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?

Joe Mixon (RB – CIN)

“The Joe Burrow panic-fest is in effect. This will have residual depreciation on almost all Bengals’ players. While Joe Mixon is the RB25 on the season (1/2 PPR), he still possesses the highest rush % mark of any RB (82%). It’s also safe to say that his 4% target rate over the past two games should regress back to the double-digits. As far as return value, I would love to send Zack Moss or potentially Raheem Mostert and try to get a throw-in piece in addition.”
– Nate Marcum (Fantasy In Frames)

Jameson Williams (WR – DET) | Anthony Richardson (QB – IND)

“Both WR Jameson Williams and QB Anthony Richardson have elite athleticism and were on my sleeper list this summer. Williams is finally ready to showcase his 2021 first-team all-American talent, while Richardson has already surpassed even my most optimistic fantasy expectations. If I were unable to snag these guys in my draft, I would make very competitive offers for both before the rest of the fantasy world wakes up from their slumber and adjusts their value higher. For Williams, I would give up Jahan Dotson, Terry McLaurin, Garrett Wilson, or Drake London. For Richardson:  Joe Burrow, Justin Fields, or Trevor Lawrence. Jameson Williams reminds me of a poor man’s Randy Moss. He’s that explosive and a potential league winner if given a chance imo. Anthony Richardson reminds me of a combo of Cam Newton and Doug Williams.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL)

“Kyle Pitts isn’t even the best fantasy TE on his team, with Jonnu Smith having more receptions and yards this season. So why do I think Pitts is a “buy-low”? Well, this team is currently leading the league in targets to the TE position, and Taylor Hienicke is waiting to be this offense’s savior. Last season, Mitch Trubisky, Baker Mayfield, and Carson Wentz were benched after three, five, and six games, respectively. With the way Desmond Ridder is playing, he is on the same trajectory as those three veterans. If you think Heinicke will be starting in the next two weeks (like I do), then it’s a great time to acquire a TE who has all the physical traits and potential targets to be a league winner in 2023. I would trade any tight end from the Dallas Goedert down for him.”
– Ellis Johnson (RotoBaller)

Christian Watson (WR – GB)

“Christian Watson made his first appearance of the year and, on 46% of snaps, still caught a touchdown. This guy has a nose for the end zone and has big play ability. Green Bay gets 10 days off before they play again, and Watson should be even healthier coming into week 5. The Packers go on a great stretch, playing five of the best fantasy wide receiver matchups in their next 7 weeks (LV, BYE, DEN, MIN, LAR, PIT, and LAC). Watson should emerge as the #1 in this offense and could be a league-winning acquisition.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)

“Christian Watson is my favorite buy-low right now. People are getting impatient and saw Romeo Doubs do well last week, even with Watson back. Watson was on a snap count, though, and Watson is the clear better talent. I’d still rank Watson as a top-20 WR for the rest of the season.”
– Robert Norton (Last Word On Sports)

Alexander Mattison (RB – MIN)

“While Alexander Mattison has played well the past two weeks, I’m buying low on Cam Akers. He got out-snapped 33-14 by Mattison in Week 4. However, Akers averaged more yards per rushing attempt (8-5.6) and had a higher percentage of his rushing attempts go for double-digit yards (20%-17.7%) than Mattison. Furthermore, he had a higher TPRR (33.3%-11.1%) and route participation rate (75%-56.3%). If Mattison starts to struggle on the ground or hold onto the ball, Akers could take the starting role. I would trade any Baltimore Ravens running back or Devin Singletary in a heartbeat for Akers.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

Jaylen Waddle (WR – MIA)

“Jaylen Waddle is my buy-low candidate to trade for at this point in the season. He’s just not seeing targets at this point, but I expect this to pick up as team defenses focus more of their attention on Tyreek Hill. I’d be willing to give up someone like Nico Collins, who is currently a WR3 but initially ranked outside of the top 50.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)

“Jaylen Waddle is currently WR #57 in 0.5 PPR but is on one of the best offenses in the league. He has been plagued recently by a concussion and a Buffalo game that wasn’t great for most of the Miami passing game. He is a top talent who has started his career with two consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. He is going to catch his stride as the Miami Dolphins offense starts rolling again and can be added to your roster for young overachieving talent like Tank Dell and Tutu Atwell or possibly an RB2 to a needy team.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

Josh Jacobs (RB – LV)

“Josh Jacobs is my favorite buy-low candidate at this point in the season. He got off to a slow start after missing most of the off-season, but Jacobs looks like he is getting back to his fantasy productive self after a slow start the first three weeks. This week five matchup is a juicy one for Jacobs, who takes on the Green Bay Packers, who allow the sixth-most points to opposing fantasy running backs. This will likely be the last week you can capitalize on the early season frustrations that Jacobs managers experienced. I would look to target Jacobs with a Brian Robinson straight-up or a two-for-one deal like Marquise Brown and Dameon Pierce.”
– Derek Dennington (The Good Old Boys Fantasy Football Podcast)

Austin Ekeler (RB – LAC)

“I would be buying low on Austin Ekeler. We haven’t got word yet that he is ready and fully back after the week five bye. I think he was on the right track to be back if the Chargers had a week five game. Ekeler will continue to have top-five potential in fantasy. I would look to see if the manager with Ekeler is struggling, and they may need to make a move. I’d look to see if you could move De’Von Achane or a combo of DJ Moore and Brian Robinson to get Ekeler.”
– Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches)

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?

Zack Moss (RB – IND)

“While the uncertainty around Colts’ RB, Jonathan Taylor, is anything but resolved, it does crater my perceived value moving forward for Zack Moss. I will be the first to admit that I was wrong and didn’t see the Moss FAAB as a worthy investment. Hopefully, you can take his RB8 returns and strike it rich. I would be looking to get someone along the lines of Joe Mixon or Rhamondre Stevenson.”
– Nate Marcum (Fantasy In Frames)

“My favorite sell-high candidate right now is Zack Moss. Moss has been great filling in for Jonathan Taylor, but it seems likely that Taylor is back soon. I’d try to capitalize on the uncertainty with Taylor to an RB-needy fantasy manager that needs a fix this week.”
– Robert Norton (Last Word On Sports)

Tony Pollard (RB – DAL)

“Don’t get me wrong, Tony Pollard is a very good player. But the question posed to me was, who is your favorite sell-high candidate? Few players are valued higher than Tony Pollard right now. Injuries to the Cowboys’ offensive line, as well as a tough schedule, are reasons enough for me to try and unload Pollard for a haul. Ideally, I’d try and trade Pollard for a package of players I like. (For example, Tony Pollard for Isiah Pacheco, Jameson Williams, AND Jaylen Waddle or Tony Pollard for Isiah Pacheco, Jameson Williams, AND Anthony Richardson.) However, if a package deal wasn’t possible, then maybe a one-for-one swap. For ex. Tony Pollard for Bijan Robinson.)”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

De’Von Achane (RB – MIA)

“De’von Achane is my equivalent of a microwaved pizza pop. The wonderful aroma of pizza takes you over as you remove it from the microwave. To the touch, the outside is a perfect warm temperature encapsulating the pizza’y goodness inside. You take a bite… BAM, you’re burned. Last week, in a game where Raheem Mostert fumbled twice, Achane only had eight carries and three receptions. Now, Jeff Wilson Jr. should be returning this week, further limiting the touches available. Although Achane is electric, it’s tough to trust 11 touches a week to be an every-week fantasy producer. I would trade him for a more consistent volume such as James Conner and Dameon Pierce.”
– Ellis Johnson (RotoBaller)

DJ Moore (WR – CHI)

“D.J. Moore absolutely broke out this weekend, and he still has name value. The Bears played the 32nd-best defense, and they get Washington this week. Fields could also be on this list. Chicago has been one of the worst offenses in the league, and I am not betting on the idea that they figured it out. Trade D.J. Moore for a more reliable option before it is too late.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)

Joshua Dobbs (QB – ARI)

“Joshua Dobbs is likely on the waiver wire in most 1-QB leagues. However, he’s a sell-high guy for me in superflex leagues after he scored 23.4 fantasy points against the San Francisco 49ers, as his time is limited. Kyler Murray will return at some point this season, and the Arizona Cardinals could always give Clayton Tune a chance to start as the losses pile up. I would flip Dobbs for a quarterback with more season-long certainty coming off a down performance like Jared Goff. Also, see if the team with Joe Burrow or Trevor Lawrence has grown frustrated and would be willing to do a two-for-one trade centered around Dobbs and a low-end WR2.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

Saquon Barkley (RB – NYG)

“Saquon Barkley is my favorite sell-high candidate at this point of the season. He is scheduled to return in Week 5 as he is recovering from an ankle sprain. The New York Giants are abysmal on offense and have packed it in for the rest of the season. Barkley’s fantasy value is bound for serious regression. The trading window is closing fast. I would be willing to sell Barkley for running backs such as Kenneth Walker III, Derrick Henry, or David Montgomery. ”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)

Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)

“As much as I hate to say it, if you are in need of improving your roster, the player is Puka Nacua. I have been a supporter since rookie drafts due to his landing spot and college talent, and he is proving me right at every corner! He is averaging 13 targets a game! The problem is that Cooper Kupp is coming back soon, and while I still believe Puka has a role, I think it will be diminished. So, trade him now for a top 12 running back, which in my dream world is Achane, but probably more of a Swift, Cook, Henry type.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

Deebo Samuel (WR – SF)

“My favorite sell-high candidate is Deebo Samuel at this point in the season. Samuel is the 15th-ranked WR in half-PPR, which is heavily influenced by a Week 3 game that Brandon Aiyuk missed. Deebo Samuel has some good fantasy points on the season and name value on top of it, but it will not surprise me if Brandon Aiyuk has more fantasy points this season than Deebo Samuel. I would check with my league mate who has Ja’Marr Chase and see how the frustration meter is looking to see if I can get Chase for Deebo Samuel straight up, thinking that Chase and the Bengals will figure it out down the stretch. A more realistic deal for Deebo Samuel would be to get Breece Hall and Romeo Doubs in a two-for-one deal.”
– Derek Dennington (The Good Old Boys Fantasy Football Podcast)

David Montgomery (RB – DET)

“After a big week four performance, I would be looking to sell high on David Montgomery. I still believe that rookie Jahmyr Gibbs will eventually continue to get more work in the offense at some point this year. Don’t expect the Lions to be in situations consistently where they are leading and can wear down a defense with Montgomery. We know that Montgomery’s production has never been consistent for fantasy. If you can flip the Lions’ running back for Jaylen Waddle or Jahmyr Gibbs, I’d consider that.”
– Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches)

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