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?
Chris Olave (WR – NO)
“Chris Olave is a sharp buy-low heading into Week 5 after a quiet outing in Week 4 despite scoring his first touchdown. He’s still averaging over 10 targets per game and leads the Saints in air yards and red-zone looks. New Orleans remains winless, which means more pass-heavy game scripts and consistent volume for Olave. His manager might be frustrated by the lack of explosive production, creating a perfect trade window. You can offer a mid-tier running back like Isiah Pacheco straight up or package him with a low-volume wide receiver to make a more compelling deal for Olave’s target-driven upside.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)
“Chris Olave is my favorite buy-low heading into Week 5. Olave gets a favorable matchup this week against the Giants, who are allowing the second-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. He will have two more favorable matchups in the following weeks against the New England Patriots and the Chicago Bears. Olave has gotten the second-most targets in the NFL thus far, trailing only Puka Nacua. The production will come. I would trade a player in fringe RB2 territory, such as Trey Benson, or a receiver in Jordan Addison‘s tier for him.”
– Ryan Prosick (Fantrax)
“My favorite buy-low candidate is Chris Olave. With 41 targets this year, Olave is second amongst wide receivers, with only Puka Nacua having more. While his quarterback situation will limit his opportunities each week, he has one of the safest floors in all of fantasy football.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
Stefon Diggs (WR – NE)
“Stefon Diggs won’t be a cheap buy-low trade target. However, the veteran is one of my favorite trade targets after he looked healthy in Week 4. After averaging 4.3 receptions on five targets for 37.3 receiving yards and 8.1 PPR fantasy points per game over the first three weeks, Diggs shined against the Carolina Panthers. He had six receptions on seven targets for 101 receiving yards and 16.1 fantasy points, leading the Patriots in every category. More importantly, Drake Maye targeted Diggs on 41.2% of his pass attempts. Don’t be surprised if the veteran has another strong fantasy performance in Week 5 against his former team. I would give up Deebo Samuel Sr. or Michael Pittman Jr. for Diggs and a bench running back.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Sell High
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 4 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Dallas Goedert (TE – PHI)
“Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good, just ask Dallas Goedert. Despite averaging only four receptions on 4.3 targets for 38 receiving yards per game this season, the veteran has averaged 13.8 PPR fantasy points per outing because of touchdown production, totaling three receiving scores in three contests. By comparison, he has had five or fewer receiving touchdowns every year of his career. Last week, Goedert had only four targets against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but 19.7 fantasy points because of two touchdowns, including a gimmick score early in the game. The Eagles have an inconsistent passing attack. Therefore, fantasy players should sell high on Goedert while they can. I would happily flip him for Dalton Kincaid or Juwan Johnson.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
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