FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast

Episode: Week 10 Buy Low + Sell High Wide Receiver Targets (Ep. 1821)

Release Date: November 5, 2025
Hosts: Ryan Wormley & Andrew Erickson

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into wide receiver (WR) trade targets ahead of the fantasy football playoffs, focusing on who to buy low and sell high in Week 10. With the NFL trade deadline freshly passed, the hosts also break down the fantasy implications of several real-life WR trades, briefly touch on related quarterback (QB) and tight end (TE) moves, and field listener questions on trading strategy. The tone is sharp and actionable, aimed at helping fantasy managers maximize their rosters for the playoff push.

Key Segments & Takeaways

1. Immediate NFL Trade Deadline Impacts

Timestamps: 00:38 – 11:00

• Jacoby Myers to the Jaguars

  • Ryan: “Jacoby Myers to the Jaguars. This is a trade Jacoby asked for months ago. Finally gets it here on trade deadline day. The Jags obviously have a need with Travis Hunter on IR...” (01:12)
  • Andrew: “It’s good for Jacoby Myers ... schematically, Jacoby Myers does fit what Liam Cohen wants to do as a slot receiver. We’ll see how long it takes him to get up to speed ... but Jacoby Myers is a really good receiver, very, very underrated.” (02:17)
  • Impact for Jaguars: Myers fits the slot-heavy offense, bumps for his fantasy value; questions remain about his chemistry with Trevor Lawrence.
  • Impact for Raiders: Not a huge shift; Trey Tucker and Jack Bech (deep dynasty) might see more dynasty relevance. Brock Bowers and Ashton Gentry still focal points.

• Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks

  • Ryan: "Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks, reuniting with Clint Kubiak … last year was 116 targets, 57 catches, 988 yards, 9 touchdowns on a 17-game pace.” (04:13)
  • Andrew: “I like the move for real life. ... just having another chess piece that Clint Kubiak can use that we’ve already seen work ... I kinda feel like everybody wins.” (05:12)
  • Winners: Seahawks offense (more versatility, big-play potential), especially if Cooper Kupp’s health remains questionable.
  • Losers: Tori Horton (waiver-wire fodder now), possibly Cooper Kupp if his role shrinks.
  • Saints impact: Andrew: “Devon Vaille will have a much bigger role ... as a dynasty buy.” (06:54)

• A.D. Mitchell to the Jets

  • Part of Sauce Gardner trade package.
  • Ryan: "There’s a lot of opportunity beyond Garrett Wilson ... In deeper leagues, I’d take a flyer." (08:05)
  • Andrew: "A.D. Mitchell’s a good wide receiver ... probably a net positive for Mitchell, just the fact that he’s going to get to play more.” (09:37)
  • Caution: In-season WR trades “often do not work out” – Ryan (08:33), except when player reunites with familiar OC (e.g., Shaheed).

2. Wide Receivers to Buy Low

Timestamps: 12:06 – 20:35

• Tetairoa McMillan (Carolina Panthers)

  • Andrew: “Ceiling’s not been here...but he’s shown an extremely high floor ... 12th in expected fantasy points per game, top 10 schedule rest of season.” (12:06)
  • Rookie WR profile: Consistent target share, decent schedule, positive game scripts coming. Floor WR3, with possible high-upside playoff matchups if Bryce Young improves.
  • Ryan: “Feels like there’s more upside there for sure. I’m with you.” (15:10)
  • Trade for: “I would rather have Tet McMillan than Zay Flowers.” (13:23)

• DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers)

  • Andrew: “This is a process play ... the alpha target earner on his team ... coming off his worst game of the season, but he has one of the best schedules in the fantasy football playoffs: Dolphins, Lions, Browns.” (16:03)
  • Red-zone usage is elite; big-play and multi-touchdown potential.
  • Ryan: “Would you rather trade for DK Metcalf or Tet McMillan?” (17:40)
  • Andrew: “I’d rather trade for Metcalf – he’s shown higher ceiling.” (17:49)
  • Context: Both are WR2-range quantities (Metcalf WR20, McMillan WR22 rest-of-season in half-PPR), but Metcalf’s weekly spike weeks more probable.

3. Wide Receivers to Sell High

Timestamps: 20:38 – 30:45

• AJ Brown (Philadelphia Eagles)

  • Andrew: “I love this player, but I think you can get a lot for him ... has not been the most productive for the Eagles – it’s been DeVonta Smith ... Why are we valuing AJ Brown over Smith? Is it just historical?” (20:38 & 21:45)
  • Efficiency drop (career-low yards per route run), lingering hamstring injury, and Smith dominating out of the slot lately.
  • Andrew’s bold call: “I think DeVonta Smith outscores AJ Brown rest of the way.” (26:37)
  • Ryan: “I’d rather have AJ Brown, but you’re making a compelling case for why that’s the wrong decision.” (24:49)
  • Consensus ranks are 10 spots apart; hosts agree it should be closer.

• Debo Samuel (Washington Commanders)

  • Andrew: “Debo Samuel … this Commanders offense just scares me with Marcus Mariota ... since he got injured his production has fallen off substantially.” (27:59)
  • Points: Outside top 45 WRs past 3 games, even with 5+ targets. Recurring late-season fade, low yardage outputs, and overall lack of upside.
  • Both endorse selling, even if the return isn’t optimal.
  • Andrew: “At this point in the season, that’s what we’re chasing. We’re chasing guys that, hey, I needed this guy and he won me my week. Debo is not going to win you your week.” (29:59)

4. Quarterback and Tight End Buy/Sell

Timestamps: 31:04 – 39:29

• QB Buy: J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings)

  • Andrew: “Three games from McCarthy this season. He has two top-13 fantasy finishes ... upside play you can get as a waiver add or cheap trade.” (31:04)
  • Rushing upside, top 1 QB strength-of-schedule remaining, loaded pass-catcher corps.
  • Ryan: “I’d rather have McCarthy than Lawrence rest of season.” (34:23)
  • Also compared favorably to Purdy and Fields if health/starting is a concern.

• TE Sell: Zach Ertz (Washington Commanders)

  • Andrew: “Ertz is a catch-the-ball-and-fall-down type TE. He doesn’t create yards after catch. ... He needs volume and touchdowns, which are just going to be lacking … in a lost season.” (37:47)
  • Commanders may opt to evaluate youth; Ertz unlikely to regain startable value rest of season.

5. Listener Mailbag (Rapid Fire Trade Advice)

Timestamps: 39:47 – 48:17

• Trade Josh Jacobs/Sutton for Jamar Chase?
  Both hosts: Yes – Chase is a difference-maker.
  (39:47)

• What can Brian Thomas Jr. fetch?
  Low value, possibly “Hers” quality chips, not Doritos. Hosts lament his lost season.
  (40:07)

• Package McMillan + Diggs: Target Emeka Egbuka as a realistic, attainable WR1 in return.
  (41:23)

• Brock Bowers as a WR1 in PPR, no-TE format?
  Andrew: “I’d view him as a high-level receiver; he’s set up to just be an absolute monster rest of the way.”
  (42:33)

• Underperforming TE to target?
  Andrew: “Kyle Pitts is probably the underrated guy. He’s third in the NFL in tight end receptions, three+ catches in every game ... just go get him for cheap.”
  (46:06)

Notable Quotes & Fun Moments

• Andrew on the Myers-to-Jags trade:
  “Joe Myers is a really good receiver. Very, very underrated.” (02:17)

• Ryan on Shaheed trade stats:
  “Shaheed’s 17-game pace with Clint Kubiak in six games before the injury last year was 116 targets ... and 9 touchdowns.” (04:13)

• Andrew on AJ Brown:
  “I am president of the AJB Wide Receiver 1 Fan Club ... but I want to acknowledge how good Devontae Smith has been and how much better he has been than A.J. brown.” (25:29)

• Ryan on week 17 for Debo Samuel:
  “The one week he might win your week, though, is week 17 when they face Dallas!” (30:32)

• On Joe Flacco’s late-career surge:
  Ryan: “Joe Flacco is two touchdowns away with the Bengals for having as many passing touchdowns with the Bengals as Kenny Pickett had in his career with Pittsburgh.” (35:31)

• Andrew on Kyle Pitts as a buy-low TE:
  “Pitts is at least the number three option on the Falcons offense which … he’s being more involved, seeing a decent amount of volume. So I think Kyle Pitts is probably the underrated guy.” (47:15)

Detailed Timestamped Highlights

| Timestamp | Segment | Notable Points | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | 00:38 | Trade Deadline Summary | Explanation/disclaimers about timing of episode, trades | | 01:12 | Jacoby Myers to Jaguars | Detailed fantasy context for Jags and Raiders | | 04:13 | Rashid Shaheed to Seahawks | Shaheed’s value, Tori Horton’s downgrade, Saints impact | | 08:05 | A.D. Mitchell to Jets | Dynasty stash context, difficulties with in-season WR trades| | 12:06 | T. McMillan Buy Low Analysis | Floor/ceiling profile; rookie breakout potential | | 16:03 | DK Metcalf Buy Low Analysis | Touchdown upside, playoff schedule, comparative values | | 20:38 | A.J. Brown Sell High Analysis | Efficiency concerns, injury, shift to DeVonta Smith | | 27:59 | Debo Samuel Sell High Analysis | Production dip post-injury, system context, urgency | | 31:04 | J.J. McCarthy as QB Buy | Streaming potential, schedule, comparison to other QBs | | 37:47 | Zach Ertz as TE Sell | Aging, usage, Washington’s evaluation of youth possible | | 39:47+ | Listener Q&A: Multiple Trade Scenarios | Practical trade advice, targeting, and deeper analysis | | 46:06 | Kyle Pitts as Underperforming TE Buy | Role, volume, and schedule advantages |

Summary Table: Buy/Sell Targets

| BUY Low | Rationale | SELL High | Rationale | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | T. McMillan (CAR) | High floor, possible rookie breakout, ascending ceiling | AJ Brown (PHI) | Less efficient year, Smith superiority, injury | | DK Metcalf (PIT) | Touchdown equity, playoff schedule | Debo Samuel (WAS) | Declining production, QB/circumstance changes | | J.J. McCarthy (MIN, QB) | Rushing/TD upside, schedule, cheap availability | Zach Ertz (WAS, TE)| Aging, declining role, youth movement in offense | | Kyle Pitts (ATL, TE)| Cheap, consistent floor, post-hype potential | | |

Listener Q&A Summary

• Trade consolidations: Package two mid WRs for an elite; aim realistic (Egbuka recommended).
• Injury duds: Brian Thomas Jr. a hold or throw-in, not a core asset.
• Tight end strategies: Brock Bowers is a locked-in FLEX/WR, Ferguson best sold if possible, Kyle Pitts best buy-low.
• “Win now” mindset: Focus on spike-week potential—deprioritize consistent but capped-volume players in favor of big-game/week-winners.

Trade Tips & Strategy Notes

• In-season WR trades are often disappointing unless there’s a clear schematic or preexisting connection (e.g., Shaheed’s with Kubiak).
• Shop name-brand underperformers (AJ Brown, Diggs, Debo) if you can attach them as perceived centerpieces.
• Apply the “rookie WR second-half breakout” trend for actionable upside.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Andrew on why trading is hard:
  “You don't want to get swindled, right? You don’t want to get fleeced by a trade ... being the laughing stock of the league. And that’s what people are afraid of.” (51:45)

• Ryan on group chat dynamics:
  “There's just no trades that ever happen in my leagues that aren’t Dynasty. ... People would much rather win a trade on value than make their team better. ... But it does happen.” (50:25)

Closing Thoughts

The episode lived up to its billing, delivering actionable, well-reasoned WR buy/sell guidance. Both hosts displayed excellent command of context beyond just stats—considering team tendencies, schedules, and upside ceilings for fantasy playoff difference-making. The episode also provided engaging trade deadline commentary and closed with practical trade tool tips and Q&A.

Quick Reference: Top Recommendations

Buy Low: Tetairoa McMillan, DK Metcalf, J.J. McCarthy (QB), Kyle Pitts (TE) Sell High: AJ Brown, Debo Samuel, Zach Ertz (TE) Stash in Deep Leagues: A.D. Mitchell (Jets), Devon Vaille (Saints)

“This isn’t sell AJ Brown because he’s going to be bad. This is sell AJ Brown because I think that he’s overvalued as the number one wide receiver on the Eagles.”
— Andrew Erickson (21:45)

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