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Fantasy Football Trades: 11 Players to BUY & SELL NOW! | Week 7 Trade Strategy

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34 min
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Oct 21, 2026
Published
Wed, October 21, 2026
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A.J. BrownChristian WatsonColston LovelandDK MetcalfDrake MayeJ.K. DobbinsJahmyr GibbsJameson WilliamsJared GoffJaylen WarrenJaylen WrightJonah ColemanJosh JacobsLamar Jackson
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A.J. Brown

PositiveValue7:22

AJ Brown is a buy-low candidate following a poor performance. Despite the low yardage, he commanded a 30% target share and 90% route participation, indicating WR1 usage. The connection with Drake Maye is viewed as a 'perfect storm' for future production, and the coaching staff is clearly dialing up plays for him.

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Christian Watson

NegativeValue3:58

Despite being personally bullish on Christian Watson, Theo would trade him away to acquire Zay Flowers in fantasy leagues. Watson is currently used as a benchmark for Matthew Golden's rapid ascent in the Green Bay offense, with Golden closing in on Watson's production.

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Colston Loveland

PositiveBreakout17:17

Colston Loveland is a buy-low target whose usage is trending upward despite modest season-long counting stats (7.1 PPR points per game). He has seen high utilization in the red zone and end zone, highlighted by a 20% target share and a touchdown in Caleb Williams' first game back. He is in a full-time role and currently undervalued by the community compared to the hype surrounding Luther Burden. He can be acquired in trades by leveraging higher-ranked but injured players like Tyler Warren.

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DK Metcalf

NegativeValue13:26

DK Metcalf is suggested as a potential trade piece to acquire Jameson Williams. While Metcalf has had a good role recently, Green Bay prefers Williams for his higher ceiling in spike weeks and favorable fantasy playoff schedule.

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Drake Maye

PositiveProjection7:54

Drake Maye is playing at a high level, recording at least three touchdown passes in three consecutive games, which serves as a catalyst for AJ Brown's fantasy upside.

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J.K. Dobbins

NegativeBust29:58

JK Dobbins is seeing high volume but producing inefficient results, with only one game this season averaging over four yards per carry. His role is being challenged by younger backs, and his injury history suggests he may miss time.

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Jahmyr Gibbs

PositiveProjection15:56

Jahmyr Gibbs is positioned for high-scoring outcomes in Detroit's upcoming schedule, with the potential for multi-touchdown games as both a runner and receiver in projected shootout matchups.

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Jameson Williams

PositiveBreakout10:40

Jameson Williams is a prime buy-low target because fantasy managers are over-indexing on his low counting stats (18 catches) rather than his recent performance and upcoming schedule. He historically produces spike weeks post-bye, and his upcoming schedule features five home games in the next six weeks, including a favorable playoff matchup against the Giants in Week 16. Green Bay prefers Williams over DK Metcalf for his higher ceiling in spike weeks.

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Jared Goff

PositiveValue14:40

Jared Goff is a strong buy candidate as a high-end QB2 who offers significant spike-week potential within a high-scoring Detroit offensive ecosystem. While he lacks mobility, he provides valuable passing touchdowns, especially in six-point passing touchdown formats. His upcoming schedule features several potential shootout environments, including games against Green Bay, Minnesota, New England, Tampa Bay, Chicago, and Atlanta, making him an ideal target in two-for-one trade scenarios.

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Jaylen Warren

PositiveValue25:03

Jaylen Warren is a buy-low candidate because market sentiment has soured on him. Despite a recent 9.8-point performance against Tampa Bay, he maintains significant volume advantages over Rico Dattle, including double the carries (14 to 7) and triple the snap count. Warren is the superior receiver and is expected to see increased target volume moving forward.

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Jaylen Wright

NegativeUsage23:24

Jaylen Wright has seen his usage drop significantly compared to Ollie Gordon, recording only a 15% snap share and one route run in their most recent game.

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Jonah Coleman

PositiveSleeper29:34

Jonah Coleman is a recommended buy-low target for managers seeking exposure to the Denver backfield. Despite currently being on injured reserve, Green Bay views him as the most talented runner among the Broncos' running backs. His acquisition is suggested as a dirt-cheap move alongside RJ Harvey to monitor how the backfield role distribution evolves, especially as the team leans more on the run game due to Bo Nix's recent struggles.

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Josh Jacobs

NegativeUsage4:58

Despite the return of Josh Jacobs to the Green Bay backfield, Theo argues that the offense will remain a passing-centric unit, dismissing concerns that Jacobs' presence as a workhorse back will fundamentally change the team's passing volume.

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Lamar Jackson

PositiveProjection5:32

Lamar Jackson is expected to take over as the primary quarterback for the second half of the season, which is projected to improve the offensive outlook for Zay Flowers.

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Luther Burden

PositiveUsage20:08

Luther Burden is generating significant analytical buzz due to a high targets-per-route-run rate (over 40%) despite a part-time role (sub-50% routes run). He is a strong start against New England, though his week eight matchup against Seattle is more challenging.

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Matthew Golden

PositiveBreakout3:24

Theo recommends buying high on Matthew Golden, viewing him as a fringe WR1 for the rest of the season. Golden leads the NFL in air yards and is coming off a massive 22.4 PPR point performance (6 catches, 104 yards, 1 TD on 13 targets). He is considered a year-two breakout player whose role in the Green Bay passing attack is sustainable despite the return of Josh Jacobs. Theo suggests he is a perfect candidate for a two-for-one trade, and would trade T. Higgins or Garrett Wilson for him in a heartbeat due to the superior Green Bay offensive environment.

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Ollie Gordon II

PositiveValue22:38

Ollie Gordon is a top waiver-wire add and buy candidate who should be valued closer to RB20 than his current market perception of RB30. He has secured a full-time role, evidenced by a 65% snap share and 17 routes run in his last game, and has shown efficiency with 159 yards after contact over his last three games. Market sentiment is low due to lack of confidence in the Miami offense, but he is a buy-low candidate as offenses can improve post-bye.

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Parker Washington

PositiveValue28:57

Parker Washington is a strong buy-low candidate during his bye week. He remains the most valuable receiver in Jacksonville, ranks top 20 in several metrics, and has a favorable second-half schedule including matchups against Indianapolis, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, and Washington.

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RJ Harvey

PositiveUsage29:22

RJ Harvey is a recommended buy-low running back due to his strong pass-catching role, boasting an 18% target share and ranking sixth among all running backs in targets despite playing only five games. He remains a dirt-cheap target in the Denver offense, maintaining a role that includes both carries and receiving work, evidenced by recent usage of six carries and four targets.

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Romeo Doubs

NegativeInjury8:57

Romeo Doubs is currently dealing with an injury, which is noted as a factor affecting the team's offensive context.

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Tucker Kraft

PositiveMatchup21:57

Tucker Kraft is a strong streaming option for the current week due to a favorable matchup against the Lions, who have allowed 545 passing yards and nine touchdowns to opposing tight ends. While he faces target competition from Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, his high-volume passing offense makes him a viable play.

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Tyler Warren

NegativeValue19:43

Tyler Warren is currently ranked higher than Colston Loveland but has been dealing with injuries, making him a potential trade chip to acquire Loveland plus additional assets like a flex starter or quarterback upgrade.

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Zay Flowers

PositiveBreakout5:00

Zay Flowers is a high-priority buy candidate with top-five to top-eight rest-of-season potential. Theo is even higher on Flowers than on Matthew Golden. Flowers boasts a 31% season-long target share, including a 33% share last week, and has demonstrated elite efficiency with over 3.5 yards per route run. He has successfully survived the 'Tyler Huntley weeks' and is expected to see improved production with Lamar Jackson returning. Theo would trade Christian Watson or Chris Olave to acquire him.

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Episode Transcript

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0:00Intro
0:36Trade Deadlines
1:14What's a Good Trade?
2:04Matthew Golden
5:05Zay Flowers
7:21A.J. Brown
9:53Circa Stadium Swim Offer
10:22Jameson Williams
14:19BetR Offer
14:39Jared Goff
17:14Colston Loveland
20:07Luther Burden III
21:59Tucker Kraft
22:35Ollie Gordon II
24:52Jaylen Warren
27:47Parker Washington
29:22RJ Harvey
31:25Jonah Coleman
32:20Trade Deadline Tips
33:02RotoWire Subscription
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