Fantasy Football Trade Advice: Aaron Jones, Malik Nabers, Jaylen Waddle (Week 12)

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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 Week 12.

Fantasy Football Trade Advice: Week 12

Jaylen Waddle (WR – MIA)

Jaylen Waddle had two receptions on three targets for 37 yards, averaging an impressive 18.5 yards per reception with a long of 24 yards.
If you were to tell me at the beginning of the season that Smith would be the reason why Waddle is a bust in 2024, I would have laughed in your face. Entering Week 12, I still can’t believe it.

But Waddle just isn’t a focal point in the offense. Fourth in target share since Week 8 (14%).

You can’t trade Waddle because you won’t get anything for him. I think that he’s just a bench guy because we know the talent is there, but he can’t be trusted unless there’s a usage change.

But please do not just tilt-drop him. If there’s a strong waiver wire option that you like more than Waddle sure to make the move. But don’t try a high-upside player because you are frustrated. Good matchup next week against the Patriots. Christian Gonzalez shadowed Hill the last time the Patriots played Miami. Waddle saw a season-high 8 targets versus the Patriots.

So, you’re telling me there’s a chance…

Malik Nabers (WR – NYG)

Malik Nabers led the team in targets with 10, catching six passes for 50 yards, averaging 8.3 yards per reception with a long of 19 yards. He had a 41-yard catch overturned. Still dominated with a 31% target share, gaining 111 air yards, representing 42% of air yards.

Nabers was being evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter. Not good. Given he missed two games with his first concussion earlier this season, he could be slated for more missed games down the road. We won’t get as much information on him with him on bye as well. If you have Nabers and can withstand him missing any games, hold him. But be sure to have a backup plan, such as Darius Slayton waiting in the wings. However, the latest news we got from Sunday is that Nabers did not sustain a concussion and should be good to go.

Per FantasyPros’ SOS tool, it’s the No. 1 most favorable schedule for fantasy WRs. However, I am terrified of relying on Tommy DeVito for fear he nukes this offense. Put Nabers on the block.

Aaron Jones (RB – MIN)

Aaron Jones managed 39 yards on 15 carries, averaging 2.6 yards per attempt, with a long run of 5 yards. One red-zone rushing attempt without scoring.

Cam Akers contributed 25 yards on 10 carries, averaging 2.5 yards per attempt, with a long run of 12 yards. One red-zone rushing attempt and one red-zone reception, resulting in a receiving touchdown.

Akers caught both of his targets for 11 yards and a receiving touchdown, averaging 5.5 yards per catch, with a long of 8 yards and 9 yards after the catch.

Jones caught his only target for 4 yards, with 6 yards after the catch.

Jones split carries six versus three in the first half with Akers.

I’ve voiced concerns about Jones’ workload in previous editions of the forecast, and we are starting to see it reduced. 53% snap marked his lowest in a game this season without any injury.

Akers needs to be rostered everywhere, given Jones’ injury history and the small injuries he’s dealt with this season.
Minnesota plays @ CHI and vs ARI. Then it’s vs ATL, vs CHI, @ SEA and vs GB.

This is a good schedule for the offense to stay on an upward trend. Hold your Vikings tight if you don’t see any great deals. However, given that Jones is an older RB who has already had a soft-body tissue injury, among others, this season, add/hold Akers. Also, entertain the idea of “selling high” on Jones based on the injury history and the fact that he is getting an overwhelming amount of touches. He’s pacing for over 300 touches coming off by far his worst game to date where he averaged 2.6 yards per carry and an abysmal 6.7% success rate. A friendly reminder that the Titans have an elite run-stuffing defense.