The fantasy football trade deadline is coming fast, and if you’re not sweating a little, you probably should be. Week 11 is one of your last chances to fix what’s broken, cash in on overachievers, or sneak a key upgrade past your league mates before the window slams shut. Our Featured Pros have rounded up the players you should buy low before they rebound and the ones to sell high before reality hits. There’s no time to waste—these are the moves that could decide your season.
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Players to Buy Low & Sell High in Week 11
Buy
Who is your favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into Week 11 and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Dak Prescott (QB – DAL)
“Dak Prescott. The Cowboys are coming off a BYE week and looking to win games in the second half after their trade deadline acquisitions. The Cowboys’ offense has sputtered in recent weeks, but we can forgive them for a skid after their torrid start. Prescott is having another great season as the QB10 in PPG through 10 weeks and throws to arguably his best WR duo yet. With CeeDee Lamb further removed from his high-ankle sprain, I expected more explosive plays down the stretch. I would trade a QB like Jaxson Dart and a WR3 type for him.”
– Kev Mahserejian (Razzball)
Mack Hollins (WR – NE)
“Mack Hollins. He’s a little obvious after last week’s performance with more than 100 yards, but he should’ve been added in almost every league after Kayshon Boutte suffered a hamstring injury. The schedule is favorable for the Patriots, and with Boutte expected to be out a couple more weeks, Hollins will continue to be their wide receiver who sees the field the most. I think he should be in the top 30 range for WRs, which puts him near all the inconsistent ones like DK Metcalf, Marvin Harrison, and Jameson Williams.”
– Adam Zdroik (RotoWire)
Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT)
“My favorite buy-low trade target heading into Week 11 is Jaylen Warren, running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Warren has been held to 70 rushing yards or less in three straight games amid a committee backfield and tough matchups, tanking his trade value. Despite the dip, Warren’s receiving skills and explosive playmaking make him a perfect RB2 for fantasy, with Pittsburgh’s improving offense and a softer schedule in the coming weeks. His PPR upside remains top-10 RB potential once touches stabilize post-bye. I’d be willing to give up a mid-tier WR like Michael Pittman to bolster my RB room without overpaying.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
“Jaylen Warren is my favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into Week 11 because the underlying metrics show a breakout is coming. Despite inconsistent fantasy production recently, he ranks top-15 among running backs in red zone touches, expected fantasy points, and yards per touch, indicating elite usage and efficiency that hasn’t fully translated into box score success yet. Warren’s schedule sets him up perfectly for a second-half surge, facing the 2nd-easiest slate for running backs over the next three weeks and the 6th-easiest to close the season. His recent increase in snap share and elite efficiency, ranking fourth in yards after contact and first in broken tackle rate, suggests that he will dominate in these favorable matchups. I’d be willing to trade players like D’Andre Swift or Breece Hall straight up for him.”
– Ryan Linkletter (Blitz Sports Media)
Chase Brown (RB – CIN)
“Chase Brown managers are not happy with him and are likely not ones with winning records. Brown has shown improvement under Flacco, and his bye week is behind him. His upcoming schedule is the 5th best for running backs, and his price tag won’t be as high as TreVeyon Henderson, who has the best remaining schedule. Burrow could potentially return for the fantasy football playoffs, adding more interest. Brown gets about 75% of the RB touches, which is bell cow territory these days. I would sell high on Zach Charbonnet. Even with six touchdowns this season, he only has two RB1 finishes and very limited receiving production.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)
Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)
“I like Alvin Kamara as a buy-low. The Saints’ offense is starting to show some life with rookie Tyler Shough running things, which is a positive for all offensive players. Kamara had his most fantasy points since Week 2 last week. He is just 29th in fantasy running back scoring right now and has a bye this week, so many teams might want to move on from him. I think you can still get him pretty cheap, maybe moving a WR2 or low-end TE1 for him.”
– Jeff Paur (RTSports)
Bucky Irving (RB – TB)
“This isn’t for every team — certainly not for a 4-6 team that needs wins immediately — but I like the idea of trying to pry Bucky Irving away from a frustrated, impatient investor. Mention that the latest reporting says there is no timetable for Bucky’s return. If your team is playoff-bound, play the long game and invest in a top-10 running back who gets green-light matchups against the Saints, Falcons, Panthers, and Dolphins in Weeks 14-17. If I had some WR depth, I’d be willing to part with a receiver as good as Ladd McConkey, George Pickens, or Rome Odunze to get Bucky.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Tyler Lockett (WR – SEA)
“It’s time to start targeting Tyler Lockett, either on waivers or in a cheap trade. If he’s rostered, he was likely grabbed on waivers a week or two ago, meaning he was free. If you’re willing to pay anything at all for him, that manager is making a profit, so they’re likely interested. If you need WR help, targeting the WR1 on the Raiders isn’t a terrible idea. Lockett finished with five catches on six targets for 44 yards as WR36 in Week 10. I expect that number to go up. I would love to send a bench RB in a one-for-one trade, so I’m starting there. He shouldn’t be too expensive, so don’t overpay.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
Jared Goff (QB – DET)
“If fantasy managers are hunting for stability at the QB position as the home stretch begins, look no further than Jared Goff. While the performances haven’t been out of this world, Goff has been very consistent in 2025 for the Lions with at least two touchdown passes in every game but three. Goff also has a fantastic schedule upcoming, with three home games in a row against the Giants, Packers, and Cowboys, after a trip to Philly in Week 11. Playoff schedule for Goff isn’t bad either, with all three games taking place indoors for the Lions QB versus the Rams in LA, home versus Pittsburgh, and championship week at Minnesota. Find a position that you might have in abundance, for example, seven RBs, and turn one that may be a flex-level play into Goff for your playoff run.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Joe Burrow (QB – CIN)
“My favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into week 11 is Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow. It has now been two months since he suffered a grade 3 turf toe injury that required surgery. But Joe Burrow has now been cleared for a limited return to practice. He may not see full action until week 12 or 13 at the earliest, but he can be useful during your fantasy football league playoffs. If he is available on your waiver wire, by all means, add him. But if he is on another team, work out a buy-low trade to where you are willing to give up a bench player. In all trade offers, always lead with need. Look at the trading partner’s team and see where he has a need for one of your bench players. Don’t waste the trading manager’s time if you can’t make a trade offer that is beneficial to both teams.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)
Sam Darnold (QB – SEA)
“Sam Darnold threw the ball 12 times on Sunday, disappointing fantasy managers who had grown accustomed to over twice that many with a lot of success (2262 yards and 17 touchdowns on the season). If ever there was a week to approach the Darnold owner, it is this one. That owner is disappointed and might have lost a crucial game. Darnold’s schedule does have some challenges (GB, LAR, IND), but it also has some cupcakes (TENN, CAR, ATL) that can help owners get to the fantasy promise land, or, if nothing else, have stability at their insurance QB leading into the playoffs. Offer your WR3 and top bench player for Darnold or Jordan Love, who still has name value, but a tough schedule down the stretch.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Sell
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 10 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Michael Pittman Jr. (WR – IND)
“Michael Pittman Jr. – It would not be “high” as he is coming off a low-scoring game, but his season thus far is a high. Pittman is a back-end WR1 in 2025, but I do not expect that to last. Josh Downs is healthier, Tyler Warren is a safety blanket, Alec Pierce is breaking out, and Jonathan Taylor is the focal point. There is simply too much going on in this offense, and Pittman Jr., despite being talented, could lose some valuable looks down the stretch, especially if Daniel Jones regresses. I would try to acquire Justin Jefferson, Zay Flowers, or an RB like Jaylen Warren for him.”
– Kev Mahserejian (Razzball)
Bo Nix (QB – DEN)
“My favorite sell-high candidate after Week 10 is quarterback Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos, who surged into the top-3 QB rankings in fantasy points per game over the last three weeks, capped by a 40-point monster against the Giants, spiking his value amid Denver’s playoff push. Yet his fifth-worst completion percentage over expected (-3.3%) and tied for sixth-worst passing success rate (42.8%) scream inefficiency, even behind the league’s best offensive line, signaling regression as defenses adjust to his limitations. With a tougher slate of opponents on the horizon, now’s the time to flip the hype before the bottom falls out. I’d look to trade him away for a lower-ranked quarterback like Dak Prescott while picking up a solid RB2 like Jaylen Warren in the process.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
“Bo Nix remains eighth overall in fantasy quarterback scoring, but I’m done with him. He has just been too erratic for me to have as my QB1 for a playoff run. I want someone I don’t have to worry about on a weekly basis. So if I’m trading Nix, I likely need a quarterback in return. If that is the case, I might try to package a WR2 or something similar to get a guy like Matthew Stafford or Justin Herbert.”
– Jeff Paur (RTSports)
Jameson Williams (WR – DET)
“Jameson Williams had a monster week 10, his best game of the year. This could have a lot to do with the change of play caller. It could also be due to the matchup, and we know Jameson Williams can put up big weeks. The only problem is he hasn’t been able to string together good performances in his career. I would be using Williams to pair with a piece to get Tee Higgins, who has one of the best remaining schedules, past his bye week, and Joe Burrow possibly returning for the fantasy football playoffs.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)
Alec Pierce (WR – IND)
“My favorite sell-high candidate is Alec Pierce. Pierce has been incredible the past two weeks, finishing as WR15 and WR14. For as high as I am on him, he will certainly see some regression from his 10 catches for 199 yards and a touchdown over the past two weeks. With tougher matchups on the horizon and very inconsistent target share, I think it is the right time to trade him away for either a mid to low WR2 if you can.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
TreVeyon Henderson (RB – NE)
“TreVeyon Henderson is my top sell-high candidate after Week 10, following his breakout 28-point performance in Rhamondre Stevenson‘s absence. While his recent production looks impressive, his snap share and efficiency take a massive hit when Stevenson is healthy, making his long-term outlook shaky. Henderson’s ranking of 93rd in EPA and limited red zone involvement are red flags that his workload isn’t sustainable once the backfield returns to full strength. With the easiest remaining schedule among all running backs, boosting his perceived value, now is the ideal time to maximize his trade return. I’d look to flip him for an upside player like Omarion Hampton, who’s set to return from IR soon, or Marvin Harrison Jr., who faces one of the softest upcoming schedules among wideouts.”
– Ryan Linkletter (Blitz Sports Media)
“TreVeyon Henderson, welcome to the show, young fella. Henderson exploded onto the scene in Week 10, racking up 150 APY with two scores against Tampa. Yet, this was all without Rhamondre Stevenson. Why Mike Vrabel will not give Henderson the keys to the offense is anyone’s guess. The fact remains, however, that once Stevenson is able to play, he will get reps in this offense no matter what. If Henderson could be used in a package deal to acquire an Olave, a Michael Pittman, or even a Quinshon Judkins, take that and get out of Henderson.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)
“The market might be slightly overvaluing Ladd McConkey. There’s fierce target competition on the Chargers with McConkey, Quentin Johnson, Keenan Allen, and Oronde Gadsden II vying for Justin Herbert‘s attention. The LAC offense might not be as crisp down the stretch with star OT Joe Alt out for the season. And if Ladd McConkey‘s fantasy teams make it to the championship game in Week 17, Ladd will have to face Houston’s brick-wall pass defense. Assuming you have the WR depth to pull it off, consider dangling McConkey to try to land a running back such as Chase Brown (who has a splendid late-season schedule) or, if you want to aim slightly higher, Ashton Jeanty.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)
“I feel like I’ve been saying this for years now, but Jonathan Taylor is a great sell-high candidate after Week 10. He finished as RB1 again, his fourth week out of 10. He hits his bye this week, but I’m still trying to see what I can move him for heading into the week. Perhaps there’s a manager already locked into the playoffs who could be sold on riding Taylor down the stretch while also giving you a player to start this week in exchange. If the other manager can take the hit, they might see it as a buy-low. I’d love to pivot to a stud WR like Ja’Marr Chase, who just came off his own bye. It depends on your roster, but I’m always interested in shopping top assets to see if someone is willing to overpay for them. Now’s your chance for Taylor.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
Quentin Johnston (WR – LAC)
“My favorite sell-high candidate after week 10 is Quentin Johnston (WR-LAC). He finally had a decent game this week, seeing 10 targets. He’s been feast or famine this season and can’t be trusted to carry your fantasy team from one week to the next. Try to sell him to another league manager by stating that Quentin Johnson has had two top ten finishes this season. Just hope that your league manager, with whom you are trading, does not look at Quentin’s finishes for the other games this season to date. I would try to get in return a more consistent wide receiver that can be counted on from week to week, who has a higher floor.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)
Joe Flacco (QB – CIN)
“It is hard to say sell high on from a team on a bye week, but that is the case with Joe Flacco. Word just came out that Joe Burrow is going to start practicing with a goal of possibly playing around Thanksgiving. That means that Flacco will soon become a backup quarterback. Since going to Cincinnati, Flacco has thrown 2, 3, 2, and 4 touchdowns and will be a great bye week fill-in for teams in the upcoming weeks, after which he becomes a mere handcuff to Burrow. Search your league for teams with upcoming bye weeks as they make the playoff surge, or the Daniels, Stroud, or Burrow owner and offer Flacco in exchange for an under-rated WR2 (Stefon Diggs or Tee Higgins) or RB2 (Woody Marks or handcuff like Kyle Monangai) that can serve as insurance heading into the playoffs.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
The Justin Jefferson Debate
Occasionally, our Featured Pros may disagree on whether a player is a buy-low or sell-high candidate. In those cases, we present both arguments and let you decide for yourself.
Buy
“As crazy as it sounds, I think Justin Jefferson is a player who may see himself start to be sold at a low price in many leagues. Jefferson hasn’t finished at WR20 or better since Week 5 and has only four such finishes all year. With that in mind, he does have an incredibly consistent target share, earning 11 or more in four of the last six games, and will likely see a boost in catches and yards as weaker competition is on the horizon. I’d try to see if someone will panic and sell him for the price of a Rome Odunze or Chris Olave.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
Sell
“The time to sell high on Justin Jefferson may be over, but I don’t want any part of him ahead of the playoffs with JJ McCarthy at quarterback. Jefferson is getting targets, but his output has been poor with McCarthy, albeit consistently mediocre. I’d look for someone like Nico Collins in his place. Someone who has a nice playoff schedule combined with game-breaking upside. Jefferson has a nice floor, but that nice floor won’t be enough in the playoffs.”
– Adam Zdroik (RotoWire)
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