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.
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Players to Buy Low & Sell High in Week 5
Buy Low
Who is your favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into Week 5 and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Jaylen Waddle (WR – MIA)
“Jaylen Waddle started his career on a tear with a (then) rookie record of 104 receptions and three consecutive 1,000+ yard seasons. However, 2024 and 2025 haven’t been as great for him. Unfortunately for the Miami Dolphins, Tyreek Hill suffered a gruesome injury that will keep him out for the remainder of the year (and possibly longer). The injury will thrust Waddle into the role of WR1 for Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins. Buy Waddle now, as he is coming off a disappointing 3/48 against the Jets. Trade a WR2 or fringe WR1 like Deebo Samuel, Romeo Doubs, or Keenan Allen to acquire Waddle before he takes off and gives teams a nice WR1 for the rest of the season!”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
“Jaylen Waddle has to be the No. 1 WR by default for the Dolphins moving forward. Very unfortunate with Tyreek Hill going down on Monday, but it is time to do the Waddle dance and pay for the No. 1 WR without breaking the bank. If you can give up Romeo Doubs straight up and maybe add a bag of chips, you can make it happen. However, I would not trade a high-performing WR for Waddle; you never know when Tua is going to play like the Space Jam aliens stole his power.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)
Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)
“Ladd McConkey has had a rough start to his 2025 season, and Week 4 was his lowest output yet (1 reception for 11 yards). For those with a short memory, McConkey didn’t post top-15 WR numbers in 2024 until Week 8. His run from Weeks 11-18 (with a Week 14 Bye) was what made him a top-15 WR on the year. In the same way, Quentin Johnston peaked early and faded late in 2024. I’m betting on a similar pattern in 2025. His high ADP (roughly 26 overall) this season means you can offer your 2nd or 3rd RB or an over-performing WR3 and take advantage of your opponent’s frustration.”
– Tim Metzler (FantasyPros)
Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT)
“Jaylen Warren could be risky, but he could also be a great buy-low. After he burned fantasy managers by being ruled inactive right before an overseas game, his manager may not be too loyal to him. Plus, the Steelers are entering their bye this week, and the team rostering him may need a fill-in. We saw what Kenneth Gainwell did last week, and Warren is a far superior back. With Kaleb Johnson out of the picture, this backfield belongs to Warren. If you can move a overproducing back for him, such as D’Andre Swift or Cam Skattebo (before Tyrone Tracy returns), I would.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
Chris Olave (WR – NO)
“Chris Olave is a sharp buy-low heading into Week 5 after a quiet outing in Week 4 despite scoring his first touchdown. He’s still averaging over 10 targets per game and leads the Saints in air yards and red zone looks. New Orleans remains winless, which means more pass-heavy game scripts and consistent volume for Olave. His manager might be frustrated by the lack of explosive production, creating a perfect trade window. You can offer a mid-tier running back like Isiah Pacheco straight up or package him with a low-volume wide receiver to make a more compelling deal for Olave’s target-driven upside.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)
“Chris Olave is my favorite buy-low heading into Week 5. Olave gets a favorable matchup this week against the Giants, who are allowing the second-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. He will have two more favorable matchups in the following weeks against the New England Patriots and the Chicago Bears. Olave has gotten the second-most targets in the NFL thus far, trailing only Puka Nacua. The production will come. I would trade a player in fringe RB2 territory, such as Trey Benson, or a receiver in Jordan Addison‘s tier for him.”
– Ryan Prosick (Fantrax)
“My favorite buy-low candidate is Chris Olave. With 41 targets this year, Olave is second amongst wide receivers, with only Puka Nacua having more. While his quarterback situation will limit his opportunities each week, he has one of the safest floors in all of fantasy football.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
Stefon Diggs (WR – NE)
“Stefon Diggs won’t be a cheap buy-low trade target. However, the veteran is one of my favorite trade targets after he looked healthy in Week 4. After averaging 4.3 receptions on five targets for 37.3 receiving yards and 8.1 PPR fantasy points per game over the first three weeks, Diggs shined against the Carolina Panthers. He had six receptions on seven targets for 101 receiving yards and 16.1 fantasy points, leading the Patriots in every category. More importantly, Drake Maye targeted Diggs on 41.2% of his pass attempts. Don’t be surprised if the veteran has another strong fantasy performance in Week 5 against his former team. I would give up Deebo Samuel Sr. or Michael Pittman Jr. for Diggs and a bench running back.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE – ATL)
“Kyle Pitts remains the ideal ‘buy-low’ target because his manager’s two-year frustration has finally produced some success, making them eager to ‘sell high’ off the back of his Week 4 performance. This is the perfect trade window to execute a forward-thinking deal, considering that his value is about to be suppressed by an upcoming Week 5 bye and the following brutal matchups against the Bills and 49ers. After Week 8, though, he’s a ‘set and forget’ down the straight. The managers that are locked in will look past the short-term schedule, betting instead on his elite, solid usage and highly favourable fantasy playoff slate to deliver high-end TE1 production.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)
“It has been meh thus far for Alvin Kamara, with most of the mixed results not being his fault. The Saints’ offense just does not score enough for Kamara to produce monster games anymore, but could that change? The Saints gave 23-year-old Kendre Miller more work this week, and while Kamara still got his usual workload, Miller had more success on the ground. For a team that is rebuilding, does giving a 30-year-old touches over an unproven 23-year-old make much sense? Or would the Saints rather see what they have in Miller? Kamara could become an interesting trade deadline target for NFL teams if the Saints are willing to move on, and taking a chance on that unknown is particularly intriguing *cough, cough, Kansas City*. If Kamara could be had for someone such as D’Andre Swift or David Montgomery, I’d take the plunge and pray Kamara gets a move out of NOLA.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
A.J. Brown (WR – PHI)
“In his three previous seasons with the Eagles, A.J. Brown has finished as the Half-PPR WR 12, 11, and 7 on a points-per-game basis. Philadelphia is currently last in the NFL in passing yards per game (152.3); it is likely they will remain run-heavy but could still improve substantially, even just to last season’s rate of 206.9 yards per game, which ranked 30th in the league. Per PlayerProfiler, AJ’s target share has dropped a bit from 2024 – 34.4% to 29.5% – but he still ranks 6th in the NFL. Let’s not forget AJ missed some time during the preseason with a hamstring injury; his slow start may have a little something to do with that as well. I’d still be willing to pay a fairly high price for AJB, value him as a fringe WR1/WR2 going forward.”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)
Tetairoa McMillan (WR – CAR)
“Tetairoa McMillan continues to see alpha usage without the box-score pop yet: 22% target share (8 targets) with 50% of the team’s air yards in Week 4. T-Mac is 18th in air-yard share through four games and running well ahead of every other Panthers WR on the depth chart. Bryce Young keeps looking to T-Mac downfield and in the red zone, making him a prime TD-regression candidate with juicy matchups coming up. Buy Low on the WR10 in expected fantasy PPG. If you are sick and tired of AJ Brown, T-Mac is a good trade target with the disgruntled Eagles WR.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Sell High
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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