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

How to Turn Shifting Narratives Into Dynasty Profit

Dynasty fantasy football revolves around value. 

Take advantage of consensus value to strengthen your dynasty team. As the season unfolds, narratives form from small sample sizes.

Don’t overreact by selling rookies who haven’t produced yet, such as Bears pass catchers Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III. Holding promising assets remains the best move.

But you can capitalize on other managers’ overreactions.

Injuries, matchups, and other factors constantly shift player values, creating chances to buy rising talent and sell assets likely to depreciate.

We’ve identified several buy candidates along with players you should move before their values fall.

Dynasty Trade Targets to Buy Now Before Value Rises

Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

Tuten has been a Draft Sharks favorite since before the draft. A two-year starter at Virginia Tech, he 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’s Role Grows, and So Does His Buy Appeal

In Week 1, Tuten saw 10.3% of RB opportunities (carries + targets). That jumped to 34.5% in Week 2.

The Bigsby trade raises his cost but not beyond buying range. Etienne is in a contract year and could be expendable if Tuten proves capable of leading the backfield. An Etienne injury or a top-12 week from Tuten would send his price higher.

Buy now before it’s too late. Tuten could be the starter in 2026 and in contention of being a top-12 RB. He is worth securing. A contending team might even pay up more for Tuten since he does provide immediate flex value. A late 2026 first-round pick likely gets it done. 

Trade Value Chart Check

There's a dynasty trade value chart to fit your format, with customized values for every player and upcoming rookie picks.

• 1-QB, 1-PPR: 22
• 1-QB, Half-PPR: 22
• Superflex, 1-PPR: 16
• Superflex, Half-PPR: 14

Similar Values

• Michael Pittman
• Jacory Croskey-Merritt
• Justin Fields (superflex)

Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints

Through two weeks, Olave has 13 catches for 108 yards and no TDs. Disappointing numbers after he played just two games in 2023 and eight in 2024. The issue has been Spencer Rattler’s QB play.

According to Fantasy Points Data, Olave ranks fifth in expected fantasy points but 34th in actual scoring. He averages 11.5 targets per game and has been the first-read on 28% of Rattler’s throws. He’s getting open, the passes just aren’t connecting.

Olave’s concussion history and slow start could push managers to sell. That’s your opportunity.

Olave’s Future Looks Better Than His Box Scores

Rattler won’t be the starter forever -- maybe not even through midseason. The Saints drafted Tyler Shough in Round 2 and will likely turn to him if losses continue. If Shough falters, the team could draft or sign another QB next year.

That gives Olave multiple paths to competent QB play. Strike before a big game boosts his value. Start by offering a late 2026 first or even a 2026 second.

Trade Value Chart Check

• 1-QB, 1-PPR: 40
• 1-QB, Half-PPR: 40
• Superflex, 1-PPR: 30
• Superflex, Half-PPR: 26

Similar Values

• James Cook
• Terry McLaurin
• Jared Goff (superflex)

Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Your initial reaction to Godwin being on the “Buy” list might be disgust. Why would I want an aging WR coming off a significant ankle injury?

But that’s what makes Godwin a buy. No one really wants him on their dynasty roster and will be eager to get rid of a WR turning 30 in 2026. That creates an opportunity to trade for him.

In our Dynasty consensus ADP, Godwin sits at WR51. Before his injury last year, he ranked third among WRs in PPR points per game. In 2023, he finished WR37, mostly due to scoring only two TDs. In 2022, he finished WR18 in PPR points per game. 

All better than his current price.

Godwin’s Market is Down, But His Outlook Isn’t

The Buccaneers extended Godwin for three years at $22 million a year. He turned down a larger offer from New England to return.

Rookie Emeka Egbuka’s emergence may cloud Godwin’s immediate outlook, but Mike Evans just turned 32 and will hit free agency after this season. By next year, Godwin and Egbuka could form the team’s receiving core.

Egbuka’s rise has lowered Godwin’s cost, making him a buy for contenders needing depth or teams in a productive struggle (middle of the pack with a primary goal of contending for a championship in a year or two). Offering a future second-round rookie pick could land him.

Trade Value Chart Check

• 1-QB, 1-PPR: 33
• 1-QB, Half-PPR: 33
• Superflex, 1-PPR: 24
• Superflex, Half-PPR: 21

Similar Values

• Jerry Jeudy
• Chuba Hubbard
• Davante Adams

Matthew Golden, WR, Green Bay Packers

We recently spotlighted Golden as a redraft trade target and broke down his Week 2 film.

You can check out those articles for more details. In short: If managers are spooked by his quiet start, take advantage with a trade offer.

Trade Value Chart Check

• 1-QB, 1-PPR: 33
• 1-QB, Half-PPR: 33
• Superflex, 1-PPR: 24
• Superflex, Half-PPR: 21

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• Courtland Sutton
• Jordan Addison
• Quinshon Judkins

Dynasty Trade Target Sells: Two Players Whose Dynasty Value Is Peaking

Javonte Williams, RB, Dallas Cowboys

Williams ranks RB3 in PPR points per game through two weeks, fueled by 8 receptions and 3 TDs. But his long-term outlook is shaky.

He signed only a one-year, $3 million deal. Even with a strong season, he may not return to Dallas and isn’t guaranteed a starting job elsewhere.

He could remain productive this season, especially with Dallas’ defense ranking 29th in DVOA and forcing shootouts. But this might be the last good sell window. 

Put him on the trade block and let contenders bid on short-term RB help.

Trade Value Chart Check

• 1-QB, 1-PPR: 32
• 1-QB, Half-PPR: 30 
• Superflex, 1-PPR: 21 
• Superflex, Half-PPR: 19 

Similar Values

• Jaylen Waddle
• Ricky Pearsall
• Sam LaPorta

Jauan Jennings, WR, San Francisco 49ers

Jennings broke out last year with 77 catches, 975 yards, and 6 TDs. His 113 targets more than doubled his previous career high. But can he sustain that?

Jennings pushed for a new contract this offseason, but San Francisco added only $3 million in incentives to his existing deal. Jennings will likely hit free agency next year. He also turned 29 in July, two years beyond the position’s traditional production peak, according to our historical aging-curve research.

Moving outside of Kyle Shanahan’s offensive scheme that maximizes efficiency would make Jennings a major question mark.

On top of that, Jennings has dealt with calf, shoulder, and ankle injuries in the past month. Any setback could tank his value.

Move him now to secure a solid return. Even a future second-round pick would be excellent.

Trade Value Chart Check

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

Similar Values

• Zach Charbonnet
• T.J. Hockenson
• Jakobi Meyers

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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.