Everyone loves to make fantasy football trades. Therefore, I’m here to give some early fantasy trade advice heading into Week 5. Let’s dive into some players you should buy or sell following this past week’s games.
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Early Fantasy Football Trade Advice for Week 5
Players to Buy
Dart played well in his first career despite Malik Nabers‘ knee injury, totaling 19.8 fantasy points. More importantly, the rookie made plays with his legs, totaling 10 attempts for 54 yards, a touchdown, and 11.4 fantasy points on the ground. Furthermore, he was solid in the air, totaling 111 passing yards on 20 attempts. By comparison, the Chargers gave up 166.5 passing yards on 34 attempts per game to Geno Smith and Bo Nix the previous two weeks. Dart is an excellent QB2 trade target because of his rushing abilities.
Fantasy players should consider Hampton as a must-start running back moving forward. The rookie has been outstanding the past two weeks with Najee Harris out for the year, totaling 31 rushing attempts for 198 yards and two touchdowns, scoring 24.9 or more PPR fantasy points in both outings. More importantly, he has been a factor in the passing game, totaling at least five receptions for 37 receiving yards in both contests. Hampton only had 17 touches in Week 4. Yet, he averaged 9.7 yards and 1.62 fantasy points per touch.
Hopefully, fantasy players didn’t give up on Diggs after the veteran averaged 4.3 receptions on five targets for 37.3 receiving yards and 8.1 PPR fantasy points per game over the first three weeks. He shined in Week 4, leading the Patriots with seven targets, four more than anyone else. Diggs had six receptions for 101 receiving yards and 16.1 fantasy points. More importantly, Drake Maye targeted him on 41.2% of his pass attempts. Don’t be surprised if Diggs has another strong fantasy performance in Week 5 against his former team.
While the Saints are winless, Olave has played well for fantasy players because of target value. The veteran averaged 12.3 targets and 13.2 PPR fantasy points per game over the first three weeks, totaling at least 10 and 11.4 in every outing. Unfortunately, he had a season-low six targets and nine fantasy points in Week 4 despite scoring his first touchdown this year. Yet, that creates a buy-low window for fantasy players. New Orleans will be chasing points in most of their games. Furthermore, they have a fantasy-friendly upcoming schedule.
Players to Sell
Dynasty fantasy players shouldn’t trade away Stroud, as I still believe in his long-term fantasy outlook. However, redraft fantasy players in superflex leagues should sell high this week. The former Ohio State had his best performance this year by far in Week 4, completing 78.6% of his pass attempts for 233 yards, two touchdowns, and 18.4 fantasy points, setting season highs in every category. Unfortunately, Stroud won’t play the Tennessee Titans every week. Meanwhile, he has an awful upcoming schedule, including matchups against the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos.
Congratulations to anyone who got up early and grabbed Gainwell off the waiver wire with Jaylen Warren being a last-minute inactive. He had the best game of his career, totaling 19 rushing attempts for 99 yards, two touchdowns, six receptions for 35 receiving yards, and 31.4 PPR fantasy points. By comparison, Gainwell had 16 rushing attempts for 55 yards, one touchdown, seven receptions for 30 receiving yards, and 21.5 fantasy points over the first three weeks. Warren should be healthy after Pittsburgh’s Week 5 bye, making Gainwell a must-sell player.
Metcalf was the WR31 over the first three weeks, averaging 5.7 targets and 11.8 PPR fantasy points per game, scoring 12.3 or less in every outing. However, he was outstanding in Ireland, catching all five targets for 23.6 fantasy points. Yet, 63.6% of his fantasy production came off a blown coverage 80-yard receiving touchdown. Metcalf only had 8.6 fantasy points on his other four targets. Despite being Pittsburgh’s clear-cut best weapon in the passing game, he has averaged only 5.5 targets per game, seeing seven or fewer in every contest.
Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Despite averaging only four receptions on 4.3 targets for 38 receiving yards per game this season, Goedert 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. Goedert had only four targets but 19.7 fantasy points on Sunday because of two touchdowns, including a gimmick score early in the game. Sell high on the veteran while you can.
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