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 sell high.
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Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 1 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Michael Pittman Jr. (WR – IND)
“Michael Pittman had a sweet Week 1. I don’t think he’ll stay consistent with his availability. I’m looking to sell before he gets (inevitably) injured. My primary target is someone like AJ Brown (who had one catch this week). Don’t forget: Week 1 is when everyone panics. Sell sell sell and get the targets you missed in the draft.”
– Tim Metzler (FantasyPros)
Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)
“I like Emeka Egbuka, but I’d also be selling high on him after his standout week 1. He hauled in 2 TDs, which is unlikely to happen very often. Mike Evans still leads the team in targets, and Chris Godwin is returning at some point. I’m not selling Egbuka in dynasty, but in redraft, this feels like the right time to cash in on the buzz from pre-season and now Week 1.”
– Brandon ‘B_Don’ Myers (Razzball)
Daniel Jones (QB – IND)
“Many were shocked to see Daniel Jones finish Week 1 as a top-five quarterback, scoring 29.5 fantasy points in the win over the Miami Dolphins. He completed 75.9% of his pass attempts for 272 yards and a touchdown while adding seven rushing attempts for 26 yards and two goal-line touchdowns in Week 1. However, fantasy players should sell high on the veteran quarterback as soon as possible. Jones faced arguably the NFL’s worst defense on Sunday. Furthermore, he won’t have two goal-line rushing touchdowns every week if Jonathan Taylor is healthy. Jones would have scored 17.5 fantasy points without the two rushing touchdowns, the same fantasy total as Geno Smith. Find the league mate who isn’t happy with Dak Prescott or Bo Nix‘s Week 1 performance and send them a trade for Jones.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Baker Mayfield (QB – TB)
“My favorite sell-high candidate after Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is Baker Mayfield. His strong Week 1 performance, likely boosted by a favorable matchup against a weak Atlanta defense, has inflated his value, but his inconsistency and tough upcoming schedule make him a prime sell-high target. Mayfield’s reliance on big plays and Tampa Bay’s run-heavy tendencies limit his weekly ceiling. I’d target a more consistent QB like Anthony Richardson or a high-upside RB1 like Breece Hall in a trade package. Capitalizing on Mayfield’s current hype could land you a cornerstone player for your roster.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
Quentin Johnston (WR – LAC)
“After an explosive, two-touchdown performance, Quentin Johnston of the Chargers is the perfect ‘sell high’ candidate. This level of fantasy output, combined with his long-term consistency, remains a risk. Now is the ideal time to capitalise on this recency bias by trading him for a more stable and proven player who had a quiet Week 1. Look to acquire a player like Kenneth Walker III or even Tyreek Hill, as their managers may be panicking and willing to trade a premium talent off the back of Johnston’s week 1 production.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
“Quentin Johnston had an outstanding Week 1 with five receptions for 79 yards and two touchdowns! That being said, sell him now for maximum value! The Chargers are built to be a running team and will go back to that more in the upcoming weeks. Justin Herbert will still sling the rock, but as the running game grows, the passing game will. They will not be able to maintain three top 25 wide receivers. Keenan Allen is Herbert’s go-to guy, and Ladd McConkey has built a great rapport with Herbert. Johnston could still have a good season, but won’t score two touchdowns every week, making a trade for players like Marvin Harrison, Jr. (in a dream world) or a tight end upgrade, a great situation for an owner who has Johnston as the WR4 or even WR5 on their fantasy team.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
“Quentin Johnston is my favorite sell-high trade candidate after an uncharacteristically booming start in Week 1. Despite the usual emphasis on the run game, the Harbaugh offense in Week 1 was clicking through the air. I expect Johnston to have unpredictable Gabe Davis-like boom weeks, but I would liken that to chasing Alec Pierce‘s touchdowns in 2024. I would move off of Johnston for another receiver who had a slower start, such as George Pickens or Josh Downs (ideally also acquiring a 3rd-round rookie pick).”
– Chew Russell (Going For 2)
Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE)
“Dylan Sampson had an incredibly productive debut last week. Catching eight passes for 66 yards and leading the team in rushing attempts is a box score that will catch people’s attention. Although he looked good with his touches, this was against a Bengals’ defense that is Swiss cheese. Plus, Sampson was outsnapped by veteran back Jerome Ford, and will have second-round back Quinshon Judkins to compete for touches next week. This is not an offense you want a part of, even if they looked functional against the Bengals. I’d sell for anything that could instantly boost my starting lineup.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)
“Javonte Williams is currently the RB5 in FPPG. 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 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 even Trey Benson, who offer more upside and clearer paths to consistent volume.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)
Travis Kelce (TE – KC)
“Travis Kelce finished as the half-PPR TE3 in Week 1 with 11.7 points – 10.2 of which came on a somewhat blown coverage TD. In a game that saw Xavier Worthy exit immediately, Kelce only saw four targets, 2 of which were caught. Some may see Kelce as a huge beneficiary of Worthy’s injury, despite evidence to the contrary in Week 1. There is a chance Worthy does not miss much time with the injury, and once Rashee Rice returns from his suspension, Kelce’s role in the offense will be even more uncertain. I would try to trade Kelce for Tyler Warren, even if it requires including another piece in the deal.”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)
Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)
“My favorite sell-high candidate is Breece Hall. I was one of his biggest fans coming into this year, and I think he’ll be phenomenal moving forward. With that being said, after his Week 1 performance, he may have an RB1 price tag on him. Getting that for a guy you drafted in the third or fourth round is just too good to pass up in my opinion.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
“Members of the Breece Hall Fan Club are taking victory laps after Hall had 19-107-0 rushing and 2-38-0 receiving in Week 1, but concerns about Hall’s usage remain. Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis rotated in behind Hall, and it was Allen who scored on an 8-yard TD run when the Jets’ offense got inside the green zone early in the second quarter. If you have adequate RB depth and need WR help, see if you can trade Hall for a receiver with a similar ADP, such as Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison, Mike Evans or Terry McLaurin.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)
“I’m looking to sell high on Marvin Harrison Jr. if I can get a solid WR2 in return. He only saw six targets with a 22% first-read target rate. For him to maintain value, he’ll need to make up for the lack of volume with touchdowns like he did in Week 1, but that’s going to be tough to sustain. See if you can flip him for Garrett Wilson or maybe package him with someone for a WR1 like Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., or Nico Collins.”
– Brady Auer (BA Sports Podcast)
Travis Etienne Jr. (RB – JAC)
“It will depend on who’s willing to buy, but Travis Etienne has all the hallmarks of a good sell-high. He just played a super soft defense, a talented rookie is waiting in the wings, and his competition was just traded, so it looks like his path to backfield dominance is unimpeded. Considering how late Etienne was going in drafts, it’s likely he’s found money for you. If I can transition him plus a Khalil Shakir or Chris Olave for a top WR like CeeDee Lamb, Drake London, or Garrett Wilson tier of WR, I do so comfortably.”
– Lou Brunson (Optimus Fantasy Football)
Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)
“I doubt I’m alone here, but I’m selling Christian McCaffrey. I’ve been nervous about his injury risk all off-season, and after a great Week 1 performance, now is the time to sell. He received 22 carries, most in the league, and finished as RB3. Now obviously, this is the kind of production you wanted when you drafted him, so selling now might seem crazy, but give it some thought. If someone out there is holding another RB like Saquon Barkley or Jahmyr Gibbs, and you can move McCaffrey for either of those plus a bench piece, I’d definitely consider it based on my roster.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
Keon Coleman (WR – BUF)
“Keon Coleman is the absolute correct answer for selling high. Coleman feasted against the Ravens, but a chunk of his usage was a result of Buffalo being down big and needing to heave their way back into the game. Buffalo won’t be in that position too often in 2025; that, plus the tendency for the Bills to spread the ball around on offense, makes Coleman a very good sell. If Coleman could be used in a package deal to land Terry McLaurin, Mike Evans, or even TreVeyon Henderson, players that will have better days than what they showed in week 1, it is an easy deal to go ahead and do.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Aaron Jones Sr. (RB – MIN)
“Aaron Jones Sr. should worry fantasy managers. If not for a 27-yard receiving TD during the 4th quarter comeback, Jones would have ended up getting out-rushed by Jordan Mason 15-8 (68 yards vs 23) and only two receptions for 17 yards — what would have been a 6-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 Sr. 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 2nd half that looked like a completely different game than the first half. Jones was incredibly inefficient rushing (8 attempts; 23 rush yards; 0 rush TDs), but made up for it in his incredible receiving TD (3 receptions; 44 rec yards; 1 rec TD). Jordan Mason (15 attempts; 68 rush yards; 0 rush TDs) looked like the clear lead RB in Minnesota and was much more efficient. Jones will most likely be the passing 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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