Trades That Could Effect Fantasy Football
By Cee Powell
As week 8 approaches, we are getting more and more invested in the
season. Playoffs are right around the corner, and the trade deadline is
only a few weeks away (November 10th). There are a few players, I feel
if traded to the right team could make a serious impact in fantasy
leagues for the 2nd half of the season. These are a few players that
have been reported as possible trade candidates that I feel with the
right team, could flourish in fantasy, and move up in the fantasy
rankings.
~Josh Downs WR Ind (WR40rnk)
Downs is one of the most efficient slot route runners in the league. He
is on the final year of his rookie contract. Since Indy has fired their
GM, the Colts will definitely be looking start fresh and establish some
drafts picks. Downs is a target monster in the slots! His quickness
and crisp route running makes him a dangerous 1-on-1 match up, and
a QBs dream asset. Right now, Josh is ranked a mid-tier WR3 or Flex
options in most fantasy formats (ppr, non ppr, half ppr). Put him on a
balance offense team, and look to see his rankings skyrocket! These
team would be a perfect fit for Downs:
Kansas City Chiefs (Avg. Fantasy WR Rnk 64.83)
This would be a homerun on both ends!! Kansas City needs a
consistent receiver! Most of the receiving group is nursing injuries or
out for some time or the whole season. Downs would give the Chiefs
the balance attack that they have been looking for. Kenneth Walker is
already making the ground impact for the team. But after seeing
Seattle put a stop on the ground game, Mahomes needs a consistent
receiver in his group that will provide him great rhythm for short to
medium pass which can open up the deep ball for his speed receivers
like Worthy. This could also revive Kelce for those redzone and 3rd and
short plays as well.
Los Angeles Chargers (Avg WR Rnk 64)
Like the Chiefs, the Chargers receiving is unknown and lacking as a
receiving threat. Ladd McConkey (WR28) is recovering from a
concussion and the rest of the receiving group (Tre’ Harris WR65,
Quentin Johnston WR55) has not been much of an aerial threat.
Downs mid 1-on-1 threat does give Herbert that chance to
consistently move the ball down the field. Now even though
McConkey plays the same position, this would give OC Mike McDaniel
some ideas to use both McConkey and Downs to move up the field
and as well as expand the running game with Hampton and Vidal.
Washington Commanders (Avg WR Rnk 89)
With McLaurin out for the season, the Commanders definitely
could use a reliable receiver. Downs give Jayden that reliable
weapon he needs to save the season. With potential deep ball
playmakers Dyami Brown, Treylon Burk, and with Stefon Diggs
being the lead receiver, Down gives Jayden the mid field
target and early rhythm to move up the field. Once Terry is
health for next season, he would be that number receiver he
has always wanted.
~Jonathan Taylor, IND RB ( RB5 Fantasy Rank)
Another Colt piece that could be a part of the Colts fire sale.
Taylor would be an extremely valuable piece to a contending
team as well as key component towards assisting with other
players surge in the fantasy rankings.
Minnesota Vikings
Pending on what pieces would be used on the trade, this could
be a dream team! The Vikings are undefeated right now, with
one of the stingiest defenses in the league. Their defense is
giving Kyler Murry, Justin Jefferson, and TJ Hockensen
favorable redzone chances. Adding Taylors ground attack to
the Vikings offense would not only help capitalize those
redzone appearances, but having a running back to work the
play action, could see Murry and Jefferson making a lot of
deep ball plays which would make a lot of Jefferson owners
very happy!!!
Denver Broncos
Bringing Taylor to the Broncos would be MAJOR upgrade to
their running attack. It would definitely take some pressure
off Bo Nix. Like the Vikings, Denver also has an elite defensive
package which gives Denver's offense an advantage of the
short field. Now adding Taylor to weapons like Bo Nix, Jaylen
Waddle, and Evan Ingram. Expect a HUGE surge in that
offense and fantasy rankings!
Seattle Seahawks
Having Taylor with the defending Champs would surely have
Seahawk fans screaming REPEAT!!!! Seattle's running game
has been hit with injuries and inexperience. Taylor's ground
attack would put that surge in the offense, as well as provide
Sam Darnold some space and protection. And lets not forget
with JSN lurking in the field, this would surely have defensive
coordinator having to pick their poison on who to attack.
~Jerry Jeudy WR Cle (WR 81-84)
Jerry Jeudy is a solid receiver! Veteran experience, locker
room leadership and can that primary receiver any team, or
that consistent second receiver a contenting team might be
missing.
Kansas City
With Kansas City’s Receiving department in the ER. Jeudy
would be a good fit for Mahomes! A consistent target to
compliment Walker ground game. If traded, you could see a
huge leap in Jeudy’s and Mahomes ranking now that he has a
new weapon on the field. Even with the return of Rashee Rice,
and Worthy adding Jeudy would give Mahomes the weapons
he hasn't had in quite some time.
Las Vegas
Vegas is lacking a potential primary receiver. Jeudy would be
able to fit right in Capn’t Kirk Cousin. HE’LL LIKE DAT!!! Jeudy
would give the Raiders that consistent deep ball attack for
Kirk Cousin or Fernandez opens the field for Brock Bowers and
Aston Jeanty.
Washington Commanders
Losing Terry McLaurin caused a huge hole in Washington’s Air
Offense. Bringing in Jeudy as the primary receiver, or to
compliment Diggs as the number 2 receiver would help and
provide Jaylen with some offensive ariel weapons. While you
have complementary weapons in Okonkwo, Burks and
Williams. Jeudy can provide that mid to deep ball attack as
well.
