Fantasy Football Trade Advice: Players to Sell (Week 7)

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Let’s take a look at players to buy and sell this week. And be sure to check out our weekly trade value chart with updated values for all players.

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Players to Sell

Dalvin Cook (RB – MIN)

Just 13 carries for Dalvin Cook, who was a complete non-factor in the first half. 5 carries for 9 yards. But he ripped off a 53-yard TD run to save fantasy managers. Alexander Mattison had just one carry and zero targets. Worth mentioning Mattison was on the injury report this week, which probably influenced his 13% snap share and boosted Cook’s to 87%. Cook caught just one pass on one target. His receiving usage continues to leave fantasy managers wanting more. He had a 93% opportunity share in this game and didn’t have that much to show for it. Sell high

Darrell Henderson (RB – LAR)

Darrell Henderson led the backfield with 12 carries for 43 yards, adding two catches for 9 yards in 3 targets. Also scored a rushing TD. But Malcolm Brown was somewhat also involved in earning 7 carries for 15 yards (1 catch for 13 yards). Henderson didn’t play every snap (71%), so the role wasn’t as good as it was in Week 1. With the Rams a candidate to make a move at RB in lieu of the Cam Akers situation, I’d sell high on Hendo to someone that thinks he will be the RB1 rest of the season. Not to mention, after the bye week, the Rams face the 49ers and Buccaneers’ top-tier run defenses.

Ezekiel Elliott (RB – DAL)

The ground game for Dallas was ALIVE in Week 6. Ezekiel Elliott carried the rock 13 carries for 81 yards and 1 TD (one target). The yardage is nice, but the lack of receiving continues to be a major problem. As is Tony Pollard, who totaled 13 touches (11 carries, 2 receptions) – which was good for a 50% opportunity share split with Zeke. Sell high after the prime time showing with Dak Prescott making his return. That optimism should create trade suitors for Elliott.

JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR – KC)

Despite seeing just 5 targets (14% target share, 11% target rate per route run), JuJu Smith-Schuster posted 113 receiving yards and one TD – long catch-and-run – on 5 catches. Sell high. JuJu has just an 18% target share on the season.

Brandon Aiyuk (WR – SF)

Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, and Deebo Samuel all saw 10-plus targets and at least 79 receiving yards on 41 of Jimmy G’s pass attempts in Week 6. Aiyuk was the most productive with 2 TDs, 83 yards, and 8 receptions while running a route on 93% of dropbacks. But all that glitters is not 49ers gold. Garoppolo has attempted 40 passes as a 49er just 5 times prior to Week 6. This spike in passing volume is not the want the 49ers want to do on offense, so I’d be looking to sell high on Aiyuk. However, be aware that Aiyuk’s value could further increase ahead of a potential shootout versus the Kansas City Chiefs, so maybe wait one more week to trade him.

Raheem Mostert (RB – MIA)

No Myles Gaskin for Miami meant Raheem Mostert RB1 season continued on an 80% opportunity share. 14 carries for the older RB for 49 yards and zero TDs. He was targeted twice and had one catch because he ran a route on fewer than 50% of dropbacks. Chase Edmonds also had two targets, but just one carry. However, Mostert’s injury history precedes him. And he’s 30 years old. I’d cash out now.

Brandin Cooks (WR – HOU)

The gap is closing between Nico Collins and Brandin Cooks. Over the last month, Collins has more receiving yards than Cooks. Each saw 6 targets in Week 5. Sell high while Cooks maintains his perceived status as the clear-cut No. 1 WR in Houston.

Darnell Mooney (WR – CHI)

Slowly but surely, the Bears are throwing the ball more. Justin Fields hit a new season high in passing attempts against the Commanders (27) and peppered Darnell Mooney with 12 targets (46% target share). Mooney also saw 121 air yards. He did not finish as the Bears leading WR as No.2 wideout Dante Pettis converted his 7 targets into four catches and 84 receiving yards, plus a score. Still, I’d be looking to sell high on Mooney with tough matchups versus the Patriots and Dallas coming up. Not to mention, Fields is dealing with a shoulder injury.

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