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 trade 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?
Tank Dell (WR – HOU)
“Tank Dell suffered a concussion in Week 5 and hasn’t played since. However, the rookie should return this week following the Texans’ bye and is my favorite buy-low trade target. He averaged 6.7 targets and 14.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game from Week 2 through Week 4. According to Fantasy Points Data, Dell led the team in route participation and air-yards share during those three weeks. The rookie has appealing matchups during the second of the year, starting this week against the Carolina Panthers. Furthermore, his fantasy playoff schedule includes two matchups against the Tennessee Titans’ awful secondary that just traded away their top safety. I would flip a wide receiver like Joshua Palmer or Kendrick Bourne for the rookie.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Austin Ekeler (RB – LAC)
“Austin Ekeler went late 1st round in most fantasy football drafts this season but has played more like a 20th-round draft pick. He is my favorite buy-low trade candidate for the rest of this season because upon returning from injury, he’s had two very tough matchups against Dallas and Kansas City. The schedule gets easier for him this week against the Chicago Bears. Let’s not forget that Austin Ekeler had 117 rushing yards, 47 receiving yards, and 1 TD in week 1 of this season. He’s capable of these numbers on a weekly basis. I’m willing to give up Bijan Robinson in exchange for Austin Ekeler. ”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)
Chris Godwin (WR – TB)
“I see Chris Godwin as a sneaky buy-low candidate. The veteran has yet to score this season but is tied for 10th among wide receivers with nine red zone targets – the same number as five-time touchdown scorer Courtland Sutton. I have Godwin with a 3.14 expected touchdown shortfall, which is the sixth-highest at his position. I would aim to trade a shorter-term asset like Kareem Hunt or Darrell Henderson for him, hoping that your league mate is frustrated with the lack of touchdowns.”
– Scott Spratt (FTN)
Tee Higgins (WR – CIN)
“Tee Higgins only has one good week this season, but I expect a bounceback is coming. Outside of this team’s high passing volume and Ja’Marr Chase being a star, I believe you should forget everything you’ve seen from this Bengals team before their Bye. This season, Joe Burrow was not himself, but with the extra week off, you can expect he’ll be back to being Shiesty. Last season, we saw Higgins average 13.7 fantasy points in his healthy games, which would have put him as the WR10. This might be the last opportunity to get a piece of this offense that could become nuclear. I’d trade Chris Olave or Devonte Smith for Higgins. ”
– Ellis Johnson (RotoBaller)
Chris Olave (WR – NO)
“Chris Olave came into the season with fantasy owners dreaming of owning a WR1. He hasn’t performed to that level. He also was just arrested for going 35 miles over the speed limit….but he is very talented. Talent always wins over bad luck or, in this case, bad QB play. Grab him while he is in the news for the arrest, and enjoy him come the second half of the season and playoff time. You could send the following players or a combination/package with D’Onta Foreman, Zay Flowers, Drake London, or Darrell Henderson to acquire this talented, young wide receiver.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL)
“Bijan Robinson was considered an easy first-round pick in fantasy drafts, with good reason. Just watch Robinson play, and you see the electricity with which he moves. The only thing holding him back is his coach, Arthur Smith. Robinson’s simply too good not to get more touches as the season goes along, and he has an incredibly friendly schedule during the fantasy playoffs (weeks 15 – 17). Would trade any RB other than McCaffrey, Ekeler, Etienne, and Walker for him. ”
– Neema Hodjat (Real GM)
Javonte Williams (RB – DEN)
“I’m buying low on Javonte Williams. After a slow start to the season that was hampered by injury rehab, Williams saw his snap share and fantasy production hit a season-high in Week 7. Fantasy managers seem to be low on him, and many have even suggested he has lost his job to Jaleel McLaughlin. This is simply not the case, as Williams out-snapped McLaughlin 53% to 17% in Week 7. This is still Javonte’s job, and as he gets healthier and closer to 100%, he will see an eruption of fantasy managers who held onto him. ”
– Aaron St Denis (The League Winners)
Jameson Williams (WR – DET)
“Jameson Williams combines elite athleticism with prototypical size and was on my sleeper list this summer. He showed a glimpse of his talent with an incredible touchdown catch vs Tampa Bay. Unfortunately, the windy conditions last week in Baltimore were not ideal for the vertical passing game. However, the Lions’ favorable schedule, as well as an increased workload, gives me grounds for optimism. WHO WOULD YOU GIVE UP FOR JAMESON WILLIAMS? Jahan Dotson, Diontae Johnson, Terry McLaurin, DeAndre Hopkins, or Terry McLaurin. Ringo’s comps- 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. ”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
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