It’s Week 6, and by now, fantasy football managers have either found their rhythm or are quietly pretending that 1-4 is “just bad luck.” The waiver wire’s thinning, trade deadlines are creeping closer, and every decision feels like the hinge between playoff glory and another “next year” speech. That’s where our Featured Pros come in — here to help you spot the buy-low gems and sell-high mirages before your league mates do. Let’s dive into who’s trending the wrong way (and why that’s a good thing) — and which players’ stats might be about to come crashing down.
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Fantasy Football Players to Sell High in Week 6
Sell High
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 6 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Rico Dowdle (RB – CAR)
“Rico Dowdle’s 32-point, 206-yard performance in Week 5 is the perfect Sell High window. This career game was purely down to a spike in volume off the back of Chuba Hubbard‘s calf injury, who the Panthers have made clear they do not plan to put on IR. This suggests Hubbard’s absence will only be for a few weeks at most, and Dowdle’s relevance will only be a short-term thing. Yes, he could earn a slightly increased role, but Dowdle will not suddenly become a workhorse back for the Panthers; this career game is just smoke and mirrors. I would look to trade him away off the back of this outlier performance for a more stable, high-volume player with a historic, less “sexy” appeal, such as Javonte Williams or Travis Etienne! ”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
“Rico Dowdle was THE MAN in week 5, rushing for 206 yards and scoring a touchdown. The problem is that Carolina doesn’t play Miami every week, and Chuba will return. Dowdle’s value will never be higher. He is one of those challenging choices for owners because running back is a position that is not nearly as deep as wide receiver, but owners need to know when to sell a player, especially a player who will never have a week like this. Best-case scenario, he is a committee back with Chuba Hubbard. Trade him now to a running-back-needy team in a package for an undervalued wide receiver upgrade like Ricky Pearsall or (if sneaky and lucky) Rashee Rice and, possibly, a low-end short-term running back fill-in like Michael Carter or even a committee back like Tyjae Spears.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Darren Waller (TE – MIA)
“Darren Waller has been outstanding for fantasy players after missing the first three games because of a hip injury. The veteran tight end had two receiving touchdowns on only four targets, scoring 17.7 PPR fantasy points against the New York Jets in Week 4. Furthermore, he caught all five targets for 78 receiving yards and a touchdown over Miami’s first three drives on Sunday, totaling 18.8 fantasy points. However, Waller didn’t see the ball again the rest of the game. More importantly, he finished tied for third on the team in targets (five) with Malik Washington and backup tight end Julian Hill. Meanwhile, it’s only a matter of time until Waller misses time, given his extensive injury history. I would happily trade him for Mason Taylor or Dalton Kincaid.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Romeo Doubs (WR – GB)
“Romeo Doubs has four touchdowns in the past three games, but has not topped 68 yards, and has only one game with four or more receptions. He only had four TDs last year, scoring a pair in two games. Doubs topped 70 yards twice last year, with two games with five or more receptions. He’s hit or miss. Perhaps you can deal or package him for rookies Matthew Golden or Travis Hunter, who have not lived up to expectations yet.”
– Ryan Lester (Lesters Legends)
Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)
“If I can trade away Emeka Egbuka before he comes down to earth, I am absolutely doing it. The PPR WR3 has scored 5 times on only 25 catches. He’s been the beneficiary of multiple broken coverage big plays, and he has had no competition for targets. Mike Evans will be back soon, Chris Godwin is ramping up, Jalen McMillan will be coming off IR, and Bucky Irving will be back at some point. See if you can get someone who is actually getting the usage to back up their production: Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Garret Wilson, and let regression do the rest.”
– Will Urion (FantasyNow+)
DK Metcalf (WR – SEA)
“One of my favorite sell-high candidates right now is DK Metcalf (WR, Pittsburgh). He’s scored in three straight games, including a big 23.6 fantasy point output. That kind of streak tends to attract prospective managers to trade with. This is the best week to hype up DK Metcalf if you are looking to trade him. The Steelers’ passing offense has been mediocre at best. So his stock is likely nearer to a peak than a sustainable baseline, making this a smart time to try to flip him. Because Metcalf still carries upside and name recognition, you should aim to extract something valuable in return. Here are trade targets I’d push for (depending on your roster needs): A steadier WR2 or high-upside WR3 who offers more consistent target volume. A back-end RB2 / flex with decent floor. Happy trading!”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)
Jake Ferguson (TE – DAL)
“I’m looking at Jake Ferguson, currently the TE1 in fantasy scoring, and it’s time to strike while the iron is hot. When CeeDee Lamb returns from his high ankle sprain in a couple of weeks, he’ll resume his role as the alpha in this offense. In Weeks 1 and 2, when Lamb was active, he commanded a target share 7% higher than Ferguson. Ferguson remains a reliable TE, but expect his production to settle closer to a mid-tier option once Lamb is back. I’d trade him for Tyler Warren or Rashee Rice if that manager is struggling, or even Rhamondre Stevenson, since, whether we like it or not, he’s the RB1. Then I’d grab Mason Taylor off waivers, who is widely available.”
– Kyle Zeigler (Fantasy In Frames)
Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)
“Alvin Kamara is averaging 3.9 yards per carry, has scored one touchdown, and hasn’t given us his usual level of pass-catching production (17-77-0 on 21 targets). That doesn’t sound like a sell-high candidate, does it? Well, Kamara is still regarded as the lead back in New Orleans, but the Saints have been ramping up Kendre Miller‘s usage, and this seems to be moving toward a two-headed backfield. Kamara’s value could fall further. If you have the RB depth to spare, it might be worth dealing Kamara to an RB-needy team in exchange for an underachieving receiver such as Ladd McConkey or Jakobi Meyers.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Michael Carter (RB – ARI)
“After establishing himself as the clear RB1 for the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5, Michael Carter is an easy sell. The window of opportunity for Carter exists for only a short time, as Trey Benson will inevitably return for the Cardinals and assume his duties as the lead back in the absence of James Conner. Carter dominated the early-down opportunities for Arizona on Sunday, accumulating 32 1st and 2nd down snaps compared to 8 given to Emari Demercado and Zonovan “Bam” Knight. Suppose Carter could be sold while the iron is hot for a TreVeyon Henderson or an RJ Harvey. In that case, Carter should be dealt immediately to acquire one of those two players with significantly higher upside that will last longer than the next few weeks.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Kyren Williams (RB – LAR)
“Who knew that Kyren Williams is a fire dancer? The veteran back has been playing with fire and has managed to avoid any serious burns. The Rams have had a few tough losses this season, but have shown enough to confirm they are Super Bowl contenders. Currently, the RB8 on the season, Williams has been a huge part of their success. However, we have started to see Blake Corum be more involved. Last week, Corum benched himself after fumbling, leading to Williams having a season-high 91% snaps. Corum should return to his role immediately and eat into Kyren’s snaps. This week, he faces the Ravens in a great matchup. I expect he’ll string together another great performance, inflating his value and providing the chance to cash out for a top piece returning from injury, such as CeeDee Lamb or George Kittle.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
Jaylen Waddle (WR – MIA)
“My favorite sell-high candidate is Jaylen Waddle. With Tyreek Hill injured, many are assuming Waddle will be a target vulture, but that’s not going to happen. His highest reception total in a game so far is six, and he needs touchdowns to even provide WR2 quality weeks. With Waddle likely to see some touchdown regression, I’m looking to trade him for someone like Chris Olave, who has a safe floor and plenty of targets each week.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
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