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?
D’Andre Swift (RB – PHI)
“D’Andre Swift checks all the boxes for a buy-low candidate with championship upside. With many trade deadlines coming up, you may have to act quickly or potentially wait for the price to drop after a tough matchup with the Chiefs on Monday. Although he has lacked the week-winning explosion games, we know he has the talent and team that makes it a “when” not “if” he will pop off. Plus, from Week 15 on, he faces the Seahawks, Giants, Cardinals, and Giants; that’s the perfect schedule for a championship-winning piece. I’d be trying to send Saquon Barkley or Travis Etienne (who both have brutal end-of-season schedules) either straight up or for Swift Plus.”
– Ellis Johnson (RotoBaller)
Josh Downs (WR – IND)
“Josh Downs has scored only 6.5 half-point PPR fantasy points over the past two weeks. Unfortunately, he has been playing through a knee injury. However, the rookie was productive in his previous four games, averaging 13.8 fantasy points per game, scoring 10.6 or more in every contest. Furthermore, Downs had the highest target per route run rate (24%), receiving yards market share (28.6) and yards per route run (2.58) during those four games (per Fantasy Points Data). He should get healthy during the team’s Week 11 bye. Try to sell high on a veteran outproducing his expectations, like Noah Brown or Tyler Boyd, to acquire Downs.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Nico Collins (WR – HOU) & Noah Brown (WR – HOU)
“Nico Collins AND Noah Brown (Note- at the time of this writing, it’s unknown if Nico Collins will be healthy enough to play in week 11.) The Texans’ offense is a pass-first offense, and I want a piece of that fantasy pie. There’s a rising fantasy star in the Lone-Star State named QB C.J. Stroud, and the receivers on the other end of his passes are not valued high enough, IMO. There’s a new fantasy analyst sheriff in town named Mark Ringo. Sheriff Ringo thinks you should take a shot with the Texans’ receivers. Collins and Brown are cheaper than Tank Dell right now, so I’d try to grab both and play whoever is starting. WHO ARE YOU WILLING TO GIVE UP FOR HIM? Tee Higgins (injury concerns, although I’d ask for more than just Noah Brown), Diontae Johnson, Brandin Cooks, or Drake London.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
DJ Moore (WR – CHI)
“DJ Moore has struggled mightily with Tyson Bagent under center, but with Justin Fields returning, this is your last chance to buy low. I’d be willing to give up a low-end RB2 or WR2 for him, though be aware that he still has his bye week to come, and the Bears face the Browns in Week 15, so you don’t want to be relying on him every week.”
– Ben Wasley (The Fantasy First Down)
“DJ Moore has seen his yardage go down drastically since Justin Fields went down with the thumb injury. Prior to that, he had a week of 131 & 230 yards receiving and 4 total touchdowns! Justin Fields is about back (possibly this week), and with his return should come some DJ Moore blowup games! Trade for him now, looking at the fantasy playoffs where he plays Cleveland (tough) but closes out with Arizona and Atlanta! Offer Jahan Dotson, Romeo Doubs, Quentin Johnston, or other WRs that could pop or have popped recently, and you won’t regret it when DJ Moore goes off in the championship game!”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
DeVonta Smith (WR – PHI)
“With Dallas Goedert set to miss time, this would be the time to buy DeVonta Smith. The Eagles have the third-easiest schedule for fantasy WRs to finish the season, and Smith should see an increase in targets. Even if he’s the clear WR2 behind A.J. Brown, the volume and schedule make him an intriguing addition for a championship run. Look to sell one or two WRs in the 20-40 range and use the free roster spot to add a depth running back piece.”
– Ryan Weisse (Club Fantasy FFL)
Sam Howell (QB – WAS)
“Sam Howell is easily the best buy-low. He currently ranks as QB3 in most scoring formats, but due to his inconsistent play, it appears nobody cares. Howell currently leads the league in passing yards and is only on pace to break the pass attempts record for a single season. Despite this, he can currently be had at a cost far lower than any quarterback currently ranked in the top 12. He was even available on the waiver wire in several of my 1QB leagues.”
– Aaron St Denis (The League Winners)
Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)
“You have one more chance to acquire Jonathan Taylor. He was just ok in the Week 10 win, totaling 75 yards and a TD. But Taylor’s usage was awesome. He played a season-high 88% of the Colts’ offensive snaps and out-carried Zack Moss 23 to 1. Taylor gets a Week 11 bye but looks like a top-5 fantasy RB beyond that.”
– Jared Smola (Draft Sharks)
Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)
“Puka Nacua has cooled off a bit with the combination of his injuries and Matthew Stafford‘s. He has his bye week behind him and a great schedule ahead of him. The Rams get the New York Giants for your Week 17 playoffs, and you could add Cooper Kupp or Kyren Williams to this nomination as well. Puka could be the most affordable right now, and we have seen him perform with a healthy Cooper Kupp.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)
Marquise Brown (WR – ARI)
“My buy-low target right now is Marquise Brown. He had a poor outing this past week with Kyler Murray‘s season debut, but I expect that to change in the coming weeks. Brown is the Cardinals’ best WR, and Kyler actually looked pretty great. Things will only improve for him in the coming weeks with a decent schedule ahead, but they do have a Bye in week 14 that you can also use to your advantage in a trade proposal. I would be willing to give up Chris Olave or Adam Thielen for Brown.”
– Brian Barker (Barker’s Fantasy Football Analysis)
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?
C.J. Stroud (QB – HOU)
“C.J. Stroud is the perfect reminder that fantasy doesn’t always line up with on-field performance. Arguably, the hottest QB in the league has led his team to back-to-back impressive wins; however, he probably hasn’t done the same for your fantasy team. Outside of his explosion game in Week 9, he has only finished in the top 10 at the position twice and hasn’t cracked 20 fantasy points in four of his last five games. Plus, from Week 14 on, he faces the Jets, Titans, Browns, and Titans. Although the Titans are a pass funnel, they have a great pass rush. I’d be looking to cash out for a higher, more consistent upside option (such as Justin Herbert or Joe Burrow), selling high on Stroud’s name value.”
– Ellis Johnson (RotoBaller)
Brian Robinson Jr. (RB – WAS)
“Brian Robinson Jr. was the RB1 in Week 10, scoring 24.7 half-point PPR fantasy points despite having eight rushing attempts for 38 yards. The former Alabama star had six receptions for 119 receiving yards and a 51-yard touchdown. However, he hasn’t been a consistent factor in the passing game. Robinson had 30% of his receptions and 46.5% of his receiving yards for the year against the Seattle Seahawks. Meanwhile, his rest of the season schedule isn’t fantasy-friendly. If you can turn Robinson into Kenneth Walker III or D’Andre Swift, I would make that deal in a heartbeat.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“Brian Robinson had a career day in receiving this weekend. Career days are usually good times to sell high. Robinson has only had two 20-point performances (week 10) and Denver (Week 2). His unusually high receiving output is very likely to repeat itself again this season. He continues to hover around 50% snap share. Take advantage of his career day and cash in. Robinson could be a nice piece in a package to go get a big fish.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)
Josh Jacobs (RB – LV)
“RB Josh Jacobs is valued pretty high according to the latest trade charts, but the Raiders’ offense is going nowhere fast. Remember, it’s touchdowns that ultimately decide fantasy championships, not volume, and the Raiders don’t score a lot of those. In addition, Jacobs has only rushed for over 100 yards once. Once! Instead, I’d try and move him for a player or two on a more potent offense. WHO WOULD I TRY AND GET IN RETURN- a package deal (for ex. Jacobs for Isiah Pacheco and Jaylen Waddle or Jacobs for Isiah Pacheco and Nico Collins.) If that’s not possible, then a one-for-one swap like Jacobs for: David Montgomery, Bijan Robinson, Devon Achane, Joe Mixon, or Kenneth Walker.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
TJ Hockenson (TE – MIN)
“TJ Hockenson had a spectacular and totally unexpected Week 10 despite playing only 60% of his team’s snaps. It’s worth remembering, though, that Justin Jefferson and KJ Osborn will soon return, which should return Hock to his correct mid-range TE1 status. If you have a second tight end like Kincaid or LaPorta rostered, now is the time to sell high on TJ.”
– Ben Wasley (The Fantasy First Down)
Kenneth Walker III
“I don’t know if it qualifies as selling high, but it might be time to move Kenneth Walker. The Seahawks’ remaining schedule is brutal for fantasy RBs, and Walker is losing work to Zach Charbonnet. A breakaway receiving TD saved Walker’s Week 10 fantasy line. With his current ranking and name recognition, you should be able to land an underrated back and WR, maybe shoot for DeVonta Smith and Joe Mixon.”
– Ryan Weisse (Club Fantasy FFL)
Brandin Cooks (WR – DAL) & Michael Gallup (WR – DAL)
“Is it cheating to say any Dallas Cowboys wide receiver not named CeeDee Lamb? Both Brandin Cooks and Michael Gallup went off against the Giants in week 10! They both looks amazing this week, but neither can be guaranteed to do so again, especially with the challenging schedule as the playoffs begin (Eagles, Bills, Dolphins, Lions). They both could have another boom game or two, but the Dallas pass games go through Ceedee. Trade them while high for either Denver WR (Sutton or Jeudy), Gabe Davis, Demario Douglas, or playoff running back handcuffs that could protect your team during your championship run.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Joshua Dobbs (QB – MIN)
“Joshua Dobbs is a sell-high. Dobbs has made it a habit of starting off strong with a new team and tapering off quickly after a few games. He did this in Tennessee and Arizona, and he is certain to do so again in Minnesota. Defenses have a way of adjusting to him after a few starts, and his current QB9 value feels like fool’s gold. The fact that you can currently acquire him for a similar cost to Sam Howell is ridiculous.”
– Aaron St Denis (The League Winners)
Gus Edwards (RB – BAL)
“Gus Edwards can’t stop scoring TDs. He has 7 of them over the past four weeks. There was also an 80-yard catch during that stretch (which accounts for 26% of Edwards’ CAREER receiving yards). Other than that, Edwards has averaged just 59.5 total yards per game over the last four. He’s close to a zero in the passing game, and the Ravens want to get rookie RB Keaton Mitchell more involved. Sounds like a low-floor fantasy play going forward.”
– Jared Smola (Draft Sharks)
Chris Olave (WR – NO)
“Sell-high on Chris Olave now with his 2 good performances over the past 2 weeks (Wk9: 13.6 HALF FPts; Wk10: 18.4 HALF FPts). The Saints have a Bye this week and expect to get Derek Carr back after, which is a detriment to Olave’s performance. Jameis Winston has helped pad Olave’s stats with his spray-and-pray mentality, but Carr has proven that he favors Alvin Kamara dump offs and Rashid Shaheed should be getting more looks with the injury to Michael Thomas. I would try to get Marquise Brown, Tank Dell, or Diontae Johnson in return for Olave.”
– Brian Barker (Barker’s Fantasy Football Analysis)
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