RSJ’s Jackson Barrett created a value-based drafting Excel tool to create the preseason values for this Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart. The tool uses the FantasyPros consensus projections to assign values based on a 12-team, full PPR league.
Each week throughout the season, I will alter these values to reflect the player’s value for the rest of the season. I have made changes based on the FantasyPros ECR, results from the season so far, and The Wolf’s Rest of Season Rankings. But for the most part, the below values should generally reflect consensus rankings. The values provided also allow for comparing player values across positions, not just within one position group.
For more information on how to make successful deals, check out our strategies for negotiating trades.
RISER
After I said that Brock Purdy should be benched in Week 5, he went out and picked apart one of the league’s toughest defensive units.
On Sunday Night Football against the Cowboys, Purdy competed 17 of 24 passes for 252 yards and four touchdowns. This effort placed Purdy as the QB7 on the week. Purdy has now finished as the QB13 or better in four starts this season. He has done this with incredible efficiency.
Purdy finds himself surrounded by the best group of weapons in the NFL. Purdy is not the most talented QB in the league, but the talent around him is helping achieve quality and efficient performances. San Francisco will be in favorable matchups throughout the season and Purdy will reap the rewards.
With the quality of the 49ers roster, specifically at skill positions, Purdy should be viewed as a fringe fantasy starter.
FALLER
Another week in the books and another week where Anthony Richardson leaves with an injury. This time, Richardson will be missing meaningful time. A grade three AC sprain in Richardson’s throwing shoulder most likely means a trip to the IR for the rookie.
Richardson’s situation is truly disappointing. When he’s on the field, Richardson is a fantasy superstar in the making. Unfortunately, he just can’t stay on the field. Richardson’s somewhat reckless play style is beneficial for fantasy production but it’s incredibly risky.
The fact that the injury occurred to Richardson’s throwing shoulder is particularly concerning as it could keep him out for several weeks. Richardson was set up to be a league-winning QB but this injury crushes his value.
If you have Richardson on your roster, chances are that you are rostering at least one other QB. If not, it’s time to look to the trading block.
TRADE TARGET
There’s a good chance that the Trevor Lawrence owner in your league is starting to panic. Lawrence has yet to crack 20 fantasy points on the year and has just one QB1 finish. As a player who was expected to take another step forward, this has been disappointing for Lawrence.
If you are struggling at QB and looking for a buy-low opportunity, Lawrence is a perfect trade candidate. Lawrence has passed the eye test. He just put up 315 yards against the Bills, one of the league’s best defenses. Buffalo was dealing with a slew of injuries in Week 5 but Lawrence still looked good. He is delivering accurate passes and giving receivers opportunities to make plays.
Lawrence’s fantasy output is being impacted by his lack of touchdowns. It has been four games since Lawrence has thrown for multiple touchdowns. On top of this, Lawrence has yet to punch one in on the ground, something he did five times last year. Expect both of these numbers to change. The Jaguars offense is filled with talented players who will find the endzone after Lawrence delivers the ball to them.
