X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Stats & Leaders
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
24x7 News and Alerts

Top Trade Targets and Avoids for Week 3

allen robinson fantasy football rankings NFL injury news

Welcome fantasy friends and foes, to the Top Trade Targets and Avoids for Week 3. How does your fantasy roster look after two weeks? Are you 0-2 or 2-0? Regardless of your current record, there is work to be done. There is no perfect roster. Each fantasy lineup has weak spots and fantasy managers cannot become complacent.

You can improve your roster weekly by adding players off the Waiver Wire initially, but one of the most enjoyable aspects of fantasy football is trading players. Working out trades with league mates makes the league more exciting. Obtaining the edge by identifying then resolving roster issues should be the ultimate goal of making trades.

I came up with three players to "buy low" that you should target as we head into Week 3. Also, "selling high" on players provides the ultimate value and is essential to roster construction.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2024:

 

Players to Target

Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants

It has been approximately a year since Saquon Barkley tore his ACL and subsequently had surgery. The New York Giants planned on bringing Barkley along slowly and easing him into action. He played only 48% of snaps against the Denver Broncos in Week 1. He looked rusty and somewhat tentative while rushing 10 times for 26 yards.

His Week 2 matchup against The Washington Football Team on Thursday night saw increased playing time. Barkley played on 84% of snaps on his way to producing 13 rushes for 57 yards and catching two passes for 12 yards. We saw glimpses of the old Barkley burst on a 41-yard run which was encouraging for fantasy managers.

The workload management was expected and it will serve Barkley and his fantasy managers well as we head into Week 3. Barkley gets the Atlanta Falcons, who are giving up an average of 127.5 rushing yards per game. Barkley was brought along slowly in the first two contests but I project that he will get a full workload this week after 10 days of rest.

Current Barkley stakeholders have to be frustrated with the lack of production of their first-round pick. A deeper dive allows you to discover the game plan with the former Penn State star. Take advantage of the disappointed fantasy manager who is eager to move Barkley. Barkley will start showing in Week 3 why he was a fantasy first-round pick and a former No. 2 overall draft selection for the Giants in 2018.

Sony Michel, RB, Los Angeles Rams

With starting running back Darrell Henderson's status in doubt for Week 3 due to a rib cartilage injury, Sony Michel will be relied upon to take over the featured back role in a Los Angeles Rams offense averaging 30.5 points per game in the first two weeks of the 2021 season.

Henderson is producing, scoring in each of the last two weeks, in a high octane offense after presumably taking over as the lead back after Cam Akers was lost for the season. Trading for Sony Michel created a one-two punch in the backfield in which Michel will be asked to run between the tackles and fill in for Henderson.

Michel can carve out a role for himself with his play this week and with Henderson's injury history, he will get plenty of opportunities. This is a perfect time to obtain Michel is before he seizes the opportunity.

Allen Robinson, WR, Chicago Bears

Through two games, Allen Robinson has eight catches on 15 targets with 59 yards and a touchdown. Those aren't horrible numbers, but I project his numbers to increase significantly with the news that rookie Justin Fields will get his first NFL start this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.

Allen Robinson is an underrated wide receiver who has played with a laundry list of horrible quarterbacks in Blake Bortles, Mitch Trubisky, and Nick Foles. Now Robinson will have the opportunity to play with the dynamic Fields who has a gun for an arm. Of course, Fields will suffer growing pains and the duo will have to develop chemistry. In Week 2,  while in relief for the injured Andy Dalton, Fields saw Robinson drop what would have been his first NFL touchdown pass.

The former Nittany Lion has averaged 100 receptions and 1,000+ receiving yards over his past two seasons. He accomplished those fantasy-friendly numbers with poor quarterback play. Imagine what Robinson will do with a strong-armed and play-making Fields at quarterback. I am acquiring Robinson so I can have a front-row seat.

 

Players to Trade Away

Cordarrelle Patterson, RB/WR, Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons brought in veteran running back Mike Davis to be the bell-cow back in a Falcons offense that features weapons Calvin Ridley and rookie sensation Kyle Pitts. Davis has yet to rush for more than 50 yards across two games this season. His struggles led to the usage emergence of running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson.

Patterson has a total of 21 touches through two weeks while Davis has at least 16 touches in each game this season. Patterson has seven carries in back-to-back games and scored two touchdowns Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Patterson also provides PPR production, catching two passes for 13 yards in Week 1 and grabbing five catches for 58 yards and a touchdown in Week 2.

At 30 years old, it seems unlikely that Patterson is experiencing a breakout season. However, he does have a role in the Falcons offense. He is a gadget player who will fill in at both positions but is not someone that fantasy managers can depend upon.

Patterson has never shown the ability to run the ball consistently and if Mike Davis went down, Patterson would step in automatically and take over the featured back role. That is not what Patterson does. Additionally, the Falcons signed Wayne Gallman before the season, and we should start seeing Gallman spell Davis as the season progresses.

Don't believe the hype around Patterson. The only way I would add him is to effectively trade him while his value is at its highest.

James White, RB, New England Patriots

James White was a fantasy non-factor last season, catching 49 balls on 62 targets for 375 yards and one touchdown while also rushing for two touchdowns. Of course, White did that while Cam Newton was under center, which was a failed experiment.

White misses Tom Brady.  White had a minimum of 95 targets, 72 receptions, and 645 receiving yards in each of the previous two seasons with Tom Terrific under center. The former Wisconsin Badger was PPR gold while with Brady for fantasy managers and was a sneaky start as your RB2/Flex.

With rookie Mac Jones being named the starter at quarterback this season, White is back on the fantasy radar. He has six receptions in consecutive games to start the season and 12 receptions for 94 yards on 13 targets.

The New England Patriots offense is a work in progress with zero game-changing weapons. The Patriots are in the bottom tier of offenses in the league and game plan to win with good defense and a ball-control offense averaging 113.0 rushing yards per game.

White is a PPR monster who is game script-dependent. He won't provide consistent fantasy production and his value after his first two games is at its peak. In essence, he possesses a nice floor but has limited upside. I don't see the volume continuing in an offense that features running back Damien Harris and is bringing along rookie Rhamondre Stevenson. A crowded backfield is not where I want to hang my fantasy hat on. Trade James White while he is trending hot.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Fantasy Football Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Stats & Leaders
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Yves Missi21 mins ago

Listed As Questionable For Friday
CJ McCollum33 mins ago

Not Likely To Play Friday
Alexander Mattison45 mins ago

Zamir White Miss Practice Again
Brandon Ingram53 mins ago

Questionable For Friday
Shohei Ohtani1 hour ago

Named National League MVP In 2024
Aaron Judge1 hour ago

Wins American League MVP Award
Ja'Kobe Walter1 hour ago

Ready To Go Thursday
Donte DiVincenzo1 hour ago

Available Thursday
Mike Conley1 hour ago

Will Not Play Thursday
Jordan Clarkson2 hours ago

Sits Out Thursday's Game
Ausar Thompson2 hours ago

Won't Play On Thursday
Zach Collins2 hours ago

Cleared To Play Thursday
Domantas Sabonis2 hours ago

Gets Through Full Practice
Chris Paul2 hours ago

Good To Go Thursday
Brock Purdy2 hours ago

Limited Again On Thursday
Malik Monk2 hours ago

Making Progress
George Kittle2 hours ago

Limited Again On Thursday
Tre Mann2 hours ago

Good To Go On Thursday
Miles Bridges2 hours ago

Won't Play On Thursday
Vince Williams Jr.2 hours ago

Out At Least A Month
Scottie Barnes2 hours ago

Returning On Thursday
Alex Ovechkin2 hours ago

To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Fractured Fibula
Paul George3 hours ago

Out At Least Two Games
Aaron Gordon3 hours ago

Availability In Question For Friday
Zach Hyman3 hours ago

Expected To Miss 4-7 Days
Kent Johnson3 hours ago

Back For Blue Jackets Thursday
Dorian Finney-Smith3 hours ago

Uncertain To Face The Sixers
Yaroslav Askarov3 hours ago

Makes Sharks Debut Thursday
Jalen Hurts3 hours ago

Practices In Full On Thursday
Nicolas Claxton3 hours ago

Questionable Versus Philly
Nikola Jokic3 hours ago

Absent From Practice On Thursday
Mikael Granlund3 hours ago

Good To Go Thursday
Alexandar Georgiev3 hours ago

Returns To Action Versus Capitals
TB3 hours ago

Nicholas Paul Will Miss Thursday's Game
Frederik Andersen3 hours ago

To Miss 8-12 Weeks
Jake Ferguson3 hours ago

Still Not Practicing
Sam LaPorta4 hours ago

Looking Good For A Week 12 Return
Sam Darnold4 hours ago

Upgrades To Full Participation, On Track To Play
Isiah Pacheco4 hours ago

Remains Limited On Thursday
D'Andre Swift4 hours ago

Upgrades To Limited Participant On Thursday
CeeDee Lamb4 hours ago

Sidelined During Thursday's Practice
Ladd McConkey4 hours ago

Does Not Practice On Thursday
Mike Evans4 hours ago

Logs Full Practice On Thursday
DeVonta Smith5 hours ago

Misses Another Practice
Cody Bellinger6 hours ago

Cubs Looking To Trade Cody Bellinger?
Brandin Cooks6 hours ago

Preparing To Play In Week 12
CeeDee Lamb6 hours ago

Not Seen At Thursday's Practice
7 hours ago

Blake Snell Has Met With Red Sox, Dodgers
Aaron Rodgers7 hours ago

Jets Owner Suggested Benching Aaron Rodgers
Mike Evans9 hours ago

Practicing Again On Thursday
Chandler Stephenson10 hours ago

Registers Three Assists Versus Predators
Jason Robertson10 hours ago

Totals Three Points In Wednesday's Win
Nils Lundkvist10 hours ago

Exits Early With A Lower-Body Injury
Matthew Knies10 hours ago

Sustains An Upper-Body Injury
Mikael Granlund10 hours ago

Exits Late With Injury Wednesday
Patrik Laine10 hours ago

Returns To Practice
Chris Sale21 hours ago

Wins National League Cy Young Award
Tarik Skubal22 hours ago

Wins 2024 American League Cy Young Award
Austin Eckroat23 hours ago

Heads To The RSM Classic After Win
Harris English23 hours ago

Finding Form Heading To The RSM Classic
Ben Griffin23 hours ago

Continues Playing Well Heading To The RSM Classic
Denny McCarthy23 hours ago

Returns to The RSM Classic
Josh Jacobs1 day ago

Limited With Multiple Injuries
DeVonta Smith1 day ago

Misses Practice On Wednesday
Seth Jones1 day ago

Expected To Miss Four Weeks
Sam Darnold1 day ago

Limited With Foot Injury
Max Domi1 day ago

Placed On Injured Reserve
Jalen Hurts1 day ago

Limited On Wednesday
Connor Ingram1 day ago

Out Day-To-Day With An Upper-Body Injury
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen1 day ago

Returns To Action Versus Kings
Alex Tuch1 day ago

Available Wednesday
Tage Thompson1 day ago

Remains Out On Wednesday
Jordan Eberle1 day ago

To Remain Out On Wednesday
Ludvig Aberg1 day ago

Looks To Defend RSM Classic Title
Si Woo Kim1 day ago

An Intriguing Option At RSM Classic
Maverick McNealy1 day ago

In Solid Form Ahead Of RSM Classic
Eric Cole1 day ago

Chasing First Tour Victory At RSM Classic
2 days ago

Guardians' Stephen Vogt Named AL Manager Of The Year
Milwaukee Brewers2 days ago

Pat Murphy Named NL Manager Of The Year
2 days ago

Nick Pivetta Declines Boston's Qualifying Offer
Jose Siri2 days ago

Mets Acquire Jose Siri From The Rays
2 days ago

Phillies To Meet With Juan Soto
2 days ago

Luis Severino Rejects Qualifying Offer From Mets
2 days ago

Willy Adames Declines Brewers Qualifying Offer
2 days ago

Teoscar Hernandez Declines Qualifying Offer From Dodgers
2 days ago

Juan Soto Declines Yankees' Qualifying Offer
Luis Gil3 days ago

Wins AL Rookie Of The Year Award
Paul Skenes3 days ago

Named 2024 NL Rookie Of The Year
Brady Singer3 days ago

Reds, Royals Discussing Jonathan India, Brady Singer
3 days ago

Sean Manaea To Reject Mets' Qualifying Offer
3 days ago

Braves Have Interest In Walker Buehler
3 days ago

Astros Interested In Willy Adames
Charles Oliveira3 days ago

Gets Back In The Win Column
Michael Chandler3 days ago

Gets Dominated At UFC 309
Karine Silva3 days ago

Suffers Her First UFC Loss
Viviane Araujo3 days ago

Gets Back In The Win Column
Mauricio Ruffy3 days ago

Extends His Win Streak To Six
James Llontop4 days ago

Loses Clear-Cut Decision In Thrilling Fight At UFC 309
Paul Craig4 days ago

Loses Decision At UFC 309
Bo Nickal4 days ago

Remains Undefeated With Lackluster Performance At UFC 309
Stipe Miocic4 days ago

Retires After UFC 309 Loss
Jon Jones4 days ago

Gets TKO Win At UFC 309 To Defend Heavyweight Title

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

MORE RECENT ARTICLES

 
Najee Harris - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

NFL Week 12 Predictions: Picks and Analysis for Every Game Including Thursday Night Football

After some high-octane matchups over the last couple of Thursday nights, Week 12 kicks off in a more old-school fashion with a classic rivalry game between the Steelers and Browns. There are some fun matchups on this Week 12 slate, however, "Bye-Mageddon" certainly does take a little of the sizzle away, as six teams will […]


TJ Watt - IDP, Pittsburgh Steelers, DST, Defense, Fantasy Football Def

Week 12 Fantasy Football Team Defense Rankings: Steelers D/ST, Chiefs D/ST, Vikings D/ST, Eagles D/ST, Commanders D/ST, Texans D/ST, Broncos D/ST

Fantasy football defenses are largely matchup-dependent, so many fantasy managers opt to stream a different defense each week. If you're in that boat, use our Week 12 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings for 2024 to find the top available option. There are just three weeks of the fantasy football regular season left, so it's never […]


George Pickens - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL injury News

Steelers vs. Browns TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Jameis Winston, Nick Chubb, David Njoku, Jerry Jeudy, Russell Wilson, Najee Harris, George Pickens

The Week 12 TNF game between two bitter AFC North rivals (Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers) is not likely to end up like the Thursday night game from two weeks ago when two different AFC North teams (Bengals and Ravens) battled to a 35-34 shootout. Somewhere deep in the charter of the Pittsburgh Steelers, I […]


DJ Moore - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

TNF Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 12 - Thursday Updates for Deebo Samuel, D.J. Moore, Jerry Jeudy, Jonathon Brooks, Jauan Jennings, Tank Dell

Many fantasy managers are in must-win situations down the stretch, so it's never been more important to ace your start-or-sit calls. Our Week 12 TNF fantasy football overall rankings for 2024 are here to help. Ahead of the critical Week 12 slate of action, let's find out where players on the start-sit bubble such as […]


Calvin Ridley - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

TNF Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) - Week 12 Thursday Updates for Chuba Hubbard, Calvin Ridley, Cedric Tillman, Jonnu Smith, Austin Ekeler

It's always tough to compare two flex options at different positions, but bye weeks and key injuries have made those start-sit decisions even tougher. We're here to help guide you with your lineup calls with our Week 12 TNF fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Navigate the rankings below to find out where top flex […]


Tua Tagovailoa - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

TNF Fantasy Football Superflex 2QB Rankings for Week 12 - Thursday Updates for Tua Tagovailoa, Bo Nix, Russell Wilson, Austin Ekeler, Jayden Reed

Time is running out to collect "Ws" before the fantasy football playoffs begin, and if you need assistance, our Week 12 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football can assist your start-or-sit efforts. Let's get to it! To begin Week 12 preparation, let's dig into the rankings to find out where key Superflex options […]


Bucky Irving - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

TNF Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 12 Thursday RB Updates for Jonathon Brooks, J.K. Dobbins, Bucky Irving, Najee Harris, Kareem Hunt

We're onto Week 12 of the NFL campaign, which can only mean the fantasy football playoffs are just ahead. Whether you're at the top of your league standings, fighting for a playoff spot, or are just trying to play spoiler, our Week 12 TNF fantasy football running back rankings for 2024 are here to help you […]


Cedric Tillman - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

TNF Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 12 Thursday WR Updates for Cedric Tillman, Jauan Jennings, Josh Downs, Jerry Jeudy, DJ Moore

At the wide receiver spot especially, bye weeks and injuries are major factors in Week 12. If you don't have an excess of must-start WRs and need help identifying the top available options, we're here to help with our Week 12 TNF fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Let's dive in below to see […]


Jonnu Smith - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

TNF Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 12 Thursday TE Updates for George Kittle, David Njoku, Will Dissly, Jonnu Smith, Hunter Henry

In most leagues, only three weeks of the fantasy football regular season remain. If you desperately need a win to clinch a first-round bye or quality for the playoffs, use our Week 12 TNF fantasy football tight end rankings to help you with tough start-or-sit calls at the challenging TE spot. Ahead of the critical Week […]


Tommy DeVito- Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Not All Heroes...Play On Good Teams - Giants, Patriots, and Cowboys Fantasy Football Outlooks

It's well-known at this point that good offenses can help their players light up the scoreboards in fantasy football leagues. The mantra "trust in good players on good offenses" rings true, and some of the best seasons in fantasy football history have been aided by things like good playcalling and a good supporting cast. The […]


Baker Mayfield - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

TNF Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 12 Thursday QB Updates for Anthony Richardson, Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, Bo Nix, C.J. Stroud

It's a critical week for fantasy football, as the playoffs are just around the corner. If you need help to nail your optimal lineups this week, our Week 12 TNF fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024 are here to assist. Ahead of the all-important Week 12 slate, let's navigate the rankings below and find out […]


Jaylen Waddle - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

Jaylen Waddle Fantasy Football Outlook - What's Wrong With Waddle?

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was widely pushed as a potential league-winner in fantasy football in 2024 due to a variety of factors. The explosiveness and big-play ability of the Dolphins offense, the good play of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and his talent were a few of them. It's not worked out that way. It's […]


Isiah Pacheco - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Running Backs

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 12 Updates for Isiah Pacheco, Tyreek Hill, Mike Evans, Jalen Hurts, CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Hurts, George Kittle, Calvin Ridley, more

Week 12 of the NFL's 2024 slate is coming up, and as the fantasy football playoffs draw closer, it's becoming more important than ever to stay ahead of injury news for key players. Leaving a hurt player in your lineup can result in disaster. The author of this article missed out on the fantasy playoffs […]