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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Q: Who is your favorite buy-low trade candidate at this point in the season, and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)
“The time to buy Breece Hall is now. He logged just four touches against the Cowboys in Week 2, and people already seem to be writing him off. Let’s not forget a few things, such as the fact that he was on a snap count and totaled 147 yards the week prior. Hall is a talented running back, and his quiet outing versus Dallas was merely the product of a restricted snap count and bad matchup. His schedule gets a lot easier going forward, and he could be a top-12 fantasy running back when the Jets emerge from their Week 7 bye. With running back injuries piling up, you might be able to get Hall from a manager who needs immediate production in exchange for James Cook or Raheem Mostert.”
– Andersen Pickard (Prime Time Sports Talk)
Josh Jacobs (RB – LV)
“Josh Jacobs has to be my favorite buy-low, currently. Despite two weeks of under 10 fantasy point outputs, Jacobs is still seeing near-elite utilization. Nearly 70% of the rushing attempts,19% and 32% target share, and TPRR numbers all qualify as metrics we are thrilled to see. Looking ahead to games against the Steelers, Chargers, Packers, and Bears, watch for Jacobs to see some rushing success quickly. I would be trying to give up a late-first if you are in a dynasty-style league, and in redraft, I would be willing to give up a WR2-caliber player like Nico Collins.”
– Sam Wagman (The Game Day)
“Josh Jacobs, I’d be looking to buy low on. He has been under ten fantasy for his first two weeks of the season. He still dominates the backfield carries and has nine targets in two games. Let’s not forget Jacobs wasn’t with the team for most of the offseason, so he is still getting back up to speed. I’d be looking to sell high on Kyren Williams or Brian Robinson, plus an asset to get a talent like Josh Jacobs on my team. ”
– Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches)
“Josh Jacobs is my favorite buy-low. He is seeing 15+ total targets each week, and we know his skill set. When it comes to running backs, I love one rule-volume is king.”
– Joe Pepe (Beyond The Gridiron)
Jerry Jeudy (WR – DEN)
“After missing week 1 with a hamstring injury, Jerry Jeudy was quiet in Week 2 with three grabs for 35 yards. It’s fair to assume that Jeudy was still limited by the hamstring as he was questionable up until game-time and didn’t see his usual snap count, but he has other factors working in his favor as well. Shockingly, the Broncos offense is tied for sixth in yards per play and leads the entire NFL in points per drive. With the emergence of Marvin Mims Jr., teams must respect the deep ball, which hasn’t been the case in recent seasons, and with Greg Dulcich on IR, Jeudy will have an opportunity to own the middle of the field as his usage ramps up. I would look to move players like Chris Godwin or DeAndre Hopkins for Jeudy, or players coming off a big game like Gabe Davis or Christian Kirk.”
– Chad Workman (Fantasy Scouts)
“Jerry Jeudy only mustered 25 yards on 68% of snaps in his return to the Broncos lineup in Week 2, making him a great buy-low candidate. The fourth-year receiver will see his playing time increase as he continues recovering from a preseason hamstring injury. During the nine games in which he topped 80% of snaps last season, he averaged 5 catches, 80 yards, 0.6 touchdowns, and 14.2 half-PPR fantasy points per game. I would give up Terry McLaurin or DeAndre Hopkins to get Jeudy.”
– Dan Larocca (RotoBaller)
Ja’Marr Chase (WR – CIN)
“While he isn’t a traditional buy-low candidate, Ja’Marr Chase is on my target trade list this week. The Bengals’ offense has been a mess so far this season. However, we saw the same thing last year. Chase had at least eight targets in both games this season. Thankfully, the Bengals’ next four opponents are the Rams, Titans, Cardinals, and Seahawks – four fantasy-friendly matchups. Take advantage of his slow start and flip a wide receiver like Mike Evans or DeVonta Smith for Chase.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“I’m not saying you’ll find many sellers of Ja’Marr Chase heading into Week 3, but it’s worth exploring the idea in your league after two lackluster stat lines. There is always a chance that Joe Burrow continues to be bogged down by injuries, and the Bengals season follows him down the drain, but my money is on Cincinnati righting the ship before too long. If you’re deep at RB and have the likes of Brandon Aiyuk or Garrett Wilson, who have put up big numbers early but whose consistency ROS is questionable, maybe you can put together a package good enough for an impatient Chase owner. ”
– Justin Sablich (5th Down Fantasy)
Javonte Williams (RB – DEN)
“My favorite buy-low candidate is Javonte Williams. Sure, he’s finished as RB33 and 31 over the last two weeks, but Sean Payton did say he’d be slowly reintegrated into the offense. He gets usage in the passing game and has put up decent RB3 numbers without being at full usage or even scoring a touchdown yet. Whoever has Javonte in your league is likely starting to panic, giving you an in.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
Alexander Mattison (RB – MIN)
“Alexander Mattison has left many fantasy owners disappointed through two weeks, as he’s averaging a paltry 31 yards rushing on a per-game basis. But keep in mind that Mattison has faced two stingy run defenses in the Buccaneers and the Eagles, respectively. Tailwinds are heading his way, with the Chargers, Panthers, Chiefs, and Bears the next four teams on the docket. With Mattison remaining the Vikings’ bell cow RB (very important point to remember) even with the addition of Cam Akers, look for a bounce back to his expected RB2 numbers moving forward. Players I would trade for Mattison include Brian Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, and my sell-high candidate – read-on! ”
– Neema Hodjat (Real GM)
A.J. Brown (WR – PHI)
“A buy-low candidate for me is A.J. Brown. He has finished his first two weeks as the WR24 and WR71 in Half PPR scoring, and some owners may be worried that his value will continue to decrease with the big games from Devonta Smith. I am contacting the A.J. Brown manager to see if they are panicking after a slow start. I would be looking to upgrade from players who have been off to a hot start but who may not hold the season-long upside that Brown has, such as Keenan Allen or Calvin Ridley. You may need to put a package of multiple players together, but I think A.J. Brown’s value is a bit depressed going into week three and can be had for a discount.”
– Dylan Licciardo (FF Gamers)
“A.J. Brown is my favorite buy-low candidate at this point in the season. Brown certainly has not lived up to his 1st round draft capital that fantasy managers spent to draft him. A.J. Brown has never been a WR that has needed a ton of volume to be fantasy-relevant, being able to have top-10 season finishes at WR when averaging 8 targets per game during those top-10 seasons. A.J. Brown is seeing 8 targets per game currently and I am expecting to see more explosive plays from Brown and this Philadelphia Eagles offense going forward. I would be trying to move my sell-high candidate of Puka Nacua to see if I could get A.J. Brown on my roster.”
– Derek Dennington (The Good Old Boys Fantasy Football Podcast)
“Buy A.J. Brown while you can, please. After his mini outburst on the sidelines last Thursday night, a monster A.J. Brown game is coming. While the Eagles offense has kind of looked just okay thus far, the breakout is coming. He remains a key part of the offensive plan for the Eagles, and I have no doubts about his future production. With the mass hysteria surrounding Puka Nacua, I would check with any A.J. Brown manager to see if Nacua with other pieces could be of interest to them in any way to get a deal done.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Q: Who is your favorite sell-high candidate at this point in the season, and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Keenan Allen (WR – LAC)
“Capitalize on Keenan Allen’s huge week (111 yards, two touchdowns) by shipping him off. The 31-year-old struggled with injuries last year, and he’s not getting any younger. His production will also likely drop off when Austin Ekeler (ankle) returns and Quentin Johnston carves out a bigger role in the offense. Finally, Allen has a tough schedule, including the Cowboys in Week 6 and the Jets in Week 9. He also draws tough fantasy playoff matchups with the Bills in Week 16 before traveling to Denver for Week 17. Rhamondre Stevenson or T.J. Hockenson could be reasonable targets if you’re looking to trade Allen for reinforcements at positions other than wide receiver. ”
– Andersen Pickard (Prime Time Sports Talk)
Raheem Mostert (RB – MIA)
“Sell high on Raheem Mostert. We’ve seen this story before. Mostert gets off to a blazing start and then tweaks something that requires him to sit for at least a few weeks, and on and on. It’s extremely unfortunate because even at 31, he still looks super fast. But he IS 31, and that just means he’s going to be a little less durable. In addition, Jeff Wilson, JR. should be back in a couple of weeks, and he and Mostert split touches last year. You should be aiming high at this point in the season. Look to acquire assets like a Breece Hall or even Ja’Marr Chase if you are willing to add extra on top from a panicking manager.”
– Sam Wagman (The Game Day)
“Sell Raheem Mostert while his value is at its peak. Mostert is the RB5 after two weeks in half PPR. He’s also getting unusually high usage for Miami so far in 2023, tallying 73% of snaps in both games this season after only reaching that mark twice all of last year. With rookie De’Von Achane lurking and last year’s starter Jeff Wilson Jr. eligible to return in three weeks, Mostert’s days as a top-10 fantasy RB are numbered. I would look to move him for Rachaad White or Isiah Pacheco if possible.”
– Dan Larocca (RotoBaller)
“Raheem Mostert. There’s no better time to trade a player than after their best game of the year. Jeff Wilson will return in a couple of weeks, and with touches likely increasing for rookie Achane, this backfield will be a mess. It’s the time to sell Mostert, and I think we could find an owner willing to give us even Javonte Williams.”
– Sebastian Ardura (Gurus Deportivos)
Christian Kirk (WR – JAC)
“If somebody is buying the spike in production from Christian Kirk, now is the time to take advantage. After just one catch in week 1, Kirk rebounded with 11 grabs for 110 yards in week 2. The difference is that the Jaguars played much more 11 personnel as they chased points against the Chiefs, but Kirk still played behind Zay Jones in 12 personnel. Kirk will have some big weeks when the team goes with a heavy dose of 11 personnel, but I don’t recommend him as a weekly starter, given the floor. I would be targeting many other receivers in Kirk’s range in our expert consensus ROS rankings: Zay Flowers, Mike Williams, Jahan Dotson, Jordan Addison, or Jerry Jeudy if you can swing it.”
– Chad Workman (Fantasy Scouts)
Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)
“Do NOT trade away Puka Nacua because of Cooper Kupp. The superstar wide receiver is still at least two weeks away from returning. More importantly, Kupp might not return in Week 5 or at all this year. While it’s unlikely, the Rams could also consider trading away the superstar wide receiver. Therefore, fantasy players would be foolish not to explore the trade market. Nacua isn’t going to average 12.5 receptions per game the rest of the year, even if Kupp never returns. If you can flip the rookie for Stefon Diggs or CeeDee Lamb, that’s an immediate smash-accept offer.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“Puka Nacua is my favorite sell-high candidate at this point in the season. Through two games, Nacua is on an incredible 17-game pace of 297 targets; this pace is unsustainable. Nacua is leading the league in targets this early in the season, and I do not see this continuing rest of the season, especially if Kupp returns sooner than later. Trading WR for WR can be done, but I would also look to pivot to look at a running back that has underperformed early in the season, such as Josh Jacobs, who has yet to have a weekly finish inside RB2 territory.”
– Derek Dennington (The Good Old Boys Fantasy Football Podcast)
James Conner (RB – ARI)
“My favorite sell high candidate is James Conner. He’s currently RB13, but without his Week 2 touchdown, he’d have two straight weeks right at 10 points. People will bite on his player rank for sure. I’d try to see if I could trade him as part of a package for a player like Zay Flowers or Calvin Ridley that has guaranteed targets each week.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
D’Andre Swift (RB – PHI)
“D’Andre Swift looked absolutely electric last Thursday night against the Vikings, to the tune of 175 rushing yards and a TD. So Swift will be the guy for the Eagles moving forward, right? Well, Swift only had 1 rushing attempt in week 1, and he’s long had an injury history. The Eagles also have Kenneth Gainwell and Rashaad Penny vying for touches. So there’s too much risk here for my liking, and let another manager buy high. Players I would trade Swift for include Alexander Mattison, Josh Jacobs, and James Connor.”
– Neema Hodjat (Real GM)
“I’ll stick with the Eagles for this one. My goal for this week is to sell any and all shares of D’Andre Swift wherever I have him. There is simply no way that Swift will garner 31 touches again, and with the return of Kenny Gainwell, this could go back to being a mess for the Eagles. Not to mention, we have seen Swift have his durability issues in the past, and there is no way anyone can convince me that those days are behind him. I would be angling to trade Swift in some sort of package deal for the likes of Joe Mixon, Josh Jacobs, or even buying low on an injured Saquon Barkley.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Rachaad White (RB – TB)
“My favorite sell-high is Rachaad White after his big Week 2 performance. He had one of his best games as a pro after showing inefficiency in most of his previous games, with 17 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown. However, he should return to his inefficient form in the coming weeks as he faces the Eagles and Saints over the next two weeks, both of which are dominant run defenses. I would be looking to try and get a higher upside RB that has had a slow start to the season, such as Breece Hall or Javonte Williams, or looking to get a solid WR2 in return for White.”
– Dylan Licciardo (FF Gamers)
Garrett Wilson (WR – NYJ)
“This is the perfect time to sell Garrett Wilson. He had a solid week two game that will give you the backing to go out and sell him. Wilson’s day would have been bad if he didn’t have a 68-yard touchdown bomb. It won’t always be that easy for Wilson to have those situations. I’d be looking to get out now and target an owner frustrated with Jaylen Waddle or AJ Brown.”
– Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches)
James Cook (RB – BUF)
“As much as this hurts me to say, I believe it is James Cook. When they enter the red zone, the Bills lean on Damien Harris and Latavius Murray, with James Cook only seeing 20% of carries inside the 20-yard line.”
– Joe Pepe (Beyond The Gridiron)
Brian Robinson Jr. (RB – WAS)
“Brian Robinson has had a stellar start to the season, with three touchdowns in two games and an RB1 performance in half-PPR this past week. Despite his 49 receiving yards and TD so far, I still expect Antonio Gibson to eventually be more involved and solidify his role as the passing downs back for Washington. Plus, the schedule is getting a lot tighter over the next few weeks with Buffalo and Philadelphia on tap. See if you can tempt a Joe Mixon owner into a deal that should ultimately bring you a safer RB1-type over the long haul. ”
– Justin Sablich (5th Down Fantasy)
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