Fantasy Football Trade Advice: Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, DK Metcalf, Saquon Barkley

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Fantasy Football Trade Advice

Saquon Barkley (RB – NYG)

Saquon Barkley is back. After missing some time with a high ankle sprain, Barkley returned to the lineup and played 78% of the snaps. The team fed him 24 times for 93 yards on the ground and he added 4 catches for 5 yards. He looked like his explosive self, with rushes of 34 yards and 19 yards.

DK Metcalf (WR – SEA)

In the receiving game, Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf were the primary targets. Lockett was targeted 8 times, securing 6 receptions for 94 yards, while Metcalf received 10 targets (27% target share), making 4 receptions for 69 yards. Their involvement remained crucial in the Seahawks’ aerial assault. Additionally, Jaxon Smith-Njigba (5 targets, 14% target share, 2 red-zone targets) Jake Bobo (2 targets) and Kenneth Walker (3 targets) all contributed with multiple receptions, helping to spread the ball around.

The big takeaway here is that we DID see a usage bump come from Smith-Njigba ($3,900 on DraftKings). Tied Lockett and Metcalf for the team lead in routes run (81%). Was a season-high snap share (72%). Posted season-high in receiving yards (48) with two red-zone targets. Make sure he is not available on waivers.

At the same time, it’s prime time to sell high on Tyler Lockett. Strong yardage output in Week 6 was boosted by two catches of 30-plus yards. He had zero catches of 20-plus yard air targets entering the game (0-for-7).

I’d also be buying Metcalf aggressively ($6,800 on DraftKings). 143 air yards and 10 targets should be more than 4 for 69. Was targeted thrice in the red zone, but no TDs.

DeVonta Smith (WR – PHI)

DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert contributed but not nearly to the level of AJB WR1 szn. Smith had all the targets he could handle with a team-high 11 targets (26% target share, 154 air yards) but finished with just five catches for 44 yards. DG wasn’t running nearly the same number of routes, so something to monitor. Maybe related to the injury to Lane Johnson. Something to monitor.

The Dolphins, Commanders and Cowboys over the Eagles’ next 3 games. Buy low on Smith. The usage, the routes, the matchups and the talent are ALL there for the taking.

Jaylen Waddle (WR – MIA)

Jaylen Waddle made a significant impact, with 7 receptions for 51 yards, and a touchdown reception (9 targets, 30% target share). Two more red-zone targets as the team is clearly trying to get him usage when they close in on scoring.

Buy low on Waddle. The eruption game is coming. 9-plus targets in back-to-back weeks.
Eagles on SNF (oh baby), Patriots and Chiefs up next.