Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer: 8 players you should buy or sell before Week 9's action

Creating realistic trade offers that lead to a deal being accepted is always challenging. Throughout the season, Justin Boone will be publishing his rest-of-season trade value charts, which you can use as a guide to help make moves and manage your roster.

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Below, he highlights some of the players you should be buying or selling this week. The Yahoo Trade Market has recent examples of actual deals for specific players by Yahoo fantasy managers, and you can review those moves here.

Trade Value Charts

BuysMatthew Stafford, Rams

Stafford might not have the same allure as the elite fantasy quarterbacks, but he’s been extremely productive as a top-10 QB this season.

The 37-year-old has distanced himself from the preseason durability concerns and posted weekly fantasy finishes as the QB2, QB8 and QB4 in three of his four outings prior to the Rams’ Week 8 bye.

He gets another plus matchup with the Saints this week, in a game that should be fast-paced and offer plenty of scoring opportunities. It doesn’t hurt that he’s expected to get his top receiver, Puka Nacua, back from injury, as well.

Though he provides nothing with his legs, Stafford is seventh in passing yards and tied for the league lead in touchdowns thrown. He’s more than capable of being a quality fantasy QB1 the rest of the way.

Other QB buys to consider: Dak Prescott, Cowboys

Jaylen Warren, Steelers

Warren hasn’t found the end zone since Week 1, which is masking the fact that he’s dominating touches in the Steelers’ backfield.

Two of his worst outings of the season have also come in the last three weeks, but we can blame the opponents for that, since the Browns and Packers are among the league’s toughest run defenses.

The schedule does get easier moving forward, especially after Week 10 when Warren will face five straight defenses inside the top-10 for fantasy points allowed to running backs.

Warren has fantasy RB1 potential in the second half of the season, given the softer slate and the likelihood for some positive regression in the TD department.

Other RB buys to consider: Rico Dowdle, Panthers

Garrett Wilson, Jets

Wilson has missed the last two games with a knee injury and is currently on bye in Week 9. There’s hope that he’ll be able to return after the bye, but it’s worth checking in now to see if his manager is willing to ride it out or whether they want to part with him.

Don’t forget that before getting hurt, Wilson was averaging the sixth-most fantasy points among receivers, with top-12 finishes in four of his first five appearances.

For all the Jets’ struggles this year, Wilson was a consistent bright spot and fantasy managers should be excited about starting him as a WR1 as soon as he’s healthy.

Other WR buys to consider: Nico Collins, Texans

Harold Fannin Jr., Browns

Even with David Njoku in the lineup in Week 8, Fannin still delivered with 62 yards and a touchdown. Now he’s on bye and if the rumors prove to be true, it’s possible Njoku could be dealt before the team takes the field again.

Whether that happens or not, Fannin is still someone worth targeting as a player who’s already displayed TE1 production three times in his first eight games and who could get a post-bye rookie bump.

Other TE buys to consider: Kyle Pitts Sr., Falcons

SellsCaleb Williams, Bears

Williams continues to be a volatile passer who struggles to consistently find his rhythm in Ben Johnson’s offense. The sophomore passer has also failed to take advantage of quality matchups the last couple of weeks, which challenges my faith in him as a fantasy starter for the remainder of the season.

His Week 9 opponent, the Bengals, have allowed over 20 fantasy points to five of the past seven quarterbacks they’ve encountered, so it’s not out of the question to start Williams this week.

However, his schedule will only get more difficult from here, including dates with Eagles, Packers, Browns and Packers again during the very important stretch of the fantasy season from Week 13 to Week 16.

If you hold onto him for the Bengals game, think long and hard about trading him next week.

Other QB sells to consider: Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers

Breece Hall, Jets

I could make a case for Hall being a buy or a sell depending on your record. With rumors swirling that he could be traded to a contender before the deadline, it’s possible he could see a boost in value if he lands in the right offense.

Unfortunately, there are no guarantees a trade occurs and if he stays in New York, the schedule isn’t friendly for the next few weeks. The Jets are on bye before facing the very challenging run defenses of the Browns and Patriots.

If you’re hoping his 147-yard, two-touchdown performance from Week 8 is a sign of things to come, just know it took place versus the Bengals, who are the easiest matchup for fantasy RBs.

So, if you have a winning record and want to hold Hall in hopes he gets traded or in order to use him later in the season when he has good matchups, that’s fine.

But if you have a losing record and are fighting for a playoff spot, you should strongly consider trading him for someone who can provide more help over the next month.

Other RB sells to consider: Ashton Jeanty, Raiders

Chris Olave, Saints

Olave has been a fantasy asset I’ve tried to acquire many times this season. He’s consistently been among the league’s most targeted players and currently sits fourth in that category on a per game basis.

We have to adapt when new variables are added to the mix and in this case, it’s Tyler Shough being named the starter. While he might not turn the ball over as often as Spencer Rattler, the rookie hasn’t shown much to make me think he’ll improve this offense.

To make matters worse, Olave is about to enter his hardest stretch of the season with four of his next six games coming against defenses in the bottom six for fantasy points permitted to receivers. He also has a date with the underrated Rams this week and a bye in Week 11 during that span.

Capitalize on Olave’s recent success (three straight games with double-digit fantasy points) and move him for top-24 WR or RB value before it’s too late.

Other WR sells to consider: Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals

Dallas Goedert, Eagles

Goedert has been held under 45 yards in every game this season, except for one. The fact that he’s the TE3 overall in fantasy points per game is based solely on his absurd touchdown total, with seven trips to the end zone in his last six contests.

You shouldn’t expect that TD production to continue, so this balloon is about to pop unless Goedert’s yardage increases dramatically after the Eagles’ Week 9 bye.

Find a manager who’s been streaming tight ends and offer them Goedert as part of a package to upgrade at another position.

Other TE sells to consider: Travis Kelce, Chiefs

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Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer: 8 players you should buy or sell before Week 9’s action

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