It’s Week 9, and the fantasy football panic meter is officially red-lining. The trade deadline is creeping closer, injuries are stacking up, and suddenly that “depth” you felt good about three weeks ago looks like a pile of waiver wire fliers. Don’t worry—we’ve all been there. To help you steady the ship (or make that bold move you’ve been avoiding), our Featured Pros have weighed in on the best Buy Low and Sell High candidates for Week 9. Whether you’re clinging to playoff hope or plotting for the top seed, this is the week to make your move before it’s too late.
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Sell High
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 8 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Courtland Sutton (WR – DEN)
“Don’t get fooled by the overall WR2 ranking; it’s entirely down to luck. The numbers for Courtland Sutton scream sell now. He’s averaging 14.3 FPPG, but he’s defying the metrics: his expected output is just 12.3. That +2.0 FPPG difference is just not feasible long-term, as well as an exceptionally high 9.1% TD rate combined with a target share of 20.8%, a metric that doesn’t even crack the top 30 WRs. The hot streak is about to hit a wall. Offload Sutton before it’s too late.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
Oronde Gadsden II (TE – LAC)
“While fantasy players shouldn’t panic sell high on Oronde Gadsden II, it’s time to explore trade options. The rookie tight end has played well lately, averaging 6.3 receptions on 7.3 targets for 103 receiving yards, 0.7 touchdowns, and 20 PPR fantasy points per game over the past three weeks, totaling at least 68 yards and 11.8 fantasy points in every contest. However, he had only had five targets against the Minnesota Vikings last week, his lowest total since Week 5. More importantly, Gadsden’s workload significantly declined after a hot start. The rookie had four targets in the first quarter but saw only one for the rest of the game. Fantasy players should explore trading Gadsden and a startable running back or wide receiver for Brock Bowers.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“I love Oronde Gadsden and his rise in the Chargers’ attack. He’s been dominant these past three weeks, and a healthy return by the offensive lineman portends more big days from Justin Herbert. But will Gadsden remain that elite option? There are many other mouths to feed with Vidal and eventually Hampton, not to mention the trio of wideouts. In leagues with a true TE position, he’d have immense value, and I’d be looking to grab a back-end RB1 in return – maybe Kyren Williams or Bucky Irving (selling the games missed due to injury).”
– Mike Harmon (Swollen Dome)
“This could 1000% make me FantasyReceipts’ next victim, but I’m selling Oronde Gadsden. Gadsden has been on an absolute heater over the last three games, totalling 309 yards, 19 receptions, and two scores. However, this offence boasts a lot of talent, and the schedule becomes very challenging for the TE position. Over their remaining nine games, they play seven top-12 defenses against the TE position (the Steelers and Jaguars are the exceptions). This includes playing 5 of the top 7 teams against TEs. Shoot for the moon and see if you can score a big-name TE, and fall back on a guy like Jake Ferguson coming off a down week.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
Jordan Addison (WR – MIN)
“I’m selling Jordan Addison right now. My issue with Addison is not only his lack of competent quarterback play, especially with Carson Wentz‘s recent injury, but also his boom-or-bust potential. He averages just over five receptions per game and has had two disastrous performances buoyed by touchdowns. Once that regression hits, he’ll be a very volatile option. I think you can sell him for someone more consistent, like a Zay Flowers or Chris Olave.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
RJ Harvey (RB – DEN)
“RJ Harvey’s three-touchdown game has everyone talking around the water cooler. Don’t let the noise fool you. Nothing has changed in Sean Payton’s offense. J.K. Dobbins still leads the backfield, handling 54.5% of rushing attempts to Harvey’s 20%. Harvey has a slight route edge, 77 to Dobbins’ 64, but Badie mixes in 55 routes. If you can stomach a short wait, consider moving Harvey for Trey Benson, expected back from IR in Week 10. You could also target Kenneth Walker or Jordan Mason, who offer more volume.”
– Kyle Zeigler (Fantasy In Frames)
Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)
“I’d love to sell high on Jonathan Taylor after his third RB1 weekly finish this season. No one is higher in value than Taylor right now, regardless of the format. If I can move him for a player like Jahmyr Gibbs or James Cook with an additional bench piece thrown in, I’m probably doing that. Keep in mind, Taylor has a Week 11 bye, but Gibbs and Cook have already had their bye, making them more likely to gain on Taylor’s season-long point total. Adding a depth piece without tiering down is a great idea for someone like Taylor as we head into the stretch.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
Kimani Vidal (RB – LAC)
“Kimani Vidal absolutely destroyed the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8 with 117 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. He came into the season as an afterthought when the Chargers drafted Omarion Hampton. When Hampton went down, many owners thought Hassan Haskins would take over the lead back role, but Vidal did, and, in that time, he has two weeks of 117+ yards rushing! Hampton will return soon, greatly decreasing Vidal’s value, although he has probably earned himself some sort of committee role. Trade him while his value is high. Try to get a running back who has the backfield to themselves, possibly Javonte Williams, who is still being disrespected/undervalued by many owners, or a running back who should step back into a lead role on his team like Aaron Jones, who just returned from IR and will resume the RB1 role in Minnesota.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB – NYG)
“My favorite sell-high candidate after week 8 is Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB-NYG). First and foremost, I am a huge Cam Skattebo fan. I loved watching him in college at Arizona State, and I loved watching him build into a top rookie of the year candidate. That being said, Tyrone Tracy Jr.‘s stock is at an all-time high, especially to any fantasy football league manager who had to drop Cam Skattebo this week. Even if Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on your waiver wire, pick him up and try to work out a trade with that league manager. Even with Tyrone Tracy Jr. stepping back into the starting role, I don’t see him as anything more than a weekly flex play. Trade him away now while you can get the most value in return from him.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)
DeVonta Smith (WR – PHI)
“DeVonta Smith can be considered a great sell right now after two straight very impressive outings for the Eagles’ WR2. Smith has compiled 15 catches on 20 targets for 267 yards in his last two contests alone. However, Smith only has two scores on the year, and only two 100-yard outings through eight games. What also needs to be considered is Philly coming from behind in Week 7, leading to more passing volume, and A.J. Brown‘s absence in Week 8, making Smith the WR1 for Philly. Brown will return sooner rather than later, sending Smith back down the depth chart. If Smith could fetch a high-end WR2 in return, such as Ladd McConkey, Michael Pittman, or Davante Adams, with Puka Nacua coming back for Week 9, that would be an easy yes.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Travis Etienne Jr. (RB – JAC)
“Travis Etienne was bottled up for the third straight game vs the Rams back in Week 7. 8 for 44 yards on just 54% of the snaps. Been talking about his fall off in efficiency, tough schedule, and potential for a healthy Bhayshul Tuten to seize a larger role. Tuten has been on the IR with a shoulder all year, something that might not hinder him coming out of the bye week. All of these things are starting to become very apparent for Etienne’s fantasy value. Remains a sell with the Jags coming off their bye week. Flip Etienne for DeVonta Smith, Stefon Diggs, Tetairoa McMillan, or Jaylen Warren.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Travis Hunter (WR – JAC)
“Maybe Travis Hunter’s 8-101-1 stat line in Week 7 was the start of a Great Awakening for the two-way rookie. He played a season-high 87% of the Jaguars’ offensive snaps in that game and had a season-high 14 targets. I’m willing to risk selling Hunter at the wrong time now that he has the attention of fantasy managers. Hunter was WR50 in PPR fantasy points per game before his pre-bye breakout game in Week 7. I’m skeptical about the spike in targets lasting, and I’m skeptical that Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence can make Hunter a must-start fantasy option. I’d be willing to deal Hunter for a running back such as Tyrone Tracy, David Montgomery, or (if people are giving up on him) Kenneth Walker III.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
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