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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Players to Buy Low & Sell High in Week 9
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?
Chase Brown (RB – CIN)
“What can Brown do for you? Fantasy managers are starting to find out. From Weeks 1-5, Chase Brown averaged just 2.4 yards per carry with eight missed tackles forced and no explosive runs. Since Joe Flacco‘s arrival, his yards per carry have skyrocketed to 6.9, with 74.3 yards per game, including 86 yards coming on explosive runs. If your league mate thinks it’s a fluke, float an offer for Travis Etienne, David Montgomery or even Jaylen Waddle. Brown’s end-of-season schedule adds even more motivation to buy. He faces Baltimore twice, plus Buffalo and Miami, all friendly matchups for running backs.”
– Kyle Zeigler (Fantasy In Frames)
“Chase Brown’s market value is starting to perk up again after being in the tank for weeks. But the market probably won’t catch up to Brown’s actual value. Yes, Brown is losing some snaps and touches to Samaje Perine, but last season’s 90+% snap and carry shares were never sustainable. The good news is that Joe Flacco has reinvigorated the Bengals’ offense, and Brown has an ultra-favorable schedule the rest of the way. FantasyPros’ strength of schedule tool gives Brown’s remaining schedule a five-star rating. If anyone is betting on a Brian Thomas Jr. rebound, I’d happily trade Thomas to get Chase Brown. I’d also be willing to give up DeVonta Smith, Marvin Harrison Jr. or Deebo Samuel for Brown.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Sell High
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 8 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
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. 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 byes, 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)
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