FantasyPros Staff | Tue, Sep 30th 2025, 5:26am EDT

10 Players to Sell High Week 5 (2025 Fantasy Football)

Week 5 is here, and by now, some fantasy football teams look like championship contenders while others resemble a clearance rack at a discount store. The good news? It’s not too late to wheel and deal. Whether you’re trying to buy low on an underperformer before they bounce back, or cashing out on a player whose hot streak looks more like smoke than fire, our Featured Pros have you covered. Here’s who the experts think you should be targeting — and who you should be shopping — before the Week 5 slate kicks off.

Fantasy Football Players to Sell High in Week 5

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Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 4 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?

Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG)

“Jaxson Dart has a nice start to his NFL career with a Giants win, a passing touchdown, and a rushing touchdown. All those factors point to a good season. However, he just lost Malik Nabers for the year, and he is a rookie quarterback. Rookie quarterbacks can have great starts (see Will Levis‘ first game, which included four touchdown passes). Unfortunately for rookie quarterbacks, NFL defenses learn their tendencies really quickly, and that will happen to Dart as well. He is a great dynasty commodity, but redraft owners should sell him after his great debut for plays like Matthew Stafford, Michael Penix, and Brock Purdy (and possibly another player).”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

D.K. Metcalf (WR – SEA)

“D.K. Metcalf put up a five-catch, 126-yard, one TD effort in Week 4. However, he’s averaging 5.5 targets per game, and he has a Week 5 bye. For most teams that invested early in Metcalf, this is a big sign to sell now. The Steelers are a run-first offense, and it’s unlikely Metcalf will consistently post top-10 WR numbers. Consider targets like Nico Collins or higher upside WRs with short-term injuries (like CeeDee Lamb).”
– Tim Metzler (FantasyPros)

“D.K. Metcalf has started this season on fire. Despite being 38th in targets, he is currently the WR16 for fantasy. Metcalf has always been an efficient receiver, but this is a drastic difference in usage and production. Even though he is WR16, Metcalf only has one week inside the top 25 at the position. He has also done this by scoring three touchdowns in four weeks. Any receiver that is averaging 3.75 receptions and 0.75 touchdowns per game is a glaring red flag for regression. I’d consider getting out for a higher volume play, such as Chris Olave, or an injured veteran like Mike Evans.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)

Kenneth Gainwell (RB – PIT)

“Kenneth Gainwell is a sharp sell-high candidate after erupting for 31.4 PPR points in Week 4. He scored twice and saw a season-high in touches, but the performance was a clear outlier compared to his previous usage. Jaylen Warren is expected to return soon, which will cut into Gainwell’s snap share and red zone opportunities. His value is inflated by temporary volume and a favorable game script that won’t repeat weekly. Whether you trade him solo or in a package, Kenneth Gainwell’s inflated Week 4 value gives you leverage to land a more reliable piece like George Pickens or Quinshon Judkins.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)

“Don’t get reeled in by Kenneth Gainwell’s monster Week 4. His 30+ point day was only due to the fact that Jaylen Warren was ruled out, and a couple of touchdowns helped to stat pad. The Steelers’ Week 5 bye is the perfect healing window for Warren, meaning Gainwell instantly moves back to a minimal, complementary role in Week 6. It’s only going to be a small window to sell under the illusion of an RB1, so make sure you cash in right now before it’s too late. I would look to leverage this inflated value for a buy-low, such as T.J. Hockenson.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)

Dallas Goedert (TE – PHI)

“Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good, just ask Dallas Goedert. Despite averaging only four receptions on 4.3 targets for 38 receiving yards per game this season, the veteran has averaged 13.8 PPR fantasy points per outing because of touchdown production, totaling three receiving scores in three contests. By comparison, he has had five or fewer receiving touchdowns every year of his career. Last week, Goedert had only four targets against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but 19.7 fantasy points because of two touchdowns, including a gimmick score early in the game. The Eagles have an inconsistent passing attack. Therefore, fantasy players should sell high on Goedert while they can. I would happily flip him for Dalton Kincaid or Juwan Johnson.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)

“I would be looking to trade Marvin Harrison Jr. The receiver bounced back largely in the second half against the Seattle Seahawks, propelling him to a WR14 finish, but it is hard to ignore the first three weeks of the season. The Cardinals’ offense remains shaky, ranking 28th in passing yards. So, if you could sell Marvin Harrison Jr. high after this week, I would. Rashee Rice is the first name that comes to mind if the team’s manager desperately needs some wins. Quentin Johnston and Jaylen Waddle are two other names to look for in a trade.”
– Ryan Prosick (Fantrax)

Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)

“I am looking to seek Ashton Jeanty wherever I can. After a breakout performance this past week, everyone is saying “he’s back” and expecting big performances moving forward. The issue is that the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive line is still really bad. He can’t be expected to break four tackles a carry every game, so I expect his output to go back to normal moving forward.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)

Romeo Doubs (WR – GB)

“Find a taker for Romeo Doubs. After a career three-touchdown game versus Dallas, Doubs will go back into a rotation where his week-to-week floor will be unstable and his ceiling will be unknown. This performance stems from the Cowboys’ defensive ineptitude, not Doubs emerging as the unquestioned number one option in the passing game for the Packers. If Doubs could be moved to acquire anything remotely equalling a safe, steady, RB/WR3, do it and capitalize.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)

Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)

“Justin Jefferson, and the whole Vikings passing attack, were having a rough start to the season before popping vs the Steelers, who have had a porous defense to start the season. Going into Week 4, Jefferson ranked 33rd in PlayerProfiler’s expected fantasy points metric. His individual metrics have been impressive per usual, but his offensive environment has made it difficult for him to match our expectations. QB JJ McCarthy will likely return following the team’s Week 6 bye. The Vikings have averaged about 110 more passing yards per game without him at the helm (150 vs 260). A player coming off a big game with Jefferson’s name value could fetch a large return; don’t go trading him away on a discount, but he may be worth shopping.”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)

RJ Harvey (RB – DEN)

“RJ Harvey did enough on Monday Night Football that he has trade value again. Congratulations, move him now. Harvey did all his damage in garbage time against one of the worst defenses in the NFL. While the Broncos like to have Harvey involved throughout the game, it is very clear that JK Dobbins is the best RB on that team. Package Harvey in any trade as the side piece that gets the other owner to accept the trade for the upside.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)

D’Andre Swift (RB – CHI)

“The Chicago Bears’ rushing attack is anemic. I’d anticipate some kind of change to this RB room post-bye week. D’Andre Swift (66% snap rate in Week 4) is being his uber-inefficient self from last season. Sell before he loses his job outright. Through four games, D’Andre Swift has the 9th-worst rushing success rate at 3.3 yards per carry (Bottom-10 PFF rushing grade). Use the TD he scored in Week 4 as a reason to ship him off before his value craters. Flip Swift for Trey Benson or Jameson Williams.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

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