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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Dynasty Buys
Amari Cooper
Amari Cooper has been getting ramped up in the Bills offense. He has been hurt the past few weeks, but we all know the upside that comes with Cooper. In the fantasy playoffs last year, the 10th-year vet put up 51.5 fantasy points in Week 16. In a better offense in Buffalo, he provides a similar upside, especially considering he projects to be the primary WR in the offense. Cooper is the ultimate, cheap, upside option to put into fantasy lineups come playoff time.
Trey Benson
Conner’s Snap Share has gone down significantly over the past few weeks. Trey Benson has also put up back-to-back weeks with 10.7 fantasy points or more.
The best part is Benson is still cheap because he is technically not the starter, but we all know how Dynasty works. As early as next year – as early as this year with an injury to James Conner – and Benson could be in line for a starting role. He’s also worth trading for if you roster Conner – as an insurance policy.
Also, Benson’s playoff schedule is delicious:
vs Patriots
@ Panthers
@ Rams
Kenneth Walker
Kenneth Walker is coming off his two worst performances of the season in Weeks 8 (8.5 fantasy points) and 9 (13.7 fantasy points). But this has nothing to do with his usage, as he averaged a 66-percent Snap Share and over 20 touches in those two games. If there is anyone looking to sell Walker after a few subpar games, remember he is the RB6 in fantasy points per game.
Playoff Schedule:
vs Packers
vs Vikings
@ Bears
Dynasty Sells
Jayden Reed
I’m probably on an island with this one, but if you look closely at Jayden Reed’s production, you will realize it’s very boom-bust. Firstly, this is because of the offense he plays in. The Packers have a lot of good options in the passing game, and a good running back, so the opportunities are going to be sparse some weeks. As a result, Reed ranks No. 54 in Target Share amongst wide receivers (17.4-percent).
What is even more concerning is the fact Reed doesn’t get on the field at a rate we would expect from a receiver like him. Reed ranks No. 69 in Snap Share amongst wide receivers (66.2-percent) and ranks No. 50 amongst wide receivers in routes run (219). Even with the Bye week factored in, this is weird usage for such a highly ranked player in Keep Trade Cut’s Dynasty Rankings (player No. 45, WR17). Outside of Week 1 and Week 4 where Reed finished as the WR1 overall and the WR2 overall, his average weekly finish has been WR42 (10.4 fantasy points per game).
C.J. Stroud
There is a difference between a good NFL quarterback and a good fantasy quarterback. Unfortunately, to this point, C.J. Stroud has not proven that he can be a consistent producer for us in fantasy football.
Currently, Stroud ranks as the QB17 in total fantasy points and the QB22 in fantasy points per game. This is likely because he doesn’t run a ton and is overly reliant on throwing TD passes, which he can absolutely do. The problem is when we are counting on Stroud to produce top-five fantasy weeks, the margins are razor thin. Currently he ranks as the player No. 13, QB6, in Keep Trade Cut’s Superflex Dynasty Rankings. That’s way too high.
D.J. Moore
This is a painful one for me, but it looks like the Bears offense is going to remain putrid throughout the rest of this year (they have already fired their offensive coordinator). The connection between D.J. Moore and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has also been lacking to say the least. As a result, Moore cannot be relied upon for consistent fantasy production week-to-week, especially with the schedule that is coming up for the Bears. Therefore, if you are a contending team, it may be wise to shop Moore for a player that can be relied upon for immediate fantasy production.
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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