FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast — Week 9: Buy Low + Sell High Wide Receiver Targets (Ep. 1805)

Release Date: October 29, 2025
Hosts: Ryan Wormley & Andrew Erickson
Main Theme:
This episode dives deep into Week 9 buy-low and sell-high targets at wide receiver, with a dash of quarterback and tight end strategy. The hosts focus on actionable trade advice, dissect player usage trends, evaluate schedule impacts, and answer audience questions to help listeners gain a competitive edge, especially with injuries and trade deadlines looming.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Buy Low Wide Receiver Targets

Emeka Egbuka (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

• High Usage Despite Quiet Production
  • “We’re finally getting the high-end target share, the air yards, the end zone targets, and he’s not producing… He had nine targets which led the team but only caught three passes for 35 yards… Second straight down game but 38% target share. He had two more end zone targets…four end zone targets over the last two games.” — Andrew Erickson [01:42]
• Underlying Factors & Upside
  • Noted possible impact from his recent hamstring injury; bye week is perfectly timed for rest.
  • “He is the guy when there’s no Mike Evans. And when you look at this schedule for the Buccaneers, it is great up and down the board… That Dolphin spot [Week 17], he could be the highest scoring player that week.” — Andrew Erickson [02:50]
• Trade Advice
  • Especially target if the Egbuka manager is struggling for wins and needs to move him during the bye.

Jauan Jennings (San Francisco 49ers)

• Next-Man-Up Opportunity
  • “Jennings is the quote-unquote healthiest guy in this 49ers wide receiver room… Last year, Jauan Jennings was Brock Purdy’s guy. That was what basically fueled the Jauan Jennings insane breakout.” — Andrew Erickson [05:06]
• Positive Regression Expected
  • Recent usage spike: 14 targets in the last couple of weeks; had a dropped 50-yard TD last week.
  • 49ers’ defense depleted, forecasting more high-volume passing games and shootouts.
• Upcoming Matchup
  • “The 49ers are playing the Giants…another defense that's really banged up…a good spot for this 49ers offense to put up points.” — [07:16]
• Comparing Value
  • Prefers Ricky Pearsall for long-term upside, but Jennings is the pick for immediate returns.

2. Sell High/Sell Now Wide Receiver Discussions

Jordan Addison (Minnesota Vikings)

• Quarterback Concerns
  • With Carson Wentz injured and J.J. McCarthy stepping in, there’s uncertainty in the pass game.
  • “With Wentz…both Vikings receivers were performing at a pretty high level…Is [Addison] just going to be a top-10 WR and also out-producing Justin Jefferson at the same time? That seems very unlikely…If you can’t sell him for anything, then he’s probably a hold.” — Andrew Erickson [10:09, 14:39, 16:03]
• Performance History
  • Consistently productive, but QB change may limit ceiling.

Quentin Johnston (Los Angeles Chargers)

• Inconsistency & Boom/Bust Nature
  • “You’re probably not going to convince me to sell a guy coming off a zero catch game…But…it’s just going to be inconsistent.” — Andrew Erickson [16:31, 18:36]
• Team Usage Trends
  • “Gadsden has taken off in this offense…the minute that we feel comfortable putting Johnston back inside the top 24…he goes back to this really boom or bust up and down player…” [16:46]
• Strategic Sell Window
  • Sell after his next “pop” game; otherwise, only sell now if someone is “buying the dip.”

3. Quarterback & Tight End Buy/Sell Talk

Bo Nix (QB - Denver Broncos) [Sell]

• Great recent weeks but rough schedule ahead:
  • “Last couple weeks have been fantastic for Bo Nix… This week, he’s playing the Houston Texans, who have been one of the best defenses… Broncos schedule is pretty tough, bottom 10 per FantasyPros Strength of Schedule…” — Andrew Erickson [22:25]
• Prefer Dak Prescott or other QBs with better rest-of-season schedules.

Colston Loveland (TE - Chicago Bears) [Buy]

• Trending Up in Usage and Opportunity
  • “He did kind of like, low key, put season highs across the board… three for 38 and five targets is not, oh man, this guy’s breaking out. But it was a positive development.” — Andrew Erickson [26:14]
• Favorable Upcoming Matchups
  • Bengals (worst vs. TEs); then Giants.
  • “If you’re hurting at tight end, this is the week to add Loveland…get him for really, really cheap.” – [27:28]
• Ahead of Consensus
  • Erickson has him TE15 rest-of-season vs. consensus TE22.

4. Audience Q&A: Key Takeaways

Lamb for London + Sutton [31:17]

• Both would prefer CeeDee Lamb, especially in an 8-team league — “Get me the biggest name, the best star…” [32:32]

Breece Hall & Nico Collins vs. Quinshon Judkins & Amon-Ra St. Brown [32:59]

• Prefer Judkins & Amon-Ra: “Amon-Ra...the best piece of the deal and the guy I feel most confident about rest-of-season.” — Erickson [32:59]

Egbuka for Judkins Trade [34:37]

• Approve if you're WR-strong but RB-thin, as WR-for-RB trades often need WR upgrade for scarcity.

Should You Trade for a QB Over Caleb Williams? [36:03]

• Jordan Love or Jackson Dart are interesting targets; Baker Mayfield could be a value in 6-pt/pass TD leagues.

NFL Trade Deadline — Who Could Benefit [37:23]

• Potential Trade Candidates and Fallout:
  • Tony Pollard trade: Tajie Spears would see a “75-80% snap role.” — Andrew Erickson [38:00]
  • Jacobi Meyers trade: Opens opportunity for Trey Tucker in Vegas.
  • Calvin Ridley trade: Rookie Titans pass-catchers like Ella Guy, Manor Shamari, and DK could gain value.
  • Rashid Shaheed (Saints): Speculation he could be traded to Buffalo, worth a speculative add.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Chasing the high-end usage that will eventually turn into top tier production.” — Andrew Erickson on buy-low wideout philosophy [01:42]
• “I just believe in him as a player at this point.” — Ryan Wormley on Jordan Addison [12:57]
• “Sell him after he has another big game, because he’s probably going to have another big game at some point.” — Andrew Erickson on Quentin Johnston [16:46]
• “If you can flip a Bo Nix…but he tends to underwhelm in bigger matchups.” — Andrew Erickson [24:27]
• “If you’re hurting at tight end, this is the week to add Loveland, get him off somebody’s bench for really cheap…” — Andrew Erickson [27:28]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Emeka Egbuka Buy Case: [01:42–04:37]
• Jauan Jennings as Deep Buy: [05:06–07:41]
• Addison as Sell Candidate: [10:09–16:03]
• Quentin Johnston: When to Sell/Buy: [16:31–22:00]
• QB/Tight End Buy-Sell Segment: [22:18–28:33]
• Audience Q&A Start: [31:17]
• NFL Trade Deadline Speculation: [37:23–42:16]

Overall Tone & Style

The discussion is analytical yet practical, blending data-backed reasoning with understanding of league dynamics. There’s signature FantasyPros banter and humility as Erickson admits previous misses and the inherent volatility of WR evaluation. The pace is brisk—especially during the Q&A—ensuring actionable clarity for listeners.

Summary for Non-Listeners

This episode gives listeners a roadmap for Week 9 fantasy trades with nuanced rationale for player buys and sells. The focus is on leveraging recent dips in production (without ignoring strong usage metrics), planning around upcoming schedule quirks, and seizing opportunities as NFL rosters shift with the trade deadline. The hosts provide layered advice, not just naming players, but explaining when, why, and how to make the right moves—plus plenty of tactical responses to listener dilemmas.