Fantasy Football Trade Advice: Xavier Worthy, Stefon Diggs, Isaiah Likely (Week 2)

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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.

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Fantasy Football Trade Advice

Xavier Worthy (WR – KC)

“Xavier Worthy has been a hot topic in fantasy football after his impressive two-touchdown performance. On the surface, it might seem like he’s on the verge of a breakout season, but savvy managers should take a closer look before getting swept up in the hype. If you can sell him for high value, especially for borderline top-12 players at their respective positions, now might be the perfect time to do so. Worthy played the second-most snaps among wide receivers on his team and tied for second in routes run among all pass catchers. That level of involvement suggests a solid role in the offense, and his two touchdowns only bolstered his stock. However, a deeper dive into the stats shows that the production may not be sustainable week-to-week. One of Worthy’s touchdowns came on an end-around run, which isn’t a play he’ll be able to replicate regularly. He was only targeted three times, hauling in two receptions for 47 yards. While the touchdowns stand out, his overall volume was low. Another looming factor is the return of Marquise Brown, a proven wide receiver who will likely cut into Worthy’s snaps and target share. Brown’s reintroduction into the offense will reduce Worthy’s opportunities, making it even harder for him to maintain consistent production. Additionally, Travis Kelce, who ran the most routes in the last game, wasn’t heavily involved. That’s unlikely to continue, meaning Worthy’s target ceiling could be even lower moving forward. Right now, the trade market for Xavier Worthy is booming. Fantasy managers who are caught up in the excitement of his prime-time performance might be willing to trade top-tier talent to acquire him. In fact, some trades have seen Worthy being swapped for players like Travis Etienne or Drake London-both of whom were taken in the late first or early second round in most drafts. Drake London had a tough matchup against Pittsburgh but remains a high-upside receiver who’s a focal point of his offense. Similarly, Travis Etienne’s recent game was uncharacteristic in terms of box score production, but he remains the clear lead back. He played 20 more snaps than Tank Bigsby and ran 17 more routes, despite the final box score showing a split in carries. His playing time solidifies his value as a top option in the backfield.”
– Daniel Mader (Fantasy Football Advice)

Stefon Diggs (WR – HOU)

“I wasn’t a fan of Stefon Diggs heading into the season, and my opinion hasn’t changed after Week 1. The veteran finished as the WR10, scoring 18.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, thanks to two receiving touchdowns. However, he finished behind Nico Collins and Tank Dell in receiving yards (33), air-yards share (3.2%), yards per route run (1.00), and first-read target share (19%) against the Indianapolis Colts (per Fantasy Points Data). Diggs would have been the WR50 if not for the two receiving touchdowns. I would flip the veteran for a young wide receiver who struggled in Week 1, like Chris Olave, Drake London, or DK Metcalf, without thinking twice about it.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

“Stefon Diggs. ADOT is crazy low. I’d try to get Drake London or MHJ.”
– Freeman Smith (FAAB Lab)

Isaiah Likely (TE – BAL)

“I’m going to sell high on all of my Isaiah Likely shares. Likely was the belle of the ball in the 2024 NFL season opener and is primed to be the most added player in fantasy when waivers run this week. The problem with that is, that Week 1 was likely his best fantasy output of the season. Mark Andrews drew double teams all game from the Chief’s defenders and was simply allowed to run wild through the secondary. Moving forward, teams are going to realize that they can’t just sell out of stopping Andrews and will have to dedicate a player to covering Likely as well, which means Andrews will rise from the ashes and Likely has likely played his best game of the season.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Football Universe)

“Isaiah Likely dominated on prime time in front of everyone in the opening game. Everyone is running to the waiver wires to get him. I would try to package Likely and trade for Dalton Kincaid, Trey McBride, or even Mark Andrews. Likely could lose value in a second if Andrews has a big week this week and Likely is quiet. The league had had lows in both passing yards and passing touchdowns by a lot! Passing touchdowns were (61-52-61-51-37-33). The TE position as a whole suffered. Take advantage.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)