Week 5 has come and gone, and with it comes another wave of players who saw their values change. Obviously, not everyone can rise, but not everyone will fall either. Here are some players I’m likely moving on from and players I’m trying to acquire in return. And here are all of my trade value risers and fallers for the week.
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Brock Purdy (QB – SF)
Believe it or not, Purdy is QB5 on the season through five weeks. I’ll be honest, while I didn’t expect that, I also didn’t expect him to throw nine touchdowns with no interceptions on 136 attempts. He’s averaged 19.8 points per game which is tied with Patrick Mahomes. If you drafted Purdy, or more likely, picked him up on waivers, you’re sitting pretty right now. If you don’t have him already, his price has gone up every single week. Now might be a tough time to acquire him. That being said, if you’re desperate, he’s probably the cheapest rising asset at the QB position to aim for.
Jaleel McLaughlin (RB – DEN)
McLaughlin finished Week 5 as RB8 and looked electric in the process. The Broncos as a whole have looked pretty lethargic, but McLaughlin has been a very bright spot in a very dark situation. Everyone expected Javonte Williams or Samaje Perine to be the Denver back to own, but no one expected it to be McLaughlin. Given how he’s looked, and how bad Williams has looked in his return from injury, I’m not sure I’d be trading McLaughlin just yet. If someone offers me a king’s ransom, sure, but that’s not likely to happen either. If he’s still on waivers then drop all your FAAB to get him, but again, that’s also not likely in most leagues at this point.
George Pickens (WR – PIT)
The Steelers were basically given that game against the Ravens on Sunday. The Ravens’ receivers just couldn’t catch the ball. But Pickens definitely could. His WR4 finish on the week is likely a sign of things to come. With Pickens on a bye, you might be able to pry him off of his current roster. Depending on their record, they might need a win now and could give up Pickens and his future points in exchange for something more immediate. This might be the last time you can “buy low” on Pickens so I highly recommend at least giving it a try in your own league.
Logan Thomas (TE – WAS)
Thursday night was a big night for Thomas and the Commanders. Even though they lost, Thomas had a great game, finishing with nine catches on 11 targets for 77 yards and a touchdown. His 20.7 PPR points were enough to finish as TE4 on the week. At a position like tight end that is so dependent on touchdowns, Thomas stands out due to the volume he received. Not every tight end can command 11 targets these days. If you’re desperate, or a Kyle Pitts manager, maybe you can sneak a deal through while the other manager isn’t focusing on the trend that’s about to come. They might feel like they’re selling high when in reality you might be buying low.
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