If you’re looking for an edge or some guidance on the best dynasty fantasy football trades to make before most of Week 8 kicks off, I’ve got you covered. I’ve highlighted some dynasty players I think you should buy, sell, or hold in Week 8, depending on your roster build. Check them out below — and go make some deals.
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Week 8 Buy, Sell, or Hold
BUY Kenyon Sadiq | TE, New York Jets
If you’re playing the long game — and considering this is dynasty we’re talking about here, you absolutely should be — then I suggest trying to acquire some Kenyon Sadiq shares.
The box scores have been about as ugly as they could get over the last month. Since his seven-catch, 105-yard performance in Week 3 against the Lions, Sadiq has totaled just 4.1 fantasy points in half-PPR scoring.
That’s not per game; that’s total points. Yes, Sadiq is barely averaging a single fantasy point per game over his last four.
The Jets saw Kenyon Sadiq do this in his 3rd ever NFL game and decided to never throw to him ever again pic.twitter.com/yGrWBpB0Ac
— Akash (@YZR_Fantasy) October 25, 2026
We now know that his coming-out party was largely the result of Detroit being historically bad against tight ends. In 2025, the Bengals allowed the most fantasy points to the position at 18.6 per game. This season, the Lions are surrendering a ridiculous 24.7 fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends.
Back to Sadiq. We knew patience would be needed when it comes to the No. 16 overall pick. You have to remember, he’s only 21 years old. Plus, he’s splitting work with Mason Taylor, who was just drafted in the second round a year ago.
While the production hasn’t been there outside of the Detroit game, some of the underlying metrics look encouraging. Among qualifying tight ends, Sadiq ranks second in target separation (2.56), 15th in yards per route run (1.64), and 16th in fantasy points per route run (0.43), per PlayerProfiler data.
And while his route participation is low at 41.5%, Sadiq is earning looks when he’s out there. His 25% target rate ranks eighth at the position. The problem is playing time, not his ability.
If the Sadiq manager in your league has already started to sour on him, pounce. Remember, we’re dealing with an athletic freak who ran the fastest 40-yard dash ever recorded by a tight end at the NFL Combine.
Sadiq is oozing with raw physical ability and upside. In TE-premium formats, you should be seeing if you can get him for a projected late first-round pick. Better yet, see if you can land him for a pair of second-rounders.
It might take another year or two before production becomes consistent, but Sadiq’s profile is one worth betting on.
SELL Ollie Gordon II | RB, Miami Dolphins
Dynasty managers with Ollie Gordon II are essentially playing with house money. He was supposed to be a change-of-pace back behind superstar De’Von Achane.
Instead, a knee injury to Achane opened the door to a much larger opportunity, and Gordon kicked it down.
The second-year back has been a revelation so far. Gordon is averaging 97 rushing yards per game since taking over the starting role, and he’s scored a touchdown in four straight contests. Since Week 4, he’s averaging 16.2 half-PPR fantasy points per game. For comparison, Bijan Robinson is averaging 15.5 over that same span.
Ollie Gordon’s Advanced Metrics
Under the hood, things look good, though not elite. Among qualifying running backs, Gordon ranks fifth in juke rate (28.2%) and seventh in Explosive Rating (115.6), while sporting a 5.6% breakaway run rate.
On the flip side, he also ranks 28th in yards created per touch (2.82) and 27th in fantasy points per opportunity (0.82). A big reason why is because Gordon offers next to nothing as a receiver, with only six receptions for a measly 14 yards across six games so far.
If you’ve been riding the production, that’s great. However, zoom out and look at Gordon’s situation on a macro level: he’s a capped asset. He can absolutely help you for the rest of this season, but guess what happens next year? Achane, who signed a massive contract extension this offseason, will be the starter again, pushing Gordon back into a secondary role.
Knowing that, I’d explore selling him now while his value is inflated. Gordon has risen to RB30 on KeepTradeCut. Looking at some deals, he seems to be worth a base second-round pick at the moment. I’ve also seen some deals where he’s been traded straight up for players like Omar Cooper Jr. If I can swap him for a young receiver of similar value, I’m doing that all day. The receiver should have a longer shelf life and more runway to gain value.
If you can’t get a deal like that done, see if you can pair Gordon with a second-round pick to move up into the first round, or tier up at the position. You might be able to land Bucky Irving or D’Andre Swift with that type of offer.
HOLD Michael Penix Jr. | QB, Atlanta Falcons
Are we finally seeing the upside and potential that made Michael Penix Jr. a first-round selection two years ago? If the last two games are any indication, the answer might be yes.
For the first time in his young career, Penix Jr. feels like a viable starting fantasy option. He heads into a Week 8 divisional matchup against the Buccaneers coming off his best two-game stretch as a pro. In Week 6, he threw for 225 yards and three touchdowns, then followed that up with another three-score performance in an upset of the unbeaten 49ers last week.
Prior to this run, Penix had only one other three-touchdown game in his career. Six touchdown passes in two weeks is good for any quarterback. For Penix, it’s unprecedented.
The Falcons are the NFL’s highest-scoring team since Week 3, averaging 31 points per game since Michael Penix took over at quarterback. He ranks fourth among all QBs in passer rating, with 9 TDs against one INT. His career numbers were 12 TDs/6 INTs before this season.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) October 29, 2026
With nine scores in five games, the lefty currently sports a 6.3% touchdown rate, ranking fifth among starting quarterbacks. He’s also pushing the ball downfield at a healthy clip, ranking third in adjusted yards per attempt (8.2) and seventh in Explosive Rating (110.6), per PlayerProfiler data.
More importantly, the Falcons are winning games, and Penix is a big reason why. Atlanta is 3-2 with him under center this season, and the offense is averaging 0.097 EPA per play, which is seventh-best in the league.
So, should you use this recent hot streak to sell him? Honestly, it might be better to hold him in Superflex formats.
For one, even though he’s trending up, Penix’s extensive injury history might make it difficult to get a first-round pick in return. He’s kind of in that weird gray area where he’s not quite worth a first to most managers, but a single second-round pick feels too light.
Second, he has a nice schedule down the stretch that gives you a chance to win this year. In the fantasy playoffs, Penix draws the Commanders, Buccaneers, and Saints.
So, unless one of your leaguemates hits you with a Godfather-style offer, keep Penix as your QB2 or QB3 and ride the hot hand.
Wolf Trelles-Heard is a fantasy football analyst for PlayerProfiler.
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