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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Buy Low
Who is your favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into Week 9 and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Tee Higgins (WR – CIN)
“Forget the poor Week 8, it’s just a mirage. My buy-low target of the week is Tee Higgins, and the window is closing fast. His true usage was evident the week before when he saw 10 targets from gunslinging QB Joe Flacco, who has turned the Bengals back into a pass-heavy machine. Higgins is an elite talent being valued like a bench warmer due to early-season woes. Pounce now, he will guaranTEE you a big return!”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
Kayshon Boutte (WR – NE)
“Kayshon Boutte (WR-NE) is my favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into week 9. After a slow start in his first 5 weeks of the season, Boutte has been big with 3 weeks in a row of finishing in the wide receiver top 20 rankings. He’s a WR2 with WR1 upside on a weekly basis going forward. Tell your league manager that Boutte still has his toughest matchup of the season in week 13 against the New York Giants and a week 14 bye. The rest of the season, including the playoffs, is neutral to favorable for Boutte to blow up on any given week. I’d be willing to give up any of my favorite sell-high candidates.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)
Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)
” The Bucs’ leading target in Week 8 was Emeka Egbuka, who drew a team-high nine targets, catching three passes for 35 yards. Down game for the rookie, but the usage was solid again for a second straight game. 58% air yards share and a 38% target share (67 incomplete air yards) to go with two more end-zone targets. It’s ironic that finally Egbuka is getting alpha usage, but the production has been lackluster. When Egbuka started the year, he was overproducing based on a subpar role. Either way…you want to go aggressively after Egbuka in his bye week. 10-plus targets per game over the last two weeks. Four end zone targets. Over 180 incomplete air yards. Remember…Egbuka hurt his hamstring two weeks ago and almost didn’t play versus the Lions. After the bye week, he should be closer to full go. Managers with a strong record should be looking to buy Buccaneers on the injury discount. Weeks 16-17: Panthers/Dolphins. ROS? Top-10 schedule for WRs, RBs, and QBs. Flip Breece Hall for Egbuka.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Jaylin Noel (WR – HOU)
“Jaylin Noel is on the cusp of breaking out. Over the last two weeks, he has had 13 targets, nine receptions, and 140 yards. What’s arguably more important is that he has done this while playing only limited snaps. Having yet to play 50% of snaps. Being targeted on 15.4% of his snaps (per r/DynastyFF), he is clearly a priority when he is on the field. Unfortunately, the Texans insist on playing their veterans on the majority of steps. We have heard their coaches say how they want to get Noel more involved, and if they do, he could become a league-winning piece down the stretch. I would be willing to move veterans with limited upside for him, such as DJ. Moore or Alvin Kamara.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
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)
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)
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 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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