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.
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Before going over player values, let’s take a look at the biggest changes to the trade value chart and some potential trade targets.
RISERS
Welcome to the NFL Jordan Addison!
The USC and Pitt product had his first explosive NFL game on Monday night against the 49ers. Addison erupted for 123 yards and two trips to the endzone. Addison even had a chance to tack on a third touchdown if Kirk Cousins had not missed him in the back of the endzone.
Regardless, Addison finished with 31.3 fantasy points, shattering his previous career high of 18.4.
In Week 7, Addison showed a connection with Cousins, earning 10 targets. This will be crucial for the Vikings to succeed in the absence of Justin Jefferson.
Addison’s rest of season value is capped by the looming return of Justin Jefferson. However, in his absence, Addison can easily be used as a WR2 or flex in lineups.
Christian Kirk has solidified himself moving forward this season. Since getting shut down in Week 1, Kirk has averaged 16.8 points per game and has not scored fewer than 13.9 points. Kirk has also outscored teammate Calvin Ridley in every game but one during this time frame.
Although Ridley might be the WR1 on the depth chart, Kirk’s consistent fantasy production has placed him as the fantasy WR1 in Jacksonville through seven weeks.
The connection that Kirk has developed with Trevor Lawrence over the last two seasons is no joke. Lawrence is consistently looking for Kirk and this has led to him being peppered with targets.
As long as Kirk maintains this volume, he should be viewed as a mid to high-end WR2.
FALLER
The return of Alvin Kamara has not been kind to Chris Olave.
To the surprise of no one, Olave’s three worst fantasy performances have come since Kamara returned.
Carr has been force feeding-targets to Kamara and this has been devastating to Olave’s fantasy value. Olave has made great plays throughout the season and passed the eye test. However, he’s only been able to score once and is now seeing a reduced role, both of which are concerns.
It’s hard for me to believe that Dennis Allen will fail to utilize a talent like Olave. However, until Olave receives more work, it will be hard for him to realize his upside.
TRADE TARGETS
Along with the imminent return of Kyler Murray comes the rise in value for Marquise Brown… hopefully.
At this point in the season, Hollywood Brown has been good but not great. The Cardinals’ top wideout is currently the WR21, averaging 13 points per game. However, this production could easily take a jump with Murray back on the field. This duo dominated early last season.
In the first six games of last year, Brown was incredible, scoring 18.3 fantasy points per game (WR5).
Considering Hollywood has struggled in the last two weeks, his price should be cheap enough to pick him up before Kyler’s return.
Rookie receiver Josh Downs is quickly developing a rapport with Gardner Minshew. In the last two weeks, Downs has averaged 18.3 fantasy points and found the endzone in both games.
Downs has also been heavily utilized in recent weeks, averaging seven targets across the last two games. Downs has carved out a role in the slot in Indianapolis. This role will have him on the field for the majority of snaps and should lead to consistent volume.
Downs is a relatively unknown rookie and his recent performances may be discounted as a result. If the Downs owner in your league thinks this may be a fluke, scoop him up for a cheap price.
