We are now through four weeks of the fantasy football season. Fantasy managers should always be looking to improve their rosters. With that in mind, here are a handful of players to explore trades for, either to buy low on undervalued players or sell high on overvalued ones.
Top Trade Targets To Buy in Your League: Caleb Williams, QB, Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams’s rookie year was nothing short of a disaster, but the young quarterback flashed the enticing ability that saw him drafted first in 2024. To start his second year, Williams has continued to be inconsistent.
The Chicago Bears star has recorded two top-10 fantasy weeks in the opening weeks, but finished 20th in Week 2 and was the QB20 heading into Sunday Night Football in Week 4.
But while it may not be Williams’s rookie season, playing in a Ben Johnson offense is an entirely different experience from the one he had in Year 1. Johnson’s offense has many details and intricacies, and progress may be slower than many hoped.
However, the Bears have a bye in Week 5, which should allow Johnson to iron out some of the issues he’s seen in the early weeks of the season. Consistency will be the key for Williams, and that should come with continued coaching from one of the league’s best offensive minds.
Dillon Gabriel, QB, Cleveland Browns
Time might be running out for Joe Flacco with the Cleveland Browns. Flacco was phenomenal for the Browns in 2023 but has been ineffective in leading the team’s offense this season.
Kevin Stefanski has had a harder time than most protecting his rookie quarterbacks, and there has been a demand to see Shedeur Sanders in action. The head coach would no doubt like to stick with Flacco for as long as possible, but the veteran’s poor play may force his hand sooner than planned.
Despite the clamor for Sanders, Dillon Gabriel is the team’s QB2 and will get the first shot should the Browns decide to freshen things up. There won’t be a rush to add Gabriel in one-quarterback leagues, but he’ll be picked up in Super Flex should he be named the starter.
I was higher than most on Gabriel heading into the draft, though admittedly, I would have preferred for him to land on a different team and in a different division. However, the former Oregon star is a capable passer with rushing potential and has shown he can put a team on his back when needed.
It could be another few weeks, but it’s unlikely too long before Gabriel starts, so stashing him now wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Trey Benson, RB, Arizona Cardinals
Trey Benson was thrust into a starting role with the Arizona Cardinals after the devastating injury to James Conner in Week 3. Having drafted Benson, hoping he would see more playing time in Year 2, current owners may be reluctant to sell, but there could be a small buy-low window.
Against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4, Benson totaled just 54 scrimmage yards and still rushed the ball only eight times, despite Conner’s absence. He did catch all five of his targets, but turned those catches into just 19 yards.
Benson barely managed double-digit fantasy points and could easily finish outside the top 30 running backs in fantasy in Week 4, with two games to come on Monday night. However, Arizona played most of its game with the Seahawks from behind, limiting Benson’s rushing opportunities.
That’s less likely to be the case against the Tennessee Titans in Week 5, and Benson will look to get some momentum going from then on. Benson is a potential touchdown on every play and could be available for a low-end RB2 value this week.
Chuba Hubbard, RB, Carolina Panthers
Betting on good players is the most straightforward strategy in fantasy football, and Chuba Hubbard is precisely that. The Carolina Panthers offense has struggled to find its feet early in 2025, as Bryce Young looks to make the most of his young receiving corps.
Hubbard has seen his usage decline as a result, as Carolina plays from behind more often than not; when they were ahead in Week 3, a blowout win had a similar effect. Hubbard also has zero rushing touchdowns this year and hasn’t found the end zone since Week 2.
That’s unlikely to continue, though, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Hubbard back to his best in the coming weeks. He remains the team’s clear RB1 and started the year with two top-10 finishes.
Two bad weeks and the fact that he plays for Carolina will be enough for many owners to listen to offers ahead of Week 5.
Jameson Williams, WR, Detroit Lions
Jameson Williams was tipped by many for a big year in 2025, but has started the season with three fantasy finishes outside the top 50 wide receivers in the opening four weeks. Against Cleveland in Week 4, Williams caught two passes for 40 yards, but he was targeted eight times.
Many of those targets were deep balls and potential walk-in touchdowns, but Jared Goff could not connect. Williams remains a big-play threat, and the Detroit Lions will look to get him going in the coming weeks.
Having started slowly, the Lions have scored 116 points in their last three games, and Williams’s eight targets clearly indicate that Detroit wants him involved. The electric deep threat was the WR22 overall last season and should be available at a huge discount this week.
Jauan Jennings, WR, San Francisco 49ers
Jauan Jennings remains Brock Purdy’s favorite target, but the wide receiver struggled to make an impact in Week 4. The San Francisco 49ers lost 26-21 to the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose defense continues to be underrated.
Jennings was targeted just four times, catching two, having missed Week 3 through injury. Jennings also missed some time in Week 4, having taken a heavy shot to his midsection, but should be good to go for Week 5.
Jennings has posted only one fantasy-relevant week through four weeks, finishing as the WR11 overall in Week 2. The 49ers travel to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5, where Jennings tallied 175 yards and three touchdowns last season.
Zach Ertz, TE, Washington Commanders
Zach Ertz got off to a hot start in 2025, catching two touchdowns in the season’s opening two weeks. Things have died down since, though, and the Washington Commanders tight end has finished outside the top 20 at the position in two straight weeks.
That drop in form has coincided with the absence of starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, who trusts the veteran as much as any of his pass catchers. Down the stretch last season, Ertz scored six touchdowns in the final seven weeks of the season, making it eight in nine weeks after two weeks of this campaign.
Daniels is set to return in Week 5, and that should mean a return to form for Ertz, who may even be on waivers in many leagues. Ertz was the TE3 overall after Week 2 and should again be a weekly starter with his quarterback returning.
Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago Bears
If Chicago’s offense continues to improve throughout the year, rookie tight end Colston Loveland will be a big part of it. Loveland had been targeted three times before leaving early in Week 3 with a hip injury.
That injury kept him sidelined for Week 4, but his three targets against the Dallas Cowboys were a significant jump from his previous usage. Rookie progression is always a solid bet in fantasy, and Loveland was a first-round pick for an elite offensive play caller.
The Bears have a bye in Week 5, meaning Loveland will have done nothing for two straight weeks, having done very little before that. The rookie may be on waivers in your league, but even if not, he is an excellent bet for anyone without an elite option at the position and should cost very little.
Top Trade Targets To Sell in Your League: Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants
Sell-highs never feel good, but Jaxson Dart did his value a world of good in his first-ever NFL start. The New York Giants quarterback completed 13 of 20 attempts for 111 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for 54 yards and another score.
His poise and leadership earned the Giants an unlikely win against the previously unbeaten Los Angeles Chargers, and the vibes couldn’t be better. That will make cashing in on Dart difficult, but it’s unlikely to continue as smoothly for the rookie moving forward.
Dart will make mistakes; all rookies do, and he will likely be without his top receiving weapon for the rest of the season. Second-year receiver Malik Nabers is believed to have torn his ACL in the win over the Chargers.
Dart is an exciting dual-threat quarterback who will attract plenty of interest in fantasy, given the amount of quarterback injuries that have already affected the NFL this year. Unless you are short at the position, cashing in for a position of need makes sense while his value is high.
Carson Wentz, QB, Minnesota Vikings
Carson Wentz is less of a sell-high and more of a sell-while-you-can. The Minnesota Vikings’ stand-in has produced solid numbers in fantasy, notably his 23.2 points against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4.
No one will part with significant compensation for the veteran journeyman, but injuries and bye weeks could see him fetch a minimal fee. J.J. McCarthy is expected to be out until after the team’s bye week (week six), but some expect Wentz to keep the job if he performs.
However, with McCarthy having already missed a year through injury, it’s unlikely he continues to be sidelined when healthy. The team took a big swing by allowing Sam Darnold to leave in the offseason, and benching McCarthy would send the wrong message.
You won’t get much in a trade, but if you have other options at quarterback, even some FAAB will likely be more helpful down the line than Wentz.
Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Kenneth Gainwell won’t have tricked anyone into thinking he will be a top-five running back for the rest of the year, but his Week 4 numbers will have piqued interest. Gainwell took full advantage of Jaylen Warren’s injury to tally 99 yards and two touchdowns on 19 rush attempts against Minnesota.
There are always fantasy managers needing running back help, and Gainwell has put himself on the map and possibly into the shop window. Warren will return to the lineup when healthy, likely in Week 6, and Gainwell will again be part of a rotation.
That’s unlikely to be lost on your league mates, though, meaning you won’t get anything special in return for the running back. However, positional need should see him attract interest, and many will expect him to usurp Warren after his Week 4 performance.
One disappointing week against Cleveland’s stout run defense in Week 6 would see Gainwell’s value plummet, so it’s worth inviting offers while you can.
D’Andre Swift, RB, Chicago Bears
While some improvement should be expected in Chicago, D’Andre Swift is at risk of being forced out in the not-too-distant future. The veteran back has performed well enough in fantasy to this point, averaging out as a low-end RB2, meaning he has plenty of fantasy value.
I’m not the only one expecting the Bears to continue to make strides, and Swift’s near-domination of the Chicago backfield is encouraging. He may keep his job and continue producing in fantasy, but that will factor into any potential trade value.
But Swift has been fairly mediocre to start the season, and has totaled just 71 rushing yards over the past two games, on 27 attempts. The team’s Week 5 bye should bring some changes, but that could also favor the team’s other running backs, namely, rookie Kyle Monangai.
Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr. continues to be a boom/bust fantasy receiver, making this week an excellent opportunity to cash in for a more consistent asset. At the time of writing, there are still two games to play in Week 4, but Harrison is currently ranked inside the top 12 receivers in fantasy for the second time this season.
However, Harrison finished as the WR51 and the WR83 overall in the other two weeks of the year. That volatility is nothing new, having plagued him throughout his rookie year.
Harrison scored a touchdown against Seattle, papering over the cracks of another concerning performance, riddled with mistakes between him and his quarterback. Harrison and Kyler Murray were again on different wavelengths throughout the contest, suggesting more disappointing weeks are to come.
Luke McCaffrey, WR, Washington Commanders
For those who added Luke McCaffrey after his impressive performance in Week 3, he produced another flex-worthy display in Week 4. The receiver has turned six targets into five catches for 77 yards and two touchdowns over the past two weeks.
Second-year breakouts aren’t uncommon; some will be willing to take a shot on a young receiver with elite bloodlines. However, unlike Ertz, McCaffrey’s breakout has coincided with his quarterback’s absence.
It’s also no coincidence that McCaffrey’s numbers have risen with Terry McLaurin sidelined, though McLaurin’s injury timeline is unclear. What is clear, though, is that Daniels loves to throw to his trusted tight end.
While McCaffrey should continue to see more work with McLaurin out, it’s likely to be Ertz who takes on a far larger role with Daniels back on the field.
Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles star Dallas Goedert had a massive game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4, scoring two touchdowns. Those touchdowns took Goedert’s tally to three scores on the year and continued his stellar start to the campaign.
However, it’s reasonable to expect some regression in that department moving forward. Goedert hasn’t topped three receiving touchdowns since 2021, and has never topped five.
The Eagles have plenty of weapons, and they all need to be kept happy with targets and carries, making Goedert’s pace difficult to maintain. The veteran’s best fantasy finish to a season was TE10 overall in 2019, and you could likely get better value than that for him right now.
You shouldn’t be desperate to move on from the Eagles star, but it would be worth investigating what you could get for him in your leagues.
Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons
People have been patiently waiting for a second breakout season from Kyle Pitts for a long time, and the Atlanta Falcons tight end has flashed some positive signs early on this year. Pitts has now registered two top-10 fantasy finishes at the position, and his Week 4 performance was his best since Week 8 last season.
Like Harrison, though, Pitts has been inconsistent and has finished as the TE19 and the TE20 in the two weeks he didn’t finish in the top 10. That might not sound too alarming, but there are top-10 tight ends on waivers weekly in fantasy, and you may as well be streaming tight ends for sporadic production.
Pitts has become a meme in recent years, but his name still holds some value in fantasy while he is producing. With bye weeks now upon us, flipping him for a consistent flex option might be a good idea.
