As the last echoes of the NFL Draft fade away and offseason workouts kick into high gear, the 2023 NFL season looms on the horizon, now just shy of 100 days away. The draft has reshuffled the deck, casting light on the power dynamics of NFL depth charts and how incoming rookies will fit into the picture. This is the time for fantasy football players to strategically reposition their rosters in dynasty leagues. It’s a prime opportunity to acquire underestimated gems on the cheap, and to maximize returns on those players whose stock may have peaked. To help guide your trading decisions, our expert panel has gathered to spotlight the players they believe hold the most promise for a buy low strategy, as well as those they are looking to sell high.
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Players to Sell High: Dynasty Fantasy Football
Which player are you selling now in dynasty leagues and why? Also, what kind of return are you looking for?
Tyler Lockett (WR – SEA)
“Last year Tyler Lockett was the WR13, averaging 12.2 half-points PPR fantasy points per game. However, it was the third consecutive season the veteran wide receiver saw his fantasy points per game average drop. More importantly, the Seahawks didn’t help Lockett’s fantasy value during the 2023 NFL Draft. They used a first-round pick on Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Furthermore, Seattle didn’t draft a quarterback, instead putting their faith in Geno Smith again. Meanwhile, Lockett will turn 31 in September. Now is the time to trade away the veteran before his trade value declines. If you can land a top-12 rookie pick for the wide receiver, that is a deal I would make in a heartbeat.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Deebo Samuel (WR – SF)
“Sell high on Deebo Samuel, who averaged a career-low 48.6 receiving yards per game last season. Deebo doesn’t get heavy target volume (7.2 targets per game last year), and his average depth of target in 2022 was just 4.4 yards. A receiver operating that close to the line of scrimmage won’t rack up substantial numbers unless he’s consistently seeing double-digit targets. And while Deebo has added rushing value the last two seasons, he probably won’t get enough carries to move the needle in fantasy this season if RBs Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell stay reasonably healthy. I’d be willing to deal away the 27-year-old Deebo for either 24-year-old Christian Watson or 23-year-old Jahan Dotson, and you might be able to get the other manager to throw in a third-round rookie pick.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Miles Sanders (RB – CAR)
“There seems to be a thought process in the fantasy football community that Sanders could now become a three-down running back for the Panthers, simply because they paid him well and they have very few other options. Sanders has only ever looked a good pass-catcher in his rookie season, since then he’s averaged 11.5 receiving yards per game. If there is someone in your league who believes the Panthers know better than the Eagles, then sell Sanders to them for a high-second round pick or a possible late first in 2024.”
– Tom Strachan (NFL Best Ball)
Travis Kelce (TE – KC)
“Travis Kelce is the player I’m trying to sell if I have him on my roster right now. His price is still very high and most managers want that set-it-and-forget-it player. That being said, the wheels have to come off at some point. If I can pivot from him to TE Kyle Pitts plus a piece I’m happy to do that, although I’m not sure that would work in all leagues. I wouldn’t want to give him up without at least getting a tier 2 TE back in the deal.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
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