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?
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. It was a 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. Ironically, 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. He has 10+ 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 at an injury discount. 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 the snaps. Being targeted on 15.4% of his snaps (per r/DynastyFF), Noel is clearly a priority when he is on the field. Unfortunately, the Texans insist on playing their veterans on the majority of snaps. 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?
Travis Hunter (WR – JAX)
“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 the 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 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 Jr, David Montgomery or (if people are giving up on him) Kenneth Walker III.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
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