Dynasty Trade Targets: Four Players to Grab, Two to Dump

How to Turn Shifting Narratives Into Dynasty Profit

Dynasty fantasy football revolves around value.

If your league allows trading during the fantasy playoffs, you can set yourself up for next season right now.

We highlight veteran WRs you can grab before their situations improve next year, along with RBs who could emerge as starters.

We also break down disappointing WRs to move before it’s too late.

Four Dynasty Buys Before the Window Closes

DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

Matt made a great case in our Expert Moves series to target DeVonta Smith in dynasty. I completely agree.

This has been a volatile season for Smith. He has just three top-12 PPR performances; none since Week 7. He sits at WR21 in total PPR points but WR29 in points per game (12.4). That marks his lowest per-game output since his rookie season in 2021.

He has fallen behind A.J. Brown in both fantasy production and targets since the Week 9 bye. Add in the Eagles offense taking a step back this season, and it’s easy to see why Smith’s production has dipped.

That volatility makes this the perfect time to buy.

A.J. Brown’s Role Faces Real Questions

The biggest roadblock for Smith remains A.J. Brown holding the No. 1 WR role. That didn’t stop Smith from outperforming Brown early in the season. Over the first eight weeks, Smith averaged 14.4 PPR fantasy points per game compared to Brown’s 12.4.

Since the Week 9 bye:

Brown is also a year older and has undergone multiple knee surgeries. A decline could arrive as soon as next season.

There is also a chance Brown is no longer on the roster next year.

He has been publicly critical of the Eagles offense and has even hinted at issues involving QB Jalen Hurts. That type of distraction could push the organization to move on this offseason.

A Better Offense Is Coming

Even if Brown returns, the Eagles offense should rebound as a whole.

They currently average 22.9 points per game. That’s easily the lowest mark of HC Nick Sirianni’s tenure:

If the team retools the offensive line, the unit should bounce back after its worst season of the past five years.

Smith does not turn 27 until next November, placing him squarely in his prime. We have already seen a top-10 fantasy season from him, and the upside still outweighs the cost.

At worst, you are buying a WR2 who should remain a fantasy starter for several seasons.

If you have a mid-to-late 2026 first-round pick, it’s worth offering for Smith if his current manager is worn down by the volatility.

Trade Value Chart Check

• 1-QB, 1-PPR: 43
• 1-QB, Half-PPR: 41 
• Superflex, 1-PPR: 31
• Superflex, Half-PPR: 28 

Similar Values

• Christian McCaffrey
• Colston Loveland
• Brian Thomas Jr.

Jaylen Waddle, WR, Miami Dolphins

Waddle feels like an eternal dynasty buy. He was the sixth overall pick in 2021 and has produced since his rookie season. Waddle signed a three-year, $84.75M extension with the Miami Dolphins that keeps him under contract through 2028.

In a down year for the offense, Waddle sits at WR23 in PPR points per game, including five top-15 finishes. He is still in his age-27 season and entering his peak WR years based on our aging-curve research.

The situation is also about to change for Waddle, hopefully for the better.

HC Mike McDaniel currently carries the highest odds to be the next coach fired. That likely means a new head coach and offensive system. With Waddle and De’Von Achane as the offensive centerpieces, the Dolphins would likely tailor the system to those skill sets.

QB Uncertainty Is Your Opening

The Dolphins have benched Tua Tagovailoa for seventh-round rookie Quinn Ewers. Odds are this experiment goes poorly. Ewers was a seventh-round pick for a reason, with a subpar arm and a lengthy injury history.

If the offense struggles over the next week or two, Waddle’s value could dip further. The uncertainty at QB only adds to the pressure on his dynasty price.

Along with a new head coach, the Dolphins may also invest in a new QB for next season. Tagovailoa’s contract complicates that path, but even a short-term veteran upgrade would stabilize the offense.

Take advantage of the uncertainty and offer a mid-to-late 2026 first-round pick to try to secure Waddle.

Trade Value Chart Check

• 1-QB, 1-PPR: 43
• 1-QB, Half-PPR: 42 
• Superflex, 1-PPR: 31
• Superflex, Half-PPR: 28 

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• Jameson Williams
• Kyren Williams
• Rome Odunze

Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

Tuten has been a Draft Sharks favorite since before the draft. He spent two years starting at Virginia Tech and posted double-digit rushing TDs in each season.

At the Combine, he led all RBs in:

• 40-yard dash: 4.32 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.49 seconds
• Vertical: 40.5 inches

GM James Gladstone even named Tuten a priority Day 3 target during his GM interviews. Jacksonville took Tuten in Round 4 despite already rostering Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby.

Tuten’s rookie-draft ADP settled at 2.09, capped by fears he’d be blocked on the depth chart. Those fears were misplaced. After Week 1, Jacksonville traded Bigsby to Philadelphia, elevating Tuten to the No. 2 RB role.

Tuten has been locked into that role ever since.

Finger Injury Creates a Buy Opportunity

Tuten suffered a finger injury last week, requiring surgery. He will be out for the next few weeks, likely through the end of the fantasy season.

With no opportunity to flash again (and the potential for fellow rookie RB LeQuint Allen to make an impact), Tuten’s price could dip. 

Tuten’s value will likely rise as soon as the offseason hits, though, as fantasy managers recognize that Etienne will likely leave in free agency.

Grabbing Liam Coen’s potential next starting RB for a late 2026 first in a weak draft class gives immediate fantasy upside in 2026.

Use our Trade Navigator to find the right deal for Tuten and secure upside for next year and beyond.

Trade Value Chart Check

• 1-QB, 1-PPR: 28
• 1-QB, Half-PPR: 26 
• Superflex, 1-PPR: 20
• Superflex, Half-PPR: 18 

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• Quentin Johnston
• Travis Etienne
• Mike Evans

Kenneth Walker, RB, Seattle Seahawks

2025 has been a disappointing year for Walker. He sits at RB31 in PPR points per game and has played only 49.5% of snaps, just ahead of  Zach Charbonnet (45.8%).

Walker’s down season creates a buy opportunity for the talented runner. Fantasy managers were likely counting on him, and now he can’t be started with confidence. This opens the door to acquire him before he hits free agency this offseason.

The Seahawks haven’t shown much interest in bringing him back, but a lead-back role on a new team would boost his value immediately.

Walker finished as RB22 in PPR points per game in 2024 and RB12 in 2023. This season has created a clear buy-low window. Acquiring Walker for a 2026 second-round pick or a younger player sets you up for a value gain this offseason and possibly top-15 RB production if he lands in the right spot.

Trade Value Chart Check

• 1-QB, 1-PPR: 27
• 1-QB, Half-PPR: 25
• Superflex, 1-PPR: 20
• Superflex, Half-PPR: 17 

Similar Values

• 2026 late 1st (1QB)
• Wan'Dale Robinson
• Davante Adams

Cash Out Now on These Dynasty Sells

Michael Wilson, WR, Arizona Cardinals

The most surprising development of this fantasy season may be Wilson emerging as a late-season league winner.

Through the first 10 weeks, Wilson ranked WR87 in PPR points per game (5.7). Then Marvin Harrison Jr. underwent an appendectomy.

For weeks 11 through 15, Wilson ranks WR3 at 14.3 PPR points per game.

A major driver of that production has been Arizona’s reliance on the pass. Jacoby Brissett has averaged 46 attempts per game since Week 11. Wilson has benefited alongside TE Trey McBride, with the Cardinals missing key offensive players Harrison, James Conner, and Trey Benson.

A Career Season, Not a New Normal

Wilson’s role has expanded with Harrison sidelined by the appendix and then a heel injury over the past five weeks. The loss of the team’s top two RBs has also pushed the offense further toward the pass. The Cardinals’ struggling defense has played a role as well.

Wilson’s not likely to see this level of target volume again.

HC Jonathan Gannon sits on the hot seat. Even if he returns, a staff shakeup appears likely, with OC Drew Petzig potentially on the way out. That creates uncertainty for the system that has fueled Wilson’s production.

Wilson also is not doing anything special on film. He runs standard curls and slants off Brissett’s timing throws. Soft defensive coverage in positive game scripts has helped create volume opportunities.

He’s not playing poorly, but Wilson is not a dynamic long-term receiving weapon.

Arizona may also add a WR through free agency or the draft, which would further cap Wilson’s upside next season.

Wilson profiles as a clear sell-high. Even if your trade partner remains skeptical, this is probably the best market you will see.

Trade Value Chart Check

• 1-QB, 1-PPR: 25
• 1-QB, Half-PPR: 25 
• Superflex, 1-PPR: 18
• Superflex, Half-PPR: 16 

Similar Values

• Trey Benson
• 2026 Early 2nd (1QB)
• Christian Watson

Matthew Golden, WR, Green Bay Packers

Golden was selected 23rd overall by the Packers in 2025. His profile combined a strong College Football Playoff run with 4.29 speed, which pushed him into the first round.

The highlights were impressive, but Golden's full-season college production revealed a more modest impact:

-16.1% target share (39th among 49 Combine WRs)

-19.5% of Texas’ receptions (34th)

-27.0% of the receiving yards (28th)

-26.5% of the receiving TDs (26th)

-Tied for 28th in PFF receiving grade

-Tied for 31st in yards per route

We haven’t seen many highlights in Golden’s NFL career so far. He sits at WR82 in PPR points per game, with a season-best WR22 finish in Week 6 against the Bengals. He has finished outside the top 40 in six of nine games.

Romeo Doubs is the only Packers WR set to hit free agency after this season. Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Dontayvion Wicks, and Savion Williams all remain under contract. At best, Golden emerges as the top option in a crowded group. At worst, he spends another year buried on the depth chart.

He still holds that first round shine that makes him an attractive option for rebuilding teams despite the low production as a rookie.

Move him for at least a high second-round rookie pick before the market realizes he was overrated. Golden’s value could continue falling through the offseason and a slow start to his second year will send it plummeting. Move him now before its too late.

Trade Value Chart Check

• 1-QB, 1-PPR: 27
• 1-QB, Half-PPR: 25
• Superflex, 1-PPR: 19
• Superflex, Half-PPR: 17 

Similar Values

• 2026 Late 1st (1QB)
• Kenneth Walker III
• Jauan Jennings

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Shane Hallam, Writer

Shane has over 20 years of experience creating content and playing every fantasy football format, including redraft, dynasty, devy, C2C, IDP, CFF, and more. He is a multi-year winner of $500 dynasty leagues on the FFPC and a King's Classic Champion. Shane utilizes deep film and scheme study to enhance his fantasy performance. He led the industry in 2024 preseason Kicker Rankings and ranked second in preseason QB Rankings. He also ranked eighth in preseason IDP rankings.