Fantasy football managers often overreact to recent results, creating opportunities to buy low or sell high. Smart trades now can reshape your roster heading into the playoff push. Whether it's a slow stretch, a misleading breakout or a player due for regression, this is the week to strike. Before making your next move, study RotoWire's weekly fantasy projections and consult the NFL depth charts to confirm player roles and workloads.
Buy Candidates
Quarterback
Hurts has been steady but unspectacular, with only one spike game since Week 3. His rushing production has been almost non-existent lately, totaling 28 yards and one rushing score in his last five outings. Even in Week 8's four-touchdown performance, he threw for just 179 yards. The good news: Philadelphia's offense appears to be trending upward. If that continues, Hurts' ceiling games will return. He won't come cheap, but this is the right time to buy in fantasy football trade talks.
Running Back
Henry's Week 7-8 surge -- 122 rushing yards and two touchdowns -- may look like a sell-high signal, but it's actually a buying opportunity. The Ravens' run game just got its fullback, Patrick Ricard, back from injury, restoring the dominant ground formula from last year. With Lamar Jackson back to full health, Henry's efficiency and scoring potential could skyrocket. If the Ravens continue to lean on their rushing attack, Henry could perform as a top-five fantasy running back. Move quickly before his value rises further.
Wide Receiver
Metcalf hasn't delivered explosive stats but has provided consistent fantasy production with five touchdowns in seven games. Aaron Rodgers' red zone precision has elevated Metcalf's scoring chances, and upcoming matchups look favorable against weaker cornerback groups. His high floor and strong touchdown equity make him a great target for buy-low, sell-high fantasy football trades. Expect some ceiling performances in the second half of the season.
Tight End
Kincaid's quiet Week 8 -- one catch for 23 yards (on 13 snaps in a blowout win) -- creates a window to buy. Despite limited snaps due to injury, he remains central to Buffalo's red-zone attack, with three touchdowns in six games. The Bills funnel much of their passing through the middle of the field, and Kincaid thrives on efficiency, posting double-digit yards per target most weeks. Expect his role and production to climb as he gets fully healthy.
Sell Candidates
Quarterback
Mayfield's early season magic has faded. Over his last two games, he's averaged just 190 passing yards and 0.5 touchdown passes while barely contributing on the ground. His rushing upside, once a bonus, has nearly vanished. With several difficult matchups looming after the Week 9 bye, an extended slump seems inevitable. Sell high before opposing defenses expose his limitations.
Running Back
Tracy's rise to RB1 status after Cam Skattebo's injury has inflated his trade value. However, his efficiency remains shaky, averaging just 3.5 yards per carry this year. The Giants are unlikely to overwork him given his prior late-season decline in 2024, when he wore down after a strong start. A running back-needy fantasy manager might overpay now. This is the perfect time to sell before his usage and efficiency fall.
Wide Receiver
McMillan's breakout against Buffalo (seven catches for 99 yards) came with Andy Dalton under center. Once Bryce Young returns, expect the offense to revert to its conservative tendencies. McMillan's talent is undeniable, but volume will remain inconsistent in an offense that struggles to reach 200 passing yards when Young starts. Use his big game as leverage in fantasy football buy/sell trade discussions before production cools.
Tight End
Goedert has delivered elite fantasy value thanks to an unsustainable touchdown rate: seven scores on 30 catches. He's topped 44 receiving yards just once in his last six games, and with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith due for more red-zone involvement, regression is coming. After another two-touchdown outing, this is peak sell-high timing. Move him before his production normalizes.
Conclusion
The trade market can define your fantasy season. Target proven players whose roles or efficiency metrics hint at future breakout potential, and don't hesitate to cash in on unsustainable hot streaks. Revisit RotoWire's weekly projections throughout the week to stay informed before making your next fantasy football trade. This is the window to make your boldest buy-low, sell-high fantasy football moves before the playoff race tightens.
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