Welcome back to the latest dynasty trade advice article, where I identify which players you should buy and sell in dynasty fantasy football throughout the season. If you missed my first edition, you can check that out here.
One of my two “buy” recommendations following Week 1 was Troy Franklin. Given his expanded role in the offense and his excellent prospect profile coming out of Oregon, I feel Franklin is primed for a big Year 2 breakout. He’s certainly on that path following his Week 2 performance, which included nine targets, eight receptions, 89 yards and a touchdown. Franklin’s 32% target per route run rate (TPRR) and 3.18 yards per route run (YPRR) against the Colts were both elite marks and highlight Franklin’s per-route efficiency.
With Week 2 officially in the books, let’s dive into my top buys and sells in dynasty, based on current market value. Keep in mind that in dynasty formats, we also have to consider longevity and future season performance, rather than just current season projections.
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Players to Buy
Dontayvion Wicks (WR – GB)
In 2024, Dontayvion Wicks was known for being a route technician with absolutely zero hands. The man could separate from any defensive back in the league; it was just a matter of securing the catch that severely limited his role in the Green Bay offense.
This is something that has plagued Wicks since his college days at Virginia. However, in 2025, Wicks has been as sure-handed as anyone. Though a small sample size (eight targets and six receptions), Wicks has not recorded a drop through the first two games of the season, and he’s made some really impressive low-percentage grabs look easy.
Following Jayden Reed‘s collarbone injury in Week 2, Wicks saw an expanded role in the offense, running 22 routes on the night. With Christian Watson still rehabbing a torn ACL, Reed sidelined for 6-8 weeks and rookie Matthew Golden seemingly relegated to the “sacrificial X” role, it’s Wicks’ time to shine and prove he deserves to be an every-down player.
KeepTradeCut is a resource I often use to gauge market value in dynasty, as its rankings are community-sourced. On their site, Wicks is valued as the dynasty WR83 overall, around a late third-round rookie pick. The cost of entry is minimal, and Wicks’ upside case makes him well worth the gamble at this price.
Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)
This one pains me to type out, given how many shares of Tyrone Tracy I own. That said, you can only make matters worse for yourself if you remain stubborn with your player takes and hold onto your priors, so I’m ready to admit Tracy’s days are numbered. After an underwhelming Week 1, where Cam Skattebo saw just eight total snaps and -3 rush yards, he made his presence known with a solid performance in Week 2, scoring 13.9 PPR points.
What was most promising about Skattebo’s Week 2 performance was not his big run to the 1-yard line or his touchdown score; it was his 51% snap rate and the fact that he saw all five of New York’s rushing attempts in the red zone on Sunday. He’s clearly become the Giants’ go-to back for high-value touches, which should equal plenty of fantasy points over the long haul. I expect that 51% snap share to be in the 60-65% range by midseason, as Skattebo establishes himself as the clear lead back.
Skattebo’s market value currently sits around an early-to-mid 2026 second-round pick, as the dynasty RB30 on KeepTradeCut. I’m not ready to say he has top-12 upside in fantasy yet, but we saw what he did at Arizona State last year. Skattebo is tough as nails, he’s versatile and he knows how to score fantasy points.
Players to Sell
Matthew Golden (WR – GB)
We have another Green Bay wide receiver on the docket today, but a receiver to sell this time around. Many expected the 2025 first-round selection to come in and be the alpha wide receiver Green Bay has been looking for since Davante Adams left. That hasn’t been the case through the first two weeks, however, and I don’t expect things to get too much better in the future.
Through two games, Matthew Golden has managed only two receptions and 31 total scrimmage yards. He’s sitting with a dismal 11.1% TPRR and 0.44 YPRR to kick things off for his NFL career. Golden was someone I faded all through 2025 dynasty rookie drafts, as his college production was filled with red flags stemming from a lack of per-route efficiency. He projects to be a much better “real-life” receiver than a fantasy receiver; more of a fiel- stretcher to keep the defense honest than someone who will get peppered with targets.
The market still values Golden as a top-30 dynasty wide receiver. As mentioned before, Jayden Reed’s injury should open up more opportunities for Golden. Still, nothing from Golden’s college profile tells me he can step up and take advantage of the lack of competition. See if you can sell Golden for a couple of future second-round rookie picks, or possibly a proven veteran with higher upside, like Chris Olave or Jaylen Waddle.
Every week, the chances of T.J. Hockenson returning to his pre-injury production lessen. Hockenson posted a TE2 overall finish in 2023, averaging 14.3 PPR points per game. Unfortunately, he suffered an ACL and MCL injury late into that season, and he’s never looked quite the same since. Hockenson is now in his age-28 season and is averaging just 3.4 PPR points per game through two weeks. He’s only managed to earn seven targets across 44 routes run, and this is with Jordan Addison on the sidelines. Maybe this is a J.J. McCarthy issue, and Carson Wentz will look Hockenson’s way more frequently, but that’s only a temporary solution. McCarthy is coming back, as is Addison, and things are only going to get more difficult for Hockenson.
In TE-premium formats, you can still likely sell Hockenson for a late first-round rookie pick. He’s still valued as a top-10 dynasty tight end by the market, and the name brand alone should get you a decent return. I would sell Hockenson while you can, before he’s viewed in the same light as Mark Andrews.
Thanks for checking out this edition of Dynasty Trade Advice. If you have any dynasty, devy or C2C-related questions, feel free to send me a DM on X @jim_DFF. I’m happy to talk football at any time.
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