Week 4 is here, and that means fantasy football managers are either riding high on early-season steals or staring at their roster like it just betrayed them in broad daylight. But don’t worry! Panic drops and overreactions from your league mates are your best friends right now. The Featured Pros have weighed in with their favorite Buy Low and Sell High candidates, helping you know when to swoop in like a savvy trader…or when to cash out before your “stud” turns back into a pumpkin.
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Fantasy Football Week 4 Buy Low & Sell High
Players to Buy Low Week 4
Who is your favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into Week 4 and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)
“Yeah, I saw the drop that happened yesterday. Marvin Harrison Jr. should have caught it, and he even admitted he needs to play at a higher level. Ringo’s advice: don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. Even Jerry Rice and Ja’Marr Chase had a case of the drops early in their careers, and both did pretty well. These guys aren’t robots; they’re human beings. We all make mistakes, and I think fantasy managers who sell Marvin now will be making a mistake. Marvin is pressing, but he’s still a very talented player who I think will come around. I mean, if he makes the catch, he might have gone for six, and we’re having a very different conversation today. I would trade Tee Higgins, Tetairoa McMillan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, or Ladd McConkey for Marvin Harrison Jr.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
“Marvin Harrison Jr. is my favorite buy-low candidate because his target share and routes are elite, but the fantasy box scores have not matched yet. He has had a few quiet games where the Cardinals’ offense stalled, leaving managers disappointed. Still, everything in his profile points to a breakout with high snap counts, deep threat usage, and consistent red zone looks. I would try to put together a package deal of a strong RB2 or WR2 like Travis Etienne or Deebo Samuel, paired with Keenan Allen, whose production could taper off as the season wears on. Packaging a reliable veteran with a mid-tier starter might be just enough to land Harrison Jr. before his breakout and lock in a future WR1 at a discount.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)
Chris Olave (WR – NO)
“Chris Olave is a prime buy-low candidate for managers right now. While his stat line of 165 yards and no touchdowns through three weeks makes for grim reading, it doesn’t tell the full story. He’s been an absolute target magnet, consistently drawing over 10 targets per game, and with Spencer Rattler throwing the ball a lot for the Saints, Olave has an impressive target share, which is just shy of 30%. The Saints’ offense has struggled as a whole, but that high volume and game scripts point towards a major uptick in production going forward. By trading for him now, you’re grabbing a player with a safe floor and a WR1 ceiling, once the touchdowns and big plays start to connect.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
Deebo Samuel Sr. (WR – SF)
“Deebo Samuel started the season strong with a touchdown and great usage in weeks 1 and 2. Without Jayden Daniels, he struggled with only 11 receiving yards and 18 rushing yards. Daniels is expected to return for Week 3, and with his return, Samuel’s return to being a viable fantasy asset will also be a certainty. You can give up a strong starting player like Tre Tucker, Elic Ayomanor, or DJ Moore to acquire Samuel, who will accrue points in the air and on the ground, especially with Austin Ekeler on IR.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Drake London (WR – ATL) | Darnell Mooney (WR – ATL) | Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE – ATL)
“The Falcons catchers, Drake London, Darnell Mooney, and Kyle Pitts, are all worthy buy-lows. Last week was an anomaly, and Michael Penix Jr. should return to his gun-slinging ways. This week, they face a Commanders team that is stout against the run, but exploitable through the air. With London’s usage, he is bound for a big game. Darnell Mooney is also returning from injury and had 11 targets last week. Both of these players should see a value bump after Week 4. As for Pitts, believe it or not, he looks like he has taken a step forward and could be a weekly fantasy play. I would be happy moving a player like Tyreek Hill for London, Tyquan Thornton or Wandale Robinson for Mooney, and Travis Kelce for Pitts.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
“Drake London Fantasy Football owners are falling down as he has failed to reach the 60-yard mark in his first three games. It is a long season, and Penix loves Drake London as he has been his #1 guy from the second he took over for Kirk Cousins. Penix will force feed London throughout the season, move a hot Chargers WR in Keenan Allen or Quentin Johnston, plus a side piece, and you can steal a very clear WR1.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)
Matthew Golden (WR – GB)
“Fantasy players have been frustrated with Matthew Golden. The former Texas star had only four targets and 5.1 PPR fantasy points over the first two weeks. However, better days are ahead for the rookie. Last week, he earned more work against the Cleveland Browns with Jayden Reed landing on injured reserve because of shoulder and foot injuries. While the Packers’ offense struggled in Week 3, Golden was Green Bay’s best weapon in the passing game, leading the team’s wide receivers in receptions (four), targets (four), receiving yards (52), and fantasy points (10.1). More importantly, he played the second-most snaps among the Packers’ wide receivers, behind Romeo Doubs. While everyone is focused on Micah Parsons facing his former team in Week 4, Golden will have a breakout performance against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. I would happily flip DJ Moore for the rookie and a bench player.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)
“Cam Skattebo wouldn’t seem to fit into the buy-low category, since there’s a lot of enthusiasm for him after his Week 3 breakout game against the Chiefs. I would contend there’s still not enough enthusiasm for Skattebo, and that we’ll be holding him in even higher regard in a few weeks. Skattebo looks like an instant star — a human wrecking ball with dual run-catch ability. He had 10-60-1 rushing against a tough Kansas City run defense in Week 3 and added 6-61-0 receiving on eight targets. I’d be willing to trade Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson and stream the QB position to get Skattebo. I’d also trade A.J. Brown or the injured CeeDee Lamb for Skattebo.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Roschon Johnson (RB – CHI)
“Roschon Johnson is a player I’m really intrigued by in the Bears’ offense. The Bears’ running back room has been underwhelming to start the season, despite their offensive line boasting a top-15 run-blocking grade, per PFF. During his final collegiate season, Johnson recorded the highest elusive rating in his class at 198, compared to Bijan Robinson‘s 169.1. You may be able to pick up Johnson off waivers in most leagues; otherwise, you can likely trade a fringe roster player to get him.”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)
Tetairoa McMillan (WR – CAR)
“Tetairoa McMillan. The Panthers’ rookie WR is seeing alpha usage without the box-score pop yet: 34% target share (10 targets including penalties) with 90 air yards in Week 3; he’s 17th in air-yard share through three games and running well ahead of every other Carolina WR. Bryce Young keeps looking to T-Mac downfield and in the red zone, making him a prime TD-regression candidate with juicy matchups coming. Buy Low. Flip Keenan Allen off his hot TD streak.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Players to Sell High Week 4
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 3 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Tre Tucker (WR – LV)
“While Tre Tucker’s recent performance was very impressive and finished week 3 as the overall WR1, it’s a classic sell-high opportunity. His Week 3 stat line was heavily padded by a few long gain plays, a splattering of touchdowns, and “garbage time” production – it’s not down to a sustainable increase in his role. Astute managers should capitalise on this one-off explosion and trade him for a more reliable, long-term asset, especially as his perceived value is the highest it’s likely to be all season, possibly ever.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
“Tre Tucker went off this week!! He had eight receptions for 145 yards and three touchdowns. The Raiders are not a consistent enough passing team to expect these numbers, even the receptions/yards, on a regular basis. He has what is called a career week and the time to sell. He could become a guy that Geno Smith relies on, but his value will never be this high again. Trade him now for a WR2 like Courtland Sutton, Deebo Samuel, or Chris Olave.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
“My favorite sell-high candidate right now is Tre Tucker. With Brock Bowers clearly not fully healthy, Tucker has been the primary beneficiary. I think he’s going to be very boom-or-bust this year, and since he’s currently the WR3 in FPPG, now is the perfect time to sell. I’d look to acquire someone like Rashee Rice or Jordan Addison in return.”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)
James Cook (RB – BUF)
“Selling high is always a risky proposition, but ultimately it depends on what you’re selling a player for that matters most. With that in mind, I’m probably selling James Cook if I can get a solid return for him. He’s finished as a top-5 RB in each of the first three weeks, but can that continue? I’d be fine sending Cook away for a package that includes a similar stud like Jonathan Taylor and Puka Nacua if I can get it, plus a bench piece. Perhaps you can target an injured player, such as Joe Burrow or Xavier Worthy, as a throw-in if you are winning and want to add more depth. I’m not selling Cook for pennies, but if you can get a good return, I say go for it.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
J.K. Dobbins (RB – DEN)
“J.K. Dobbins has been a true workhorse in Denver, already piling up over 220 carries and scoring a touchdown in each of the first three games. He looks like the centerpiece of the offense, but his heavy workload, combined with his injury history, makes him a risky long-term hold. The Broncos also have RJ Harvey waiting in the wings, and there’s a real chance his role grows as the season progresses. Dobbins’ value is at its absolute peak, which makes this the right time to sell high. I’d package him with a depth piece for a proven WR1 like Davante Adams or a consistent bell-cow like Kyren Williams to secure a safer cornerstone for the rest of the season.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)
Trey Benson (RB – ARI)
“If you managed to win Trey Benson off the waiver, or were holding him, I would be moving him immediately. Benson is stepping into the lead role on the Cardinals after James Conner suffered a season-ending injury. For Benson truthers, this was the opportunity you were waiting for. Unfortunately, I believe we have seen enough from Benson to be skeptical. Even with all the work, it’s hard to see Benson being better than a low-end RB2 on this offense. If you can flip him (or him plus) for an underperforming player such as Brian Thomas Jr. or a trusted veteran like Alvin Kamara, I would sell.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
T.J. Hockenson (TE – MIN)
“The Minnesota Vikings blew out the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Yet, their offense was far from great, as their defense played a massive role in the team’s victory. T.J. Hockenson scored 15.9 PPR fantasy points, totaling five receptions on six targets for 49 receiving yards and a touchdown. However, his touchdown came late in the blowout. More importantly, the veteran tight end saw only one more target than Jalen Nailor. By comparison, Hockenson had four receptions on seven targets for 27 receiving yards, zero touchdowns, and 6.7 fantasy points over the first two weeks. Fantasy players need to sell high on the veteran while they can. The Bengals have an awful defense. Furthermore, J.J. McCarthy will be back under center soon, and Jordan Addison will make his season debut in Week 4. I would happily trade Hockenson for Juwan Johnson.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)
“Ashton Jeanty’s stock is crashing at a record rate. What was once a Late 1st Round/2nd Round value, you are now only getting pennies on the dollar. Take the pennies. Ashton Jeanty looks small and nowhere close to an RB who can dominate a game like Adrian Peterson. Trade Jeanty for any starting RB in the NFL that has the job to himself. The Raiders suck, and the faster you can jump off the Jeanty train, the happier your season will turn out.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)
Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – JAC)
“This isn’t a ‘sell-high’ so much as a ‘sell now before the value falls even further.” I wanted to be patient with Brian Thomas Jr. for at least three weeks. It’s been three weeks. I’m very alarmed. Thomas and Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence seemingly have zero chemistry. BTJ currently ranks third on his team in receiving yardage behind Brenton Strange and Dyami Brown. I’d happily trade Thomas for either Ashton Jeanty or Chase Brown — two RBs who probably have their investors feeling restless.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Hunter Henry (TE – NE)
“Woof. That is a fairly accurate description of how most would feel about the Tight End position right now. It is brutal, and everyone is looking for that one guy that they can set and forget. After Week 3, some may believe Hunter Henry could be that guy. Henry dominated versus Pittsburgh, commanding 11 targets in the passing game for the Pats, with DeMario Douglas being the next closest with 5. However, this is after a 3-target showing against Miami in Week 2. We have seen this before with Henry, with one standout performance leading to a massive rush to pick him up off waivers, only for him to disappoint the following week. If Henry could be sold to buy a struggling rookie such as TreVeyon Henderson, or someone who hasn’t really popped like Chris Olave, that would be wise for fantasy managers to cash in on what could very well be Henry’s best game of the year once it is all said and done.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Travis Etienne Jr. (RB – JAC)
“The Jacksonville Jaguars’ backfield usage trended toward a larger committee in Week 3: 54% snaps for Travis Etienne, LeQuint Allen at 30% (led all RBs in routes), and Bhayshul Tuten mixed in (17%) with a goal-line TD. Etienne logged zero catches for the first time this year (season-low two targets). The season-long surface efficiency (5.9 YPC, third) hides shaky down-to-down performance (7th-worst rushing success rate), with explosives masking inconsistency. A tougher defensive stretch looms – SF, KC, SEA, LAR – until the Week 8 bye week. Liam Coen has room to trim Etienne’s workload further as rookies Allen/Tuten earn more work. Sell High.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
The Ja’Marr Chase Debate
Occasionally, our Featured Pros will disagree on what to do with a particular player when it comes to trading. (Hopefully, they see this and are in leagues together to make a deal.) However, we rarely have to debate what to do with the No. 1 overall pick in Week 4. Here are both arguments for you to make your own conclusions.
Buy Low
“Ja’Marr Chase seems like the obvious choice here. In most leagues, Chase went as a top 5 pick, but he is definitely not performing up to that standard. He’s currently WR15 with 29 fantasy points on the year. However, 22.5 of those were scored in Week 2. Weeks 1 and 3, he didn’t look great for fantasy at all. The Bengals are a team I’m generally avoiding until we see just what we can expect from them with Jake Browning under center. That being said, if I can get a discount on a stud, I’m all for it. The Chase manager may be panicking with how bad the team looked and might be willing to sell him off for a lower-tier WR alone, or a package that helps them with depth instead.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
“Despite how ugly it was, Ja’Marr Chase is the ultimate buy right now. Jake Browning gave Chase the targets in Week 3; it was just a matter of the game being over before the offense could really muster up anything against a stout Vikings defense. Chase will be inconsistent without Joe Burrow; that is undeniable, but the talent is what managers are buying here, and sometimes, managers need to ignore the situation and invest in the talent. If Chase could be had for Kenneth Walker or Javonte Williams, that would be a green light to get one of, if not the, best receivers in the game.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Sell High
“Well, my biggest concern regarding Ja’Marr Chase and the Bengals’ offense coming into the season was Cincinnati’s shaky line and Joe Burrow‘s increased risk for getting injured. Unfortunately, that fear came to fruition. Jake Browning is at the helm, and while he’s decent, he’s still not Joe Burrow. I would look to move Ja’Marr Chase (and Tee Higgins, Chase Brown, pretty much any Bengal) and hit the reset button. I want no part of Cincinnati’s offense going forward. I would trade Chase for Omarion Hampton straight up, or try to make a package deal such as: Chase for Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jordan Mason…..or….Harrison Jr. and Trey Benson….or….Davante Adams and Jordan Mason….or…Davante Adams and Trey Benson.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
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