Fantasy Football Trade Advice: Tee Higgins, Joe Flacco, Courtland Sutton

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.

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?

Tee Higgins (WR – CIN)

“Forget the poor Week 8, it’s just a mirage. My buy-low target of the week is Tee Higgins, and the window is closing fast. His true usage was evident the week before when he saw 10 targets from gunslinging quarterback Joe Flacco, who has turned the Bengals back into a pass-heavy machine. Higgins is an elite talent being valued like a bench warmer due to early-season woes. Pounce now, he will guaranTEE you a big return!”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)

Joe Flacco (QB – CIN)

“Unfortunately, the Bengals’ playoff chances took a massive hit with their loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. However, Joe Flacco has been outstanding since getting traded to Cincinnati, averaging 261.3 passing yards, 2.3 touchdowns and 23 fantasy points per game, totaling 18.8+ in every contest, including over 24.2 in back-to-back contests. More importantly, the veteran quarterback has a fantasy-friendly upcoming schedule, including matchups against the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers over the next three weeks. Furthermore, Flacco has three excellent matchups during the fantasy playoffs, facing the Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals. I would happily sell high on C.J. Stroud, Tua Tagovailoa5 or Justin Fields to land Flacco.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

Sell High

Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 8 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?

Courtland Sutton (WR – DEN)

“Don’t get fooled by the overall WR2 ranking; it’s entirely down to luck. The numbers for Courtland Sutton scream sell now. He’s averaging 14.3 fantasy points per game, but he’s defying the metrics —his expected output is just 12.3. That two-point difference is just not feasible long-term, nor is as an exceptionally high 9.1% touchdown rate combined with a target share of 20.8%, a metric that doesn’t even crack the top 30 of wide receivers. The hot streak is about to hit a wall. Offload Sutton before it’s too late.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)