Fantasy football success often depends on knowing when to sell high on players who just delivered strong performances. Smart managers recognize that not every breakout week signals sustained production, and timing trades correctly can be the difference between winning and losing your league.
Several players across different positions have recently posted impressive numbers that may have inflated their trade value beyond their likely future output. Here are the key players you should consider moving while their stock is at its peak.
Top Trade Targets To Sell: 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.
New York Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart gets his first win in his first start but losses his WR Malik Nabers to injury… #jaxsondart #maliknabers #newyorkgiants #nfl pic.twitter.com/6Bd6yx6KMK
— Kingmebigb (@kingmebigb) September 29, 2025
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.
D’Andre Swift has been the best pass protecting tailback in the NFL this year. Impressed with his physicality, and ability to pick up first threat against exotic pressures. pic.twitter.com/Pxd5AxKiqP
— Ethan Young (@EthanYoungFB) September 29, 2025
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.
