NFL Week 5 Trade Targets at a Glance

These are trade directions rather than fixed player values. The return matters more than the label.

Week 5 Buy-Low Trade Targets

Chase Brown – Buy the Workload, Not the Rushing Box Score

Brown’s Week 4 rushing line was ugly, with nine carries for only 10 yards against Jacksonville. His receiving work tells a much more encouraging story.

Brown caught all 11 of his targets for 71 yards and finished with 20 total opportunities. Pro Football Network has him producing useful RB2-level fantasy output despite scoring only once through four games.

Why buy: Receiving volume gives Brown multiple paths to fantasy points. He does not need 100 rushing yards every week when he is this involved in the passing game.

Trade approach: Target managers frustrated by the low rushing totals or lack of touchdowns. The goal is to pay for an RB2 before positive touchdown regression creates RB1-type weeks.

Main risk: Cincinnati’s rushing efficiency still needs to improve. A strong receiving role does not completely remove the risk of another inefficient ground game.

Jordan Love – Passing Volume Creates a Buy Window

Love has thrown exactly two touchdowns in each of Green Bay’s first four games but has yet to deliver the huge fantasy performance that usually drives a quarterback’s trade value higher.

Green Bay’s high passing rate and Love’s heavy attempt volume keep him interesting as a trade target. FantasyPros also highlights those usage trends entering Week 5.

Why buy: The workload is already there. If the efficiency improves while the passing volume remains high, Love has room to produce stronger fantasy weeks.

Trade approach: He is most attractive in Superflex and two-quarterback formats. In a normal one-QB league, do not overpay because replacement-level quarterbacks remain easier to find.

Main risk: Volume alone does not guarantee elite production. Love still needs to convert more attempts into yardage and touchdowns.

Bhayshul Tuten – Better Role Than the Week 4 Score Shows

Tuten finished Week 4 with 19 opportunities and 91 total yards against Cincinnati, but the fantasy total did not fully reflect his day.

A long touchdown run was erased by a penalty, while Tuten continued to operate as Jacksonville’s lead back despite sharing work. FantasyPros includes him among its Week 5 trade targets.

Why buy: Running backs receiving close to 20 opportunities are difficult to find. A player can be valuable without controlling every backfield snap.

Trade approach: Try to acquire Tuten from a manager who sees only the modest Week 4 fantasy total rather than the opportunity count.

Main risk: Jacksonville still uses multiple backs, so his weekly ceiling will sometimes be affected by another player taking a valuable red-zone touch.

DeVonta Smith – Injury Creates a Possible Discount

Smith missed Week 4, which can create a natural trade window because fantasy managers often place extra weight on the player who was unavailable most recently.

Before the absence, Smith held a 30% team target share, a 45% air-yard share and multiple end-zone targets through the first three games, according to FantasyPros.

Why buy: Those usage numbers are stronger than his early fantasy scoring suggests. If the role stays intact when he returns, the production has room to catch up.

Trade approach: This is a better target for teams that can absorb short-term injury uncertainty. Do not trade away an essential Week 5 starter simply to acquire him.

Main risk: Confirm his health before making an aggressive offer. A good underlying role only helps when the player is available.

Dalton Kincaid – Buy After Two Quiet Games

Kincaid opened the season strongly but has produced only five total targets across the last two games.

Buffalo’s coaching staff has acknowledged the need to get Kincaid more involved after his limited Week 4 opportunity, giving fantasy managers a reason to watch for a rebound. Pro Football Network also lists him among its Week 5 buy-low candidates.

Why buy: Tight end remains a difficult fantasy position. A player attached to Josh Allen who has already demonstrated a high receiving ceiling can become attractive when consecutive quiet games lower his price.

Trade approach: Buy only at a discount. The argument is that his role rebounds, not that the last two games can simply be ignored.

Main risk: Buffalo distributes the football widely, and coach comments do not guarantee a major target increase.

Travis Kelce – A Bye-Week Opportunity

Kelce has produced two quieter receiving games after opening the season strongly, and Kansas City is on bye in Week 5.

That combination can create a useful trade opportunity if his manager needs an immediate starter. Injuries in Kansas City’s receiving group could also keep Kelce heavily involved when the Chiefs return from the bye.

Why buy: The best time to trade for a proven player can be when he cannot help his current manager immediately.

Trade approach: This works best if your roster can comfortably survive Week 5 without him.

Main risk: Kelce does not need to return to his peak seasons to remain useful, but paying for his historical name value would defeat the purpose of buying low.

Week 5 Sell-High Trade Targets

Ashton Jeanty – Sell Only for an RB1 Return

Jeanty has produced more than enough fantasy points to remain a strong starter, including 126 total yards in Week 4.

The sell argument is about valuation rather than panic. Las Vegas has mixed other backs into passing situations, while Jeanty has yet to score a rushing touchdown through four games.

Why sell: If another manager values him as an unquestioned elite RB1, there may be an opportunity to turn one strong asset into two reliable weekly starters.

Trade approach: Do not sell simply because he appears in this section. Jeanty is still valuable. Move him only when the return materially improves the roster.

Main risk of selling: If his receiving role remains strong and rushing touchdowns arrive, he can continue producing high-end RB1 weeks.

Patrick Mahomes – Sell the Name at a Premium

Mahomes has thrown multiple touchdowns in every game, so this is not a recommendation to dump him.

The question is whether another manager still values him as a clear top-three fantasy quarterback. Kansas City has been able to generate more rushing production, while Mahomes’ rushing contribution has been modest over the last two weeks.

Why sell: Quarterback replacement value is high in most one-QB leagues. Turning Mahomes into an upgrade at running back or wide receiver plus a usable quarterback can improve the overall starting lineup.

Trade approach: Hold if offers treat him like a lower-end QB1. Sell only when the return includes the premium attached to the Mahomes name.

Main risk of selling: He remains one of the league’s best quarterbacks and can still produce multi-touchdown spike weeks.

Mark Andrews – Touchdown Creates a Selling Window

Andrews scored in Week 4 but still finished with only 27 receiving yards. He has not reached 50 receiving yards in any game through four weeks.

Matt Hibner’s growing involvement in Baltimore’s tight-end rotation adds another reason to consider what Andrews could return in a trade.

Why sell: A touchdown creates a better negotiating position than another quiet box score would. The underlying receiving volume has not looked like the dominant Andrews role fantasy managers remember.

Trade approach: Look for a manager who still values Andrews as a comfortable weekly top-12 tight end.

Main risk of selling: Touchdowns remain valuable at tight end, and Andrews can maintain fantasy relevance even without large yardage totals.

Malik Nabers – Consider Selling After the Bounce-Back

Nabers rebounded in Week 4 with six catches for 112 yards and a touchdown, which restored some of the trade value that had fallen earlier in the season.

The concern is not talent. It is the combination of quarterback volatility, the Giants’ offensive environment and Nabers’ ongoing shoulder issue.

Why sell: A strong Week 4 gives managers an opportunity to negotiate from a position of strength rather than trying to move him after a disappointing game.

Trade approach: Do not accept a discount. If another manager values Nabers like a secure high-end WR1, listen. Otherwise, his talent makes him worth holding.

Week 5 Players to Hold

Michael Wilson – Do Not Rush to Cash Out

Wilson has drawn 30 targets across the last two games, following an 11-catch Week 3 performance with seven catches for 95 yards on 13 targets against the Giants.

That is more than a random touchdown spike. The target volume supports Wilson’s growing role alongside Trey McBride in Arizona’s passing game.

Why hold: Selling simply because his value has risen risks moving a player whose breakout is supported by genuine target volume.

When to sell: If another manager offers an established high-end starter who removes uncertainty, take the upgrade. Otherwise, Wilson is worth keeping.

Keon Coleman – Let the Breakout Develop

Coleman caught six passes for 116 yards and a touchdown in Week 4, putting him among the most discussed Week 5 waiver and trade names.

The NFL’s Week 5 waiver guide also includes Coleman among the week’s leading additions.

Why hold: If you already roster him, there is little reason to immediately trade away the upside unless another manager is willing to pay aggressively for one breakout game.

When to sell: Consider it only if the offer treats Coleman like a proven weekly WR2 rather than an emerging player whose role is still developing.

How to Make Better Fantasy Trades in Week 5

Trade for roles, not last week’s points. Targets, carries, routes and red-zone opportunities tend to be more useful than a single touchdown-heavy box score.

Use positional depth. If you have three startable receivers but only one dependable running back, moving a receiver for an RB can improve the actual lineup even when the trade looks neutral in a general ranking.

Take advantage of bye weeks. Carolina and Kansas City are off in Week 5. Managers dealing with multiple bye-week absences may be more willing to trade a player who cannot help them immediately.

Do not force a sell-high. A good player whose value has increased is still a good player. Selling high only works when the return is better for your roster.

Avoid one-for-two trades that only add bench depth. Receiving two average players for one elite starter is usually not an upgrade unless both players immediately enter the starting lineup.

More Week 5 Fantasy Football Help

Still looking for free-agent help? See our NFL Week 5 Waiver Wire guide for top pickups, FAAB bids and sleepers.

For broader fantasy formats, visit our DFS and Pick’Em guide.

NFL Week 5 Trade FAQs

Who is the best Week 5 buy-low target?

Chase Brown is one of the strongest options. His rushing efficiency disappointed in Week 4, but 11 receptions and 20 total opportunities show that his role remains valuable in full-PPR leagues.

Should I trade Ashton Jeanty?

Only for a strong return. Jeanty remains a valuable fantasy running back. The sell-high case applies when another manager is willing to value him as an unquestioned elite RB1 and you can improve multiple starting positions.

Should I trade Patrick Mahomes?

In one-quarterback leagues, consider it if another manager still pays a top-three quarterback price. Hold him if the offers do not reflect his name value and weekly touchdown floor.

Is Jordan Love a buy-low quarterback?

Yes, particularly in Superflex. Green Bay’s passing volume remains encouraging, while Love has thrown two touchdowns in every game without yet producing a major spike week.

Should I sell Michael Wilson after two big games?

Not automatically. Thirty targets over two games suggest the breakout is supported by opportunity. Sell only if the return upgrades your starting lineup rather than simply converting Wilson into safer bench depth.

What does buy low mean in fantasy football?

Buying low means acquiring a player whose current trade price appears lower than his likely future value. The best examples usually combine disappointing recent fantasy scores with stable or improving usage.