Fantasy Football: 5 Players to Sell High Entering Week 7

Fantasy Sell High Candidates at a Glance

• Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders
• Kenneth Walker III, RB, Chiefs
• Tyler Shough, QB, Saints

There are plenty of roster decisions that need to be made each week in fantasy football, including potential trades.

On one hand, it can be extremely beneficial to buy-low on a certain player via trade before they see a positive change in usage or experience a breakout performance. And on the opposite end of the spectrum, there are also players to consider trading away while their value is potentially at its peak.

A strong fantasy performance doesn't always mean better days are ahead. Touchdown spikes, unsustainable efficiency, and changing workloads can create an opportunity to move a player while his perceived value is near its peak.

With last week in the books, which players should we consider selling-high in fantasy football before this week's games take place?

Note: All stats come from Next Gen Stats or Pro Football Focus unless stated otherwise.

Sell High Candidates in Fantasy Football

Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders

Ashton Jeanty remains a useful fantasy running back, but I'm concerned that his value is being propped up by his receiving role and touchdown production.

Jeanty has averaged more than 3.0 yards per carry in only two of his six games. He was particularly inefficient in Week 6, turning 10 carries into just 22 yards against the Buffalo Bills. He salvaged his fantasy day with four catches for 36 yards and a rushing touchdown.

The bigger concern is that Mike Washington is beginning to work his way into the backfield. Washington recorded nine rushing attempts in Week 6, only one fewer than Jeanty.

Jeanty's receiving usage should keep his floor respectable, but his rushing workload no longer looks as secure as it did earlier in the season. If another manager still views him as a clear-cut upper-tier RB1 based on name value and draft pedigree, I'd see what kind of return I could get.

Kenneth Walker III, RB, Kansas City Chiefs

This one is only for managers who can get a massive return.

Kenneth Walker III has been phenomenal. Through five games, he's piled up 665 rushing yards on 106 carries, averaging 6.3 yards per attempt, while scoring eight total touchdowns. He just erupted for 128 rushing yards and two scores against the Los Angeles Chargers.

There's very little wrong with his usage, either. Walker has handled at least 18 carries in every game and has already logged four games with at least 139 scrimmage yards.

That's exactly why I'd at least test the market.

Walker is being valued as one of the very best assets in fantasy football, up there with Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson. His 6.3 yards per carry and eight touchdowns in five games are spectacular numbers, but maintaining that level of efficiency and scoring is a massive ask.

I'm not moving Walker for a small downgrade. But if someone is willing to pay as though his current 27-plus-PPR-point pace is his rest-of-season expectation, I'd consider turning him into another elite starter plus an additional useful piece.

Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons

Here we go again.

This could finally be the Kyle Pitts breakout fantasy managers have been waiting for, but I'm still willing to sell if another manager is ready to pay for it.

Pitts caught 5 of 7 targets for 60 yards and two touchdowns against the Chicago Bears in Week 6. He's now scored three times over his past two games after opening the season with no touchdowns through four weeks.

The encouraging part is that his role has improved. The less encouraging part is that his recent fantasy production has been extremely touchdown-dependent.

Pitts totaled only six receptions for 67 yards over his first four games before producing 10 catches for 102 yards and three touchdowns over his past two. Three touchdowns on 10 receptions isn't a scoring rate I'm comfortable projecting forward.

If Pitts’ recent scoring binge has moved him into the perceived weekly TE1 range (top 12), I'd look to move him.

Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles

Dallas Goedert is another tight end whose recent usage could open a trade window.

Goedert has caught six passes in each of his past two games, totaling 99 receiving yards over that stretch. In Week 6, he turned his six receptions into 61 yards against the Carolina Panthers.

His underlying volume isn't overwhelming, though. Goedert has averaged an 18% target share this season, and he's seen only two red-zone opportunities across his four appearances.

Philadelphia's offense has also struggled badly as a whole and will likely be without Jalen Hurts for the rest of the season, which lowers the ceiling for every pass catcher involved.

If another manager views Goedert’s consecutive six-catch outings as evidence that he's settling into a dependable weekly TE1 role, I'd be willing to explore a deal.

Tyler Shough, QB, New Orleans Saints

Tyler Shough‘s Week 6 fantasy total looked much better than his actual passing production.

Shough completed 16 of 30 passes for only 144 yards against the New York Giants, yet he finished with three passing touchdowns and added 32 rushing yards and another score on the ground.

Four touchdowns on 176 total yards isn't something we should expect to happen regularly.

It's also worth noting that Shough threw for only 96 yards with two interceptions the previous week. Across his past two games, he's thrown for a combined 240 yards despite producing three passing touchdowns in Week 6.

Shough still has fantasy value because he's capable of contributing with his legs, and he has already produced several big outings this season. But in one-QB formats, I'd view him more as a matchup-dependent streamer than a guy I want to rely on every week.

The big game last week makes this a good time to put Shough in the shop window.

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Fantasy Football Sell-High Candidates FAQ

What does "sell high" mean in fantasy football?

Selling high means trading a player when their perceived fantasy value may be greater than their expected value going forward. This often happens after a player posts a big game, scores multiple touchdowns, or benefits from an unusually favorable matchup.

When should you sell high on a fantasy football player?

The best time to sell high is typically after a strong performance that could be difficult to repeat. Fantasy managers should consider factors such as playing time, touches, targets, touchdown dependency, upcoming matchups, and competition for opportunities before deciding whether a player's production is sustainable.

Should you always trade a sell-high candidate?

No. Identifying someone as a sell-high candidate doesn't necessarily mean you should trade that player at any cost. The goal is to take advantage of elevated trade value, so it makes sense to hold unless another manager is willing to offer what you deem to be a worthwhile return.

What should you look for in a sell-high fantasy football candidate?

Potential sell-high candidates can include players whose fantasy production significantly exceeds their underlying usage. A high touchdown rate, limited snap share, low target volume, declining workload, or an upcoming stretch of difficult matchups can all be reasons to explore a trade.

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