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5 Wide Receivers to Trade Week 8 (Fantasy Football)

The fantasy football season moves fast. One week you’re riding high on a breakout performance, the next you’re wondering if you should trade that same player for a bag of footballs. That’s where we come in. As we hit Week 8, our Featured Pros have combed through the chaos to highlight players you should buy low before they explode — and those you should sell high while their value is peaking. It’s the perfect time to outsmart your league mates and turn midseason panic into playoff positioning.

FantasyPros Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer

Players to Buy Low/Sell High in Week 8

Buy Low

Matthew Golden (WR – GB)

“My favorite buy-low trade candidate is Matthew Golden. While he hasn’t been the best option for fantasy, his usage has steadily increased in Green Bay’s offense. He’s the X-factor for the Packers, and Matt LaFleur knows getting him the ball is the key to unlocking this offense. For a guy who has finished as a WR3 or better in three of the last four weeks, you can probably pick him up for any bench piece and possibly even off waivers. He may not get you WR2 numbers this year, but for his price, it’s worth taking a flier on him.”
Trevor Land (FlurrySports)

Rome Odunze (WR – CHI)

“The flames have cooled, but don’t get it twisted: Rome Odunze is still cookin’. Go out and be aggressive to acquire him because he’s still the WR to own in Chicago. He’s leading the Bears by a wide margin in targets per game (7.3), receiving yards per game (nearly 60), and first-read share (27.4%). He has the potential to create some fireworks in the next month with games against the Ravens, Bengals, Giants, and Vikings. If I’m deep at RB, I’d move Cam Skattebo or even flip Garrett Wilson or D.K. Metcalf to get him. Rome may not have been built in a day, but in your league, it can sure be bought in one.”
Kyle Zeigler (Fantasy In Frames)

“You absolutely need to get Rome Odunze right now. His last two down weeks have created the perfect panic buy opportunity for a player who was producing like a WR1 earlier in the year. Forget the recent box scores and bet on his early-season role in this Bears offense. Plus, with a soft schedule on the horizon, it’s a good time to get yourself a reliable WR for the business end of the year at a discount price!”
Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)

Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – JAC)

“I’m looking over at Brian Thomas Jr in Jacksonville. Drafted as an elite WR1, his drops and lack of consistency have left fantasy owners reeling (T-32 in 1/2 PPR leagues). But perhaps there’s hope ahead with more reps and targets for Travis Hunter. The schedule is certainly rife with opportunity. I’d look to swing a deal with an RB akin to Kenneth Walker III (still has a sizable workload is the sell).”
Mike Harmon (Swollen Dome)

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Sell High

Jordan Addison (WR – MIN)

Jordan Addison has been on fire since returning from suspension. In his first three games back, he has played extremely well against Philly, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. He has racked up 18 receptions, 283 yards, and a touchdown. All with Carson Wentz slinging it, and Aaron Jones is out of the lineup. J.J. McCarthy and Aaron Jones could return as soon as this week. I really hope J.J. is the guy, but the first couple of games definitely give me pause for concern. Use Addison in a package with your starting QB or TE to trade up for a difference maker at those one-spot positions. Target Lamar Jackson, Brock Bowers, or George Kittle.”
David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)

George Pickens (WR – DAL)

“I love George Pickens (WR4), but I question his week-to-week ceiling with the return of CeeDee Lamb. There are not enough footballs with Jake Ferguson (TE1) running amok, and the continued workload for Javonte Williams. There will be big days, but I fear a roller coaster effect on the campaign. I’d be trolling for RB help, maybe pushing for some shares in James Cook (one helluva sell job to do there) or rolling the dice that Saquon Barkley and the Eagles find better days.”
Mike Harmon (Swollen Dome)

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