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?
Mark Andrews (TE – BAL)
“The Ravens have to get going, and with Lamar Jackson back this week, that can only mean better things coming for Mark Andrews. His value is in the toilet right now, with even some managers going as far as to drop him outright. The connection Andrews has with Jackson will be vital if Baltimore has any hopes of turning things around, and let’s not forget about where we were a year ago. Andrews had four touchdowns headed into Week 9 of last year, only for him to go on a run — seven touchdowns in eight games from Weeks 10-18 to end the year. Andrews should cost almost nothing to acquire right now, and for teams looking for tight end help, Andrews would be a great one to bet on to bring stability to that position.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Sell High
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 8 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
DeVonta Smith (WR – PHI)
“DeVonta Smith can be considered a great sell right now after two straight very impressive outings. Smith has compiled 15 catches on 20 targets for 267 yards in his last two contests. 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 No. 1 WR. 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), 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 versus the Rams back in Week 7: 44 yards on just 54% of the snaps. We’ve been talking about his fall off in efficiency, tough schedule and potential for a healthy Bhayshul Tuten to seize a larger role. All of these things are starting to become very apparent for Etienne’s fantasy value. He 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)
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