Fantasy Football: 8 players you should buy or sell before Yahoo's default trade deadline
Creating realistic trade offers that lead to a deal being accepted is always challenging. With the Yahoo default fantasy football trade deadline on Saturday (November 22), lean on Justin Boone's rest-of-season trade value charts, which you can use as a guide to help make moves and manage your roster.
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Below, he highlights some of the players you should be buying or selling this week. The Yahoo Trade Market has recent examples of actual deals for specific players by Yahoo fantasy managers, and you can review those moves here.
Trade Value Charts
BuysJared Goff, LionsGoff is the QB16 in fantasy points per game and is coming off a predictably bad performance outdoors against a tough Eagles' defense. However, there's plenty of reason to buy low on him before the stretch run.
Throughout his career, Goff has been far more productive in a domed environment, and fortunately, his next six games will take place indoors - with four of them at home.
The 31-year-old will also get the benefit of facing the Giants and Cowboys in two of his upcoming three outings. New York and Dallas are among the three most generous defenses for fantasy QBs.
If you're looking for a discounted passer who could catch fire the rest of the way and provide low-end QB1 fantasy stats, Goff is your target.
Other QB buys to consider: Jaxson Dart, Giants
Kenneth Walker III, SeahawksWalker's fantasy season has been extremely disappointing, with the Seahawks' rushing attack struggling most weeks and backup Zach Charbonnet turning this into a frustrating committee.
The result has been RB24 production on a per game basis for Walker through the first 10 games. But there are signs of hope that a strong finish could be on the way for Walker.
He just delivered his best fantasy performance of the season with 16 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown, as well as three catches for 44 yards, en route to an RB10 finish against a challenging Rams' defense.
It just shows you that he's such an explosive player with a ball in his hands," head coach Mike Macdonald told Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. And he knows there's things that he needs to clean up in his game, too. He's done a great job in practice doing that, and we'll continue to do that. I think Ken's showing that he deserves some more opportunities."
While we shouldn't expect Charbonnet to be phased out of the offense, it's very possible the team begins leaning on their more explosive ball carrier when the games matter most late in the season.
That puts Walker in a position to post his best stats at the most important time on the fantasy calendar.
His next opponent, the Titans, are the friendliest matchup he's faced all year, allowing the fifth most fantasy points to running backs. That should help him keep his positive momentum going into the final sprint.
Other RB buys to consider: Aaron Jones Sr., Vikings
Chris Olave, SaintsOlave was a player I recommended buying earlier this year when his fantasy production wasn't on par with the sheer volume he was seeing in the Saints offense.
The consistent opportunities continue to come his way, a trend that should only increase with Rashid Shaheed traded before the deadline and Brandin Cooks recently released. Olave currently sits fifth in overall targets among receivers this season.
Thanks to some better stat lines over the last five contests, Olave is up to WR14 in fantasy points per game. However, he doesn't get the same kind of fanfare as other top wideouts because he plays for an underwhelming New Orleans team and is fresh off his bye.
Don't let that discourage you from making an offer for Olave this week. He's a locked-in top-20 fantasy WR for the remainder of the season and has a chance to propel himself into the top 12.
Other WR buys to consider: Ricky Pearsall, 49ers
Theo Johnson, GiantsWith Jaxson Dart expected to return to the Giants' lineup this week, Johnson will be back in the fantasy TE1 conversation.
That's no knock on Jameis Winston, but the sophomore tight end's numbers with Dart under center have been underrated.
In his seven games with Dart as the starter (Week 4 to Week 10), Johnson was a top-10 fantasy TE.
Injuries to New York's receiving corps have forced them to lean on other pass-catchers and Johnson has become a favorite target for Dart around the end zone - connecting on five touchdowns.
It's also possible you don't have to trade for Johnson, since he's still available in 41% of fantasy leagues but has a legitimate chance to be an every-week fantasy starter for the rest of 2025 and maybe beyond.
Other TE buys to consider: Juwan Johnson, Saints
SellsJustin Herbert, ChargersAfter a promising start to the season, the wave of injuries to the Chargers' offensive line have become insurmountable, which has led to Herbert struggling to put up fantasy points the last two games.
When he returns from his Week 12 bye, he'll be welcomed back with a soft matchup against the Raiders. But dates with the Eagles, Chiefs and Texans remain on his schedule before the end of the fantasy season. All three of those defenses rank inside the top-10 for fewest fantasy points permitted to quarterbacks.
Herbert will still have productive games, but his ceiling performances will be few and far between due to the constant pressure and the difficult slate.
Consider him a risky low-end QB1 who's more likely to produce QB2 numbers.
Other QB sells to consider: Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers
Travis Etienne Jr., JaguarsEtienne should continue to offer RB2 fantasy production, but before Bhayshul Tuten got banged up in Week 11, it appeared as though a shift was occurring in the Jags' backfield.
Tuten outcarried Etienne 15-12 early in that game and looked good in the process, racking up 74 yards and a score.
The team downplayed the rookie's ankle injury and he was seen at practice on Wednesday, suggesting he's got a strong chance to suit up this week.
With Liam Coen seemingly losing confidence in Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville will likely keep leaning on its run game, which could make both backs usable in fantasy.
But with Tuten showcasing his explosive ability and nose for the end zone, Etienne might not have the same high-end upside in the remaining games.
Other RB sells to consider: Breece Hall, Jets
Deebo Samuel Sr., CommandersWhile Samuel salvaged his fantasy days the last two weeks with touchdowns, it's hard to count on that continuing for a team that's headed in the wrong direction.
It's unclear if Jayden Daniels will return from injury with the Commanders falling out of the playoff race and without him, the ceiling for this entire offense drops. Terry McLaurin appears to be nearing a return, but we won't know when that will happen until after the team's Week 12 bye.
To make matters worse, Samuel will have to deal with the Broncos and Vikings during his next two outings. Both teams are among the five best at limiting fantasy points to receivers.
If you can trade Samuel for WR3 value after his recent touchdown surge, I'd be trying to do that as soon as possible.
Other WR sells to consider: DK Metcalf, Steelers
Jake Ferguson, CowboysThis isn't Ferguson's first time on the sell list, but it warrants mentioning him again as the trade deadline nears.
He's no longer seeing the inflated target totals that made him a near-elite fantasy option in the opening month.
With CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens healthy and thriving, Ferguson has taken a backseat. His four catches for 16 yards versus the Raiders on Monday would have crushed fantasy managers, had it not been for the touchdown he scored.
Relying on TD production is a dangerous game to play, especially when his next two opponents are the Eagles and Chiefs - both top seven in terms of hardest matchups for fantasy TEs.
At this point in the season, most people aren't trading their starting tight ends, but Ferguson is a mid- to low-end TE1 who some managers might still believe has high-end potential.
Other TE sells to consider: Mark Andrews, Ravens
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