It’s Week 6, and by now, fantasy football managers have either found their rhythm or are quietly pretending that 1-4 is “just bad luck.” The waiver wire is thinning, trade deadlines are creeping closer, and every decision feels like the hinge between playoff glory and another “next year” speech. That’s where our Featured Pros come in — here to help you spot the buy-low gems and sell-high mirages before your league mates do. Let’s dive into who’s trending the wrong way (and why that’s a good thing) — and which players’ stats might be about to come crashing down.
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Players to Buy Low & Sell High in Week 6
Buy Low
Who is your favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into Week 6 and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)
“Now is the perfect time to target Ladd McConkey before his role in the Chargers’ offense takes off. He ranks third on the team in target share, separated by only about 5% from Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston. The gap is even tighter in first-read share. With Omarion Hampton on injured reserve (IR) and left tackle Joe Alt injured, Justin Herbert will need to get the ball out quickly, which plays right into McConkey’s strengths. That makes him a prime buy-low candidate before his usage expands. I would target a trade giving up Jaylen Waddle, George Pickens or DK Metcalf.”
– Kyle Zeigler (Fantasy In Frames)
Sell High
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 6 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
DK Metcalf (WR – SEA)
“One of my favorite sell-high candidates right now is DK Metcalf. He’s scored in three straight games, including a big 23.6 fantasy point output in Week 4. That kind of streak tends to attract prospective managers to trade with. This is the best week to hype up DK Metcalf if you are looking to trade him. The Steelers’ passing offense has been mediocre, at best. So his stock is likely nearer to a peak than a sustainable baseline, making this a smart time to try to flip him. Because Metcalf still carries upside and name recognition, you should aim to extract something valuable in return. Here are trade targets I’d push for (depending on your roster needs): A steadier WR2 or high-upside WR3 who offers more consistent target volume. A back-end RB2/Flex with decent floor. Happy trading.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)
Jake Ferguson (TE – DAL)
“I’m looking at Jake Ferguson, currently the TE1 in fantasy scoring, and it’s time to strike while the iron is hot. When CeeDee Lamb returns from his high-ankle sprain in a couple of weeks, he’ll resume his role as the alpha in this offense. In Weeks 1 and 2, when Lamb was active, he commanded a target share 7% higher than Ferguson. Ferguson remains a reliable tight end, but expect his production to settle closer to a mid-tier option once Lamb is back. I’d trade him for Tyler Warren or Rashee Rice if that manager is struggling, or even Rhamondre Stevenson, since, whether we like it or not, he’s the Patriots’ No. 1 RB. Then I’d grab Mason Taylor off waivers, who is widely available.”
– Kyle Zeigler (Fantasy In Frames)
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