Fantasy football managers searching for an edge should pay attention to the shifting trade landscape. Some familiar names have underperformed, while others are quietly trending upward as midseason approaches. Now is the time to identify players whose values don’t match their true potential. This week’s list highlights several buy-low options that could swing your league’s second half.
Top Trade Targets To Buy in Your League: Caleb Williams, QB, Chicago Bears
Inconsistency has been the story of Caleb Williams’ NFL career so far. The second-year quarterback has flashed elite ability, but also a frustrating streak. In 2025, though, Williams has been far less volatile, as offensive guru Ben Johnson works his magic.
Williams has recorded a top-20 fantasy finish among quarterbacks in five of his six games so far, and three of those were top-10 finishes. In Week 7, though, against the New Orleans Saints, the former USC star completed 15 of his 26 pass attempts for no touchdowns and one interception.
The Chicago Bears raced to a 20-0 lead in the second quarter, reducing the need for Williams to throw the ball and limiting his fantasy potential. However, next up for the Bears are potential shootouts against the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals, the two lowest-ranked defenses in PFSN’s Defense Impact metric.
Williams should still be considered a mid to low-end QB1 in fantasy, but could be considerably cheaper after putting up fewer than six fantasy points in Week 7.
Shedeur Sanders, QB, Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns rattled off an impressive 31-6 victory over the hapless Miami Dolphins in Week 6, but the jury remains out on rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Despite the team’s 31 points, Gabriel didn’t score a single touchdown, either through the air or on the ground.
I was higher than most on Gabriel entering the draft; his extended experience from college made him a solid, more mature game manager than most rookies. However, Cleveland might need more than that from its quarterback, with a lack of elite skill players to feed.
Gabriel is yet to throw his first NFL touchdown, but having thrown two touchdowns in his first NFL start, he has now gone back-to-back games without one. Quinshon Judkins put Miami’s miserable run defense to the sword in Week 7, but Gabriel must contribute far more moving forward.
If he doesn’t, it likely won’t be long until fans finally see Shedeur Sanders under center in the NFL. Sanders was a highly rated prospect with great accuracy and likely isn’t rostered outside of Superflex, but he would be a savvy stash if you have space on your roster.
Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
Saquon Barkley was among a select group of names mentioned as a potential first-overall pick in fantasy this summer. He was often drafted third or fourth, behind Ja’Marr Chase and Bijan Robinson, with some also preferring an elite receiver, or Jahmyr Gibbs.
Wherever he was drafted, though, he has undoubtedly been a huge disappointment, having registered just one top-10 week at the position, an RB7 finish in Week 1. Barkley has now scored fewer than 10 fantasy points in two straight weeks, which has to be alarming for owners.
The Philadelphia Eagles’ offense has been less reliant on the run game in 2025 and hasn’t dominated games like last season. That has meant far more aggressive second halves and less run-heavy, time-dissolving drives to see out games.
That said, Barkley is still one of the best running backs in football, and his current form is his absolute floor. There aren’t many easy games for Philadelphia, but Barkley doesn’t need easy games to produce big numbers.
However, five of his remaining 10 opponents ranked in the bottom 10 against the run heading into Week 7 (yards allowed per attempt). Barkley has plenty of big weeks ahead and should be pursued as a middling RB1 in trades.
Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
Another top fantasy back who could be a worry for owners is Los Angeles Rams star Kyren Williams. The Rams thrashed the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, but Williams posted his lowest fantasy numbers of the season (8.5).
That coincided with Blake Corum seeing a significant spike in opportunities, as the Rams saw a comfortable win. Williams’ drop-off and Corum’s jump can be attributed to the blowout nature of the Rams’ win, but should provide the base for any trade conversations.
More savvy players will be unmoved by Los Angeles’ opportunity share in Week 7, but there could be a buy-low window in home leagues if you can argue convincingly enough.
Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens
Ravens star Derrick Henry is coming off a Week 7 bye and had his second-best fantasy week of the season in Week 5. Regardless, a run of three games against the Bears, Dolphins, and the Minnesota Vikings makes the veteran a huge trade target this week.
Managers might be reluctant to let Henry go at a loss, but the Ravens back has scored fewer than 10 fantasy points in half of his games this season. With Lamar Jackson set to return, Henry projects as a top-five fantasy back over the next three weeks, and a solid RB1 thereafter.
Rome Odunze, WR, Chicago Bears
Rome Odunze started the season incredibly in September and quickly established himself as Chicago’s primary receiving option. Odunze had 296 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns after four weeks, and looked to have become a top receiver in both real life and fantasy.
However, he then had a bye in Week 5, and hasn’t been the same since. In his two games since the bye, Odunze has caught just four of his 11 targets for 63 yards and no touchdowns.
Regardless, the second-year receiver has continued to lead the Bears in targets and should also benefit from likely shootout games against Baltimore and Cincinnati. Odunze should still be considered a mid-to-low-end WR2 in fantasy, and the Bears’ growing pains will be worth it in the long run.
Parker Washington, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Parker Washington is a less-obvious buy-low this week and should be widely available on waivers. The Jacksonville Jaguars have a bye in Week 8, making Washington a speculative stash, but one with significant potential upside.
Brian Thomas Jr. has struggled to start the year and left the Jaguars’ Week 7 blowout loss early after taking a hit in the fourth quarter. It’s very possible that the team decided not to put him back in due to the lopsided scoreline, but Jaguars fans will be concerned about the player’s apparent shoulder injury.
With Jacksonville chasing the game, Washington was targeted 10 times at Wembley, catching four for 52 yards. He also found the end zone with an explosive 62-yard punt return, which was then called back for holding.
If you have space on your roster for a stash, Washington could turn into a tremendous asset if Thomas misses time, and you could save some FAAB budget by getting in a week early.
Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago Bears
Colston Loveland’s stock continues to rise in Chicago, and the rookie tight end has now equaled or topped his season highs in targets and receptions in two straight weeks. With so many other receiving weapons around him, Loveland is yet to make a fantasy impact, but a first-round rookie in an exciting offense is as good a bet as any.
The former Michigan star left Week 3 early with a hip injury that resulted in him missing the following game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Having missed two weeks, the young tight end can be forgiven for a slow start to his NFL career.
Like Williams and Odunze, Loveland has a great chance to put up some numbers against the Ravens and Bengals in the next two weeks. Any sign of a breakout will see the rookie’s fantasy value surge, so it would be wise to get ahead of the curve.
Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens
As mentioned earlier, the Ravens are expected to have their two-time MVP quarterback available in Week 8. Jackson hasn’t suited up since Week 4, leaving the team with backup quarterback Cooper Rush for two weeks.
The Ravens lost both games and are now in a perilous position at 1-5. Baltimore’s defense has given up over 35 points in four of its six games, and Jackson will need all his receiving weapons to be on their game moving forward.
That means Mark Andrews has gotten off to a disappointing start for the second straight season. The veteran tight end has only 174 receiving yards and two touchdowns after six games, but has caught all but six of his 27 targets so far.
The Ravens will need to lean on their trusted playmakers if they’re to rally and make a playoff run, and Andrews should be a big part of that.
