiously large workload was going to come down after last season, and that’s exactly how we saw things play out.
Recall, AK41 averaged 15 touches per game when in use in tandem with a healthy Mark Ingram last season.
24.2 touches without Ingram.
If that doesn’t change, Kamara’s production won’t meet that of fantasy RB1. Not to mention, he’s dealing with this rib cartilage injury that kept him completely out of Week 2 and could further limit his touches in future weeks.
Najee Harris (RB – PIT)
In Week 1, Najee Harris totaled just 12 touches for 26 yards on a 59% snap share. He also left the game with an injury. In Week 2, Harris played 71% of the snaps and totaled 20 touches for 99 yards while healthy. He only played in 2 games while 100% healthy last season with a sub-75% snap share.
Without elite volume on Harris’ side, I’d be looking to try and move the Steelers’ RB1 — even at an ADP loss. Because things could get worse if the injury is reaggregated and he is unable to maintain a heavy workload. His offensive environment also provides him no favors.
James Conner (RB – ARI)
Conner suffered an ankle injury in Week 2, but reports are “positive” out of the Cardinals coaching staff. I, however, am less optimistic that an inefficient rusher like Conner will post strong RB1 production if he is not 100%. And ankle injuries tend to limit RB efficiency.
Cordarelle Patterson (RB – ATL)
Cordarelle Patterson‘s usage was not great in Week 2. Split carries with rookie Tyler Allgeier and saw just one target. The Week 1 production where he saw 25 touches was never going to keep up. He saw just 11 opportunities versus the Rams.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB – KC)
CEH has averaged 11 touches per game over the last two weeks. Yes, he’s been efficient on his opportunities against two extremely soft run defenses. But concerns about how he will fare without volume in tougher matchups. Still a sell-high option.
Allen Robinson (WR – LAR)
Allen Robinson was heavily involved again from a playing time standpoint for the Rams in Week 2, posting a 90% snap share. He converted his routes into 5 targets and 4 catches for 43 yards. A-Rob scored once and another was removed because of a timeout. There was a clear effort to get him the ball in the red zone, but I’m still concerned that he posted just a 14% target share. He’s got TD upside in a high-powered Rams offense, but I’d just leverage that as you sell him high after a scoring week.
Josh Jacobs (RB – LV)
Josh Jacobs got nearly all the carries (19) to Zamir White (1) in Week 2.
But just 69 scoreless yards and one catch. Continues to be a low upside option. Sell high after a multi TD-game.
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