Welcome to another installment of our Featured Pros series here on FantasyPros.com. This time, we’re zeroing in on a group of players who are worth consideration in dynasty trades.
Our collection of fantasy experts has combed through stats, analyzed performance trends, and found a few targets for buying and selling as the 2023 season rapidly approaches.
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Featured Pros: NFL Dynasty Buy Low/Sell High
Which player are you buying now in dynasty leagues, and why? Also, what are you willing to give up to get him?
Skyy Moore (WR – KC)
“Skyy Moore – The Chiefs have so far made very few additions to a wide receiver room that looked thin in 2022 and has since lost JuJu Smith-Schuster. Skyy Moore looks like a suitable candidate to pick up some of the slot receiver snaps left in Smith-Schuster’s wake, having spent 47.9% of his snaps there in 2022, and the Chiefs would welcome a leap in second-year production from him. For a pair of third-round picks, Skyy Moore has the chance to increase in value dramatically in the next year.”
– Tom Strachan (NFL Best Ball)
D.J. Moore (WR – CHI)
“D.J. Moore has carried a Gucci price tag for the last couple of years, but he’s become more affordable due to skepticism about the potency of the Chicago passing game. Consider this a golden opportunity to acquire an extraordinarily talented receiver just entering the prime of his career. Yes, the Bears were the run-heaviest team in the league last year, throwing on only 43.8% of their offensive plays. But Chicago had a thin group of pass catchers and an offensive line that couldn’t be trusted to create a stable pocket for young QB Justin Fields. Moore brings instant credibility to the Bears’ pass-catching group, and the offensive line has been upgraded. Fields is no Patrick Mahomes as a passer, but his body of work at Ohio State is compelling, and he averaged a respectable 7.1 yards per pass attempt last season, which put him ahead of Trevor Lawrence and Derek Carr in that category. Moore, who recently turned 26, has already turned in three 1,100-yard seasons despite working with nine different quarterbacks during his time in Carolina. More has reliable hands, and there are few receivers in the league who are more dangerous after the catch. I’d be willing to part with a high-volume RB like Nick Chubb or Derrick Henry to get Moore on my dynasty team.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Rachaad White (RB – TB)
“I am buying Rachaad White because he is so undervalued. His rookie season saw him flash his legitimate 3-down back skill set in the Buccaneers’ offense. Despite working in a timeshare with Leonard Fournette, White was able to average 11 fantasy points per game (RB26) and operate as the 1A back in the second half of the season despite averaging just four yards per carry. More importantly, he showed proficiency as a receiver with 50 receptions (11th among all RBs), which helped him solidify his role as the team’s RB1 for the upcoming 2023 season. While there may be some concern about the overall state of the Tampa Bay offense, White’s receiving skills and potential for an increased workload make him a player to target in dynasty prior to the start of his second season. Happily send D’Andre Swift, Dameon Pierce, Rashod Bateman or Kadarius Toney for White”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Which player are you selling now in dynasty leagues, and why? Also, what kind of return are you looking for?
James Cook (RB – BUF)
“James Cook – The Bills have done nothing to show us that they believe Cook can turn into the kind of player we’d want for fantasy purposes. After adding Damien Harris and Latavius Murray, it seems clear that the volume will be spread around, and while Cook is an electric prospect trying to decide when to start him in managed leagues could be a nightmare. If you’re able to flip James Cook for a high second-round pick, that’s a deal worth considering.”
– Tom Strachan (NFL Best Ball)
D’Andre Swift (RB – PHI)
“If anyone in your league believes D’Andre Swift is finally going to become a star now that he’s with the Eagles, seize the opportunity to cash in while Swift is still being appraised at a reasonably high value. Swift is a poor inside runner, which is among the reasons the Lions became disenchanted with him after three seasons. The bulk of Swift’s fantasy value is derived from his pass-catching ability. Swift had 46, 62, and 48 receptions in his three years in Detroit. He’s averaged 5.5 targets a game over the last two years. The Eagles fed their running backs a league-low 61 targets last season. With a mobile QB in Jalen Hurts and a terrific set of pass catchers in A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert, there probably won’t be a dramatic spike in the number of RB targets for the Eagles. Swift is likely going to fall into a value-killing committee with Rashaad Penny and Kenneth Gainwell. This is a good time to deal Swift, and you could probably trade him even-up for a good young receiver such as Brandon Aiyuk or Jahan Dotson.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Michael Pittman Jr. (WR – IND)
“If you are in contention, I’d highly recommend selling off shares of Michael Pittman Jr. His situation isn’t ideal with a rookie QB in a run-heavy offense. Even as the clear alpha in the offense. It’s unfortunate for his real-life financial gains as he is slated to hit free agency in 2024, as it will be tough for him to increase his free agency stock. However, that also means his situation could change drastically in the future, making him a player I would buy low on a rebuilding team or mid-way through 2023. The talent is there for the 25-year-old — elite 27% target share in 2022 — but I can’t envision a scenario where he returns anything but WR3 fantasy value in 2023 alone. If I could get Jameson Williams, Jerry Jeudy, Brandon Aiyuk, a 2023 first-round rookie WR or 2024 1st I’d easily oblige. ”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
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