Buy Low, Sell High in Fantasy Football
Buying low and selling high is a concept which is popular in fantasy football. It can be a very profitable activity, but there are many risks associated with it. Here are some things to consider.
Alvin Kamara
Despite having a subpar performance in Week 1, Alvin Kamara still has some upside when he’s on the field. As the Saints continue to improve their passing game, the RB could get more opportunities to score. If you’re in a position to make an offer now, this is the time to do it.
If you’re looking for a buy low or sell high trade candidate, Alvin Kamara is a strong option. He’s ranked as the RB15 in DLF’s rankings. He’s had a solid Week 3 performance, scoring 14 points on 12 touches and 12 receptions. He’s been targeted four times in the red zone over the last two weeks.
Nick Chubb
Identifying buy low and sell high players is a necessity if you want to succeed at fantasy football. The best way to do this is to analyze your roster and consider all the ways you can improve it.
The Cleveland Browns are a run heavy team. Nick Chubb has been a force on the ground. He ranks in the top 10 in total rushing yards and total red zone touches. He is also the most efficient running back in the NFL.
One of the best parts about Chubb is that he isn’t a lock to start every week. His stats aren’t the greatest, but he has produced a couple of monster games.
Taysom Hill
Throughout the first three seasons of his career, Taysom Hill spent most of his time on special teams. His final stats aren’t that impressive, but he had a nice stretch of games in the middle of the season.
In 2020, Hill started the season as a quarterback. However, Jameis Winston took over the offense after the season. It didn’t take long for Hill to be relegated to a role on the Saints’ offense.
In fact, Hill had a pretty mediocre fantasy football season. His stats aren’t particularly impressive, but his upside is high. He’s one of the few tight ends who can be counted on to have touchdowns, so he’s worth a look in week-to-week fantasy football.
Curtis Samuel
Despite being an injury-prone receiver, Curtis Samuel has been an undervalued fantasy asset this season. Samuel has been a reliable flex option for fantasy managers in PPR leagues, but has fallen on hard times in the last two weeks. He has just a single touchdown in his last seven games.
Samuel was a part-time receiver at Ohio State, but has since developed into a legitimate NFL prospect. His athleticism makes him a dangerous playmaker, and his speed could burn defenses in a variety of ways. He can also play multiple positions at the next level.
Samuel signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract with the Washington Commanders in 2021. He is expected to be the primary receiver in an offense featuring veteran players like Kyle Allen, Will Grier, and Jahan Dotson.
George Kittle
Despite having his career broken up by a calf injury and a hamstring injury in the offseason, George Kittle is back and has the potential to become a high-end fantasy asset. He’s averaging 13.5 points per game and has scored in three of the last four games. He’s a great buy low candidate.
For the past four seasons, Kittle has averaged 14-16 ppg. He’s the best option in San Francisco’s passing game. However, he won’t be as consistent as Travis Kelce or Mark Andrews.
Kittle’s target share has dipped from 27.0% to 23.2% to 21.4% in 2018. His PPR points are the lowest since his rookie season. He’s also averaging the lowest receiving yards per game since his breakout year last season.
Amari Cooper
WR Amari Cooper is a great player, but he has a slew of issues. He’s had great games one week and terrible ones the next. If you’re in a league that has a trade deadline coming up, now is the time to buy or sell a player.
If you’re looking to upgrade at wide receiver, it might be time to take a second look at Cooper. He has the name recognition and will be able to get the ball from Deshaun Watson. However, he also has issues with drops. He needs to improve in these areas in order to become a top fantasy receiver.
Cooper has seen 11 or more targets in three of his last four games. He’s also averaging 8.8 targets per game, which is a bit better than his average in his career.
