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, check out RotoWire's weekly fantasy football projections and consult the NFL team depth charts to confirm player roles and workloads. These tools can help you navigate your fantasy football buy-low, sell-high opportunities more confidently.
Buy Candidates
Quarterback
In many leagues, Stafford wasn't drafted but was added around Week 4 as a bye-week fill-in. For teams needing quarterback help, he now offers tremendous rest-of-season value. The veteran has thrown at least three touchdown passes in four of his last five games, leading a near-unstoppable Rams passing attack. Stafford should come at a reasonable price in a fantasy football trade, and he's one of the few pure pocket passers capable of delivering elite fantasy numbers.
Running Back
Etienne was an early season fantasy star, but his role faded when the Jaguars leaned too heavily on their passing game. Before the bye, he failed to reach double-digit PPR points in three straight contests. After the week off, Jacksonville wisely funneled its offense through Etienne again, giving him 22 carries and five catches in a strong workload rebound. His manager may not fully trust the resurgence yet, making this a perfect buying window.
Wide Receiver
Brown (hamstring) last played in Week 7 when he turned just four catches into a season-high 20.2 PPR points. After missing Week 8 and benefiting from a Week 9 bye, he's flying under the radar. The Eagles' offense finally found its rhythm in the last two games, and Brown should thrive once healthy, especially with a soft schedule ahead. Now is the time to buy before he reminds everyone why he's one of the league's most dominant receivers.
Tight End
Kittle's season has been forgettable, with only two touchdowns while failing to reach even 44 receiving yards. He's also missed five games, frustrating anyone who drafted him early. However, with Brock Purdy nearing a return, Kittle's production could spike immediately once the offense stabilizes. His value is at rock bottom, making this the ideal time to target a proven tight end before he breaks out again.
Sell Candidates
Quarterback
Dart has been an excellent fantasy starter, scoring at least 21 points in every game and topping 29 twice in his last three. However, his upcoming schedule is much tougher, and his supporting cast lacks elite weapons. With defenses now having plenty of film on his play style, it's unlikely he'll continue running wild. Selling now allows you to capitalize on his peak value before regression hits.
Running Back
Irving was productive before his Week 4 injury but hasn't been nearly as explosive as last season. His yards per carry dropped by more than two full yards, and he's yet to log a single 20-yard run this year. With a return approaching, fantasy managers may overvalue him based on early season fantasy production. Trade him now while optimism is high, as there's a real risk he returns at less than full strength or re-aggravates the foot injury.
Wide Receiver
Flowers has topped 15 PPR points in only two of his last 15 games dating back to last season. Now that Baltimore's offense is healthy, they're likely to return to a run-heavy, vertical-passing approach that doesn't suit Flowers' short-area skill set. That game plan benefits Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews more. Flowers continues to have more name value than production, so explore trade offers while he still carries perceived upside.
Tight End
Kincaid has delivered big fantasy lines recently, surpassing 100 yards in two of his last three games. However, his volume tells a different story: he hasn't seen more than six targets in any game this season and has three or fewer in two of his last four. That level of efficiency is unsustainable, and his production will likely dip. Sell him now if another manager believes he's breaking out, as regression could hit soon.
Conclusion
With the fantasy playoffs fast approaching, managers need to make aggressive but smart moves. Identifying undervalued players and cashing in on inflated names can make all the difference. Review RotoWire's NFL team depth charts each week to confirm shifting roles, and use RotoWire's weekly projections to guide your trade decisions. Staying ahead of the buy/sell fantasy football curve is the key to dominating the rest of the season.
