The trade deadline is here… as in right now, blinking in red like your fantasy football league’s personal Doomsday Clock… and this is your last Buy Low Sell/High of the season. If your roster still has a few soft spots (or, you know, several fires burning at once), this is the week to make a move before the market slams shut. Fortunately, our Featured Pros have delivered one more batch of players to target and fade before the window closes. Take a deep breath, check your standings, and let’s make something happen before time runs out.
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Players to Buy Low & Sell High in Week 12
Buy
Who is your favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into Week 12 and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Keaton Mitchell (RB – BAL)
“Keaton Mitchell is probably widely available on the waivers, but if not, I think he’s worth giving up someone for, to take a chance as a flex play if desperate. The Ravens aren’t blowing teams out, but that could change with the Jets, Bengals (twice), and Steelers in the next four weeks. Mitchell has gotten at least four carries (three targets against Cleveland) in each of the last four games. If the Ravens want to rest Derrick Henry at all, there’s a chance for 10-plus touches in upcoming games for Mitchell.”
– Adam Zdroik (RotoWire)
Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)
“Breece Hall is my buy-low candidate of the week. Get in there now before his stocks rise again. Yes, the Jets offense is embarrassing, but he remains their only consistent weapon, seeing an impressive 60% snap share and totalling 134 rushing yards over the expected for the year through 11 weeks. This elite usage, alongside a favourable playoff schedule, guarantees you volume that will translate into high-end scoring. Lock in and load up Breece Hall! Also, with Tyrod Taylor taking over at QB, this is a massive boost.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
“Last week, I recommended owners bench Breece Hall and TreVeyon Henderson while also suggesting owners buy them going forward due to friendly matchups in key upcoming weeks. I was mostly right about benching them, and I am mostly right about targeting them now, with one minor technicality. Henderson scored three touchdowns while running the rock relatively poorly. Henderson is closer to a sell high than a buy low after his red zone good fortune in week #11, disqualifying him for this rant. That being said, I’m intrigued, though not giddy, about acquiring him for the stretch run. His matchups ahead are lovely. Hall, however, is an underappreciated gem. The Jets are a disaster. Fantasy owners typically see the ugly while ignoring the opportunity, and that is the diamond in the rough that is Breece Hall. The Jets quarterback position isn’t competent to be kind, Garret Wilson is on IR, and the team is dysfunctional on a good day. I understand the concerns. However, Hall ranks eighth in total scoring over the last four weeks while mired in the mess – 57.50 points (better than Derrick Henry and Jahmyr Gibbs) – and that is after facing a Patriots run defense that stifles everyone as well as a double-digit head scratcher against a stifling Cleveland Browns defense as well. The opportunity Hall presents is this. He is the only talented player the team has with Wilson injured and the entire defense exiled to greener pastures. He’s going to be the focus of the entire offense going forward, while doing it in extremely friendly matchups against Atlanta and Miami – both rated in the top 10 in points allowed to running backs – and the New Orleans Saints in Week #16. If it makes you feel better, Hall has scored double-digit Fantasy points in four of his last seven weeks. Hall owners will be happy to dump him, and you should be happy to have him as you ride a show pony playing with a bunch of nags into the Fantasy championship. You won’t have to pay this much, but I’d trade Kyren Williams, Josh Jacobs, and definitely Ashton Jeanty for Hall straight up. You’ll look foolish until Hall outscores them all and is your MVP on the way to a ching ching, title.”
– Chris Mitchell (FantasyData)
Bucky Irving (RB – TB)
“Bucky Irving has been on IR since Week 5 and is looking to come back in the next few weeks, just in time for the fantasy playoffs, making him a possible league winner (if he comes back to form). In his last game prior to the injury, he had 102 yards receiving, which would bolster any running back room. Trading at this point in the year is always tricky. In trading for Irving, an owner should trade the position they have the most depth in on their roster that will benefit the other team. Due to the risk of reinjury and possibly being in a committee, and the current owner’s frustration with his long time on the IR, Irving’s value will be lower, and he could be traded for a package with players like Courtland Sutton, A.J. Barner, or a team’s QB2 (if past the QB1’s bye week).”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Trey Benson (RB – ARI)
“Trey Benson’s recovery was estimated to be 4-6 weeks, and we are beyond week 6. This offense is great for fantasy football right now, and Emari Emarcado just got banged up. Benson would return as the starter, and if he were to regain the majority share of this backfield, he could have league-winning potential. Hurry up and grab him before any news comes out. Benson managers have to be impatient right now, and those who need a win now to stay in playoff contention may not want to wait. The Cardinals have the 10th-best RB schedule the rest of the season. I am trading away Tyrone Tracy or Devin Singletary, who look at the 32nd best rest of season schedule.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)
Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)
“Omarion Hampton shouldn’t be too difficult to acquire at all, as nobody has been thinking about him recently, because he has been on IR for multiple weeks now, and even has a bye week in week 12 on top of that. Reports are indicating that Hampton will be back in Week 13 for the Chargers after their bye week, and he should go right back to being a workhorse on a run-heavy team. I’m not worried about Kimani Vidal; Hampton is the guy here. I’d be willing to give up a WR3 this week for Omarion Hampton, maybe even a low-end WR2, as I am very excited for his return and immense upside down the stretch in this Chargers offense.”
– Aidan Weingartner (Fantasy In Frames)
“This is the time to try and target injured players close to returning or players on bye that can’t help struggling teams. Omarion Hampton fits this criteria perfectly. On bye and close to a return from injury, Hampton could be the missing piece for teams to win a championship. A realistic return could come next week after the bye, and one the Chargers will welcome. Hampton should be featured heavily immediately, and would be a top-15 no doubt play upon his return. With matchups against the Raiders, Eagles, Chiefs, Cowboys, and Texans remaining in his 17-week schedule, Hampton is a must-get for the stretch run before his return, even if it is at the cost of a Tee Higgins or a Quinshon Judkins.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
RJ Harvey (RB – DEN)
“Heading into Week 12, I’m targeting players who will help me in the playoffs. That’s why I’m trying to acquire Denver RB RJ Harvey. Denver has a bye this week, so if his current manager needs a win to get in and you’re already locked in, send them someone who can help them this week like Woody Marks or Travis Etienne, Jr. I’d rather have Harvey and his volume over either of those two, but you have to be able to take the 0 in Week 12 to make it worth doing.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
“RJ Harvey is my favorite buy-low target for Week 12 because the underlying efficiency is too good to ignore. Even with a down game in Week 11, he still ranks 4th among all RBs in fantasy points per touch and 18th in yards per touch, proving he’s one of the league’s most efficient backs when given opportunities. He also handled a season-high 61% of snaps, and with J.K. Dobbins out, this is undeniably Harvey’s backfield as McLaughlin and Badie combined for just 26% of snaps. Pair that with elite usage in the passing game at 23% TPRR and 1.42 YPRR, and it puts him among the top RBs in football. His upcoming stretch of Washington, Las Vegas, and Green Bay ranks as the 13th easiest among RBs, and a bounce-back is inevitable. I would be willing to part ways with D’Andre Swift or Breece Hall to secure Harvey.”
– Ryan Linkletter (Blitz Sports Media)
David Montgomery (RB – DET)
“My favorite buy-low candidate is David Montgomery. He’s had a tough go of it recently, punctuated with a six-carry night against the Philadelphia Eagles this past week. With the schedule easing up over the next few weeks, I’d expect him to get more carries and looks in the red zone as the Detroit Lions get back to moving the ball more efficiently.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
Sell
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 11 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Sean Tucker (RB – TB)
“The stars aligned for Sean Tucker in Week 11. Bucky Irving missed his sixth straight game, and the fantasy gods chose to ignore Rachaad White. This allowed Tucker, a third-year back, to hit big with 140 total yards and three scores against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The L.A. Rams, next week’s opponent for the Bucs, allow the fourth-fewest fantasy points to running backs, so I’m selling Tucker if a solid offer comes my way.”
– Matt De Lima (Athlon Sports)
“Bucs RB Sean Tucker and Cards WR Michael Wilson had their legacy games last week, not gonna happen again. Take advantage while you can.”
– Justin Jaksa (Dr. Roto)
Kimani Vidal (RB – LAC)
“Kimani Vidal. Vidal was ranked as a top-20 RB in Week 11 and sputtered to five carries for 13 yards. While that’s an extreme performance, there’s reason to think more bad games are in his future with the Eagles, Chiefs, and Texans (Week 17). Throw in a Week 12 bye, and there aren’t many times Vidal is going to help your team to the playoffs or in the playoffs behind the Chargers’ offensive line. Get someone else and hope your leaguemate is still impressed by prior performances.”
– Adam Zdroik (RotoWire)
Rico Dowdle (RB – CAR)
“Despite playing the soft Falcons and Saints defenses since Week 10, Rico Dowdle is averaging 2.6 yards per carry. He has been a huge spark to the Panthers this season. However, he only usurped Chuba Hubbard due to a calf injury. Hubbard is now further removed from the injury and likely fresh down the stretch if the Panthers decide to work him back into the offense. Carolina also has a tough fantasy playoff schedule in Weeks 16 and 17 against the Buccaneers and Seahawks, both of whom rank in the top eight against the run. If you can get the aforementioned Emeka Egbuka for him or even Brock Bowers if TE is a need, do so immediately.”
– Kev Mahserejian (Razzball)
Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)
“I’ve noticed that a lot of Quinshon Judkins stakeholders have been trying to trade him, and it’s easy to see why. Judkins’ value reached its zenith when he lit up the Dolphins for three touchdowns in Week 5. Since then, he’s averaged 3.2 yards per carry and has been the RB24 in half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Judkins’ playoff schedule (Titans, Bears, Bills) will entice potential buyers, but the Browns’ offense is such a sinkhole that Judkins might have trouble capitalizing on favorable matchups. I’d take Tee Higgins, Chris Olave, or Tyler Warren for Judkins.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
TreVeyon Henderson (RB – NE)
“TreVeyon Henderson feels like the obvious answer here. His RB3 finish in Week 11 was outstanding, especially following his RB4 finish in Week 10. He faces the terrible Bengals defense in Week 12, which helps you paint a picture that he’s going to go off yet again. The schedule may be favorable, but touchdowns are not predictable, and that’s where the majority of his points have come from recently. I’m selling Henderson’s touchdowns for volume. I would try to package Henderson and a bench player for someone at the top, like Jonathan Taylor or Bijan Robinson, both of whom have had their byes while Henderson has not (Week 14). Maybe they will see the addition of depth as a worthy tradeoff to tier down to Henderson, who has been going off lately.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
“Maybe this is being naive, but I still don’t believe that the Patriots are willing to hand the keys to the offense to TreVeyon Henderson. Let me be clear, they SHOULD, but that does not mean they will. Rhamondre Stevenson could be close to a return this week against the Bengals, and the fear will be that Mike Vrabel wants to incorporate Stevenson with Henderson. Simply put, Stevenson and Henderson in a committee would cap the upside of Henderson despite the fact that Henderson is by far and away the better back of the two at this stage of their respective careers. If Henderson could be dealt, after his incredible two weeks, in a package to land a stud such as Emeka Egbuka, James Cook, or in a package deal to land a Jahmyr Gibbs or a Ja’Marr Chase, even with the suspension, do it.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)
“My favorite sell-high candidate after Week 11 is Javonte Williams, who’s producing like an RB1 but showing clear signs of impending regression. Despite averaging 17.3 PPG and ranking top-five in red-zone usage, his underlying efficiency is poor, sitting 133rd in EPA with a 27th-ranked run-blocking rating. His receiving involvement has completely evaporated, with one reception in four straight games, capping his weekly upside. Even more concerning, he hasn’t cleared 10.5 fantasy points in back-to-back weeks despite solid yardage, signaling that touchdowns and volume are propping him up. With a brutal upcoming slate — Eagles, Chiefs, Lions, Vikings, and Chargers — this is the perfect window to cash out before his RB1 production falls off. Players I am trying to get in return for him include Rashee Rice, Derrick Henry, and Emeka Egbuka.”
– Ryan Linkletter (Blitz Sports Media)
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