This is Dynasty Ups and Downs. Each week, I will present players to buy and sell (dynasty trades to make) based on their evaluation in the Dynasty marketplace. As we all know, Dynasty fantasy football is an ever-changing landscape, and the best way to succeed is to stay one step ahead of the competition. This article aims to do just that.
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A Note on Week 4
Davante Adams‘s future looks like it is currently in limbo with a trade likely coming, but he’s still a sell for me in dynasty. The Miami offense looks lost, but Tua Tagovailoa may be coming back sooner than we think (hint, hint as to what might be coming up next).
Dynasty Buys
Tyreek Hill
I know it doesn’t feel right, but Tyreek Hill was able to separate on many deep routes in Monday night’s matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The problem was that Tyler “Snoop” Huntley was not accurate with passes down the field. We all know what Tyreek can be when he is on and when he has a quarterback that can accurately throw him the ball.
Even if Tua decides he is done this season (so far, there has been no indication of this), the Dolphins can’t afford to let a season go by with this much talent. The Dolphins are going to be actively looking for a capable quarterback to save their season if the answer doesn’t end up being Tagovailoa.
Garrett Wilson
Through four games, Garrett Wilson ranks No. 65 in Catchable Target Rate (64.7-percent) which is worse than it was last year (67.9-percent) with less talented quarterbacks. Despite this, Wilson is still getting targeted by Aaron Rodgers. Wilson ranks No. 9 amongst wide receivers in targets (34) on the season. He also ranks No. 17 amongst wide receivers in expected fantasy points (17.1) per game, despite ranking as WR38 on the season and WR41 in fantasy points per game.
Something doesn’t add up here. It looks like the Jets realize that Wilson is the best wide receiver they have. The problem is it looks like he and Rodgers are not on the same page as of yet. If the Jets have any hope of saving their season, they will have to find a way to get their best wide receiver more involved.
Travis Kelce
With Rashee Rice now officially on IR, it is time to go acquire Travis Kelce in Dynasty. In a world where the tight end landscape is a wasteland, Kelce will provide a stable floor of production on a weekly basis. Heck, he could even finish as the TE1 the way things are going. Obviously, this is for contending teams only. Rebuilding teams have no business trading for the Chiefs’ future Hall of Fame tight end.
Dynasty Sells
Jordan Addison
Last week Jordan Addison caught two touchdowns on just four targets. Soon, T.J. Hockenson will be back playing for the Minnesota Vikings, and I don’t trust Sam Darnold to feed all three of the Vikings primary pass catchers.
I like Addison as a talent, but his Dynasty value is riding too high right now. It’s time to go take advantage and cash out.
Najee Harris
Najee Harris has been bad this season. He ranks No. 51 amongst running backs in True Yards Per Carry. Currently, Jaylen Warren is battling an injury which is keeping him out of action. I’m not sure how long the good faith of the coaching staff will last for Harris. One thing I know for certain is I’m looking to cash out. If I can flip Harris for Warren plus, I’m doing it right now.
Chuba Hubbard
Chuba Hubbard has played very well. He ranks No. 11 in True Yards Per Carry and he’s playing on over 60-percent of snaps. We knew that whoever led this Panthers backfield would likely be very productive. However, we need to acknowledge the truth. This is Jonathon Brooks‘s backfield. Hubbard is just keeping the seat warm for him. Trading Hubbard now while he is still an active starter would be a wise move.
Conclusion
When it comes to dynasty buys and sells, some of the best moves are often the hardest to make. Staying one step ahead of the competition is important, and sometimes that means making moves that others will disagree with. That’s okay. Different people have different opinions about player values.
And while it is true that not every trade will work out, if you win more than you lose, chances are your Dynasty team will be successful in the long run. Stay tuned for more advice, and feel free to DM me any questions you may have on twitter (see the handle at the bottom of the page). Until next time, happy trading, and best of luck to your dynasty teams this season!
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