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Fantasy Football Week 8: Top 100 Players' Updated Trade Value and Advice
Oct 27, 2022
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
We're in the thick of it now. The bye weeks are in full swing, the fantasy players with bad fantasy teams are realizing they are probably sunk, and the good teams are ready to load up for a playoff push.
We've hit Peak Fantasy Trade Szn, folks.
So the weekly fantasy trade chart is here to help. As always, it's best used as a guide to give you a general understanding of the trade value of your players and potential targets, but you'll want to keep your league rules and lineup format in mind. Any player not listed below has a value of one. PPR scoring was used to determine the rankings.
And of course, may the fantasy points be with you!
Trade Value: 15
1. Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
2. Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams
3. Stefon Diggs, WR, Buffalo Bills
Trade Value: 14
4. Austin Ekeler, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
5. Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers
6. Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants
7. Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns
8. Josh Jacobs, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
Trade Value: 13
9. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins
10. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
11. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
12. Davante Adams, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
13. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
Trade Value: 12
14. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans
15. Leonard Fournette, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16. Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
17. Dalvin Cook, RB, Minnesota Vikings
18. Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 49ers
19. A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
20. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Miami Dolphins
Trade Value: 11
21. Kenneth Walker III, RB, Seattle Seahawks
22. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints
23. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Indianapolis Colts
24. Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
25. Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens
Trade Value: 10
26. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, New England Patriots
27. Aaron Jones, RB, Green Bay Packers
28. Dameon Pierce, RB, Houston Texans
29. Najee Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
30. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts
31. D'Andre Swift, RB, Detroit Lions
32. Amari Cooper, WR, Cleveland Browns
33. Mike Williams, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Trade Value: 9
34. Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
35. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
36. Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
37. Christian Kirk, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
38. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys
39. Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints
40. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions
Trade Value: 8
41. Miles Sanders, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
42. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas Cowboys
43. Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
44. James Robinson, RB, New York Jets
45. Tyler Lockett, WR, Seattle Seahawks
46. Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders
47. Gabe Davis, WR, Buffalo Bills
48. DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
49. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
50. Allen Lazard, WR, Green Bay Packers
51. Jakobi Meyers, WR, New England Patriots
Trade Value: 7
52. Zach Ertz, TE, Arizona Cardinals
53. Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
54. David Njoku, TE, Cleveland Browns
55. Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
56. Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals
57. Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers
Trade Value: 6
58. Tyler Boyd, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
59. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
60. Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos
61. D.K. Metcalf, WR, Seattle Seahawks
62. Brandon Aiyuk, WR, San Francisco 49ers
63. Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
64. George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers
Trade Value: 5
65. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
66. Darrell Henderson Jr., RB, Los Angeles Rams
67. Antonio Gibson, RB, Washington Commanders
68. Khalil Herbert, RB, Chicago Bears
69. David Montgomery, RB, Chicago Bears
70. Devin Singletary, RB, Buffalo Bills
71. Raheem Mostert, RB, Miami Dolphins
72. Darren Waller, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
73. Keenan Allen, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Trade Value: 4
74. Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys
75. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
76. Curtis Samuel, WR, Washington Commanders
77. Diontae Johnson, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
78. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Denver Broncos
79. Adam Thielen, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Trade Value: 3
80. Gus Edwards, RB, Baltimore Ravens
81. James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals
82. Brian Robinson, RB, Washington Commanders
83. D'Onta Foreman, RB, Carolina Panthers
84. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Carolina Panthers
85. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Detroit Lions
86. Pat Freiermuth, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
87. Mecole Hardman, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
88. Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons
89. D.J. Moore, WR, Carolina Panthers
Trade Value: 2
90. Daniel Jones, QB, New York Giants
91. Geno Smith, QB, Seattle Seahawks
92. Kirk Cousins, QB, Minnesota Vikings
93. Jamaal Williams, RB, Detroit Lions
94. Kareem Hunt, RB, Cleveland Browns
95. Tony Pollard, RB, Dallas Cowboys
96. Michael Carter, RB, New York Jets
97. Tyler Higbee, TE, Los Angeles Rams
98. Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons
99. A.J. Dillon, RB, Green Bay Packers
100. Taysom Hill, TE, New Orleans Saints
The Christian McCaffrey deal is likely going to have reverberations for the trade value chart in the weeks to come.
For starters, the already-valuable McCaffrey is only going to benefit from playing on a better offense with a better coaching staff and scheme. He was borderline untouchable before the trade, but don't be shocked if he eventually becomes fantasy's most productive player.
The 49ers can have a dangerously versatile offense with Christian McCaffrey 😳
"If you just put Christian McCaffrey where Jeff Wilson is or where Ty Davis-Price is, it's a waste of getting him." —@Realrclark25pic.twitter.com/4qMKSckBEi
His addition, however, means that the Niners may not need Deebo Samuel to operate in as much of a Swiss Army knife role. Much of Samuel's usage as a running back in the past has come down to need, but the Niners have McCaffrey and Jeff Wilson and will get back Elijah Mitchell back at some point in November.
Samuel is going to remain valuable, but the diversity of touches he receives will diminish.
Deebo Samuel averaged 5.7 rush attempts per game from Weeks 1 through 3. Since, that number's been 1.8. Week 7 marked the first time he failed to hit double-digit PPR points in a game this season.
Brandon Aiyuk, meanwhile, is an interesting case. He's emerged as a legitimate weekly flex candidate, especially in PPR leagues, but McCaffrey is an elite receiver out of the backfield and could see some of the targets that might have otherwise gone Aiyuk's way.
Jimmy Garoppolo's strength isn't pushing the ball down the field. McCaffrey is likely going to feast in this offense, but it might come at the slight expense of Samuel and Aiyuk.
That makes Aiyuk a legitimate sell-high candidate, though Samuel is too talented and productive to expect his production to drop enough to cut ties with him.
Most avoided tackles by a WR on receptions this season
1. Deebo Samuel - 21 2. Cooper Kupp - 13 3. Garrett Wilson - 10 👀👀👀 4t. A.J. Brown - 9 4t. Parris Campbell - 9 👀👀👀 4t. Tyreek Hill - 9
And then there is George Kittle, who is finally thriving this season after a slow start, with 14 catches for 181 yards and a score on 19 targets in his last two games. Kittle's role probably won't diminish much with McCaffrey on board. If anything, he feels like an excellent buy-low candidate, though your chances of pulling that off are diminishing by the week.
As for which Panthers running back you should be pursuing via trade if you missed out on waivers, well, that remains up in the air, as both played well on Sunday. D'Onta Foreman came into the day with more production on the year and ultimately received six more touches, though Chuba Hubbard was technically the starter.
The smart money is on Foreman to emerge as the more valuable fantasy running back, but for now, don't pay RB2 prices to acquire him. The situation in Carolina is worth a wait-and-see approach.
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James Robinson, Michael Carter's Jets Fantasy Outlook After Reported Jaguars Trade
Oct 25, 2022
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 18: James Robinson #25 of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at TIAA Bank Field on September 18, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)
The New York Jets acted quickly to replace Breece Hall, and it should be good news for fantasy football managers with James Robinson on their squad.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that Hall suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Denver Broncos. Hours later, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported New York is getting Robinson for draft compensation.
Schefter later reported that the Jags acquired a conditional sixth-round pick in 2023 that could be upgraded to a fifth if Robinson rushes for 600 yards this season. The running back needs just 260 more yards to hit that mark.
Week 3 was the high-water mark for Robinson so far. He carved the Los Angeles Chargers up for 100 yards and a score on 17 carries.
In his next three games, the third-year running back had 110 rushing yards on 30 carries. Just as concerning, he was on the field for fewer than 50 percent of the Jaguars' offensive snaps.
In Sunday's 23-17 loss to the New York Giants, Robinson failed to have a single carry, though head coach Doug Pederson said that was due to some minor injuries.
As Robinson's stock began to slide, Travis Etienne Jr.'s soared. Etienne generated 341 total yards and one touchdown in the Jags' last three games.
For Robinson, the trend almost certainly wasn't going to reverse as long as he remained in Jacksonville. Now, he's entering a backfield where Michael Carter is his toughest competition.
One could read the Jets' decision to select Hall in the second round of the 2022 draft as an indictment of Carter, who finished with 639 rushing yards and four touchdowns as a rookie in 2021. His performance in 2022 (228 yards, two touchdowns and 3.5 yards per carry) hasn't been much better.
New York head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas presumably wouldn't have moved for Robinson so quickly if they only saw him as the backup to Carter.
Granted, there are good reasons to remain cautiously optimistic about the 24-year-old.
He hasn't offered as much as a receiver (nine receptions, 46 yards, one touchdown) compared to Hall (19 receptions, 218 yards, one touchdown). Pederson's comments about Robinson's "lower body issues" are a little worrying as well after tearing his Achilles just 10 months ago.
I hope James Robinson gets back to what he was but other than an untouched 50-yard run he had in Wk 3 he's been at 3.6 YPC, not breaking tackles (39th out of 45 players with 50+ carries in broken tackle rate) or creating yards after contact. It's so tough for Achilles guys at RB.
From a fantasy perspective, Carter gets a slight edge over Robinson for now. He's a better pass-catcher (56 receptions for 476 yards in 21 games) with the added advantage of obviously knowing the offense.
Coming off the Jets' Week 10 bye, the dynamic might shift a bit since Robinson will have had more time to learn the playbook and find his fit.
If you have him on your roster, you might be looking at a few lean weeks. However, Robinson's long-term outlook is at least better now than it was before.
Fantasy RBs to Target on Waiver Wire and Buy-Low Trades After Breece Hall's Injury
Oct 24, 2022
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 16: Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) on the field prior to the National Football League game between the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns on October 16, 2022, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The New York Jets received the unfortunate news on Monday that rookie running back Breece Hall, amid a fantastic first campaign, will miss the rest of the 2022 season after tearing his ACL.
Appreciate the endless love and support! Another step along the journey, see y’all soon❤️🤞🏾 https://t.co/igPCYca5Qn
It's also major news in the world of fantasy football, where players who had rostered Hall will now be seeking replacements, either via the waiver wire or trade. So who are some players to be monitoring or pursuing?
The most obvious answer, if he's still available in your league, is Jets running back Michael Carter, who kept some fantasy value intact even when Hall was healthy as the No. 2 option in this backfield. Now Carter—who rushed for 639 yards and four scores as a rookie last season—will be the clear No. 1.
That role has real value in the Jets offense, assuming the team doesn't bring in another player to compete with him for touches.
One name worth monitoring in that regard is Kareem Hunt, who is reportedly on the trade block:
#Browns are listening to offers on RB Kareem Hunt, per a league source. @TheOBR
If Breece Hall’s MRI confirms ACL injury, I’ll be curious to see if #Jets call Browns to check on Kareem Hunt’s availability. He’s in final year of contract, so it would be a rental. Talent is there. Browns need draft picks. Depends on price tag + confidence in Carter/Johnson.
With the #Browns continuing to slide out of playoff contention, it makes total sense to trade Kareem Hunt. Impending free agency & with good RB depth on roster, might as well deal him before the deadline to restock some draft capital. @fox8news
Hunt very likely isn't available to be had on waivers in your league, but you could probably get him for fairly cheap in a trade in the hope that he either gets moved to the Jets or to another team where he could serve as the primary option in the backfield.
You could take a similar approach with James Robinson, who appears to be ceding ground to Travis Etienne Jr. in the Jacksonville backfield, though it appears to be much less likely that he would be traded than Hunt, despite not having a single carry on Sunday:
"I feel like as an offense we are better when both those guys are playing." #Jaguars HC Doug Pederson on Travis Etienne and James Robinson. Says Robinson has been dealing with a knee injury, including during yesterday's game pic.twitter.com/ZY1Ydv6RCn
Travis Etienne played a season high 81.5% of Jacksonville's snaps today. His previous high was a little over 53%. James Robinson didn't see a single carry, and he ran just four routes. There've been reports that Doug Pederson said that Robinson might not be 100% right now.
Robinson is much riskier in a "trade for and stash" approach to bolstering your running back depth. Target Hunt first if you are going to go that route.
One last player you could look at in the "maybe he'll get traded to the Jets" approach to replacing Hall in your lineup is Cam Akers, who has completely fallen out of favor in Los Angeles and seems destined to be traded.
Sean McVay has no update on Cam Akers' situation, but says: "There is a possibility we could help him look for a fresh new start for another team ... there's probably a move that will be made with regards to him being on another team."
Unlike Hunt, however, Akers may not be a guaranteed starter over a player like Carter. But there's also a better chance you could get Akers on waivers rather than having to make a trade for him, with Darrell Henderson Jr. now the clear No. 1 in Los Angeles.
Another option: Go get Gus Edwards. He pretty firmly established himself as the starter so long as J.K. Dobbins remains out of action, rushing 16 times for 66 yards and two scores on Sunday, while Kenyan Drake saw 11 carries but only managed a measly five yards.
Coming into Sunday, Drake would have been presumed the better fantasy option, but that was turned on its head. Chances are, Edwards will be available on waivers in your league and is a nice option.
Finally, if you can nab either D'Onta Foreman or Chuba Hubbard, do it. Both had solid fantasy days at the office for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in the first game of the post-Christian McCaffrey era.
Prioritize Foreman, who turned 15 carries into 118 yards. Hubbard will get work as well—he went into the game as the de factor starter, though an ankle injury cut his afternoon short—and it's possible this becomes a full timeshare, which would limit the upside of both players.
But either is worth rostering regardless, especially if the Hall injury has your running back cupboard looking bare.
