Dynasty Trade Advice: Gabe Davis, Tua Tagovailoa, Aaron Rodgers (2023 Fantasy Football)

Several factors go into building a consistently elite dynasty team. One of those is identifying the top player on every NFL team. Another is knowing which players you should trade away before their fantasy value decreases.

Typically the starting quarterback is the top dynasty asset on every NFL team in superflex leagues. However, they are rarely the top asset in 1QB leagues. To help you build the best dynasty team possible, I will identify the top dynasty asset and sell candidates for every NFL team.

Today I break down the AFC East teams: the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England and New York Jets.

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The Top AFC East Sell Candidate

Here are players to consider trading away on each AFC East team.

Gabe Davis (WR – BUF)

Many believed Gabe Davis would have his breakout season last year. Unfortunately, he was only the WR27, averaging 9.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Davis had the same fantasy points per game average as Zay Jones. Yet, Jones was likely on the waiver wire in most dynasty leagues before the start of the 2022 season. More importantly, the Buffalo receiver averaged only 1.43 yards per route run and 2.9 yards after the catch per reception last season, both down from the previous year. Furthermore, the Bills likely can’t pay Davis the contract he wants next offseason. Therefore, fantasy players should expect him to have a massive downgrade at quarterback in 2024.

Tua Tagovailoa (QB – MIA)

While many are excited to see what Tua Tagovailoa can do in the second year of Mike McDaniel’s offense, fantasy players should sell high on the Miami quarterback. The top concern with the former first-round pick is concussions. He had at least two concussions last year that cost him five games, including the final two of the regular season and the Dolphins’ playoff matchup. Secondly, Tagovailoa was wildly inconsistent last season. The quarterback had 60% of his passing touchdowns and over half of his fantasy points in four contests against subpar defenses in 2022. Meanwhile, he averaged only 1.7 passing touchdowns and 12.8 fantasy points per game in the other nine contests last year.

Mike Gesicki (TE – NE)

Stevenson is the only Patriots player I want on my dynasty rosters. Unfortunately, New England doesn’t have a clear sell-high candidate. However, fantasy players might get a third-round rookie pick for Mike Gesicki. While Miami’s offense limited his fantasy value last year, the veteran was the TE11 in 2021, averaging 7.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Gesicki averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game and had six receiving touchdowns in 2020, both career highs. Yet, those aren’t difference-making numbers at the tight end position. Hopefully, you can dump the veteran on one of your leaguemates before the start of the season.

Aaron Rodgers (QB – NYJ)

This year will be the first time since 2008 that the Green Bay Packers won’t have Aaron Rodgers under center in Week 1. Last year the future Hall of Famer averaged only 14.1 fantasy points per game, the lowest average of his career as a starter. However, he played with a young receiving core and a thumb injury on his throwing hand. Yet, Rodgers still finished seventh in passing touchdowns last season. While he should have a productive 2023 season in New York, the future Hall of Famer turns 40 in December. More importantly, what are the odds Rodgers plays in 2024? Fantasy players should sell high on the veteran quarterback.