We are now through three weeks of the fantasy football season. Fantasy managers should always be looking to improve their rosters.
With that in mind, we recently listed a number of players fantasy managers should try to trade for, either to buy low on those who are undervalued or sell high on the overvalued ones. But if you’re only interested in running back trade targets, we’ve got you covered.
Top RBs Trade Targets To Buy in Your League
Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans
For the first time this season, Tyjae Spears outscored Tony Pollard. It was bound to happen at some point, but since it happened so early, it presents a buying opportunity.
It’s still quite clear that this is not a pure timeshare. Game script played a role in Spears’ increased usage, as he was the guy on the field in garbage time. But when the game was competitive, the split still appears to be Pollard on early downs and Spears on obvious passing downs. More importantly, Pollard remains the goal-line back.
The entire NFL landscape is tough with all the injuries. Pollard is likely a bit undervalued, and if you can buy this week, better days are ahead.
Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints
You can’t exactly buy low on Alvin Kamara. You can buy high, though, and you absolutely should.
The start of this fantasy season has been … interesting. There haven’t been many consistent high-end producers. Yet, Kamara just put up 15.7 points in a game where he didn’t score.
Alvin Kamara
– Workhorse usage
– Averaging 27+ PPG
– Elite receiving upside
– 23.5 touches per gameAlvin Kamara is ELITE.
Top 3 RB rest of season in a workhorse role with elite receiving/touchdown upside weekly.pic.twitter.com/L9Fu5moakc
— Snoog's Fantasy HQ (@FFSnoog)
Kamara’s role is the stuff dreams are made of. He played 85% of the snaps against the Philadelphia Eagles and handled 29 touches. He’s now averaging 23.7 touches per game, and I don’t see anything changing with his usage.
I would be willing to pay elite RB1 prices to acquire Kamara.
Which RBs Should You Look To Sell High on Ahead of Week 4?
Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
It’s now been back-to-back down games for Rachaad White. Although he scored 16.6 fantasy points in Week 1, it was very clearly smoke and mirrors, bolstered by an anomalous six receptions for 75 yards.
If White isn’t getting peppered with targets, he has no chance to score fantasy points because he might be the worst runner in the NFL.
White has 31 carries for a truly abysmal 66 yards. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving is averaging 6.7 yards per carry running behind the same offensive line. Irving is going to take White’s job, at least as the lead rusher. If he takes the goal-line role, too, then it’s curtains for White’s fantasy value. He’s a screaming sell, even at a reduced value.
Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks
This is admittedly cheating a bit, as Zach Charbonnet’s status as a weekly RB1 has been predicated on Kenneth Walker III’s absence. Walker is tentatively expected back in Week 4.
While I do think Charbonnet has done enough to earn an increased role, I expect the Seahawks to reinstall Walker as the main guy, with the former in more of a satellite-back role.
Anyone you may trade Charbonnet to knows this, but it’s possible you could get a startable low-RB2. Plus, Charbonnet is clearly one of the best handcuffs in the league with Walker healthy. That may have more value to someone else than you expect.
