Identifying the right buy-low and sell-high trade candidates is crucial to staying ahead of your league. In this article, we dive into the top trade targets for Week 3, with insights and recommendations from Featured Pros analysts. Whether you’re looking to capitalize on a player’s early-season breakout or snag a struggling star, these tips will help you maximize your team’s potential moving forward.
Week 3 Trade Candidates: Buy Low
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?
Javonte Williams (RB – DEN)
“To say that Javonte Williams and the Denver Broncos offense have been subpar would be one of the biggest understatements you could make. But the numbers speak for themselves. Over the first two games, Williams has a total of 19 carries for 40 yards rushing and has yet to find the end zone. He currently ranks as the RB37 with 7.4 FPPG, even with the bump of five receptions he saw in Week 2. Williams has found himself stuck in neutral in this Broncos’ rushing attack to a degree as he sits inside the Top 10 in stuff percentage (68.4%), showing an inability to create yardage due to poor offensive line play. All this being said, why should you view Williams as a buy-low candidate? That is pretty simple. Eventually, Sean Payton will figure things out, and his history of successfully incorporating the RB in the passing game leads to fantasy production. With better matchups on the schedule ahead and an expected increase in usage as a receiver, Williams could find himself as a fantasy afterthought currently and become a weekly fixture for Flex consideration. Plus, it goes without saying that Williams could currently be had in a trade for little to nothing from a disgruntled fantasy manager.”
– Brandon Murchison (RotoBaller)
Tank Dell (WR – HOU)
“Tank Dell has had a rough start to the year, scoring 9.8 half-point PPR fantasy points over the first two weeks. However, he is an impressive pass breakup in Week 1 and a tough drop in Week 2 away from having two touchdowns this season. The second-year players has run a route on 66 of C.J. Stroud‘s 77 dropbacks, seeing a solid 16.1% target share. Dell’s 14.4 aDOT is one of the highest in the league among wide receivers. Furthermore, the Texans want to get him the ball, giving Dell five rushing attempts, which is the third-most on the team. It’s only a matter of time until the explosive receiver starts racking up fantasy points. I would happily trade Michael Pittman Jr. or George Pickens for Dell.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“Tank Dell’s managed only 5.6 PPR points per game, but his expected number is just over 12. That’s among the highest marks at the position. Ultimately, he’s a bet on talent, his 2023 production, and C.J. Stroud remaining a top-end QB. His value is comparable to someone like Mark Andrews or Calvin Ridley.”
– Kevin English (Draft Sharks)
Brandon Aiyuk (WR – SF)
“Brandon Aiyuk signed a massive contract extension this offseason and thus far has been disappointing owners who thought he might repeat his 2023 statistics. Enter IR for Christian McCaffrey and a multi-week injury for Deebo Samuel, and Aiyuk is getting ready to take off! Find that owner who is frustrated with his early season production, offer Rashid Shaheed, who is off to a hot start, or Quentin Johnston (plus a lower player), who just had the best week of his career, and prepare to see fantasy teams ascend up the standings.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Chris Olave (WR – NO)
“I’m buying Chris Olave, whose very solid Week 2 performance was overshadowed by both Alvin Kamara‘s four-TD day and the hot start of wide receiver running mate Rashid Shaheed. Olave caught four balls for 81 yards last week and failed to find the end zone, making him a guy who is still acquireable in most leagues. Olave’s breakout days will come, and his floor appears to be solid. With Philly, Atlanta, Kansas City, and Tampa over the next month of action, Olave will also be a necessary part of an excellent scheme. I’d try selling Najee Harris or Jerome Ford for him in half-PPR. I’d also move Ladd McConkey, Jerry Jeudy, or Khalil Shakir for him at the same position.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)
Dalton Kincaid (TE – BUF)
“After Mark Andrews kind of bounced back last week, I am still all in on trying to get the big-name tight ends as buy lows. While Kelce still has name value and could be a tough sell, Dalton Kincaid could be a nice buy low right now. The Bills’ offense remains frustrating to gauge with their many hands make light work approach, but it is hard to believe Kincaid remains this quiet. Kincaid has been playing a high percentage of the Bills’ offensive snaps even with the down weeks and presents a fantastic buy-low opportunity given his spot in Buffalo’s high-powered offense and his tremendous upside. If managers are desperate for TE help, I would go as far as to trade Michael Pittman (another solid buy-low), Najee Harris, or Tank Dell to acquire Kincaid.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Trey McBride (TE – ARI)
“Probably too late to hop on the Mason or Dobbins train, but if your league hasn’t caught up yet, try to snag them for cheap. Otherwise, a more realistic target might be Trey McBride. He’s leading TEs in target share through two weeks, and we’ve seen what his ceiling could be. After a couple of relatively quiet weeks from him and several high-profile injuries, you just might be able to get him for well below his value. I would take advantage of someone else’s injury bug with a solid WR2-3 or RB2 bringing abnormally high weekly production at the moment that’s likely to fall off and flip that production for a weekly TE1.”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)
Week 3 Trade Candidates: Sell High
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate at this point in the season, and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
J.K. Dobbins (RB – LAC)
“Is there a more definite sell-high candidate in fantasy currently than J.K. Dobbins? He has defied the odds to return from both a knee injury and Achilles tear in recent seasons to now lead the NFL in rushing yards (266) after the first two weeks of the season. He is currently ranked as the RB4 in FPPG (21.5) as well as fantasy points per opportunity (1.39). So, what is not to like about having the league’s leading rusher after spending nearly nothing in draft capital to acquire him? There are levels to this with Dobbins. One is that he is essentially nonexistent in the passing game so far, with just four targets, four receptions, and four yards, capping his upside in negative game scripts. Second, with Dobbins, it is a ticking time bomb before he potentially is injured and misses time. With so many injuries occurring around the league and other RBs missing games, now is the best time to reach out to panicking fantasy managers in need of a starting RB to deal Dobbins away and bolster your roster elsewhere.”
– Brandon Murchison (RotoBaller)
“J.K. Dobbins, after another huge week, is still one of the best sell-high candidates in fantasy right now. The questions will always linger when it comes to Dobbins’ ability to stay healthy. Right now, he has done that, which means it is time to sell. Dobbins has also scored in back-to-back weeks for a Chargers offense, which is a Justin Herbert injury away from being in trouble (Herbert is banged up with a leg injury). Given his spotty injury record and place in an offense where he is splitting 50-50 with Gus Edwards, using Dobbins as a piece to get a hold of D.J. Moore, Jaylen Waddle, or maybe Kenneth Walker could prove to be a shrewd play. ”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Calvin Ridley (WR – JAC)
“Calvin Ridley is coming off a massive performance in Week 2, totaling 22.7 half-point PPR fantasy points, making him the perfect sell-high candidate. The veteran had two touchdowns in the game, including one on the ground. Ridley’s 21% target per route run rate was lower than Tony Pollard (32%) and barely ahead of Tyjae Spears (20%). Meanwhile, DeAndre Hopkins is working his way back from a knee injury and should see more targets in the coming weeks. Should fantasy players trust Will Levis to keep the veteran in the WR2 mix? Probably not. I wouldn’t think twice about flipping Ridley and a mid-tier running back (if needed) for Chris Olave or Xavier Worthy.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Jerome Ford (RB – CLE)
“It’s time to sell high on Cleveland’s Jerome Ford. The Brown’s offense has looked awful through two weeks this season and Ford’s workload is slowly being eaten away at by D’Onta Foreman. After playing on 75% of the Browns offensive snaps in Week 1, his snap share fell to 44% in Week 2. He was far more efficient in a more limited role, and this may be exactly what the coaching staff is looking for, which is to turn this into a running back by committee. There is even more reason to sell high if you believe Nick Chubb is going to return by midseason. That seems unlikely, but either way, Ford’s value is teetering on a cliff just waiting to plummet. Sell as soon as possible.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Football Universe)
Tyreek Hill (WR – MIA)
“Tua’s third concussion in less than three years was horrible to see. I’m praying he’s okay. Like it or not, the NFL season moves forward and so must Miami. The most valuable commodity I know of is information. Wouldn’t you agree? And no matter how you slice it, without Tua and with a banged-up offensive line, the entire Dolphins’ offense takes a major hit. So when it comes to selling fantasy stocks, sell Tyreek Hill while his name value is still high because his actual production might not be. If you want a shot at the title, get Marvin Harrison Jr.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
Hunter Henry (TE – NE)
“Alec Pierce is the ultimate sell high, but I’m not sure who’s buying. So, instead, I’m selling Hunter Henry. The Patriots have proven to be a run-first attack. And despite the massive target volume Henry saw in Week 2, it was rookie WR Ja’Lynn Polk who found the end zone. The Pats are a ground-and-pound, play-good-defense, and kick-field-goals kinda of club. So while Jacoby Brissett has proven he likes to target tight ends, the reality of the Patriots’ situation, their scheme, ascending rookie, and the fact that Drake Maye could start at any time this season put a damper on Herny’s season-long outlook. I’m looking to get out for an underperforming TE like Dalton Kincaid or Kyle Pitts, or pivoting to the Drake London or Devon Singletary tiers of offensive weapons if managers are already overly concerned and TE needy.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)
Kyren Williams (RB – LAR)
“Kyren Williams has scored in back-to-back weeks, but the state of this Rams offense is concerning. Poor efficiency (2.5 YPC) should remain a theme, given the injuries at WR/O-line. Another manager might look to buy for the volume alone. Williams’ value is comparable to someone like Brandon Aiyuk or Davante Adams.”
– Kevin English (Draft Sharks)
Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)
“Justin Jefferson (JJ). This is more about the quarterback attached to him than the wide receiver himself. He’s had a couple of good games which have seen his stock rise, but Sam Darnold has proven year after year that this level of performance is more anomaly than consistently. With other top WRs going down with serious injuries, look at teams that are in dire need of WR and take this opportunity to move JJ for a healthy bundle before the real Sam Darnold stands up.”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)
The Rashid Shaheed Debate
Occasionally, our analysts disagree on a player’s trade value, so we will present the two arguments and let you decide who you agree with.
Buy Low
“Forget buy-low; in several home leagues this week, I was able to get Saints receiver Rashid Shaheed on waivers. Shaheed currently sits as WR9 in full PPR, and because he isn’t a household name and is attached to quarterback Derek Carr, nobody is talking about him. He was undrafted coming out of college and put up 700 yards as a rookie bet, yet went mostly undrafted outside of the sharpest of leagues. Check your waiver wire first, but if he is rostered already, you can probably get him for names like Stefon Diggs, Amari Cooper, Tank Dell, and Tee Higgins, all of which I would gladly give up to steal away Shaheed. Shaheed is going to finish as a top-20 receiver come the season’s end, and I’m all aboard the hype train.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Football Universe)
Sell High
“Rashid Shaheed is having a breakout early season for the Saints. He is a top 10 WR in most leagues. He has done all his damage on seven receptions. While seeing those long touchdown receptions is exciting, they are not sustainable during an entire season. Sell him while he is at his highest value for Jameson Williams as he starts his ascent to being a top-tier WR or Quentin Johnston, who might have finally gotten the attention of Justin Herbert.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
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