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Fantasy football buy sell trade advice for Week 9 of 2025. Nathan's buy low, sell high Week 9 fantasy trade targets include Jaylen Warren, Jayden Daniels and more.
The NFL Trade Deadline is set for next week, and the fantasy football landscape is bound to shift. Several running backs and wide receivers are expected to be on the move as NFL teams either load up for a Super Bowl push or sell off pieces unlikely to re-sign next season.
Meanwhile, the fantasy trade deadline is also fast approaching, and managers everywhere need to decide their next move. Whether it’s capitalizing on an easy upcoming schedule or targeting a player whose situation is about to improve, now is the time to get aggressive and find value before the playoff push.
Here are three buy-low and three sell-high candidates to consider before Week 9:
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Buy-Low Trade Targets for Fantasy Football
QB: Josh Allen - Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has looked solid to start the 2025 season. Through seven games, Allen has completed 134 of 197 passes for 1,560 yards, with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions.
Now, as we flip the calendar to November, it’s officially Josh Allen season, which is the time of year when he routinely carries fantasy teams down the stretch.
Over the past two seasons, Allen has rushed for an incredible 19 touchdowns in 16 games played in November and December, compared to just eight rushing scores across the first two months of those campaigns.
Last week’s win over the Panthers may have signaled that trend returning, as Allen successfully converted two goal-line scores using the “tush push” formation. Expect that wrinkle to become a consistent weapon moving forward.
.@JoshAllenQB 69th career rushing TD ‼️#BUFvsCAR on Fox pic.twitter.com/5dQwELpzus
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) October 26, 2025
Meanwhile, the Bills’ involvement in the wide receiver market ahead of the trade deadline could further boost Allen’s ceiling. Adding a player like Jakobi Meyers or Rashid Shaheed would give Buffalo the field-stretching or possession option the offense has lacked this year.
Through seven games, the reigning MVP is averaging 22.9 fantasy points per game, ranking third behind Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. But with his late-season rushing dominance and goal-line usage, Allen has a legitimate case to finish as the overall QB1 for the rest of 2025.
RB: Jaylen Warren - Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has officially taken control of the backfield. Through six games, Warren has logged 83 carries for 373 yards, while adding 19 receptions for 195 yards and a touchdown.
Warren and Kenneth Gainwell have clearly separated themselves as the one-two punch in this offense, leaving rookie Kaleb Johnson without a single snap over the past two weeks.
During that stretch, Warren has handled 66% of the snaps, compared to Gainwell’s 36%, a workload that puts Warren just outside the top 10 among all running backs in snap share in the last two weeks.
The usage is there, and the performance has been even better. Warren ranks fourth in yards after contact (2.8), leads the NFL in broken tackle rate, and sits second in rush percentage over expected. The only thing missing from his fantasy profile so far is touchdowns, but his 94.7 scrimmage yards per game rank ninth among running backs.
Jaylen Warren went crazy on this catch and run 🔥
SEAvsPIT on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/fKSeR78pKg
— NFL (@NFL) September 14, 2025
After a difficult Week 9 matchup, Warren will face bottom-10 defenses versus running backs in nearly every game until Week 15.
With elite efficiency metrics, a commanding role, and a soft schedule ahead, Warren is a prime buy-low target and should deliver high-end RB2 production the rest of the way.
WR: Jameson Williams - Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has gotten off to a disappointing start in 2025. Through seven games, he’s caught just 17 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns, ranking as the WR57 in PPR formats.
While “Jamo” hasn’t delivered the breakout many fantasy managers hoped for, the upside remains sky-high. Just last season, Williams turned 58 receptions into 1,062 yards and eight touchdowns over 15 games, proving that when he’s involved, he can produce at an elite level
Even the Lions know they need to get him going. Offensive coordinator John Morton recently admitted, “I’ve failed (Williams). That’s what I told him. I’m like, listen, man, I’m gonna do a better job.”
Lions offensive coordinator John Morton admitted he has to do a better job getting Jameson Williams involved in the offense.
"I failed him. That's what I told him. I have to do a better job with that," Morton said. pic.twitter.com/SyxXZmbb4H
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) October 31, 2025
That kind of statement often foreshadows a deliberate shift in usage coming out of a bye week.
After a tough matchup against the Vikings in Week 9, Williams will face bottom-half defenses against wide receivers in every game through Week 17. That’s as favorable a stretch as fantasy managers could ask for.
Yes, it’s been frustrating, but the breakout is coming. In a year where reliable wide receivers are hard to find, Williams is a cheap, high-upside stash who could swing leagues down the stretch. Don’t leave him on your bench when the blowup game arrives.
Sell Candidates for Fantasy Football Trades
QB: Jayden Daniels - Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has hit a sophomore slump to start the 2025 season. Through five games, Daniels has completed 89 of 146 passes (61%) for 1,031 yards, with eight touchdowns and one interception.
The issue lies in his rushing production, which has fallen sharply from his 2024 pace and caused his fantasy output to drop by roughly four points per game.
Daniels is averaging 10 fewer rushing yards per game despite maintaining a similar carry count to last season. Early-season injuries to his knee and now his hamstring will take much of his trademark explosiveness away.
The situation becomes even more concerning with the lingering injury to star receiver Terry McLaurin.
Officially listed with a “quad injury,” McLaurin reportedly visited a core-muscle specialist for a second opinion following his Week 3 setback. This could be a potential indicator of a sports hernia, which would likely end his season if surgery is required.
Terry McLaurin Visits With Core-Muscle Specialist https://t.co/rXuXzIqTne
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) September 24, 2025
His reinjury in Week 8 and immediate ruling out for Week 9 before practices began suggest the issue is far from minor.
Given his reduced rushing upside, declining efficiency, and the uncertainty surrounding his top target, Daniels is a prime sell candidate before his value drops further. There are quarterbacks who can match his production on waivers or in trades, so it may be smart to make the move.
RB: J.K. Dobbins - Baltimore Ravens
Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins has been one of the biggest steals of this fantasy season. In his first year in Denver, Dobbins has handled 120 carries for 634 yards and four touchdowns, while adding nine receptions for 32 yards through the air.
The 2020 second-round pick has always flashed talent when healthy, and his first eight games as a Bronco have been no exception. His 5.3 yards per carry ranks fifth among running backs, and he sits second in the league in both 10+ yard and 20+ yard runs.
However, fantasy managers’ biggest offseason concern is beginning to come to fruition: rookie R.J. Harvey. The second-rounder erupted in Week 8 with three touchdowns on eight touches, reminding everyone that Denver’s backfield may not belong solely to Dobbins for long.
A hat trick in #DALvsDEN 🎩
RT to congratulate @rjharvey07 on being named @NFL Rookie of the Week! pic.twitter.com/oHSli4BRbd
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 30, 2025
While Dobbins remains the lead back (playing 53% of snaps compared to Harvey’s 30%), the rookie’s draft capital and recent surge suggest this could trend toward a more even split over time.
Complicating matters further is Denver’s upcoming schedule. The Broncos will face five top-10 defenses against running backs in their final eight games, after opening the season against mostly soft matchups (five of their first eight opponents ranked bottom 10). That efficiency mark of 5.3 YPC is likely unsustainable in tougher matchups.
Between the emerging rookie threat, a difficult schedule, and Dobbins’ well-documented injury history, now is the perfect time to sell high.
WR: D.K. Metcalf - Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf has reminded fantasy managers just how dominant he can be. Through seven games, Metcalf has caught 27 of 43 targets for 461 yards and five touchdowns, ranking as the WR13 in fantasy formats.
Teaming up with Aaron Rodgers has reignited his scoring ability. Metcalf has already matched his 2024 touchdown total (five) in just seven games this season. When the opportunities come, he’s making the most of them.
RODGERS TO METCALF. 80 YARD TOUCHDOWN.
MINvsPIT on @nflnetwork
Also streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/Y4jelTbNJ1— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2025
However, the volume remains a concern. Metcalf sits just 58th in receptions and 45th in targets, signaling an unsustainable dependency on touchdowns for his fantasy production. That type of efficiency tends to regress, especially if his target share doesn’t rise.
There’s also uncertainty around the NFL trade deadline, as reports suggest Pittsburgh has been active in the receiver market. If the Steelers were to acquire players such as Meyers, Shaheed, or Chris Olave, Metcalf’s target volume could take another hit.
The schedule doesn’t help either, as four of Pittsburgh’s next eight opponents rank in the top 12 in fewest fantasy points allowed to wide receivers.
Given the looming competition for targets, tough upcoming matchups, and touchdown-dependent production, Metcalf stands out as a clear sell-high candidate. He’s been great so far, but his rest-of-season outlook suggests volatility rather than stability.
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