Ball Street: Week 3 Fantasy Football Trade Market

Running Backs to Sell

1. Jamaal Charles KC - Charles saw limited action this Sunday, due to re-injuring his surgically repaired knee.  Coach Romeo Crenell says that Charles wanted to go back in Sunday and that he will play next weekend.  Even if he does play, this is scary stuff.  There are a multitude of examples of RBs having down years coming off an ACL surgery.  Charle's could be fine, but I say get rid of him now for similar value if you can.  Try for a low end RB1 high end RB2 like Doug Martin or Trent Richardson.
2. Alfred Morris Wsh - Morris got two starts in a row now, and had one great game and one ok game.  Morris has yet to register a catch and RGIII is going to be stealing some red zone rushing opportunities.  Not to mention, he plays for Mike Shanahan, so his starting job could be lost on any given week.  If you can get a fair price for him, I would ship him out in favor of someone with a more stable situation, like a Cedric Benson.
3. Ryan Mathews - I talked about Mathews in last week's article.  I still say you should find a buyer before he makes his comeback.

 

Running Backs to Buy

1. Matt Forte Chi - ESPN's injury expert Stephania Bell is of the opinion that Forte's time missed may be shorter than we originally heard.  It's doubtful that he will return this week, but there is hope for next week, or the week after that.  If you can afford a week or two wait, I really like the value in going for him now, especially if his owner does not have Michael Bush.
2. Steven Jackson StL - Jackson has been a massive disappointment, through the first 2 games.  I think you might be able to low ball a Jackson owner and gain a productive RB2 for the rest of the season.  The groin injury is a little worrisome, but Jackson is known for playing through injuries and should still remain a large part of the offense going forward.
3. C.J. Spiller Buf - I know Spiller's value is at an all time high right now.  He's hotter than a set of twin babies in a Mercedes Benz with the windows up and the temp goes up to the mid 80's.  He's currently rushing for a ridiculous 10.1 YPC.  I would try to convince a Spiller owner that this production is unsustainable and he will be a backup again, once Fred Jackson returns.  Personally, I think Spiller will have RB1 even when Jackson gets back.

 

Wide Receivers to Sell

1. Larry Fitzgerald Ari - I won't stop until the world knows that Fitzgerald isn't an elite option any more.  He's a shaky WR2 at best.  His QB sucks.  The O line in Arizona sucks.  But, the defense is awesome.  It looks like Ken Wisenhunt may just be content to play ultra conservative, and let his defense and special teams win them games.  That is bad news for Fitzgerald.  After this week there is a good string of match ups ahead for the Cardinal's passing game, but if I owned Fitzgerald I would unload him to someone who loves the name and drafts players based on how high there Madden rating is.  He will have some good games, because he's an elite talent, but his production will parallel his offense's inconsistent QB play.
2. Andre Johnson Hou - I like Johnson more than I like Fitzgerald.  That being said, Johnson plays on a run first team and is injury prone.  Sure, there will be games like week one, but there will also be games like week two.  If I could package Johnson and a flexish player for someone like Roddy White, I would do it in a heartbeat. 
3. Wes Welker NE -  Despite what the Patriots say, it sure looks like Welker is being phased out.  Julian Edelman got the start in week two and Welker is averaging about 2/3 of the offensive snaps.  I think better games are coming, with Hernandez out, so maybe it might be best to wait a week or two to trade him.  I would be shopping him for the right price.  Don't let someone low ball you; he will have value as WR2.

 

Wide Receivers to Buy

1. Jordy Nelson and Greg Jennings GB - This is the lowest you will be able to buy these guys for all season.  We've all see Aaron Rodgers and this offense click.  It won't be long before both of these WRs are back in the top 15.
2. Brandon Lloyd NE - The Big games are coming.  You can make a case for a bad NE O line holding back the deep passes, but I think they will get that fixed soon.  Brady was locked on Lloyd against Arizona, and was even forcing the ball to him.  He is the most targeted receiver in NE.  I believe they will find some chemistry as the season goes on.  Lloyd can be inconsistent, but I believe that should change as the season progresses.  I like Lloyd as a WR2 who you might be able to steal with an Alfred Morris type player.
3. Eric Decker Den -  Decker was very close to having a big game on Monday night.  He is getting the targets, and the production should eventually follow as Manning's chemistry with his new offense develops.  I expect Decker and Thomas to have similar fantasy numbers by years end.

 

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