Buy Low & Sell High Trade Targets Ahead of Week 8! (10/28 Fantasy Football Podcast)

AJ Brown has a mixed schedule rest of season. He faces Miami this week (their third-best defense against receivers with only two receivers averaging more than six targets against them), then Green Bay and Detroit (both great matchups), followed by a bye and Chargers/Bills (looking great). However, his final stretch includes Minnesota (second-best against wide receivers), Kansas City, and Denver—three of his last four games are against tough defenses. The source characterizes him as a decent buy-low despite the late-season schedule concerns.

Brown had at least seven targets in two of his last three games and at least 8.7 PPR points in each of his past three games, establishing a decent floor despite not elite production.

The Eagles passing game is concerning; the team is struggling overall and faces a tough playoff schedule with Seattle, Houston, and San Francisco in weeks 15-17, which limits upside for Eagles receivers in fantasy playoffs despite a favorable regular-season schedule.

Bryce Young faces the Packers in a Thursday night game with a 47.5-point total. The source has him as a low-end starter with some worry about his performance. Young has thrown for 280+ yards in every game before last week, which was impressive (one of four QBs in the last 15 years to do so in their first five games, alongside Rogers, Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees). The Packers are fifth-best against quarterbacks, mostly due to facing backups. The source notes concerns about pressure and the Panthers' offensive line injuries (Damian Lewis at left guard), but trusts Young's overall season performance.

Young is preferred over Jared Goff against the Vikings in Week 8 quarterback matchups.

Bucky Irving has a favorable rest-of-season schedule that should support his fantasy production going forward.

Carnell Tate has an excellent playoff schedule stretch beginning in week 13: Washington, Detroit, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and Pittsburgh in week 17; Dallas appears before that but could be tricky. The source notes that Washington, Detroit, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and Pittsburgh are all favorable matchups for wide receivers, making this a strong late-season window for Tate.

Buy-low candidate with favorable rest-of-season schedule; Tennessee's weak run defense presents immediate opportunity this week after Quinchon Judkins ran through them; Bengals showed commitment to early-game rushing attack coming off bye week despite limited offensive opportunities; pattern of getting going at this point in season historically; faces mostly weak offenses rest of way.

Chase Brown stands out as having a favorable running back schedule rest of season. The source identifies him among the standout running backs with good matchups going forward.

Okonkwo is mentioned as one of the solid waiver-wire tight end options that has been productive enough to stream, providing PPR points and contributing to the deep tight end market that devalues trade returns for higher-tier tight ends.

Christian Watson is a top-10 receiver easily despite scoring 10.7 PPR points or less in three of his last four games. The source notes that the Packers face a Panthers defense without their top two cornerbacks, so talented players like Watson should have an opportunity to make plays because they'll get so many chances down the field. Watson remains a must-start guy.

Chuba Hubbard faces the Packers, who have a solid (not great) run defense, giving up the fifth-to-sixth most fantasy points to running backs. However, much of that production came from B.J. Robinson having a massive game and Gibbs getting 34 touches last week for 19.3 points. The source notes that if Damian Lewis (left guard) is out, Hubbard's production will suffer more. The source is less confident about Hubbard compared to Josh Jacobs, who has a better matchup against the Panthers' abysmal run defense.

Green Bay's top run stopper Zaire Franklin has a hairline fracture and is unlikely to play, removing a key defensive asset against the run. This injury to Franklin significantly improves Hubbard's matchup against an already vulnerable Green Bay run defense.

Chuba Hubbard is cited as an example of a player with exceptional keeper value in a mid-season redraft format; if drafted in round 10, he would retain that round value in a redraft, making him a strong keeper candidate for teams looking to maximize draft capital efficiency.

Kmet is mentioned in the context of tight end depth; while not explicitly evaluated, the speaker notes that many tight ends are available on waivers and can provide solid PPR points, which devalues trade returns for mid-tier tight ends.

Cole Kmet is a viable trade target when acquiring Andrews; the value differential between Andrews and Kmet is small enough that pairing Kmet with additional assets in a trade for Andrews represents good value.

Has one of the worst schedules going forward. Week 8 is Baltimore (good matchup), but then faces Minnesota, Miami (third-best against receivers), Kansas City (fourth-best against receivers), Patriots with Christian Gonzalez (who shut him down in their first meeting when Moore was out), Bears (great against wide receivers), and Denver. Also faces Seahawks in week 16 and Miami again in week 17. The difficult schedule makes him a less attractive trade target compared to alternatives like Mecole Buka.

Waller is mentioned as a buy-low candidate; the speaker suggests that if you sold Likely and acquired Waller along with something else, it would likely be a good trade, implying Waller's value is depressed relative to his rest-of-season potential.

Devin Singletary is expected to play more following Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s IR placement. He has a history on third-down situations and is a must-add, though his role depends on Saquon Barkley's health status. At 9% rostered, he represents significant value ahead of the Giants' bye week.

DeVonta Smith has significant upside potential; even with backup quarterback Tanner McKee, he could develop into a really good fantasy receiver if he gets on the field and sees 7+ targets per game. However, trading him away now would not yield fair value relative to his potential once he returns and establishes target volume.

DeVonta Smith's fantasy value has declined significantly; he used to rank much closer to the top 12 but now sits around top 24. The speaker expresses big fears about the Eagles passing game and team performance, noting that if the Eagles are tanking, they could bubble wrap Smith late in the season, further limiting his fantasy upside.

The speaker preseason-drafted DeVonta Smith with concern that if he suffered a minor injury late in the season, the Eagles—being terrible—would easily sit him down. This risk materialized earlier than expected, with the Eagles benching him in week three, validating the preseason injury-risk concern.

Drake London has a bad schedule rest of season with Tampa Bay twice (phenomenal against the pass), Cincinnati (with shutdown cornerback), Kansas City, a bye, and Minnesota. While there are some good matchups mixed in (Detroit, Cleveland, Washington), the overall stretch is mostly bad matchups plus a bye. However, the source notes that good players like London still show up with production; he's averaging over nine targets per game in his past four games and will likely still produce 13-14 PPR points even against tough defenses like Minnesota.

Bengals tight end Eric All is on injured reserve with a likely torn ACL, which would be his third torn ACL on his right knee. This is a significant injury setback for the player.

Garrett Wilson has a great schedule for the next five weeks, but his last four games are against elite cornerbacks: the Broncos (Patrick Surtain), the Cardinals (Christian Gonzalez), the Patriots (Christian Gonzalez), and the Vikings. As a 55% slot rate guy, he won't face Surtain or Gonzalez, but he will face Surtain. The source characterizes this as potentially the worst late-season schedule for Wilson just because of the number-one corners he's facing. However, the source cautions that injuries to Surtain and Gonzalez could change this outlook.

Hunter Henry is highlighted as one of the solid waiver-wire tight end options that has been productive enough to stream, providing PPR points and devaluing the trade market for higher-tier tight ends like Likely, Laporta, and Kraft.

Jalen Coker should be started despite the Packers' secondary playing mostly well against slot receivers (good EPA per drop back against slot receivers). The source has a hard time finding 20 other receivers he'd rather start ahead of Coker, suggesting he's a solid starter for this matchup.

Jalen Warren should not be sold high unless acquiring a superstar receiver in return; most drafters did not target him as a must-start, so if you have depth at running back and weak receivers, you could potentially trade him for an upper-echelon receiver.

Jeremiah Love has a good schedule beginning in week 12 or 13 with favorable run matchups; his fantasy playoff schedule includes Jets, Saints, and Raiders in weeks 14-17, which are good matchups. However, the source notes uncertainty about his role going forward.

Adam Schefter reports that Colts ownership does not want to trade Jonathan Taylor, though Schefter noted it's still a possibility if circumstances change. The team's preference is to keep Taylor, but trade discussions remain fluid.

The Colts have stated they do not want to trade Jonathan Taylor, but if they hold onto him past week nine (as appears likely), his trade value will decline significantly; the speaker suggests trying to sell Taylor now for close to first-round value rather than waiting, as running backs on losing teams often see reduced playing time later in the season when teams shift to long-term planning and injury prevention.

Jonathan Taylor has performed well in most games on the losing Colts this season, but the speaker expresses concern about his long-term role if the team remains committed to keeping him; running backs on bad teams historically see reduced workload as teams shift to injury prevention and long-term roster management, which could limit Taylor's value for the remainder of the season.

Jonathan Taylor is less likely to be traded than Tony Pollard according to ESPN's Dan Graziano, suggesting greater roster stability and reduced trade risk.

Jordan Love is a must-start guy ranked seventh to ninth among quarterbacks. He's thrown multiple touchdowns (passing or rushing) in every game and has been robbed of fantasy points by dropped balls. The source notes he's had 30+ pass attempts in 21 of 32 career games with 30+ attempts, scoring 20+ fantasy points. Even if Matthew Golden doesn't play, Love remains a top-nine option with Christian Watson, Tucker Craft, and Josh Jacobs as receiving options.

Love is preferred over Caleb Williams at Seattle and is ranked higher than Jared Goff against the Vikings in Week 8 quarterback rankings.

Josh Jacobs has a better matchup than Chuba Hubbard against the Panthers, who have been absolutely abysmal against the run, allowing over 200 rushing yards in two games this season (Tampa Bay last week and Chicago in week one). Jacobs should have fresh legs and an opportunity to get production on the ground.

Jacobs faces arguably the worst run defense in football this week. He had a 16-17% target share last week (extremely high for him), though he dropped a touchdown. Expect continued work in the passing game despite the high target share anomaly.

Kalon Black is ranked third on the must-add list this week, behind McGowan and Singletary, as a priority waiver wire target.

Kyle Pitts has a much better schedule for fantasy points allowed to tight ends compared to Drake London. The source notes Minnesota is the only matchup that makes you really scared. Additionally, Pitts' role has changed and he's much more of a short-area target; he's being used in the red zone. The source suggests he's a player you could theoretically trade for, even though the cost will be more than a couple of weeks ago.

Pitts is mentioned as part of the elite tier of tight ends who are studs; however, the speaker notes that even elite tight ends' trade value is being impacted by the deep waiver-wire tight end market, where many productive options are available.

Ladd McConkey is trending in the right direction; he practiced on Monday and is expected to play in the upcoming week, signaling recovery from injury.

Lamar Jackson is expected to play this week against Buffalo, a favorable matchup for the Ravens quarterback.

Jackson is ranked as the number two quarterback this week but there is concern about his health status. The speaker noted that when Jackson played hurt last year it was awful, and suspects his absence last week was precautionary to avoid repeating that experience. His health remains uncertain heading into the matchup.

Andrews did not play in the previous week; the speaker speculates this may have been a precautionary decision related to a prior injury concern.

Andrews is not part of the elite tight end group; he's probably not significantly better than Cole Kmet and Travis Kraft for the rest of the season. Trading Andrews away for Kmet plus additional assets could be a sound value move.

Matthew Golden has the most drops through the first seven weeks of any wide receiver in the past eight seasons; he has foot and shoulder issues and is uncertain to play this week. The Packers as a team have the most drops in football, and Golden's efficiency metrics (yards per target, yards per catch) are among the least efficient in the NFL despite heavy targeting.

Matthew Golden is dealing with an injury and his status for the Thursday night game against Carolina is uncertain. The source notes that if he practices on Wednesday, he should be fine for the game, and he should be started with maybe lower expectations than normal. If he doesn't play, Jordan Love's rankings adjust downward slightly, but Love remains a top-nine option.

Matthew Golden is identified as one of the best keeper values from the first seven weeks of the season, particularly valuable in a mid-season redraft league format where players retain their original draft-round value.

Not a sell-high candidate but rather a trade-away; shouldn't expect to get much in return. Wilson has had a horrible three-week stretch and hasn't been able to beat teams. While he gets a reprieve this week against Dallas, his schedule thereafter is terrible (Seattle, Rams, Chiefs). The recommendation is to find someone who needs a receiver this week and trade Wilson away, hoping he has a big game against Dallas before declining the rest of the way.

Michael Wilson has struggled to beat defenses over the last three weeks and faces a brutal stretch with Seattle, Rams, and Chiefs ahead after a reprieve against Dallas; however, he has received 66 targets in seven games (9.4 per game), among league leaders in target volume, and historically receivers averaging 7+ targets per game typically score at least 14 PPR points (top-24 receiver range), suggesting odds are stacked in his favor despite recent poor production on those targets.

Michael Wilson faces a brutal schedule stretch with Seattle, Rams, and Chiefs coming up after a reprieve against Dallas this week; he previously played Detroit three weeks ago and managed only four catches for 30 yards on seven targets, illustrating his inability to convert volume into production.

Locked in as passing-downs back and goal-line back role regardless of other backfield usage with Travion Henderson and Corey Kiner; will still receive carries on top of specialized role; role security makes him a reliable trade target.

Saquon Barkley's health status is uncertain heading into week 9 and beyond. The Giants appear inclined to use both running backs (Tracy and Barkley) in their backfield, but Barkley's availability will determine Singletary's role.

Seth McGowan is the most added running back this week, jumping from 15% rostered to 33% rostered. He remains the top priority add ahead of other options like Singletary and Kalon Black, though his role depends on Jonathan Taylor's status with the Colts.

Stefan Diggs should be traded for despite inefficiency metrics (yards per target, yards per catch) because he has big opportunity coming with the Commanders. He is heavily targeted when on the field (7-9 targets in 4-5 games, 6+ targets in all 5 games this year) with a target per route run rate of at least 21% in every game. He is on many benches and can be acquired at a relatively cheap cost. Jamie projects him as a top 20-24 caliber receiver rest of season who will produce despite not playing every snap. Currently wide receiver 26 per game, he is on pace for 119 targets; averaging 7+ targets per game historically correlates with top-24 finish.

Tanner McKee is averaging more passing yards per game than Jalen Hurts due to higher volume, but he is vulnerable to pass rush; when facing any semblance of pressure, he breaks down quickly. This limits his long-term viability as the Eagles face tougher defenses later in the season and playoffs.

ESPN's Dan Graziano reported that Tony Pollard is now believed to be more likely to be traded than Jonathan Taylor, signaling potential depth chart or roster changes for the running back.

Travis Etienne has a favorable schedule down the stretch with matchups including Green Bay, Carolina, Tampa Bay (tough), Arizona, and Atlanta. The source notes this is a pretty favorable stretch for the running back.

Tucker Kraft has a 16.5% target share, which is really low for a tight end. He needs high pass volume from the Packers (who are sixth in pass attempts per game) to maintain fantasy relevance, but the Packers' 23rd-ranked points per game suggests efficiency issues despite volume.

Tucker Craft can be started either way (with or without Matthew Golden), though expectations will be higher if Golden doesn't play. He has a 16.3% target share (really low for a Packers tight end on a high-volume passing team), but has had at least seven targets in two of his last three games and at least 8.7 PPR points in each of his past three games. The Panthers habitually play cover three, which could help Craft get opportunities. He's a guy with big upside every week.

Carolina plays cover three habitually, keeping defenders back and avoiding big plays; this scheme may force them to keep a safety down in the box to slow Josh Jacobs, leaving Kraft opportunities on play action. He's had at least seven targets in two of his last three games and at least 8.7 PPR points in each of his past three games, positioning him as a decent fantasy tight end play against Carolina's defensive approach.

Tyler Warren is now part of the conversation of tight ends who are good and expected to produce solid numbers, but the speaker notes that you could find similar production on the waiver wire, which devalues his trade market standing.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on injured reserve and will miss games against Philadelphia, Washington, Jacksonville, and Indianapolis (weeks 8-11). His absence opens opportunity for Devin Singletary and potentially impacts the Giants' backfield usage.