Fantasy Football Trade Advice: Jordan Whittington, Alvin Kamara, Sam LaPorta (Week 3)

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Here is our fantasy football trade advice article, including all the players we’re buying and selling this week. And below let’s take a closer look at a few players to trade this week.

Fantasy Football Trade Advice

Jordan Whittington (WR – LAR)

Jordan Whittington had two targets, catching both for 22 yards, with 27 YAC. 50% snap share. He is the Rams WR I have the most interest in for the long haul. Most unknown upside that you can keep on your bench for next to nothing. At this point in their NFL careers, we know who Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson are. Whittington in a full-time role and should take over in the slot (Kupp’s role). The rookie played the majority of his snaps from the slot in Week 2.

Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)

Alvin Kamara was the workhorse, carrying the ball 20 times for 115 yards, averaging 5.8 yards per carry, with a long run of 15 yards and three rushing TDs. He was supported by Jamaal Williams, who added eight carries for 39 yards, and Taysom Hill contributed three carries for 18 yards. Kamara was heavily involved in the passing game as well, catching two of his three targets for 65 yards and a TD. Kamara’s four TD performance is just another addition to his list of insane fantasy outings for one of the all-time great RBs to play the last 10 years. But here’s a friendly reminder about Kamara. He started very strong last year as well. RB6 in points per game Weeks 3-9. He then fell to RB17 Weeks 10-18. I acknowledge that his receiving usage thus far (20% target share) is great, but the TDs amid potential middling rushing efficiency for an older RB and questionable OL that could be problematic down the stretch.

Kamara has already scored as many TDs (5) as he has averaged over the past two seasons. I think this is an easy sell-high window.

Sam LaPorta (TE – DET)

Unless Amon-Ra St. Brown‘s injury is serious, I am not sure LaPorta is going to break out of his funk anytime soon. Jameson Williams showed that his Week 1 performance is no fluke. He is a staple part of the offense. And through two games, LaPorta has been hurt the most. Unless one of the WRs or RBs goes down, I am afraid LaPorta isn’t going to turn things around. His 11.8% target rate is a bottom-5 mark for TEs this season. And the red-zone targets that went to LaPorta last season are now finding their way into Jamo’s path.

Not to mention the Cardinals (Lions play in Week 3) have been strong against TEs through two games this season.