Winning the trade market is at least as important as nailing the draft. Aside from the waiver wire’s massive impact in the season’s first few weeks, trading is the best way to improve your squad quickly. Great buy-low moves can set you up for victory in the short term and down the stretch. Solid sell-high deals can get you big hauls for overachieving players who likely won’t sustain their production.
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 Buy Low
Q. Which player are you trying to buy low and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
George Pickens (WR – PIT)
Most people will look at this and say, “He is coming off his best game as a pro! He isn’t a buy low.” Pickens’s day could have been much, much bigger. Kenny Pickett missed him on a deep shot to the end zone, where Pickens shook Jesse Bates out of his shoes, and then late in the game, he had a walk-in touchdown go off his hands. Those two plays turn a good day into a monster day – think 30+ PPR points – making Pickens untouchable in trade talks. He is the new alpha dog in this offense, and it is clear that Pickett likes throwing to him. Pickens is currently the WR42 in PPR, but he has a chance to be a top-20 WR down the stretch. Send DeVonta Smith (WR21) or someone in that range and see if you can get Pickens before your deadline.
– Jason Kamlowsky (@JasonKamlowsky)
Miles Sanders (RB – PHI)
Miles Sanders has back-to-back games with under 5.5 half-point PPR fantasy points, in part because he hasn’t found the end zone. The veteran running back averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game over his previous five games, totaling 13.7 or more fantasy points four times. With two matchups against top-five fantasy-friendly teams toward running backs over the next four weeks, now is the time to buy low on Sanders. If you can flip Najee Harris for Sanders, that’s a move I would make immediately.
– Mike Fanelli (@Mike_NFL2)
Donovan Peoples-Jones (WR – CLE)
Donovan Peoples-Jones has quietly produced 50-plus receiving yards in seven consecutive games. DPJ finally found the endzone in Week 11, which suits well with his double-digit fantasy points in three straight games. He has developed chemistry with veteran Jacoby Brissett, catching at least four passes in six consecutive contests. His opportunities should increase with Deshaun Watson set to go behind center in Week 13. DPJ should be a valuable fantasy commodity as fantasy managers gear toward their playoffs. Go get the consistent production of DPJ for your WR3 in your fantasy lineups.
– Dennis Sosic (@CALL_ME_SOS)
CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)
In Week 11, Lamb only saw five catches on five targets for 45 yards, a very mediocre fantasy output in a massive blowout by the Cowboys. However, I really doubt this kind of trend continues. This might be the lowest Lamb’s value gets all year, as that offense is finally starting to kick into high gear. The Cowboys will need to lean on Lamb early and often on Thursday and in the weeks ahead, so don’t let this quiet week fool you. I’d try to send an offer of two bench players for Lamb to try to capitalize on the other managers’ need for depth if possible. Maybe something like Dameon Pierce and Parris Campbell could get it done in the right situation. It’s at least worth kicking the tires to see if the Lamb manager is ready to panic sell.
– Andrew Hall (@AndrewHallFF)
Jakobi Meyers (WR – NE)
Sutton started 2022 on a high note but has underwhelmed over the past five weeks as Jerry Jeudy‘s production increased. It’s no coincidence that Sutton’s best game in a month came on a week when Jeudy barely played after suffering an ankle injury early. Even when Jeudy returns, he won’t be 100%, and Sutton and the Broncos get four teams who struggle against opposing wideouts over the next four weeks (the Raiders, Panthers, Ravens, and Chiefs). Given his recent struggles, Sutton may come cheap in a trade and is worth the risk. I’d look to acquire him for someone like Rondale Moore, who’s been putting up points lately but has a bye, the return of Marquise Brown, and a much tougher schedule in front of him.
– Scott Youngson (@jscottyoungson)
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Players to Sell High
Q. Which one player are you trying to sell high and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Najee Harris (RB – PIT)
You’ve probably been down this road without success, but Jaylen Warren‘s injury, combined with Harris’s usage, presents an interesting opportunity for managers. You may find someone who is eager to get him thinking the Steelers are going to ride him down the stretch. While that is certainly possible, I can’t imagine a scenario where Harris produces many multiple-touchdown games. If you try to move him, point to the fact that Harris played 93% of the snaps against the Bengals, scoring two touchdowns. If Warren is back this week, that snap share will get slashed, and he will be back to handling 15 carries with virtually no pass-game role. I would be trying to get someone like James Conner, who is in a bell-cow role in a slightly better offense.
– Jason Kamlowsky (@JasonKamlowsky)
Samaje Perine (RB – CIN)
Last week Samaje Perine scored three receiving touchdowns on four receptions. However, he had one touchdown over the first nine games of the year, averaging 4.8 touches per game during that span. While Joe Mixon is dealing with a concussion, Perine isn’t an ideal starter against the Tennessee Titans this week, even if Mixon can’t play. Tennessee has held running backs to the fourth-fewest half-point PPR fantasy points per game this year. If you can flip Perine for D’Onta Foreman, that’s a league-winning move. The former Texas Longhorn has two excellent matchups over the final four games of the fantasy season.
– Mike Fanelli (@Mike_NFL2)
Joe Mixon is likely out in Week 12 with a concussion. He might end up missing more time, given how careful the NFL is trying to be with concussions in general. Samaje Perine dominated in Week 11 in Mixon’s absence, but I really don’t think that happens again. If someone in your league is desperate enough to buy high on Perine, I’m happy to oblige. I’d be willing to take almost any startable WR, but maybe you can start with some underperforming options like Jerry Jeudy or Perine’s teammate, Tyler Boyd, and see where the trade talks go from there.
– Andrew Hall (@AndrewHallFF)
Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)
Alvin Kamara is still sitting in the top 12 RB on the ROS rankings but has only produced as the RB16 through 11 weeks in a middling New Orleans Saints offense. Kamara has only produced one 100-yard rushing effort and has only scored three touchdowns on the season, all of which were in one game in Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders, who surrender scores to everyone. Fantasy managers expected Kamara to produce as RB1 after drafting him in the late first or early second round, but he has obviously disappointed. The Saints offense is seeking a consistent option behind center, which has led to a struggling offense to avoid. Utilize his proposed potential to move Kamara to upgrade to a WR2 option.
– Dennis Sosic (@CALL_ME_SOS)
Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)
Johnson has been one of the top fantasy tight ends the last five weeks, thanks to the five TDs he’s scored. This production screams regression, as it is unlikely he’ll continue to record a touchdown on 23% of his catches. He’s still splitting snaps with Adam Trautman and Taysom Hill and faces a tough Niners defense next week with his bye in Week 14. Johnson has been a pleasant surprise, but if you can move him for a flex-worthy player, I’d flip him as you should be able to find a capable replacement tight end with a better schedule on your waiver wire, such as Tyler Conklin or Evan Engram.
– Scott Youngson (@jscottyoungson)
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If you want to dive deeper into fantasy football, check out our award-winning slate of Fantasy Football Tools as you navigate your season. From our Start/Sit Assistant – which provides your optimal lineup based on accurate consensus projections – to our Waiver Wire Assistant, which allows you to quickly see which available players will improve your team and how much – we’ve got you covered this fantasy football season.