The NFL season is only one week old, but fantasy football managers everywhere are already acting like the sky is falling. One bad game? Must be a bust. One fluky touchdown? Time to crown a league-winner. That’s where we step in. To help you avoid panic moves (or take advantage of someone else’s), our Featured Pros have assembled their top Buy Low and Sell High candidates for Week 2. Whether you’re looking to snag a frustrated star on the cheap or cash out before the regression monster arrives, these are the moves that can give your roster a quick upgrade. Here’s our fantasy football trade advice for Week 2, including players to buy low and sell high.
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Week 2 Buy Low Trade Advice
Who is your favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into Week 2 and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
All the WR1s
“Take your pick of star receivers who underperformed in Week 1. Considering Ja’Marr Chase, Nico Collins, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Brian Thomas Jr., Drake London and A.J. Brown combined for 115 receiving yards in Week 1, all could be attainable in your league. I would target them in that order and easily trade another top receiver on a questionable offense for them. For example, Malik Nabers and Jaxon Smith-Njigba had big weeks and could be packaged to acquire any of these players. I’d be willing to pay up to acquire any of these trusted talents on known offenses. This may be the only time all season you can get a player like Chase, so pay up while you can.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
Week 2 Sell High Trade Advice
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 1 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)
“Javonte Williams is currently the RB5 in fantasy points per game. While I’m optimistic about him this season, now is a good time to sell high if someone is willing to bite. He’s averaging 3.6 yards per carry (YPC), and his fantasy points have been boosted by two goal-line touchdowns. I’d look to upgrade a position of weakness on my team, targeting players like Tony Pollard, George Pickens or Evan Engram.”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)
“Javonte Williams is a prime sell-high candidate after dropping 20.4 PPR points in Week 1, thanks to two rushing touchdowns that masked a shaky underlying profile. He averaged just 3.6 yards per carry, and without the touchdowns, he would’ve finished with 8.4 points, which is far more reflective of his actual usage. One of his scores came after a pass interference call in the end zone, and historically, Williams has never topped four rushing touchdowns in a season. Fantasy managers may now view him as a locked-in RB2, but the efficiency and red-zone volume aren’t sustainable. I’d try to flip him for someone like Jameson Williams, Jayden Reed or Trey Benson, who offer more upside and clearer paths to consistent volume.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)
Aaron Jones Sr. (RB – MIN)
“Aaron Jones Sr. should worry fantasy managers. If not for a 27-yard receiving touchdown during the fourth quarter comeback, Jones would have ended up getting out-rushed by Jordan Mason in carries (15 to 8) and yards (68 to 23) and only two receptions for 17 yards — what would have been a six-point outing in PPR leagues. Mason was far more explosive, and with the Vikings’ defense, don’t expect them to be playing from behind all that often to heavily involve Jones in the passing game. I’d prefer to go get Tony Pollard, who struggled in a tough Week 1 matchup against Denver, but is the clear lead back as long as Tyjae Spears is out.”
– Will Urion (FantasyNow+)
“My sell-high player after Week 1 is Aaron Jones Sr. The Vikings pulled off a miracle and had a second half that looked like a completely different game from the first half. Jones was incredibly inefficient rushing (eight attempts, 23 rush yards, zero rushing touchdowns), but made up for it with his incredible receiving stats (three receptions, 44 yards, 1 touchdown). Jordan Mason (15 attempts, 68 rushing yards, zero touchdowns) looked like the clear lead back in Minnesota and was much more efficient. Jones will most likely be the pass-catching back going forward, with Mason taking on the majority of the rushing duties. Players I would trade Jones away for: Zach Charbonnet, Trey Benson, Omarion Hampton, TreVeyon Henderson, George Pickens.”
– Brian Barker (Barker’s Fantasy Football Analysis)
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