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Fantasy football trade targets: Week 12 buy low, sell high candidates for 2025. Jorden's trade analyzer article looking at overvalued and undervalued players.
We are just three weeks away from the start of the fantasy playoffs. This season has been quite the ride, and it's hard to believe it's already almost over.
It had been a rather tame year for injuries to skill positions through the first 10 weeks, and, of course, the injury bug hit hardest right as the trade deadline came and went in many redraft leagues. If your league has a later deadline or no deadline at all, don't worry, we still have you covered. There will be eight more players highlighted as buy-low or sell-high options for redraft formats this week. Starting next week, we will shift gears and evaluate players for dynasty trades, but there should still be plenty of worthwhile information included to help you this season.
I'm glad I mentioned Bijan Robinson as a player to trade for and Kimani Vidal as a player to trade away last week, but I was burned by going after Khalil Shakir and away from Nico Collins. I still think that Shakir offers flex appeal going forward and that Collins' target share could plummet as soon as C.J. Stroud returns. Nonetheless, let's dial things in for redraft purposes one last time, starting with four players to pursue for a fantasy playoff run.
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Players to Target in Trades for Fantasy Football
Chase Brown, RB - Cincinnati Bengals
After a disastrous start to the campaign, Chase Brown settled in nicely with the arrival of quarterback Joe Flacco. He's the fantasy RB13 since Week 6, averaging nearly 15 points per game.
So, of course, Brown is an asset to the fantasy manager who rosters him. Nonetheless, he still might be a bit undervalued in most leagues.
Let's get the obvious out of the way first: Joe Burrow's return is imminent. Flacco has been a godsend to this Cincinnati team that appeared helpless with Jake Browning at the helm, but the offense should only improve further with Burrow under center.
Even with the Bengals at 3-7, they are not mathematically eliminated from postseason contention and, in all likelihood, will not be in the next two weeks. Burrow is reportedly eyeing Week 13 or 14, and we should expect him to play as long as Cincinnati is not definitively out of it.
But Flacco could start the rest of the season, and Brown would still be a must-start fantasy option every week given his upcoming schedule. While things won't be easy in Week 12 against the New England Patriots, Brown should play an even more crucial role with Ja'Marr Chase being handed a one-game suspension.
Between Weeks 13 and 17, Brown will have five matchups against teams that surrender over 20 fantasy points per contest to opposing running backs. Most notably, he'll take on the Bills in Week 14 and the Dolphins in Week 16. Buffalo and Miami both rank among the five worst run defenses in the league.
If you're looking for a player with league-winning upside who can be had for the price of an RB2, Brown is your guy.
DeVonta Smith, WR - Philadelphia Eagles
I considered naming A.J. Brown and Saquon Barkley as trade targets this week, and while I still think that both are appealing options, I instead landed on a different Eagle. DeVonta Smith was silenced in Week 11 with just one reception for eight yards, which should present a buy-low opportunity.
Brown, on the other hand, commanded 11 of Jalen Hurts' 28 pass attempts after a week of very public frustration. Philadelphia may continue to feature Brown more down the stretch, but the struggling Eagles offense struggled even more without Smith involved on Sunday night.
In Philly's three previous wins, Smith was dominant. He averaged 6.3 receptions for 112 yards on nine targets per game and scored two touchdowns between Weeks 7 and 10. In those games, Hurts was better than he was in Week 11 by just about every metric.
In fact, Hurts' 50% completion rate and 34.2 QBR in the 16-9 win over the Lions were season lows, while his 4.8 yards per attempt was his second-lowest mark of the season. The result was still the same, as the Eagles won their fourth straight, but it's evident that this aerial attack is not at its best when Hurts is force-feeding Brown.
I'd expect there to be more of a balance down the stretch as the Eagles' schedule opens up. From now until the fantasy semifinals, Smith will face exactly one intimidating defense, the Los Angeles Chargers, in Week 14. His other opponents are the Cowboys, Bears, Raiders, and Commanders. These are four of the six easiest matchups for fantasy wideouts.
In Week 17, the fantasy championship, Smith will take on the Buffalo Bills. This is a somewhat challenging matchup for him, but if anyone is going to put up points on this stout Philadelphia defense and force Hurts to throw, it's Josh Allen.
There's a chance the Smith manager in your league is a bit worried after seeing Brown get all the looks last week, so take advantage if you can.
Lamar Jackson, QB - Baltimore Ravens
While I doubt anyone is panicking about Lamar Jackson after one bad game in Cleveland, it's worth noting that he hasn't finished as a top-5 fantasy quarterback since Week 3. He missed three games due to injury and had a bye in Week 7, but no matter how you slice it, it's been eight weeks since fantasy managers felt rewarded for spending an early pick on Jackson.
The two-time league MVP hasn't been running as often this season, but he did show that he's still more than capable of doing so in Week 11.
Lamar uses his legs to pick up the first
BALvsCLE on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXnxV pic.twitter.com/oBdSBNt6C3
— NFL (@NFL) November 16, 2025
With or without rushing upside, Jackson should have no trouble lighting up the box score over the next five weeks. Sandwiched in between matchups against the Jets and Patriots are three divisional contests, two against the Bengals and one against the Steelers.
New York gives up the 10th-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, and in its two games since trading Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, has allowed a season-best performance to Dillon Gabriel and a rather effortless 281-yard showing to Drake Maye. New England has been average against the position.
The juiciest part of Jackson's remaining schedule is the run of divisional bouts between Weeks 13 and 15. Cincinnati surrenders the fourth-most fantasy points and seventh-most passing yards to QBs, while Pittsburgh gives up the seventh-most fantasy points and second-most passing yards.
Perhaps most importantly, the Ravens are gunning for a third consecutive AFC North title. After starting the season 1-5, Baltimore is now 5-5 and is fully expected to clinch a playoff berth. It can't afford to lose much more, however, so Lamar won't be taking any games off, including a Week 17 showdown with the Packers.
His first time playing at Lambeau Field won't be a cakewalk in the fantasy championship, but history tells us not to bet against Jackson in this spot. In four career Week 17 starts, he's 4-0, averaging over 29 fantasy points per game and a margin of victory of nearly 26 points. He had something to play for in each, whether it be a division title or a playoff spot.
Ricky Pearsall, WR - San Francisco 49ers
Anyone who selected Ricky Pearsall late in their league's draft had to have felt great after the first three weeks of the season. The second-year pro was third in the NFL in receiving yards and the fantasy WR18 despite having zero touchdowns.
He continued to play well in Week 4 before suffering a sprained PCL that would sideline him for six weeks. In his return last week, he recorded just one reception for zero yards on three targets.
Better days are ahead for Pearsall. He saw the field on just 75% of offensive plays last week, his lowest snap share in a fully healthy contest this season. He simply wasn't necessary in a blowout over the Cardinals, who fell behind early and never caught up. Additionally, Arizona has been solid against opposing wideouts this year.
It may take a few weeks for Pearsall to get back in the swing of things, but by all accounts, he is healthy and slated for an important role. George Kittle had glowing things to say about the 25-year-old after Sunday's win.
"Well, the nice thing is... We haven't had a bye week yet, which is crazy to me. We have a Monday night game, so we have an extra day, then a short weekend to Cleveland. We're positioned right where we want to be. Our offense is basically healthy. If we can just keep rolling and… pic.twitter.com/UTAvZGBf3Y
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) November 17, 2025
If you play in a league without a trade deadline, you may be able to wait a few more weeks before acquiring him. Tough matchups against the Panthers and Browns are on tap before San Francisco's Week 14 bye. Pearsall's schedule then opens up just in time for the fantasy playoffs.
He'll get the Titans, Colts, and Bears in Weeks 15, 16, and 17, respectively. All three teams give up over 28 fantasy points per game to wide receivers and are among the 10 most favorable matchups for the position.
Other Players to Target in Trades:
- Quinshon Judkins
- Saquon Barkley
- Daniel Jones
- Jaylen Waddle
Players to Trade Away for Fantasy Football
Emeka Egbuka, WR - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
No, I'm not here to argue that Emeka Egbuka is overrated and can't separate. If you're unfamiliar with this take, these points were commonly discussed after Egbuka's hot start to the season.
So, uh, if you have high hopes for Egbuka, you might want to put those in check. The separation tape has been quite poor thus far. He gets open schematically and has one some tough contested balls but he's just not an elite mover and runs stiff. Good player w/capped upside.
— Jackson McIntire (@2HighCoverage) October 1, 2025
I fully believe in Egbuka's talent and drafted him everywhere I could this past summer. But looking ahead, I do have concerns for him as a fantasy option down the stretch.
While Egbuka's rookie campaign has been great more often than not, we have seen him falter a bit recently. He has been a top-24 wide receiver just once in his past five appearances, and scored fewer than eight fantasy points the four other times.
He did suffer a hamstring injury in Week 5 that may have limited him in Weeks 6 through 8, but his 5-40 line in last week's loss to the Bills was discouraging considering the 76-point total.
Egbuka has a great shot to bounce back this week against the Rams, so if you're fighting to make it into the playoffs and want to keep him, I can't blame you at all. If you can trade him after this week or sometime before the fantasy playoffs, though, I recommend it.
In Week 13, Egbuka will face the Cardinals, who are struggling to stop the run far more than the pass right now. The same goes for the Saints and Falcons in Weeks 14 and 15, respectively. With Bucky Irving expected back, Tampa Bay should be able to lean on the rushing attack in all three of these contests.
The Panthers and Dolphins will be Egbuka's last two opponents of the fantasy season. Carolina surrenders the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to receivers, while Miami gives up the fifth-fewest. And just like in their three prior matchups, the Buccaneers should be favored and able to win on the ground.
Oronde Gadsden II, TE - Los Angeles Chargers
For years, rookie tight ends were landmines for fantasy football. Between 2009 and 2022, only five rookie tight ends finished top 15 in fantasy points per game at the position. Since then, we've had three rookies finish in the top 15, and at least two more are pacing to do so this year.
One of them is Oronde Gadsden II, a fifth-round pick by the Chargers this past April. He was inactive for the first two weeks of the season and barely had a role in Los Angeles' offense until Week 6, yet he's still the TE16.
Gadsden's dynasty value has exploded over the past few weeks, and for good reason. But in redraft leagues, it may be wise to sell high on him now.
With the Chargers heading into a Week 12 bye, Gadsden won't help you this week, and he'll return to the toughest remaining schedule for any tight end. The Raiders, Eagles, Chiefs, Cowboys, and Texans are Gadsden's final five opponents.
Dallas is the only team listed that gives up double-digit fantasy points to tight ends every week, but even it has been above average against the position. Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Houston are all bottom seven in fantasy points surrendered to tight ends.
This is an absolute gauntlet for Gadsden, who already has to overcome what is arguably the most target competition in the NFL. It has become increasingly difficult to predict which of Gadsden, Ladd McConkey, Keenan Allen, and Quentin Johnston will be featured in a given week.
The Syracuse product didn't have a great showing in Week 11, but he has consistently looked the part and should have plenty of value on the trade market.
Javonte Williams, RB - Dallas Cowboys
Unlike Egbuka, Javonte Williams is a player I would expect to find success in the fantasy playoffs, but he may struggle to get you there.
Over the next three weeks, the Cowboys will face the Eagles, Chiefs, and Lions. On paper, Philadelphia looks like a beatable run defense because it has given up eight rushing touchdowns, but the Eagles have been stout in recent weeks.
In their last four games, they've held starting running backs Jahmyr Gibbs, Josh Jacobs, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Jordan Mason to fewer than four yards per carry. Williams actually already met Philadelphia in the season opener, and if it weren't for his two touchdowns, he would have disappointed with just 64 total yards on 17 touches.
Kansas City and Detroit both rank top six against opposing fantasy running backs. Furthermore, none of these three opponents should have trouble moving the ball against a vulnerable Dallas defense. Dak Prescott is going to need to put the Cowboys on his back to keep up.
Williams has been much better than anyone imagined in his first season in Dallas, but he has had a relatively easy schedule so far. Although things look promising in the fantasy playoffs with matchups against the Vikings, Chargers, and Commanders, he faces an uphill battle to help your fantasy team until then.
Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB - New York Giants
Tracy probably doesn't have much fantasy value in most leagues, but at the running back position, someone could definitely use him as a volume-based starter. Over the past two weeks, Tracy has been very efficient as a runner while ceding some work to veteran Devin Singletary.
At this point in their respective careers, Tracy has more upside, especially as a receiving threat. Still, the Giants prefer to use Singletary when they get in close. In the red zone, Singletary has 14 rushing attempts and two touchdowns this season, while Tracy has four carries and zero scores.
#Giants Week 11 RB Usage
- Tyrone Tracy Jr: 52% snaps, 19 carries, 13 routes, 4 targets (139 yds)
- Devin Singletary: 48% snaps, 16 carries, 14 routes, 1 target (47 yds, 2 TDs)— Michael F. Florio (@MichaelFFlorio) November 16, 2025
The two backs should continue to split opportunities over the next few weeks and will likely give up a few additional carries to Jaxson Dart when he clears the concussion protocol. In the meantime, New York's biggest obstacle is its schedule.
The Giants will take on the Lions and Patriots both on the road before a Week 14 bye. Detroit gives up the second-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing running backs, while New England allows the third-fewest.
To make matters worse, both of these high-powered offenses should score at will on the Giants, forcing matters into the hands of either Dart or Jameis Winston.
Tracy profiles as a low-end flex option for the next two weeks before his bye. If you have other options, explore trading him in a package to a team desperate for a starter.
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