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
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Who is your favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into Week 12 and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Mack Hollins (WR – NE)
“Buying low on a 32-year-old never-that-productive wide receiver probably isn’t wise, but with the New England Patriots, everything’s coming up roses. From Drake Maye‘s incredible play week-to-week to the booming production of TreVeyon Henderson, buying into this offense should be a priority. Mack Hollins has 10 receptions for 170 yards on 15 targets over the last two weeks. He’s not a league winner, just a glue guy who can fit in nicely at your flex spot as injuries are flaring up across the league.”
– Matt De Lima (Athlon Sports)
Jaylen Waddle (WR – MIA)
“Jaylen Waddle is a nice buy low right now. Dynasty, redraft… doesn’t matter. 1st, he underperformed against Washington in Week 11. Tua has also been awful. And, of course, they have a bye in Week 12. But consider that Waddle’s remaining schedule is not only phenomenal, but the Steelers, Bengals, and Bucs in Weeks 15-17 should score on this mediocre Dolphins D. And even with a bad Tua, Waddle has finished as the PPR WR5, 25, 13, 38 over the past month. The usage is there, the schedule lines up, and if there is a QB change, it could actually help funnel targets to Waddle. Regardless, he can likely be had for cheap. I’ll happily send an early 2nd in dynasty or an RB like Alvin Kamara or Woody Marks for him in redraft.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)
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)
Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)
“The recent struggles are frustrating, but Emeka Egbuka’s past game against Buffalo was played in poor conditions, while other poor performances were due to a hamstring injury. Egbuka is reportedly at full strength and is the de facto WR1 regardless of Chris Godwin‘s eventual return. Baker Mayfield has targeted Egbuka 43 times across the past four games and will likely continue to target him anytime soon. The Buccaneers also have several soft matchups after Week 12’s primetime matchup against the Rams. I would be willing to give up players like Justin Jefferson, Davante Adams, Ashton Jeanty, Javonte Williams, or Saquon Barkley for Egbuka.”
– Kev Mahserejian (Razzball)
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)
Mark Andrews (TE – BAL)
“If you’ve got a void at tight end, Mark Andrews could be a nice lowball target before your league’s trade deadline. Since Week 3, Andrews has been TE6 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring, TE10 in fantasy points per game. He hasn’t been a true difference maker, and his value is largely touchdown-dependent, but Andrews closes with a cakewalk schedule that includes games against the can’t-cover-TEs Bengals in Weeks 13 and 15, the Steelers in Week 14, and the Patriots and Packers (who haven’t been great against TEs) in Weeks 16-17. If you need TE help, try to acquire Andrews for a spare part like Parker Washington or Jordan Mason.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
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)
Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)
“Justin Jefferson. The Vikings’ No. 1 WR got his targets last week (9, 28% target share), but the production did not follow. But there’s hope based on the Vikings’ remaining schedule. Schedule is No. 1 for WRs in the fantasy playoffs. Jefferson is WR7 in XPPFG, but WR19 in actual PPFG. Over the last three weeks, he has been underperforming by nearly 7 PPG. The usage between targets, air yards, red zone, etc, is all there. We just need J.J. McCarthy to play better, and the hope is that with more games under his belt and easier matchups…the usage for Jefferson can translate into fantasy WR1 production. McCarthy fueled a WR2 overall weekly finish from Jalen Nailor back in Week 10.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
“Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings: Jefferson’s clearly been held back by J.J. McCarthy, who ranks last in on-target rate (59.9%, per Pro Football Reference). At this point, though, I think the sentiment on Jefferson is low enough that he becomes a small value. He’s still seen 9+ targets in seven straight. And the ROS strength of schedule ranks second-best in terms of adjusted fantasy points allowed. See if he can be had for a high-end RB2, or a mid-level RB2 and a WR4.”
– Kevin English (Draft Sharks)
Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAC) | Darnell Washington (TE – PIT)
“A couple ascending players are explosive Jags RB Bhayshul Tuten, now seemingly healthy Packers WR Christian Watson, and the physical, trucking Steelers TE Darnell Washington. None of them will cost you an arm and a leg, either.”
– Justin Jaksa (Dr. Roto)
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