It’s Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season. That means it’s Thanksgiving week. Hopefully, you can spend Thursday with your family, stuffing your face full of food, watching football, and not arguing about politics. On Friday, everyone loses their minds over Black Friday shopping.
While your aunt is determined to get a bargain on kitchenware, and your uncle wants a 25% off discount on new golf clubs, you already did all your Black Friday shopping online. Therefore, you can afford to spend Black Friday watching the amazing AFC West matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders led by Aidan O’Connell, and the Kansas City Chiefs led by Patrick Mahomes. On second thought, maybe you want to get stuck in traffic and head to the mall for Black Friday shopping instead.
With most fantasy football trade deadlines only days away, here are six players you should consider trading for at a Black Friday-type deal.
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Black Friday Fantasy Football Trade Targets
Bo Nix (QB – DEN)
Nix has been outstanding lately, averaging 1.9 passing touchdowns and 21.2 fantasy points per game over the past eight weeks. Yet, many fantasy players are undervaluing him because of the team he plays for. The rookie quarterback has scored 17.2 or more fantasy points in four of the past five games, including back-to-back contests with Denver’s passing attack firing on all cylinders. More importantly, Nix has an excellent schedule to finish the season with matchups against the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals during the fantasy playoffs.
Kyren Williams (RB – LAR)
Not all Black Friday sales are blockbusters. Sometimes, you must accept that the thing you want is only 10% off. Williams got off to an outstanding start this season, averaging 1.4 touchdowns and 18.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game over the first eight weeks. However, the superstar’s touchdown luck has turned sour lately, totaling one score over the past month. Yet, Williams has a fabulous upcoming schedule, including matchups against the New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills in the next two weeks, making him my top trade target.
Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT)
Pittsburgh will never bench Najee Harris for Warren, no matter how loud the fantasy community begs. However, the former Oklahoma State star has earned more work lately. After struggling with injuries earlier this season, Warren has had 11 or more rushing attempts in three of his past five contests, averaging 11 per game. More importantly, he scored his first touchdown this year in Week 12, totaling a season-high 13.9 half-point PPR fantasy points. Warren has a rough fantasy playoff schedule. Yet, he is worth trading for at the right price.
Darnell Mooney (WR – ATL)
While Mooney is dealing with a hamstring injury coming off his bye week, fantasy players have a chance to make a league-winning trade. The veteran is the WR13 for the year, averaging 11.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, totaling a career-high five receiving touchdowns with six games left to play. Furthermore, Mooney has averaged 7.7 targets per game in his 10 healthy contests. More importantly, the star wide receiver has an excellent upcoming schedule, including fantasy football playoff matchups against the New York Giants and Washington Commanders.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (WR – TEN)
Some Black Friday deals don’t have to be flashy to be good bargains. Fantasy players might find Westbrook-Ikhine on the waiver wire in their league. However, he shouldn’t be and is an outstanding cheap trade target. The veteran is the WR14 over the past seven weeks, averaging 10.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Westbrook-Ikhine has scored a touchdown in six of the past seven games, leading the Titans in offensive scores. Will Levis has played well lately, making the veteran receiver a solid starting option for fantasy players.
Cade Otton (TE – TB)
Unfortunately, Otton’s run as a top-three tight end seems over. Last week, he scored 3.5 half-point PPR fantasy points, his lowest total since Week 2. While many will blame Mike Evans‘ return for his struggles, it was the matchup, not the star wide receiver. Otton has had two poor fantasy matchups in his past two games. However, he has an excellent upcoming schedule. The third-year pro faces several defenses that have struggled to defend tight ends over his final six games, including the Carolina Panthers in the fantasy championship week.
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