Andrew Hall | Mon, Jul 1st 2024, 7:02am EDT

9 Dynasty Trade Targets (2024 Fantasy Football)

The trading never stops in dynasty leagues, so you must always have some targets available to make deals. I’m all for buying high on star assets, but I’d much rather buy the dip on a player who I think will rebound. Here are some players I am targeting in trades right now due to the question marks around each of them. I’m fine adding some risk if the reward is worth it, and you should be too.

Dynasty Trade Targets (Fantasy Football)

Justin Herbert (QB – LAC)

Herbert finished as QB12 in points per game last season in 13 games. The Chargers as a whole were a total trainwreck from a fantasy perspective. That being said, the 2023 Chargers will look very different from the 2024 version. Herbert returns along with rookie dud Quentin Johnston but that’s it. The rest of the team is new. I think this bodes well for Herbert. His QB10 ranking in dynasty ECR feels like his floor, so I’m buying at that price as we head into 2024.

Jacoby Brissett (QB – NE)

On the other end of the ECR rankings is an aging QB that is being largely ignored. Drake Maye was drafted by the Patriots to be their franchise QB, but Brissett could be the Week 1 starter. His dynasty ECR of QB41 means he’s free. In Superflex leagues, he’s easily worth stashing on your bench. If he comes out hot and the team wins with him under center, maybe they wait to see what they have in Maye. If Brissett stinks or otherwise underperforms, you didn’t spend much to add him. Low risk, high reward. Yes, please!

Javonte Williams (RB – DEN) and Jaleel McLaughlin (RB – DEN)

The Broncos are a team that I’m buying where I can. Bo Nix was drafted to be their QB but the rest of the offense is up in the air. Williams’ ECR of RB21 and McLaughlin’s ECR of RB54 both feel like good targets for me. I generally prefer the cheaper option, but I think Williams could easily be an RB1 if things go well. Most of the other RBs around these two feel like they have lower ceilings, and I want a high-ceiling RB if I’m adding one to my roster. Both Williams and McLaughlin fit that bill for me before the season starts.

Tank Bigsby (RB – JAX)

Further down the list is Bigsby at RB66 in dynasty ECR. In some places, he’s listed as third on the depth chart behind Travis Etienne and D’Ernest Johnson, but I wouldn’t be shocked if Bigsby is flex-worthy many times this year. The Jaguars added firepower to their passing game by acquiring Gabe Davis and drafting Brian Thomas Jr., which should open up their running game more. I fully expect Etienne to give up more touches to his backups, meaning Bigsby is a steal at his current cost.

Tee Higgins (WR – CIN)

Now that Higgins has signed his franchise tag, I am predicting him to have a career year. He only played in 12 games last year, finishing WR51 overall and WR42 in points per game. Imagine where he could land if he plays like a future contract is on the line. I’m not one for predicting stats, but I am willing to predict that he will outperform his dynasty ECR of WR22 this year, which should raise his stock heading into 2025. No matter where he plays, Higgins will use this year to make bank, and I want him on my team for that ride.

Keon Coleman (WR – BUF)

The only rookie on my targets list is the WR1 in Buffalo with the departure of Stefon Diggs to Houston. Coleman was drafted in the second round, but he’s a first-rate option for Josh Allen. Alongside him, the team plans to run out Curtis Samuel and Khalil Shakir. I’m not worried about them taking away targets from Coleman, even as a rookie. The sky is the limit for him, and his current dynasty ECR of WR39 feels criminal to me. He could be a top 20 WR in dynasty after 2024, making his current price look dirt cheap in hindsight.

Josh Downs (WR – IND)

Downs is currently dynasty ECR WR52, and I’ll be honest, I totally get it. The Colts were underwhelming in 2023 after Anthony Richardson went down to injury. I was shocked that Downs was WR43 overall and WR53 in points per game in PPR scoring. He quietly played all 17 games as a rookie and earned 98 targets. I expect that number to go up this year with a healthy Richardson back under center. Downs is easy to acquire due to his cost, and I think his value will only go up in dynasty as the season goes on.

Dalton Schultz (TE – HOU)

Many may recall that Schultz had a killer year in 2023. He finished as WR10 overall and WR11 in points per game in PPR scoring. Obviously, that was largely due to the breakout season that CJ Stroud had. The team added Diggs, so a lot of Schultz managers are feeling cheated. Schultz is currently ranked at dynasty ECR TE17. He’s taken a hit in ranking but I think that’s too far. I wouldn’t be shocked if he performs better than that this year, and ends up rising the ranks in the next six months. I want to add him now before that happens.

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