Buying Low Sell High at the NFL Trade Deadline
Buying low and selling high is a tactic used by many fantasy football players to increase their winning percentage. This can be achieved by focusing on players who are currently playing well. This is especially true for the top players on the field.
Antonio Brown
Buying low and selling high at the trade deadline may just be the best way to go. It’s the ideal time to secure players at a good price. A trade deadline is also the perfect time to negotiate deals with other teams.
There’s more to fantasy football than buying cheap and selling high. The best players are the ones that are not a one-trick pony. The most important thing is to know your roster and understand what you have.
The biggest surprise is that this year, Antonio Brown is the top wide receiver in the NFL. He ranks in the top 30 in average points per game (ppg) and in the top 30 in half-ppr scoring. He is also the only wideout in the league to rank in the top 30 in both categories.
D.J. Chark
Having just returned from an ankle injury, DJ Chark should see more work in the Lions’ offense this week against the Bills. That should be good news for fantasy managers. He should get plenty of work against a Buffalo defense that leads the league with 13 interceptions.
Chark was a Pro Bowler and a 1,000-yard receiver last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He’s a big, vertical receiver who wins with speed and explosiveness. Chark had eight touchdowns in 2019. He is a deep sleeper in 12-team fantasy leagues, but could still be a late-draft steal.
He’s one of the most targeted wide receivers in the NFL. He’s had 15 touchdown receptions over the last three seasons. He’s also a top-10 receiver in air yards over the last two seasons. His speed and explosiveness add value to the Lions’ offense.
D.J. McLaurin
During his time in the NFL, McLaurin has seen a solid number of games with a touchdown or two. However, the former Ohio State star has not been a true WR1 in a low-volume pass attack. His numbers don’t match up with elite fantasy producers, but he has a high floor and upside.
McLaurin led the entire class of 2019 wide receivers with 14.3 yards per target. He also has the upside to hit a career-high target count. His 87-1118-4 in 2020 would put him in the WR15-18 range most seasons. His numbers also show no signs of slowing down.
McLaurin has shown efficiency during his final year at Ohio State. He has a low bust rate, and has been targeted on a high percentage of drop backs. He has also had a strong performance at the scouting combine.
Garrett Wilson
Despite being a rookie, Garrett Wilson has already set the fantasy football world ablaze. Wilson leads the Jets with 34 receptions and 429 receiving yards. He has a PFF grade of 77.8 which ranks 13th among eligible wide receivers. He is also averaging 2.23 yards per route run, which is the 36th best mark in the NFL.
He has a great jab step and can stack defenders. He is also explosive in short areas. He has all the skills to be a top-five fantasy football asset.
He is also a potential backup quarterback. The Jets are in rebuilding mode. They have enough draft capital to add Wilson and still have plenty of salary cap space. He could be a WR4 with strong upside, but his numbers will be impacted by his surroundings.
Alvin Kamara
Buying low and selling high is a great strategy to take advantage of the market’s perception of a player. Trading can be a key factor in a fantasy football season, and it can make or break a season.
If you’re looking for a runner to add to your roster this week, look no further than Alvin Kamara. He has been at floor level through three weeks, and has had a pair of 200-yard rushing performances. Kamara is also an option in the red zone. He has been targeted four times in the red zone in the last two weeks, and he has two catches for two touchdowns.
Kamara has seen two games of 20-plus carries in his career, and he’s had four games with less than 45 rushing yards. While he’s still averaging more than 60 yards per game, he’s not putting up the numbers that other elite running backs are.
