Looking to gain a long-term edge in your dynasty fantasy football league? Whether you’re rebuilding or chasing a title, identifying the right buy-low and sell-high dynasty trade targets can set you up for lasting success. In this article, our collection of Featured Pros experts breaks down the top dynasty players to buy low before their value rises and sell high while the market is hot. From breakout candidates to aging veterans, these expert insights will help you make smart, forward-thinking roster moves that maximize your team’s potential.
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- Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings
NFL Dynasty Players to Trade Now
Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – JAC)
“A player that I would be looking to sell in dynasty leagues is Brian Thomas Jr. He is currently being drafted as the WR6 in dynasty startups after finishing 12th in FPPG last season. I believe Travis Hunter could overtake him as the WR1 within the next two seasons. Thomas Jr. is a very talented receiver, but I believe that Hunter has a higher ceiling, especially since he was barely in receiving meetings in college, and it is trending that he will primarily be playing receiver to start in the NFL. I would be looking to trade for a player like Drake London and a future 2nd-round pick.”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)
James Cook (RB – BUF)
“I’m trading away James Cook everywhere that I have him. He was awesome last year. There’s no doubting that, but I do worry if he can thread the RB1 needle again in 2025 without even mentioning the worry that Buffalo doesn’t resign him. Last year, on the strength of 18 total touchdowns, he was the RB11 in fantasy points per game, but he was also the RB26 in expected fantasy points per game. If I can get the 1.07 or 1.08 for 2025, I’m doing it in a heartbeat with the idea of drafting R.J. Harvey and restocking with an uber-talented back with four years of certainty as a Bronco in an ascending offense. I’d also take a 2026 first-round pick with a small extra added (2026 3rd).”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
Josh Downs (WR – IND)
“It’s probably worth shopping Colts WR Josh Downs while his value is at or near its zenith. Fantasy gamers tend to overvalue small slot receivers — a phenomenon known as Jamison Crowder Syndrome. Downs is one of the better examples of this archetype … but still overvalued. He was WR30 last season in fantasy points per game. His average depth of target last season was just 6.9 yards. Downs has scored seven touchdowns in 31 career games. This profile comes with a limited ceiling to begin with. Then consider that the Colts are likely to have subpar quarterbacking this season, and that they spent their first-round draft pick on Penn State TE Tyler Warren, who could quickly become a focal point of the Indy passing game. The FantasyPros Dynasty Trade Value Chart says Downs’ value is commensurate with that of RBs Tony Pollard and Tyrone Tracy, and TE Dalton Kincaid. I’d rather have any of those players than Downs.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
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