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Special Episode: FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Trade Advice | Expert Buy & Sell Strategy for Week 8 (Ep. 1797)

Date: October 26, 2025
Host: Joey P (Joe Pisapia)
Co-Host: Andrew Erickson

Episode Overview

This episode is an energetic, fan-driven live Q&A focusing on fantasy football trade strategy for Week 8. Joey P and Andrew Erickson tackle a rapid-fire stream of listener-submitted trade scenarios, analyzing roster moves, trade targets, buy-low/sell-high opportunities, and providing individualized advice. The overall aim: Help fantasy players maximize their teams for the crucial middle of the season.

The hosts maintain an upbeat, banter-filled tone, injecting humor and strong opinions while breaking down each scenario with actionable detail.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. High-Risk, High-Reward Trades and Player Value

• Walker & Johnston for Breece Hall ([01:38])

  • Andrew: Describes the move as "high risk, high reward," noting Walker’s committee role and Breece Hall’s uncertain situation on the Jets.
  • Joey: Dislikes the trade altogether, preferring to look for other moves.

• Devonta Smith for Cook & Waddle ([02:16])

  • Andrew prefers Cook and Waddle, but notes Waddle’s injury risks: "He's always dealing with something."
  • Joey points out the unpredictability with Tua at QB.

2. Current Fantasy Football Market Trends

• Roma Odunze Value ([02:40])

  • "Nobody wants Odunze right now," says Joey, referencing a flood of sell questions and that he’s been dropped in some leagues, which Joey finds "insane." He advises spending significant FAAB to get Odunze in those cases.

• Jalen McMillan (Tet) vs. Genti swap ([03:00])

  • Both hosts agree: trading for Genti is solid, especially with upcoming bye weeks.

3. Navigating Injuries & Byes

• Flex Decisions with Injured/Bye Players ([03:34])

  • Andrew steers away from Jennings due to uncertainty at QB and WR for the 49ers, prefers Golden.

• Trying to Find RB Help ([04:13])

  • Advice to "trade on name brand"—using injured or popular wide receivers to try to acquire RBs, even if their actual value is diminished.

4. Approaching Buy-Low Candidates & Strategic Upgrades

• Trading for Brian Robinson ([06:09])

  • Andrew: "Get him on your team! He's untouched for 7000 touches this year."
  • Joey: Endorses moving to secure heavy-volume RBs while prices are reasonable.

• Chase Brown as a Trade Target ([07:21], [10:11], [12:46])

  • Both highlight Chase Brown as the running back to buy, noting his favorable schedule and recent uptick.
  • Joey: "Everybody wants Chase Brown today," reflecting current hype.

5. Sell-High and Consolidation Trades

• Moving Star Names for Depth or Upside
  • Barkley discussed as a sell ([10:04]); Andrew would trade for Javonte Williams, Henry, or Jacobs—"He used up all his explosive runs last year and there's none left."
  • Jettas (Justin Jefferson) evaluated as a trade for Breece Hall—deemed a bad deal ("Breece Hall's not an RB1.") ([35:15])

6. Weekly Lineup and Waiver Advice

• Start/Sit Calls & Positional Priorities
  • Baker Mayfield or Justin Herbert? Andrew prefers Baker for matchup reasons. ([15:32])
  • Playing safe RB duos (e.g., Barkley & Jacobs), don’t overcomplicate by chasing extra RB depth unnecessarily ([12:19]).
  • Rashad White over Rico Dowdle as weekly flex ([33:56], [41:13]).

7. Quarterback Value Optimization

• 10-Team Leagues & QB Trades ([27:24])

  • Advice centers on not rostering two QBs; trade May or Lamar for WR/RB depth.
  • "If May's value is at its highest, everyone’s on a bye, everyone’s hurt..." — Joey

• Moving Big-Name QBs for Critical Needs ([44:59])

  • "If you have a losing record, you've got to trade Lamar for receivers, running backs that will help you."

8. League Etiquette Rant: Stop Vetoing Trades!

• Joey P rants passionately against league vetoes:
  • "Vetoes are dumb. Stop vetoing trades. It should never be vetoed. You’re ruining fantasy football for yourself and others." ([36:14])

9. Favorite Trade Targets (Buy/Sell)

• Buy: Chase Brown, Brian Robinson, Derrick Henry (depending on schedule and current workload), Odunze (if dropped), and occasionally McLaurin (if discounted).
• Sell: Kamara (as a sell-high candidate), Barkley (if you’re weak at WR), Deebo Samuel (after a hot start, due to injury worries), Swift (concerns about his playoff schedule).

10. Dynasty & Young Player Strategy

• Advice to keep young assets (Rice, London, Scatterboo) over picks/older players in dynasty settings:
  • "Give me talent. I’m always trading picks for talent every time I can." ([43:05])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On dropping Odunze:
  "I saw him get spike-dropped in a league. I couldn’t believe it...They said, how much fab do I spend? I was like, all of it." – Joey P ([03:00])

• On committee RBs:
  "Nothing's going to change for Walker...it's just gross." – Joey P ([28:26])

• On selling Barkley:
  "He used up all his explosive runs last year and there’s none left." – Andrew Erickson ([10:28])

• On league vetoes:
  "Stop being A and vetoing trade. You’re ruining fantasy football for yourself and others." – Joey P ([36:14])

• On talent vs. picks in dynasty:
  "Give me talent. I'm always trading picks for talent every time I can." – Joey P ([43:05])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:38] – High risk, high reward: Walker & Johnston vs. Breece Hall trade
• [02:40] – The Odunze panic: why patience is warranted
• [03:34] – Dealing with bye weeks and fringe flex plays
• [04:13] – Trading for starting RBs when in “RB hell”
• [06:09] – "Get him on your team!": The Brian Robinson buy
• [07:21], [10:11], [12:46] – Chase Brown as one of the week’s hottest buy targets
• [10:04] – Barkley as a sell candidate
• [12:19] – Don’t overtrade for RBs if you have two solid starters
• [15:32] – Week 8 start/sit tight calls
• [27:24] – QB surplus: move one for real positional help
• [35:15] – Do NOT trade Justin Jefferson for Breece Hall
• [36:14] – Epic anti-veto rant
• [43:05] – Dynasty/draft picks vs. young player talent debate
• [44:59] – Trade Lamar if you’re losing, and use flexible QB strategy
• [56:00] – Even “just fine” players have value: Kincaid, Schultz, etc.

Fantasy Football Trade Advice Cheat Sheet (From Episode Insights)

RBs to Buy:

• Chase Brown (consensus top target)
• Brian Robinson
• Derrick Henry (if Lamar is back)
• Javonte Williams (as a value add)
• Bijan Robinson (if you can sell high after tough opponents)

RBs to Sell:

• Alvin Kamara (workload concerns)
• Saquon Barkley (sell for WR help)
• DeAndre Swift (tough playoff schedule)

WRs to Buy:

• Odunze (if managers panic)
• JSN (Jaxon Smith-Njigba; keep if possible)
• McLaurin (if his value is low)

WRs to Sell:

• Deebo Samuel (after hot start w/injury risk)
• Brian Thomas Jr. (tough playoff schedule matchups)

TEs:

• Don’t over-prioritize streaming; be patient with Kittle or Schultz
• Avoid overpaying for tight ends unless desperate

QBs:

• Don’t hold two top QBs in shorter leagues; trade for team needs
• Value is very fluid; trade big names if it rounds out your roster

Other Tips:

• Exploit name value for trades (move hype players when possible)
• Be bold, but don’t chase points from last week
• Use multi-player packages to consolidate talent for playoff runs

Conclusion

This episode is a trade strategy masterclass, tailor-made for fantasy footballers grinding through bye weeks and injuries in Week 8. Joey P and Andrew Erickson mix humor with gritty, actionable advice, warning against panic-selling injured stars, championing undervalued breakout candidates like Chase Brown, and urging listeners to stop being afraid to make big, bold moves (but only when the price is right).

Whether you’re undefeated, winless, or somewhere in between, this episode gives you tools and philosophies for improving your roster…and plenty of comedy along the way.