Dynasty Fantasy Football: Assessing Rosters for Week 14

We are entering the last week of the regular season for fantasy football, and if your dynasty league still allows trades, then this article is for you! Whether you are contending or rebuilding, we will look at trade options that could help your team win now or help you in the future. Dynasty never takes a break, and if you want to stay competitive, don’t miss out on any potential value, whether you will make the playoffs or not!

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Contenders: Players to Trade For

D’Andre Swift

If you need additional running back help, D’Andre Swift is worth looking into as a trade target. He has great matchups in the playoffs against the Seahawks, Giants, and then Cardinals. Swift had a tough game against the 49ers’ defense and could have another tough day against Dallas in Week 14, but that playoff schedule is well worth the investment.

As you can see, there will be a prime opportunity for Swift to have big-time games during the fantasy playoffs. Yes, the “tush push” play could limit his scoring opportunities, but I still think he has the potential to carry teams to that Footclan Title!

Davante Adams

For the first time since the 2019 season, Davante Adams will likely finish the year as a top-24 wide receiver (three straight top-three finishes). It’s been disappointing with the Raiders this season due to Jakobi Meyers‘ breakout and the dysfunction on the team and offense, but I still think Adams can help out contending teams. He is averaging over ten targets a game over the last three weeks and should be heavily involved in the offense for the remainder of the season. His price has dropped significantly, so that is the only reason I am listing him as a buy candidate. He is currently the WR26 on KeepTradeCut, so you should be able to buy him unless the manager is stuck on name value. While Meyers has been involved, Adams still sees the most volume, and that is what we like to chase. Don’t sell the farm for Adams because he is older and likely has little production left in the tank, but if you are desperate for a WR2 with upside, this move may make sense for you.

DeAndre Hopkins

Is this 2020? Am I recommending both DeAndre Hopkins and Davante Adams in the same article? Reluctantly, yes, I am. Hopkins has actually looked very good and is currently the WR23 on the season despite mediocre quarterback play for most of the season. Hopkins should be cheap in dynasty leagues, currently valued as the WR57; he can likely be had for next to nothing from teams that will not be contending. Hopkins does have a favorable playoff schedule as he draws Houston in Weeks 15 and 17 and Seattle in Week 16. Houston and Seattle have bottom-tier passing defenses and are toward the bottom of receiving yards allowed to opposing offenses. Don’t give up much, but if you can sell for a third-round rookie pick or something similar in value, it will likely be worth it for depth and a flex play.

Rebuilding Teams: Players to Trade For

Tank Dell

Unfortunately, Tank Dell‘s electrifying rookie season concludes due to a significant injury that landed him on IR. Dell is currently the WR17 on the season and is the WR18 in points per game. He will be tied to C.J. Stroud for the foreseeable future, which is excellent news because Stroud is on his way to being one of the best quarterbacks in the league. Dell is currently the WR14 on KeepTradeCut, even post-injury. Dell checks all the boxes you want for a rookie wide receiver. He has proven production and has looked good on tape, as well as in Matt Harmon’s “Reception Perception.” He looks like he is worth the investment, but is costly right now, even with the injury. It’s worth attempting a trade for him in your league because you never know how that will go, and everyone values players differently. Managers with him who are making a playoff push could be desperate for production.

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Jahmyr Gibbs

While Jahmyr Gibbs is different from most buy options for rebuilders due to his costly price tag, he is worth trying to trade for if contenders are looking to move him for more production during the playoffs. Gibbs is currently the RB3 on KeepTradeCut, so you will need to pay up for him, but it could be worth it because he has such a bright future. It could be a win-win trade if you can unload aging assets to a contender. A Gibbs manager could be inclined to do so because Gibbs has been a tough player to have in lineups when David Montgomery is playing. I don’t recommend buying running backs on rebuilding teams often, but I believe in Gibbs’ talent, and if someone is frustrated with his production when Montgomery is healthy, it’s worth attempting a trade.

Michael Mayer

Now may be the best time to buy Michael Mayer, especially if he is on a contending team. Mayer is a rookie tight end for the Raiders, and while he hasn’t had a stellar season, tight ends typically don’t have great rookie years. The good news is Mayer has looked good despite being in a bad situation as a rookie. Mayer is currently the TE13 on KeepTradeCut, and there is a solid chance that his value will increase throughout the offseason and heading into next year. He has made some spectacular catches and has shown the ability to break tackles and pick up extra yardage. Mayer was an early second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, with some analysts saying he could have gone in the first round. He could have a Trey McBride-type breakout in his second season.

Rebuilding Teams: Players to Sell

This week, I will also review a couple of players for rebuilding teams to consider selling if they have them. When rebuilding, you should aim to rid your team of as much risk as possible while collecting draft picks and young players. Here are a couple of examples of players to look into selling.

Courtland Sutton

One of the more surprising players this season has been Courtland Sutton, who is the current WR21 of the year. The issue with Sutton is that his fantasy production has been mainly touchdown-dependent. Sutton currently ranks 46th in the NFL in receptions, 33rd in receiving yards, and THIRD in receiving touchdowns. He is the perfect sell candidate because a contending team could take a chance on him for some draft capital, a young player, or an injured star player who will carry more value into next season. I still don’t trust this Broncos’ offense and want nothing to do with any of the pieces there. Sutton is currently the WR44, so you cannot get a ton of value according to the market, but it’s worth a chance to shoot your shot for an early-to-mid 24 second-round rookie pick or, as mentioned earlier, a package for a young player or injured player.

Kyren Williams

Here, we will discuss another surprise in the 2023 season: the Rams’ running back, Kyren Williams. Kyren could be a league-winning type of player because he came out of nowhere and has dominated his way to being the current RB7 this season. Unfortunately, he plays running back, and although he is young, he is a player that I consider too risky to roster on my rebuilding teams. Kyren’s current market value is the RB9, which I view more as his ceiling than anything else. If you trade him away, you could potentially land a 2024 first-round rookie pick, plus a little something on the side. If you know you are not competing this season and potentially next season, you may want to go ahead and see if you can unload him onto a contending team.