NFL Week 6 Fantasy Football Trade Targets

The main players to target, shop or hold entering Week 6.

*Selling Drake Maye applies primarily to traditional one-quarterback leagues. His value remains much higher in Superflex and two-QB formats.

NFL Week 6 Buy-Low Trade Targets

1. Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals

Brown has become one of the most frustrating running backs in fantasy football.

He managed only 60 scrimmage yards against Miami in Week 5 and failed to score. The lack of touchdowns has been particularly damaging, with Brown finding the end zone only once through five games.

The encouraging part is the workload. Brown continues to receive carries and passing-game opportunities, giving him more ways to produce than many running backs available in the trade market.

Cincinnati is also on bye in Week 6, which can create an additional buying opportunity. A manager desperate for an immediate starter may be more willing to move Brown now than after the Bengals return.

Trade call: Buy at RB2 prices. Do not pay the early-season premium that came with his draft position.

2. Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals

Wilson’s Week 5 stat line was disappointing: four catches for 30 yards on seven targets against Detroit.

His broader workload is more encouraging. Wilson had 17 targets in Week 3 and another 13 in Week 4, turning those opportunities into 184 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Seven more targets in Week 5 suggest the role has not disappeared despite the quieter production.

A manager frustrated by the latest result may be willing to move Wilson at a more reasonable price.

Trade call: Buy as a WR3 with the target volume to produce WR2 weeks.

3. Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints

Olave was dragged down by a difficult Week 5 matchup against Minnesota, finishing with four catches for 46 yards.

The entire New Orleans offense struggled, so this was not simply a case of Olave disappearing while everyone around him produced.

He remains one of the most important pieces of the Saints’ passing game, and one bad matchup should not erase the role he established earlier in the season.

If his manager is frustrated by the latest result, this is the type of situation where buying after the poor week makes sense.

Trade call: Target as a discounted WR2 rather than treating Week 5 as a new baseline.

4. Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars

Tuten is less of a traditional buy-low candidate and more of a player to acquire before his price rises further.

He handled 22 carries against Philadelphia in Week 5 and added two receptions for 24 yards. The rushing efficiency was modest, but the workload is what matters.

Tuten has now received at least 15 carries in four of Jacksonville’s first five games and his role has continued to grow.

A touchdown would have made his Week 5 fantasy score look much more impressive and likely made him considerably harder to acquire.

Trade call: Buy if his current manager still values him as a flex rather than a dependable starting running back.

NFL Week 6 Sell-High Trade Candidates

1. DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots

Douglas had one of the biggest fantasy performances of his season against Las Vegas, catching four passes for 65 yards and two touchdowns.

It was a great result, but it came on only five targets.

Before Week 5, Douglas had not scored a touchdown and had not exceeded 38 receiving yards in a game this season.

That does not mean he should be dropped or that he cannot remain useful. It simply means the Week 5 fantasy score was considerably larger than the underlying workload.

Trade call: If another manager values him as an every-week WR3 after the two-touchdown game, sell.

2. Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions

Williams scored twice against Arizona and finished Week 5 with another strong fantasy total.

The important number underneath the touchdowns is four targets.

Williams caught only two passes for 47 yards, meaning the majority of his fantasy production came from the two scores.

His big-play ability is real, and he had six catches for 102 yards in Week 4, so there is no need to move him cheaply.

Detroit is on bye in Week 6, and back-to-back strong fantasy performances may create a chance to exchange Williams for a receiver with more predictable weekly volume.

Trade call: Sell only if you can receive stable WR2 value in return.

3. MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers

Lloyd’s two rushing touchdowns against Chicago immediately made his Week 5 performance look attractive.

The workload was less convincing.

He carried the ball 10 times for 31 yards and caught one pass for six yards. Green Bay also continued rotating other running backs into the offense.

The touchdowns make Lloyd easier to include in trade discussions this week, but two scores on 11 total touches should not automatically be treated as the beginning of an every-week RB2 role.

Trade call: Shop him after the touchdown spike. Hold if the offers only reflect flex-level value.

4. Drake Maye, New England Patriots

Maye delivered a monster Week 5 performance against Las Vegas, throwing for 374 yards and four touchdowns while adding another score on the ground.

The sell-high case is specifically about positional value in one-quarterback leagues.

If the Week 5 explosion allows you to move Maye for a meaningful upgrade at running back or wide receiver while replacing him with another reliable quarterback, it is worth exploring.

Trade call: Consider selling in one-QB formats if someone pays a premium. Hold in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.

NFL Week 6 Players to Hold

Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams

Nacua’s Monday night performance was enormous: 17 receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown against Buffalo.

When a receiver is commanding that level of involvement, there is little reason to trade him simply because his value is high.

Elite players are difficult to replace. Unless another manager is willing to dramatically overpay, Nacua belongs in fantasy lineups rather than on the trade block.

Trade call: Hold.

Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots

Stevenson has scored in consecutive games and produced 85 scrimmage yards against Las Vegas.

More importantly, TreVeyon Henderson left Week 5 with an ankle injury.

If Henderson misses time, Stevenson could receive an even larger share of New England’s backfield opportunities.

This is not the ideal moment to sell simply because Stevenson has scored in back-to-back games.

Trade call: Hold while Henderson’s status develops.

Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars

Strange has developed one of the more appealing workloads at tight end.

He received eight targets for the second consecutive game in Week 5, catching seven passes for 68 yards.

Across Weeks 4 and 5, Strange has caught 14 passes for 163 yards despite failing to score a touchdown.

That is exactly the type of usage fantasy managers should want from a position where dependable volume is difficult to find.

Trade call: Hold unless someone is willing to value him as a clear weekly TE1.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions

St. Brown has not produced a monster fantasy score over the last few weeks, but the involvement remains strong.

He received 11 targets against Arizona, catching six passes for 69 yards, after also seeing 11 targets the week before.

Detroit’s Week 6 bye may tempt managers who need an immediate win to explore trades, but moving a high-volume receiver at a discount because of one week without a game is rarely a good strategy.

Trade call: Hold through the bye unless the return is clearly an upgrade.

Week 6 Fantasy Football Trade Strategy

Use bye weeks to buy: Cincinnati, Detroit, Miami and Minnesota are off in Week 6. Managers who need an immediate win may be more willing to trade players who cannot help them this week.

Separate touchdowns from opportunity: A two-touchdown game can make a player look significantly more valuable than his targets or touches suggest.

Target volume after bad results: A receiver who gets seven to 10 targets and disappoints is often a better trade target than a receiver who scores twice on three or four catches.

Do not sell just because a player is hot: Sell-high only works when the return improves your roster. Trading a productive player for two weaker assets is not automatically a win.

Account for league format: Quarterback trade value changes dramatically between one-QB and Superflex leagues. The same applies to tight ends in TE-premium formats.

More Week 6 Fantasy Football Help

Looking for players available without making a trade? See the NFL Week 6 Waiver Wire guide.

For more lineup and injury context, see the Week 5 Last-Minute Start/Sit guide.

Daily fantasy players can also see the NFL Week 5 DFS Picks.

NFL Week 6 Fantasy Football Trade FAQs

Who is the best buy-low player for Week 6?

Chase Brown is one of the strongest buy-low candidates. His fantasy production has been disappointing, but he continues to receive significant rushing and receiving work. Cincinnati’s Week 6 bye could also create an opportunity to acquire him from a manager who needs an immediate starter.

Should I trade for Michael Wilson?

Yes, at the right price. Wilson had a quiet Week 5 but still received seven targets after seeing 30 targets across the previous two games. The opportunity remains more encouraging than his latest production.

Should I sell DeMario Douglas after Week 5?

Douglas is worth shopping after his two-touchdown game. He caught four passes on five targets, so managers should not assume the Week 5 fantasy total represents his normal weekly production.

Should I sell Jameson Williams?

Only if another manager is willing to pay a strong price. Williams has genuine big-play ability, but his two Week 5 touchdowns came on only four targets. If you can exchange him for a receiver with more predictable volume, it is worth considering.

Should I sell MarShawn Lloyd after his two-touchdown game?

It is worth testing the market. Lloyd scored twice against Chicago but finished with only 31 rushing yards on 10 carries. If another manager values him as a clear RB2, selling high could make sense.

Should I trade Puka Nacua after his huge Monday night game?

Not simply because his value is high. Nacua’s heavy target volume makes him one of fantasy football’s most valuable receivers. Hold unless another manager offers an obvious overpay.

Which teams are on bye in Week 6?

The Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings are on bye in Week 6.