
Week 3 Fantasy Football Trades: 15 Players to BUY & SELL RIGHT NOW!
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Aaron Jones
The source recommends trading for Aaron Jones while he is cheap, citing his 100-plus rushing yard performance and favorable upcoming matchups against the Buccaneers, Dolphins, and Saints.
Insight pageAlec Pierce
Alec Pierce is currently on the IR, which serves as a primary catalyst for the expected increase in target share for Josh Downs in the Indianapolis Colts' passing attack.
Insight pageAmeer Abdullah
Abdullah is noted as being involved in the Jacksonville running back rotation, though he remains behind the primary back in usage with only seven carries.
Insight pageBraelon Allen
Braelon Allen is an awesome trade target who demonstrated his value in week two with 65 rushing yards, a touchdown, and usage in wildcat formations.
Insight pageBrock Bowers
Brock Bowers is an elite tight end asset and a hold-only player. The source explicitly excludes him from trade-away lists, using him as a benchmark for top-tier positional value alongside Trey McBride.
Insight pageBucky Irving
Bucky Irving is a bright spot in the Buccaneers' offense, with his recent production serving as a benchmark for running back potential in similar offensive situations.
Insight pageCaleb Douglas
Caleb Douglas is currently sidelined with an injury, which has further decimated the Miami Dolphins' wide receiver core and increased the reliance on other pass catchers.
Insight pageCam Akers
The source expects the team to lean into Cam Akers as a weapon out of the backfield to compensate for the loss of Jackson Dart, suggesting he will be utilized to emulate Dart's running ability, despite the belief that the coaching staff may not prefer him.
Insight pageCeeDee Lamb
CeeDee Lamb is used as a benchmark for target volume; the source notes he has only out-targeted George Pickens 17-4, which is used to highlight that Pickens' usage is better than his current fantasy output suggests.
Insight pageChase Brown
The source recommends trading for Chase Brown, noting that while he averages 15 points per game, frustrated managers who drafted him in the first round may be open to two-for-one deals. Brown has outstanding usage and a bellcow role, and the Bengals' improved defense suggests more game scripts where they play with a lead, leading to increased volume in clock-killing situations.
Insight pageChris Godwin
Chris Godwin has failed to start the season strong and has been out-targeted by Amecha Ibuka 11 to 7; the source expects this target hierarchy shift to remain steady or grow throughout the year.
Insight pageChris Rodriguez
The source notes that the narrative of Rodriguez taking work from Tank Bigsby is failing, as Rodriguez has only 12 carries compared to Bigsby's 28, indicating a clear depth chart gap.
Insight pageChuba Hubbard
Chuba Hubbard is a primary trade target who has maintained a 60-plus percent snap share and RB10 overall ranking in back-to-back weeks. With Jonathan Brooks on IR, Hubbard is positioned as an every-down workhorse in a functional Dave Canales offense.
Insight pageCJ Donaldson
CJ Donaldson is mixing into the Saints' backfield rotation, specifically serving as a pass blocker, which further complicates the usage outlook for Travis Etienne.
Insight pageDalton Kincaid
Dalton Kincaid is considered a league-winning trade target and an elite asset. The source projects him as a top-three tight end scorer and recommends trading for him in all formats, excluding only Trey McBride or Brock Bowers in any deal.
Insight pageDavante Adams
The source advises selling Davante Adams following his 8-catch, 195-yard, 2-TD performance, labeling it an aberration compared to his production last year. While he remains a strong play for the upcoming week, the eventual return of Puka Nacua and the emergence of Terence Ferguson are expected to threaten his target share, making him a candidate to pivot toward more consistent long-term assets.
Insight pageDavid Montgomery
The source suggests selling David Montgomery high after his massive Week 1 performance, noting that teammate Jahmyr Gibbs saw heavy involvement in Week 2, which may signal that Montgomery's peak production has already occurred.
Insight pageDe'Von Achane
Devon Achane is an elite talent and a priority buy-low RB2 candidate. Despite Miami's offensive struggles, he maintains sensational usage with 80%+ snap shares and a 20%+ target share; his outlook is expected to improve significantly in weeks 4-6.
Insight pageGeorge Pickens
George Pickens is identified as a top buy-low trade target. Despite a slow start averaging eight points per game, his target volume is comparable to CeeDee Lamb's (17-4), and the source expects multiple 20-plus point 'smash weeks' in the upcoming three-game stretch against Baltimore, Houston, and Tampa Bay.
Insight pageJameson Williams
The source acknowledges that recommending a trade for Jameson Williams was a miss, as he produced an abysmal game despite the Lions' offense scoring well.
Insight pageJoe Burrow
The source notes that Joe Burrow remains a high-ceiling quarterback who can still sling it, though the team's improved defense may lead to fewer high-volume shootout scenarios for him compared to previous seasons.
Insight pageJosh Allen
Josh Allen is effectively impossible to trade for in single-QB formats, leading the source to recommend targeting his top pass catcher, Dalton Kincaid, as the primary way to gain exposure to the Bills' passing attack.
Insight pageJosh Downs
Josh Downs is an easy buy-low trade target currently averaging 10 PPR points per game. With Alec Pierce on IR, Downs is expected to see his target share trend over 25% from his current 22% mark; he previously ran 90% of routes and is projected to become the Colts' primary target earner with high-end WR2 potential.
Insight pageLeQuint Allen
Allen is mentioned as part of the Jacksonville running back depth chart alongside other secondary options.
Insight pageLuther Burden
The source remains bullish on Luther Burden as a buy-low candidate despite manager frustration. The source believes his production will trend upward once Caleb Williams returns to health or potentially with Tyson Bagent under center, and suggests managers with winning records should trade for him while his cost is 'dirt cheap'.
Insight pageMalik Nabers
The source advises pivoting off Malik Nabers, arguing that the narrative suggesting he will benefit from a quarterback change is 'dangerous thinking.' The source believes the entire Giants offense should be downgraded due to uncertainty, poor quarterback play, and Nabers' current shoulder injury, making this an ideal window to trade him away for a wide receiver with a stronger season-long outlook.
Insight pagePuka Nacua
Puka Nacua is currently dealing with a hip injury and is unlikely to play in the upcoming week, but the source maintains he is the clear alpha receiver in his offense upon his return.
Insight pageRashee Rice
The source identifies Rashee Rice as a sell-low candidate, noting that his usage declined from Week 1 to Week 2 and he is currently failing to meet the expectations set by his high preseason draft cost.
Insight pageTank Bigsby
The source identifies Bigsby as the most valuable running back in the Jacksonville offense, noting he is significantly ahead of Chris Rodriguez Jr. in productivity and touches (28 carries to 12). Bigsby also shows explosive potential, ranking ahead of Jahmyr Gibbs in speed metrics.
Insight pageTerrance Ferguson
The emergence of Terence Ferguson is identified as a potential obstacle to Davante Adams maintaining his high target volume and fantasy production, marking Ferguson as a player to watch for a breakout.
Insight pageTravis Etienne
The source classifies Travis Etienne as a 'sell-low' candidate due to poor usage and backfield competition from Alvin Kamara and CJ Donaldson. Comparing his situation to Miles Sanders' struggles in Carolina, the source suggests using Etienne as an add-on in two-for-one trades to pivot to more reliable assets or higher-upside tight ends like Dalton Kincaid.
Insight pageTravis Kelce
The source advises viewing Travis Kelce's recent performance as an entry point for fantasy managers rather than a sell-high moment. While he won't return to 2020 form, he is expected to provide consistent 13-14 point weeks and is currently undervalued as a top-six tight end despite the market viewing him closer to TE10.
Insight pageTrey McBride
Trey McBride is an elite tight end asset that should not be traded away. He is used as a benchmark for high-value players to hold, alongside Brock Bowers.
Insight pageTyler Warren
The source notes that Tyler Warren has not seen the 'mega usage takeoff' that was anticipated during the preseason, reinforcing the expectation that Josh Downs will be the primary target earner for the Colts.
Insight pageZay Flowers
The source recommends trading for Flowers while he is dealing with a hamstring injury, noting his high importance to the Baltimore offense and potential to finish as a top-six wide receiver. The schedule is favorable for him starting in week four.
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