We are now through 2 weeks of the fantasy football season. Fantasy managers should always be looking to improve their rosters, and this week is no different. With both panic and overconfidence starting to creep in, here are a handful of players to consider for trades, including undervalued ones to buy low on and overvalued ones to move on from.
Top Trade Targets To Buy in Your League: Sam Darnold, QB, Seattle Seahawks
Sam Darnold proved in 2024 that he could be productive in both real life and fantasy, guiding the Minnesota Vikings to the playoffs with a stellar season. The former third-overall pick was the QB9 overall last season and has the potential to produce similar value in the northwest.
Passing offenses typically take a week or two to get going, given the limited reps afforded to starting veterans during the preseason. The Seahawks got off to a shaky start against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, but improved in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Darnold has been settling into a new team, in a new city, with new teammates. His opening weekly finishes (before Monday Night Football in Week 2) are QB31 and QB19, but it shouldn’t be long before he’s producing regular high-end QB2 finishes, with weekly QB1 upside.
Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants
Jaxson Dart was allowed to shine in the preseason and looked every bit an NFL-caliber quarterback. The first-round rookie is the future of the franchise and was the name on every Giants fan’s lips following the team’s hapless Week 1 showing.
Russell Wilson answered his critics against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, all but guaranteeing himself a Week 3 start. However, the Giants still lost that game and head into Week 3 with a 0-2 record.
Brian Daboll sent Dart out onto the field a few times against Dallas, and it feels like he is ready to pull the trigger on Wilson sooner rather than later. Dart displayed an intriguing dual-threat ability at Ole Miss, which he showcased in the preseason; he could prove to be a solid fantasy starter when (not if) he takes over in New York.
Dart is admittedly a stash at this point, and may even be on waivers in many leagues, but he is well worth an enquiry if rostered, especially in Super Flex.
D’Andre Swift, RB, Chicago Bears
The vibes around the Chicago Bears are miserable after two humiliating divisional losses to open the season. Both losses were embarrassing for different reasons, but Ben Johnson’s start in the windy city has been disappointing to say the least.
That being said, it was always going to take some time for the offense to adapt to its new head coach, and the Bears should improve as the year progresses. D’Andre Swift wasn’t a popular fantasy pick ahead of the season, and his 116 total rushing yards over his first two games won’t have changed managers’ minds.
D’Andre Swift (1)
Chicago Bears
3 yards pic.twitter.com/4kL2MSvlvb— NFL Touchdown Videos (@NFLTDsVideos) September 14, 2025
Chicago shouldn’t get blown out like they did in Week 2 too often, though, and friendlier game scripts will lead to more rushing opportunities. Swift is the clear lead back on an offense that should improve massively in the coming months.
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots
Contrary to the typical arc of a second-round rookie’s workload, TreVeyon Henderson’s carries dropped in Week 2. Despite averaging 5.4 yards per carry in Week 1, Henderson’s opportunities dropped from five carries and six targets to three carries and two targets in Week 2.
That may well have led to two lost weeks for fantasy managers who selected the New England Patriots rookie as an RB2 in drafts before the season. Meanwhile, Rhamondre Stevenson carried 11 times for 54 yards and caught all five of his targets for a further 88 yards against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Henderson is the most talented back on the Patriots by far, and with some friendly matchups on the horizon, he should be able to make his mark. Once the rookie earns the starting role, he should be a weekly high-end RB2 with RB1 upside.
Those who drafted Henderson won’t necessarily be looking for a way out, but they’ll be concerned enough to consider reasonable offers.
Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos
Courtland Sutton was a sleeper before the season, and his dismal Week 2 production has opened a second buy-low window. Sutton was the WR10 in PPR points per game from Week 8 onward last season, and is still the alpha receiver on the Denver Broncos.
The veteran caught one of his four targets in Week 2, but was denied several big plays by defensive pass interference and holding penalties. Troy Franklin had what felt like a breakout performance against the Indianapolis Colts, which should help with any buy-low attempts.
Sutton caught six of nine targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 (tied – WR12 overall). His production for the rest of the year should look far more similar to that than his outlier Week 2 numbers.
Travis Hunter, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ passing attack has left much to be desired after two weeks, with Trevor Lawrence unable to get the best out of his receivers thus far. Frustrations boiled over in Week 2 when head coach Liam Coen visibly lost his temper with his quarterback, with Lawrence waving away the criticism.
While the relationship between the pair is something to monitor, Coen is a highly respected offensive mind and should be trusted to get his offense on track. Fantasy managers are likely unwilling to sell low on Brian Thomas Jr. after only two weeks (though, by all means, try), but rookie Travis Hunter should be available.
There were doubts about Hunter’s usage before the season, and Coen’s suggestion that his defensive snaps will increase throughout the year will have managers worried. Hunter’s increased defensive responsibilities, though, shouldn’t impact his role as a full-time receiver.
The former Colorado standout is an electric playmaker with great hands and elusiveness after the catch. If he’s available in your league(s), buying low on a first-round rookie receiver after only two weeks is a no-brainer.
David Njoku, TE, Cleveland Browns
There’s always a lot of overreaction after Week 1 of the season, and much of it remains following Week 2. The 2025 NFL landscape has begun to take shape, but there isn’t enough data to be fully confident in what we’ve seen so far.
Many aspects remain unclear heading into Week 3, including depth charts, workloads, and each team’s strengths and weaknesses. However, one bet that usually pays off is that the cream will rise to the top.
Jameis Winston and the Browns answer right back with a David Njoku TD 😤 pic.twitter.com/sJNNQhBnLn
— ESPN (@espn) December 3, 2024
Betting on good players is always a good strategy in fantasy, and David Njoku is a very good player. However, rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has immediately shone in the Cleveland Browns offense, and has out-targeted Njoku 14-11 through two weeks.
Njoku, though, has years of NFL production behind him and was the TE4 overall last year in fantasy points per game. The explosive tight end is a sleeping giant through two weeks of the season and is a great buy-low if his current owner is ready to move on.
Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seattle Seahawks
After trusted veterans, explosive rookies are perhaps the next best bet in fantasy, and the Seahawks have one at tight end this year. Elijah Arroyo is a speedy receiving tight end who was taken 50th overall in April’s NFL Draft.
Arroyo’s second-round draft capital would suggest the team has a clear plan for him, and he’ll almost certainly emerge as the team’s clear TE1 before long. His three targets in Week 2 already show progress from Week 1, and the former Miami (FL.) pass catcher should continue to build on that.
Arroyo won’t be ready for your lineup until he strings together some meaningful production. However, his 35 catches for 590 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024 suggest that that may be sooner than many predict.
Top Trade Targets To Sell in Your League: Russell Wilson, QB, New York Giants
No surprises here; any fantasy manager with Wilson should be shopping him this week after a heroic Week 2 performance against the Dallas Cowboys. Wilson threw for 450 yards and three touchdowns in a back-and-forth game in Arlington, Texas, having entered the game on thin ice.
Before Week 2, Wilson’s time as the team’s starter looked to be almost over after a dismal showing in Week 1. Despite a much-improved performance against the Cowboys, though, the New York Giants still lost in overtime, bringing their record to 0-2 on the year.
The veteran’s performance against Dallas has almost certainly cemented his role for Week 3, but head coach Brian Daboll still put Dart in for a few snaps on Sunday. If the team continues to lose, as expected, there’ll be nothing Wilson can do to prevent Dart from taking over the starting role.
Most managers will be unwilling to take on Wilson, even after his massive Week 2. If you can find a willing trade partner, take what you can get for the veteran before he’s replaced.
Drake Maye, QB, New England Patriots
Drake Maye has all the playmaking ability you would expect from a top-three draft pick. However, he also comes with all the inconsistency you’d expect from a player who just turned 23.
The Patriots’ quarterback will likely fluctuate between the low-end QB1 and mid-QB2 range, but his perceived value may be higher after his Week 2 performance. Maye threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns, adding 31 yards and a further touchdown on the ground.
Drake Maye Touchdown:
21st Regular Season TD;
6 Yard Rushing TD— Drake Maye Touchdown Club (@DrakeMayeTDclub) September 14, 2025
However, he did that against a subpar Miami Dolphins defense. He should face sterner tests in the coming weeks. He’ll pass many of those tests with flying colors, but he will also occasionally disappoint.
There’s nothing wrong with Maye, but if a league mate is willing to bite on his Week 2 production, a trade for a similarly low-end QB1 should allow for an upgrade elsewhere.
Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, New England Patriots
Having promoted Henderson as a buy-low, pushing managers to sell-high on Stevenson was inevitable. Henderson’s rushing efficiency has dropped every year he’s been in the league, and it won’t be long before his rookie teammate overtakes him.
With two games remaining in Week 2, Stevenson sits sixth among all running backs on the week, likely the highest he’ll finish all season. You certainly won’t get RB6-overall value for Stevenson in a trade, but plenty of managers will be looking for running back help after two weeks.
Stevenson has the veteran status and recent production to attract interest in leagues. And, given that he was drafted as an RB4 in fantasy this year, he should be an expendable asset on your roster.
Travis Etienne, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Liam Coen transformed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ run game in 2024, and immediately looks to be doing the same in Jacksonville. After exploding for 156 total yards in Week 1, Travis Etienne had 89 total yards and a touchdown in Week 2.
However, there are two reasons for trying to move on from the Jaguars runner this week, starting with his teammate, Bhayshul Tuten. Tuten’s carries almost tripled in Week 2, from three to eight, while his 5.25 yards per carry bettered Etienne’s. He also caught both of his targets for 32 yards and a score, having not been targeted at all in Week 1.
Not only does Etienne have an emerging rookie to hold off, but in the Cincinnati Bengals and the Carolina Panthers, he’s faced two of the friendliest defenses he’ll face all year. Two great weeks should be enough for many to believe in the former RB3 overall (2023), so get maximum value while you still can.
Jaylen Waddle, WR, Miami Dolphins
No matter how much Jaylen Waddle disappoints, there will always be fantasy managers who will buy into the Dolphins receiver. Miami just played a Patriots defense that looks like one of the weakest in the NFL, and Waddle capitalized with a touchdown.
He also caught five of his six targets for 68 yards, and heading into Monday Night Football, he is the WR14 overall on the week. That will likely be enough for someone to offer low-end WR2 value for the Dolphins receiver, with many receivers underperforming through two weeks.
Waddle has flashed in the past, but the Dolphins will have a harder time against better opposition, and there will likely be plenty of disappointing weeks ahead.
DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Baltimore Ravens
DeAndre Hopkins has certainly made his mark in Baltimore Ravens colors over the opening weeks of the season. The veteran receiver has contributed 99 receiving yards and two touchdowns through two weeks and is the WR21 on the year, with Week 2 almost over.
That being said, Hopkins’ fantasy production is primarily down to his touchdowns, with the receiver’s impressive numbers coming from only four targets in two weeks. That usage isn’t enough to produce season-long fantasy production, and Hopkins will likely become an inconsistent asset for fantasy managers.
If you can get a safer, more consistent WR3/Flex player for Hopkins this week, you’d have no doubt made a significant return on whatever you paid for him.
Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
With each passing week, the return of Rashee Rice draws nearer, and Travis Kelce’s trade value deteriorates. In three games alongside a healthy Rice last season, Kelce averaged just four targets and five fantasy points per game.
Over those three games, Kelce was the TE22 in fantasy, and there’s no guarantee he’ll do any better this time around. Hollywood Brown is already far more involved than Xavier Worthy was at that point in the season, while Worthy himself may also be back from injury by then.
Kelce may hold his value until Week 7, but there are plenty of other weapons in the Kansas City Chiefs offense, and the veteran’s name value could still fetch value in trades. Sticking with Kelce is understandable, considering where he was drafted, but those considering a trade should be decisive, one way or the other.
Tucker Kraft, TE, Green Bay Packers
To be clear, I don’t think there are too many more valuable fantasy tight ends than Tucker Kraft this season, and I’m not expecting the Packers star to collapse. However, given his Week 2 explosion on Primetime and Jayden Reed’s lengthy layoff, his value will likely never be higher.
Tucker Kraft has gone nuclear tonight
6 rec, 124 yds, 1 TD on 7 targets 🤯
— Nathan (@PFGNathan) September 12, 2025
Outside of Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, and George Kittle, Kraft is potentially the best tight end option in fantasy. Unfortunately, Kraft’s big game won’t be enough to get Bowers or McBride in a trade, while Kittle’s injury rules him out of consideration.
The Packers will likely continue to spread the ball around, and while Kraft is a huge weapon for Jordan Love, he will almost certainly have quiet games as well. You shouldn’t be desperate to cash in, but if someone is willing to overpay for a star tight end, you could get a significant upgrade elsewhere on your roster.
