Unbelievably, the NFL 2024 midseason point is here, and what a season this has been so far!
I don’t have data to prove it, but I can’t recall a year in which so many star players fell prey to injury, greatly impacting fantasy rosters.
While some of my teams have been fortunate, others have been decimated, and I’m struggling to field a valid lineup. If there’s a silver lining, it’s that increased injuries make for increased trade activity. With trade deadlines looming, once strong teams bitten by the injury bug will be looking to deal to maintain momentum heading into the playoffs. For rebuilding teams, seize the day!
Before diving in, remember that all rankings and trade values come from DynastyLeagueFootball.com (DLF), the world’s oldest and largest dynasty-centric site.
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Sell
Cooper Kupp (31 years old), WR, LAR
DLF Rank: WR33, Best For: Win Now
Kupp is finally back after a nagging injury sidelined the star. At 31 years of age, he’s no spring chicken, though his profile suggests he could have another three seasons of production ahead. With injuries to many star receivers in 2024, a win-now asset like Kupp could be fantasy gold heading into the playoffs. If you are rebuilding, you may be rewarded with a bottom-third, first-round rookie selection in return — a fine reward for being patient.
Christian McCaffrey (28), RB, SF
DLF Rank: RB9, Best For: Win now
In all likelihood, a healthy McCaffrey has more than a single year remaining in his NFL career. There’s the rub — there’s no guarantee CMC will be fully healthy again in the future. Recovering from a troublesome Achilles tendonitis injury, long-term health could remain an issue. If healthy, there’s no greater game-changing asset, and those holding McCaffrey should be able to receive first-round compensation (and even more) from competing teams. All signs point to the 28-year-old returning to the field in Week 10, so you’ll need to act quickly. Without further setbacks, I have a sneaky suspicion McCaffrey will be a viable producer well beyond his age-29 season (2025).
Tyreek Hill (30), WR, MIA
DLF Rank: WR17, Best For: Rebuild sellers
The decline has come on fast for Hill, spurred by yet another scary concussion suffered by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. But Tagovailoa has returned to the lineup, and Hill is beginning to percolate again, giving rebuilding teams one more chance to unload “Cheetah” for a healthy return. Hill won’t garner the same value he did to start the season, but another week or two of production should elevate his value to competing teams. Rebuilding managers who are still holding Hill should capitalize quickly before the window shuts completely.
While fading, Tyreek Hill could still return a high 2025 first-round rookie selection or equivalent player value. The issue, obviously, is that fellow rebuilders likely to own these selections will not seek to add Hill. Target competing teams with young player depth and/or multiple draft pick assets.
DJ Moore (27), WR, CHI
DLF Rank: WR19, Best For: All
Moore profiles as one of those players capable of providing upside for competing teams or value for rebuilding teams. I’ve never been fond of Moore as a WR1/WR2 asset, instead using him as a WR3 or flex starter due to inconsistency. The presence of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has elevated Moore’s value for those seeking risk-reward games while providing enough production to garner material return value in trade for rebuilding teams. One look at Moore’s game log tells the story of a top-target receiver who is also an unreliable producer. The pure potential of random ceiling games, when combined with a relative level of youth, makes him a viable trade target. A mid-first rookie selection is a realistic value for buyers and sellers.
Terry McLaurin (29), WR, WAS
DLF Rank: WR32, Best For: Competing teams
McLaurin could have fallen to either side of the age-production curve this year, still young enough to produce for another four years but old enough, and with a rookie quarterback, to see production declines in 2024. While he started slowly, he’s now formed rock-solid chemistry with Jayden Daniels. He’s the WR6 in PPR formats and is a near-perfect target whether you are looking to acquire or trade away for value. With a late-first rookie selection value or equivalent player asset, the price is right for a trade from either side of the ledger.
Other sell candidates
Isiah Pacheco, RB, KC
Brian Robinson Jr., RB, WAS
Calvin Ridley, WR, TEN
Puka Nacua, WR, LAR
Tank Dell, WR, HOU
George Kittle, TE, SF
Buy
Isaiah Likely (24), TE, BAL
DLF Rank: TE14, Best For: All
Whether building for the future or trying to win now, Likely is a player to add. Making the acquisition even more palatable, Mark Andrews is back to his scoring ways, sending Likely back to TE2 status. Make no mistake, Likely is the future, but he’s not a free agent until 2026. I believe Baltimore will do everything possible to retain him after this season, as Andrews is also a free agent in 2026.
Romeo Doubs (24), WR, GB
DLF Rank: WR56, Best For: Bargain hunters
When digging through the bargain bin, I’m always on the lookout for ceiling upside and basement pricing. Doubs checks the boxes. He isn’t a sexy WR1 target, and there is certainly a risk element, but Doubs possesses the size and profile of a WR2 with a bench or last-flex valuation. He struggled early in the season and was suspended by the team for a game due to behavior, but he was accountable and came back focused. At only 24 years of age and arguably operating as the WR1 for the Packers, a mid-to-late second rookie selection value is fair, though you may be able to land him for less.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (22), WR, SEA
DLF Rank: WR29, Best For: Rebuilding teams
I was high on Smith-Njigba as a rookie, and I remain so today. I’ve watched the sophomore develop — mired behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett — and JSN displays all the characteristics of a potential WR1 while possessing a value that remains approachable. To be sure, Smith-Njigba won’t come cheap, currently slotted as a mid-first 2025 rookie selection. But he is above all the names in the risky 2025 rookie receiver class. If you are rebuilding and possess a late-first rookie selection, trade for JSN. While he is prime for rebuilding teams, Smith-Njigba could also help a competing team looking to move a late-first selection.
Jordan Mason (25), RB, SF
DLF Rank: RB48, Best For: Risk-on depth seekers
I’m still fading running backs, looking for low-priced value options who could be more in the future. The timing for a Mason acquisition is nearly perfect. I’ve liked Mason’s running style for two years and believe he will top a depth chart in the future. He’s looked capable for the 49ers, and McCaffrey is close to returning, sending Mason back to reserve status. Now is the time to pounce on the RB48 and 2025 restricted free agent. He’ll be 26 years old when the 2025 season kicks off.
Tyler Allgeier (24), RB, ATL
DLF Rank: RB44, Best For: Patient rebuilders
Like Mason, there’s a lot to like about the value and capability of Allgeier. He remains the clear RB2 behind Bijan Robinson but has shown RB1 potential. He’ll enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2025 and should be in high demand once he enters free agency. Allgeier is the perfect throw-in piece in a larger trade, or he may be available for a high third-round rookie selection from fantasy managers who have lesser patience.
Israel Abanikanda (22), RB, NYJ
DLF Rank: RB77, Best For: Patient value seekers
Abanikanda is buried behind Breece Hall and fast-rising rookie Braelon Allen. He’s not a free agent until 2027, and the Jets would be best served by moving him in the offseason for greater value in another area. Given Abanikanda’s age and RB1 upside profile, there’s a lot of down-the-road potential for the patient dynasty player.
Other buy candidates
Bo Nix, QB, DEN
Joe Mixon, RB, CIN
Tank Bigsby, RB, JAX
Chuba Hubbard, RB, CAR
DeVonta Smith, WR, PHI
Jalen McMillan, WR, TB
Tee Higgins, WR, CIN
I hope you enjoyed this midseason look at players to buy and sell now. As always, if you have any questions or comments, please consider leaving a comment below. I look forward to interacting with my readers. Be happy, be well and, please, be good to each other!
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