Everyone loves to make fantasy football trades. Therefore, I’m here to give some early fantasy trade advice heading into Week 13. Let’s dive into some players you should buy or sell following this past week’s games.
- Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups
- Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings
- Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice
- Fantasy Football Trade Tools
Early Fantasy Football Trade Advice for Week 13
Players to Buy
While Davis Mills went 3-0 as the starter with Stroud out of the lineup, the former Ohio State star should play in Week 13. After a slow start to the year, Stroud was playing well before suffering a concussion against the Denver Broncos, averaging 256 passing yards, 2.3 touchdowns, and 20.6 fantasy points per game over his previous four starts, totaling at least two touchdowns and 18.4 fantasy points in all but one outing. More importantly, he has an appealing schedule after the Week 13 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
Hopefully, Hampton returns to the lineup following the Chargers’ Week 12 bye after missing the past seven weeks with an ankle injury. While Kimani Vidal has had some productive performances as the starter, the rookie will be the featured running back once healthy. Hampton averaged 14.3 rushing attempts for 80.7 yards (5.6 per attempt), 0.7 touchdowns, and 22.8 PPR fantasy points in the three contests as the featured running back. Furthermore, he was a massive factor in the air, averaging 5.7 receptions for 40.7 receiving yards in those three contests.
Reportedly, the Commanders will re-evaluate Jayden Daniels’ dislocated elbow injury following their Week 12 bye. More importantly, McLaurin could return to the lineup after missing seven of the past eight games with a quad injury. The veteran has played well after his slow start, scoring double-digit PPR fantasy points in back-to-back games. Furthermore, the former Ohio State star caught his only receiving touchdown this year from Marcus Mariota. McLaurin has an excellent fantasy playoff schedule, facing the New York Giants in Week 15 and the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.
Unfortunately, Kincaid has missed the past two games with a hamstring injury but could return this week. Meanwhile, he has averaged 12.2 PPR fantasy points per game, one of the highest averages among tight ends. More importantly, Kincaid couldn’t have asked for a better upcoming schedule, as he faces the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, and New England Patriots over the next three weeks. All three teams have struggled to defend opposing tight ends, surrendering at least 15.3 PPR fantasy points per game over the first 12 weeks of the season.
Players to Sell
While he was a fantasy star to start the year, Jones has regressed lately. He averaged 1.6 passing touchdowns and 20.4 fantasy points per game over the first eight weeks, scoring 22.2 or more in 62.5% of those contests. Unfortunately, Jones has averaged 1.3 passing touchdowns and 15.5 fantasy points per game over the past three contests, totaling 16.8 or fewer in every outing, recording seven turnovers during that stretch. He has an unfriendly upcoming schedule, with matchups against the Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks over the next three weeks.
Fantasy players had high hopes for Marks last week against the Buffalo Bills. Many expected the rookie to have his way with a defense that surrendered 202 scrimmage yards, three touchdowns, and 42.2 PPR fantasy points to running backs the week before. Instead, Marks scored only 7.9 fantasy points in the win, totaling under eight fantasy points for the third time in the past four games. Furthermore, he has had no role in the passing game lately, totaling four receptions for 20 receiving yards over the past month.
Sutton was outstanding to start the season, averaging 7.1 targets and 14.3 PPR fantasy points per game over the first seven weeks, scoring 16.7 or more in 71.4% of those contests. Unfortunately, he has struggled since the hot start, averaging six targets and nine fantasy points per game over the past four outings. More importantly, Sutton has been replaced as the team’s No. 1 wide receiver. Troy Franklin has averaged more targets (9.0 vs. 6.8) and higher fantasy points (15.1 vs. 10.5) per game over Denver’s past five contests.
Hopefully, fantasy players started Henry in Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The veteran finished with seven receptions on 10 targets for 115 receiving yards, a touchdown, and 24.5 PPR fantasy points, leading the team in every category. Furthermore, he had a season-high 115 receiving yards, nearly matching his season-highs in receptions, targets, touchdowns, and fantasy points. Unfortunately, Henry had struggled before the fantasy-friendly matchup against the Bengals, averaging 4.1 targets and 6.7 fantasy points per game over the previous seven weeks. Sell high on the veteran while you can.
Subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeart | Castbox | Amazon Music | Podcast Addict | TuneIn
Mike Fanelli is a featured writer at FantasyPros. For more from Mike, check out his archive and follow him @Mike_NFL2.
