Week 5 is here, and by now, some fantasy football teams look like championship contenders while others resemble a clearance rack at a discount store. The good news? It’s not too late to wheel and deal. Whether you’re trying to buy low on an underperformer before they bounce back, or cashing out on a player whose hot streak looks more like smoke than fire, our Featured Pros have you covered. Here’s who the experts think you should be targeting — and who you should be shopping — before the Week 5 slate kicks off.
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Players to Buy Low & Sell High in Week 5
Buy Low
Who is your favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into Week 5 and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT)
“Jaylen Warren could be risky, but he could also be a great buy-low. After he burned fantasy managers by being ruled inactive right before an overseas game, his manager may not be too loyal to him. Plus, the Steelers are entering their bye this week, and the team rostering him may need a fill-in. We saw what Kenneth Gainwell did last week, and Warren is a far superior back. With Kaleb Johnson out of the picture, this backfield belongs to Warren. If you can move a overproducing back for him, such as D’Andre Swift or Cam Skattebo (before Tyrone Tracy Jr. returns), I would.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
Sell High
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 4 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG)
“Jaxson Dart had a nice start to his NFL career with a Giants win, a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown. All those factors point to a good season. However, he just lost Malik Nabers for the year, and he is a rookie quarterback. Rookie quarterbacks can have great starts (see Will Levis‘ first game, which included four touchdown passes). Unfortunately for rookie quarterbacks, NFL defenses learn their tendencies really quickly, and that will happen to Dart as well. He is a great dynasty commodity, but redraft owners should sell him after his great debut for quarterbacks like Matthew Stafford, Michael Penix Jr. or Brock Purdy (and possibly another player).”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Kenneth Gainwell (RB – PIT)
“Kenneth Gainwell is a sharp sell-high candidate after erupting for 31.4 PPR points in Week 4. He scored twice and saw a season-high in touches, but the performance was a clear outlier compared to his previous usage. Jaylen Warren is expected to return soon, which will cut into Gainwell’s snap share and red-zone opportunities. His value is inflated by temporary volume and a favorable game script that won’t repeat weekly. Whether you trade him solo or in a package, Gainwell’s inflated Week 4 value gives you leverage to land a more reliable piece like George Pickens or Quinshon Judkins.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)
“Don’t get reeled in by Kenneth Gainwell’s monster Week 4. His 30+ point day was only because Jaylen Warren was ruled out, and a couple of touchdowns helped to stat pad. The Steelers’ Week 5 bye is the perfect healing window for Warren, meaning Gainwell instantly moves back to a minimal, complementary role in Week 6. It’s only going to be a small window to sell under the illusion of an RB1, so make sure you cash in right now before it’s too late. I would look to leverage this inflated value for a buy-low, such as T.J. Hockenson.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
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