Players To Sell Before Week 5

Deshun Watson recommends A.J. Brown as a high-ceiling trade target capable of winning leagues in the second half of the season; suggests packaging players like Denzel Boston and Deebo Samuel to acquire him.

Deshun Watson advises selling Aaron Jones, noting that while he may remain high in weekly rankings due to current volume, his role as a featured back is likely ending. Jones has struggled with efficiency, failing to crack 20 fantasy points despite receiving 25 touches per game. Watson expects Jones to return to a running back by committee role once Jordan Mason returns, likely rendering Jones unstartable.

Chuba Hubbard is a recommended trade target to acquire, specifically as a pivot option when moving off of players like Quinshon Judkins who are in less favorable offensive situations.

Kincaid is a preferred trade target over Denzel Boston due to his role in the Josh Allen-led Buffalo offense.

Denzel Boston is a sell-high candidate; his top-24 wide receiver production is driven by unsustainable efficiency (12.9 yards per target) and touchdown luck rather than high volume (5.5 targets per game).

Deshaun Watson is a sell-high candidate; despite a current 7.7 adjusted yards per pass attempt, he has a long-term history of mediocrity and two Achilles tears, suggesting imminent regression. Deshun Watson explicitly lacks faith in the Browns' offense, citing the large sample size of poor quarterback play as a reason to avoid all team assets.

Drake London is a recommended trade target to acquire as a safer, long-term wide receiver option compared to players like Zay Flowers who face significant quarterback health concerns.

Isaiah Likely is currently being utilized primarily as a checkdown option in the offensive scheme, benefiting from the quarterback's tendency to avoid deep boundary throws.

Deshun Watson ranks Jaylen Waddle as his WR21, the lowest among experts, citing stagnant production, a 20% target share, and limited usage (69% snap share, 19 routes per game) as reasons to pivot away from him.

While Jaylen Warren has been a top-10 fantasy back due to 90% snap shares and high volume in the absence of Rico Dowdle, Deshun Watson expects his role to regress to a low-end RB2 once Dowdle returns to the lineup.

Jordan Mason is expected to miss his fourth week due to thumb surgery with a potential return in week seven; his eventual return is expected to force a running back by committee approach that will negatively impact Aaron Jones's fantasy value.

Josh Downs is mentioned as a potential secondary piece to include in trade packages when attempting to upgrade at other positions.

Deshun Watson lists Justin Jefferson as a safer, high-value target to pursue in trade scenarios when moving off of Malik Nabers.

Lamar Jackson is dealing with an ankle injury that has created significant uncertainty. Betting markets show the Ravens' win probability dropped from 73% to 39% following his injury, and there is concern that even upon return, he could be limited as he was last season.

Deshun Watson advises selling Malik Nabers due to ongoing shoulder and knee injury concerns, a declining target share (23% this season vs. 35% as a rookie), and a poor Giants offense projected to be among the league's lowest-scoring units.

Nico Collins is a recommended trade target to acquire as a pivot from players like Zay Flowers, as he avoids the quarterback injury uncertainty currently impacting other pass catchers.

Deshun Watson mentions Parker Washington as a potential pivot target, though he characterizes him as a disappointing player, suggesting the move is more about the offensive context.

Deshun Watson suggests pivoting off of Quentin Johnston in trades, potentially packaging him with other assets to acquire more reliable players in better offenses, citing a lack of belief in the Browns' offensive production.

Despite a strong performance featuring 17 carries and 7 targets, Quinshon Judkins is a sell-high candidate due to Deshun Watson's concerns regarding the overall scoring potential and touchdown upside of the Cleveland Browns offense.

Rico Dowdle's absence has been the primary driver of Jaylen Warren's recent high-volume usage; his return is expected to significantly impact Warren's fantasy outlook.

Deshun Watson identifies Tetairoa McMillan as a preferred target to acquire when pivoting away from players like Malik Nabers.

Henderson is a high-upside trade target who could become a league winner in the Patriots offense if Rhamondre Stevenson suffers an injury or loses his job.

Despite ranking Zay Flowers as the WR10 rest-of-season, Deshun Watson is concerned about his value due to Lamar Jackson's ankle injury. Flowers averaged 14.3 points per game with Jackson, but only 12 points per game in four games without him; selling Flowers for Nico Collins or Drake London is recommended to avoid quarterback uncertainty.