FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast

Episode: Week 6 Buy Low + Sell High Wide Receiver Targets (Ep. 1759)
Date: October 8, 2025
Host: Ryan Warmley
Guest/Co-Host: Andrew Erickson

Episode Overview

This episode digs deep into Week 6 fantasy football strategy, focusing on which wide receivers, quarterbacks, and tight ends to buy low or sell high as fantasy leagues hit a pivotal point in the season. Host Ryan Warmley and analyst Andrew Erickson offer roster management insights, player value assessments, and actionable trade advice, specifically targeting managers looking to maximize value before the season midpoint.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Top Wide Receiver Buys

RASHEE RICE (Kansas City Chiefs)

• Returning from 6-game suspension. Expected back Week 7.
• Context: Chiefs’ offense now features a different WR mix compared to last season.
• Buy Window: Now is likely the last chance to buy at a discount.
• Ceiling: Potential to be a league-winner and top-10 WR ROS (rest of season) if he resumes lead target role.

Andrew Erickson:
“I think Rice is really the final piece of the puzzle that gets this passing game going... even if it takes one or two games, this is the kind of move you look back on and feel great about.” (03:30)

Trade Strategy:

• Target Rice from managers desperate for wins now (as he won’t help in Week 6).
• Consider combining steady, high-floor players in a trade to acquire Rice.

RASHEE RICE vs. BRIAN THOMAS JR.

• Debate: Both are closely ranked and offer high upside.
• Ryan Warmley:
  “There’s a chance that Rice comes back and it’s just very obvious in the first half of his first game, like…this guy was a league winner before he got hurt last year and now he’s finally back on the field.” (07:19)

Drake London (Atlanta Falcons)

• Coming off bye + big Week 4 game (6/95/1, 7 first-half targets; 38% share).
• Rationale: Penix-Jr. connection is growing; Falcons have a top-6 WR schedule ROS.
• Erickson:
  “I want to continue to buy into this Drake London-Michael Penix connection. I think it’s going to grow after the bye.” (09:30)
• Trade cost: Not inexpensive, more a “buy high” or “buy sustained breakout”.

2. Top Wide Receiver Sells

JAMAR CHASE (Cincinnati Bengals)

• Big game recently, but: Jake Browning at QB, O-line is poor, and upcoming schedule is tough.
• Sell rationale: Browning's inconsistency, possible spike games but also many duds; opportunity to capitalize on manager optimism post-big week vs. DET.
• Erickson:
  “The final box score is a little misleading…Jamar Chase is a monster if they get him the football, but this is your window if you want to try to cash out and not deal with the Jake Browning nonsense.” (13:38)

Would sell Chase for:

• Drake London
• CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Garrett Wilson (context dependent)
• Saquon Barkley (esp. with favorable matchups coming)

KEENAN ALLEN (Los Angeles Chargers)

• Recent dip: Last two weeks among his worst - TDs dried up, O-line injuries mounting, and competition from Quentin Johnston/Ladd McConkey rising.
• Concerns: Age and injury history, offense trending downward.
• Trade Target: Could swap for Stefon Diggs, who may have steadier second-half value.
• Quote:
  “Keenan Allen is 33 years old…he hasn’t played a full season in three years...I still think you can get a lot for him.” (17:06)

Important Segment Timestamps

• Rashee Rice Buy Window & Debate – 01:53–08:35
• Drake London Buy Case – 08:54–12:02
• Jamar Chase Sell Window – 12:07–15:44
• Keenan Allen Sell Window – 17:05–19:06
• QB/Tight End Segment Starts – 20:46
• Buy: Drake May (NE QB) – 21:19
• Sell: Darren Waller (Miami TE) – 25:54
• “Buy, Sell, Hold” WR & TE Trios – 27:37–39:20

Quarterback & Tight End Segment

Buy

Drake May (New England Patriots)

• Erickson:
  “He’s checking off the eye test of the next superstar quarterback…especially with the Patriots’ rest-of-season schedule.” (21:55)
• Warmley:
  “I would rank Drake May higher than Lamar Jackson rest of season...Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts are the only two QBs I would rather have for the rest of 2025 in fantasy than Drake May.” (23:45)

Sell

Darren Waller (Miami Dolphins)

• Availability Concerns: Age and injury history.
• Actionable advice:
  “If you picked up Darren Waller this week, I want to flip him to the Brock Bowers manager. I think you could get a decent return.” (25:54)

Buy/Sell/Hold: Rapid-Fire Trios

Wide Receiver: Egbuka, Adams, AJ Brown

• Hold: Egbuka – rookie breakout metrics are elite
• Buy: AJ Brown – post-Broncos “buy low” window
• Sell: Devante Adams – risk if Stafford injury occurs, less receiver-proof than Puka

Chargers WRs: McConkey, Allen, Johnston

• Sell: Keenan Allen – see above
• Hold: Lad McConkey – needs injury to hit potential, but still has upside
• Buy: Quentin Johnston – likely to keep role regardless of injuries
• Warmley:
  “I think you’re buying Lad on the cheap. Keenan Allen is older…that could happen too.” (36:19)

Quarterbacks: Darnold, Stroud, Dart

• Sell: CJ Stroud – schedule is tough, capitalize after big week
• Hold: Sam Darnold – steady, streamable in good matchups
• Buy: Jackson Dart – chase mobility at QB even with teammate injuries

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “I think Rice is a really polarizing player just in general…even if it’s not week seven where he hits the ground running, we’ve seen guys come back…” – Andrew Erickson (03:30)
• “Jamar Chase is a monster...but this is your window if you want to cash out.” – Andrew Erickson (13:38)
• “If you made me pick between Justin Herbert and someone like Drake May, I think I might go with Drake May.” – Andrew Erickson (20:46)
• “Waller...it’s never been about ability, it’s about availability.” – Andrew Erickson (25:54)
• “Ladd McConkey scores...usually you’re like, yes, breakout game! Not really.” – Ryan Warmley (35:53)

Listener Engagement

• Hosts encourage listeners to debate close ROS (rest-of-season) calls in YouTube comments.
• Example: Rice vs. Brian Thomas Jr. – who do you want for ROS? (08:38)

Summary Takeaways

• Rashee Rice is the top buy, especially for playoff-minded teams.
• Drake London is a strong “buy high”; the Falcons’ offense and schedule support breakout.
• Jamar Chase and Keenan Allen are “sell high”s after recent production spikes, given concerns about QBs, O-lines, and competition.
• Drake May is favored as an elite fantasy QB for ROS, possibly above injured or inconsistent stars.
• Darren Waller is an opportunistic sell after a flurry of production—flip to needy managers.

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