Fantasy Football Trade Strategies: Turn Your Season Around with Key Players

It's Crunch Time for Your Fantasy Team

If you've been struggling this fantasy football season, fear not! There's still ample time to turn things around. Conversely, if you've been riding high, remember that maintaining that success is no guarantee. For those sitting in the middle, the potential to leap forward or fall back is palpable. The key to ensuring your desired outcome lies in making astute decisions—whether it’s navigating the waiver wire, orchestrating clever trades, or assembling the optimal lineup.

Your Trade Guide

This article is dedicated to helping you ace the trading game. Utilizing the weekly trade chart, players listed here are evaluated using PPR scoring as a general reference. Always keep your specific league's scoring and lineup rules in mind. Simply put, players not listed fall below a value of one.

Here’s a rundown of some players with great trade potential:

Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams
Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers
Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts
Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

Chase’s resurgence, with two weeks of 25 or more fantasy points and an improved quarterback situation, makes him a valuable asset. Consider him a high-value player for your trade discussions.

Continuing down the list, we highlight:

Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions
Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
De'Von Achane, RB, Miami Dolphins
Josh Jacobs, RB, Green Bay Packers

While it's essential to recognize emerging talents like De'Von Achane, be cautious with players like Davante Adams and George Kittle, whose performance may be impacted by external factors, including injury statuses.

Player Value Insights

As the season progresses, some players show signs of regressing or surging. Derrick Henry, for instance, is a potential trade worth contemplating as his return to form could prompt interest ahead of a more favorable season second half.

Dallas Goedert stands out as a sell-high candidate during this phase. Given his impressive early-season scoring, but with historical data suggesting future regression, capitalizing on his current value might be prudent.

Lastly, keep an eye on the quarterbacks. Patrick Mahomes is currently the top-scoring QB and is expected to bolster his numbers further with the return of key receivers. Whether you’re buying, selling, or holding, stay sharp in your decision-making.