Return of the TRADECAST (Week 3)

Byron Lambert returns with the epic RosterWatch TRADECAST for Week 3 in 2020 fantasy football leagues. He’ll help you — through classic game theory and a deep understanding of fantasy market values — to identify which players you should be targeting in trades, as well as which players you should be selling.

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50 Comments

  1. ↓ Post By sdboor

    In PPR
    I need 2 WR and 1Flex from
    CGodwin. JSmith Schuster. RWoods. CDLamb
    JAmes Robinson

    Thank you

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      Godwin JJSS and Woods are the best bets I know Jonnu is the TE1, but it wont surprise me if he gets a 2-3 target game.

  2. ↓ Post By gurpindersdeol@gmail.com

    Working on a trade for Todd Gurley (12 team 0.5 PPR)

    Team name/record: CeeDEEZ Nutz (1-1)

    For what it’s worth, I’m playing the mccaffrey/bell owner although there are never any guarantees in fantasy.

    QB: Lamar Jackson

    RB: Kenyan Drake, David Johnson, Joshua Kelley, Ronald Jones, Alexander Mattison

    WR: Davante Adams, TY Hilton, CeeDee Lamb, Emmanuel Sanders, Corey Davis, Deebo Samuel

    I tried RoJo/Kelley, but it’s not happening. Would Hilton and Kelley be too much?

    The only other pieces on his team I could consider in a 2 for 2 or 3 for 2 are AJ Brown and Tyler Boyd.

    Looking for some help. So glad the trade cast is back, that intro is banging!

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Can you do Hilton and Rojo? Or Kelley and C. Davis? Hilton and Kelley starts to a feel a little bit rich, but it’s not crazy— yeah or maybe you offer 3 of those guys like Rojo + Kelley + CDavis for– Gurley and AJB or Tyler Boyd, in a 3:2 consolidation deal.

  3. ↓ Post By sdboor

    Thank you for your answer above… but just to clarify your answer – as I did not list Jonnu as a player I own
    In PPR
    I need 2 WR and 1Flex from
    CGodwin. JSmith Schuster. RWoods. CDLamb
    JAmes RobinsonJax tonight

    Should I play JRobinson tonight
    Or
    Use Godwin JSSChester. And Woods as the 3 from the list?

    Thank you

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Def Godwin and Robinson- and probably JuJu or Lamb for the WR2

  4. ↓ Post By tmacvc

    Start two at the flex

    CEH, Joe Mixon, slayton, crowder, shenault,

    Also have Hollywood/Lockett at wr.

  5. ↓ Post By Hskrprd

    I was offered Mahomes and Melvin Gordon for Wilson and Connor? The Lock Injury scares me. Thoughts?

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Yeah, that’s not buying low on Mahomes. Now if you sent Wilson for Mahomes and Gordon, and kept Conner that would make more sense. B/C in this case RW currently has more value than PM.

  6. ↓ Post By woo.jonathanwoo

    Two questions.

    1: Would upgrading from Goedert to either Waller or Kelce (if I can manage the trade) be worth the consolidation, or should I just ride Goedert for a bit longer and see what other consolidations open up in the weeks to come?

    2: Flip-flopping between Joshua Kelley and Melvin Gordon this week. I’ve got Ekeler starting, but I can’t ignore Kelley’s 35 rush attempts on the season. Yet, Gordon will be without Lindsay behind him, and I’m not really worried about Royce Freeman taking touches. Gordon should get the lion’s share. Kelley or Gordon? This morning, I’m leaning Kelley.

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Yes, if you can consolidate Goedert and another player to level up for Waller or Kelce- that would be a nice deal for you

      I think I lean Kelley too, just go all in on the #1 matchup in all of fantasy. Den plays TB who has a stout defensive front, he’ll get volume but I think you’ll be praying for a TD.

  7. ↓ Post By Show Me Your TDs

    16 team .5 PPR Here’s the squad:

    RBs: Jacobs, Connor, Gibson, Fournette, D Lewis, Snell
    WRs: Golloday, Cupp, J. Brown, Miller, Watkins

    Was thinking about going after D. Adams, Julio, or T. Hill with a package of Fournette or Gibson and J. Brown. Not saying it will get accepted but before I send out do would we want to hold onto Gibson or Fournette? Or is this too much? I am also considering holding another week to see what up with Josh Jacob’s especially with WW being slim pickins. Thanks

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      I like the way you’re thinking. I think I value LF more than AG. So, I would probably try first to offer AG + JB for DA, but that might be a hard sell. So, I could see bumping that up to LF + JB for DA, or going AG + JB for maybe a small step down to Julio or Tyreek.

      All of that said, I don’t think your instinct is wrong to hang tight either. You have an awesome team for a 16 tm league. You are just getting Golladay back, and I don’t really see any holes in your roster. But, anytime you can be opportunistic w/ elite guys, you have to strongly consider given the opportunities can be rare-

      I’d like to see you keep 4 RBs for now, but having the Snell handcuff gives you a little breathing room there. Ideally, would have been if Watkins or Miller was crushing and you could have offered Brown + one of those guys for higher end WR. I think you have the liberty to safely do this deal if you want, it’s a little aggressive so it comes down to your risk tolerance. Really, I think your team will be fine either way. But, doing a deal like this and then working in-season management hard is kind of an expert maneuver…..if that’s the way you like to play

      1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

        Also, you have to be able to start 3WR and 3RB in your format for this to make sense. You don’t want to push a good starter to your bench.

  8. ↓ Post By John Hunsberger

    Wr- Evans , golladay , Parker , green , Harry , Pittman
    Rb- Taylor , gibson , moss , gallman , has sty

    Lost Barkley

    Was offered Evans for Lenny fornette and Hollywood? .5ppr

    I think it’s risky but is it a good move ?

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      I think so, as long as you can start both and doesn’t push Taylor, Gibson, Golladay, or Parker to your bench. Those are your starters. Then the plan will eventually have to be package Moss, Green etc in other deals from your bench -to continue upgrading elsewhere.

      1. ↓ Post By John Hunsberger

        2 Wr 2 RB and a flex

  9. ↓ Post By R A

    So I’m in a weird position. I feel like I have a great team, but I am 0-2 and have scored the second least points in the league. I’m chalking it up to slow starts.

    12 team full PPR. Start QB, WR, RB, 3 flex, DEF, K

    QB: Minshew, Tannehill

    WR: Evans, Godwin, Chark, Slayton, Allen, AJB

    RB: Chubb, Mixon, J Robinson, Monty, Akers

    Are Chubb and Mixon sells or holds here? Should try roster consolidation to get better quality players? The problem is half this league never trades. Ever, so it leaves me with limited options.

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      So, that loos like a solid team for sure. The QBs are even sneaky solid, although I would keep working that position. Also, obviously having Evans and Godwin is sub-optimal, albeit not horrible just because of the situation and the talent. But, you have a lot of good players. Monty looks like he’s about t heat up. And, your bench is awesome.

      I think you should trade for Patrick Mahomes!! You have the depth to pull it off. Offer one of your QBs (it doesn’t matter- always good if you think it’s close to offer the one you think the other owner views as more valuable) + one more good skill player and see if you can get it done!

      Chubb is a sell high- mostly if you have holes to fill— which I don’t think you really do. I think you could maybe use him to trade up for Zeke if that’s even possible!

      Or, you could do a Chubb + QB for Mahomes + a Gurley type. Or, maybe you could get Evans or Godwin into one of these deals and get a 2nd or 3rd player back of equivalent value who helps balance your roster. Right now I think you have good depth and need to focus on playing the matchups. If someone overvalues Mixon in your league I would move him, but I think it’s unlikely- but if possible I’d def be interested. Better bet might be let Mixon get his value up in WK4 at home vs JAX- then ship him off before WK5- he does not have another projected Top 10 matchup until WK13

      1. ↓ Post By R A

        Thanks for the input and another epic inaugural trade cast pod!

        I actually put a feeler for Mahomes out early this week. I think it was Tannehill, AJB, and Monty. The Mahomes owner, at the time of the offer, had only Rojo as their RBs. That’s it. They’ve since picked up McKinnon. But their response was, verbatim, “Sorry bro, but can’t deal Mahomes. He’s gonna win me the title this year”. Moron! Not with the rest of your roster you’re not! I’ve also swung and missed on Jonatan Taylor, Clyde, and Golladay. It’s not like I’m offering trash. Some of these owners are just pains in the ass.

        Funny story about this particular Mahomes owner is they dropped Godwin to pick up Corey Davis last week when Godwin was ruled out. And we have one IR spot.

        I’m still hoping to consolidate, unless you really think I should stay put for now if I can’t pull a deal for Chubb off. What about trading AJB and Akers for Kittle. Good deal? Lateral deal? Maybe pick up Damien Harris to stash for another week on IR.

        Speaking of QBs, I didn’t realize until after our draft (auction) that Minshew and Tannehill both have a week 7 bye. Burrow (week 9 bye) was just dropped today and plays Cleveland week 7. I typically never carry two QBs, but this year is different. Would you prefer Burrow to Tannehill?

  10. ↓ Post By Zeke and destroy

    12 team ppr I need 3 desean Jackson, Chark, Fournette, will fuller

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Probably Fournette + Chark and DJax

  11. ↓ Post By fortyacres

    12 Team. 1 PPR.

    Proposed trade: I receive Mike Evans / David Johnson for Deandre Hopkins.

    Current team: Josh Allen, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kupp, DJ Moore, Evan engram, David Montgomery and Cam Akers.

    Back-up WR Ruggs, Bryan Edwards and Marquise Brown.

    thoughts on the trade?

  12. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

    I would take it—–

  13. ↓ Post By aeroajw

    What is the concensus on Austin Ekeler? Based on the sheet I have him in a lot of leagues as a second running back, especially in deep Auction Leagues and 2 QB leagues. Is he someone we should be trying to move and what kind of return would you expect?

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Play him this wk in the #1 matchup and considering moving him next wk

  14. ↓ Post By Daniel

    Trade question?
    Kettle
    For
    Keenan Allen
    Even engram

    What you think?

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Only if I needed Keenan Allen to improve my starting WR by a noticeable amount- esp if Garoppolo is coming back soon-

  15. ↓ Post By drew.g.summitt@wmich.edu

    8 team standard scoring 3WR 2 RB 2 Flex

    RB: Zeke, CEH, Chris Carson, David Johnson, Fournette, Antonio Gibson, Joshua Kelley

    WR: Hopkins, Calvin Ridley, OBJ, Will Fuller, Robby Anderson

    Should I trade David Johnson and Joshua Kelley for Chris Godwin? I can pick up Zack Moss on waivers after

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      It’s a little rich but I think you can if you want, you have a ton of assets. I’d rather see you sell high on Robby Anderson to try and get Godwin. Maybe Anderson + Johnson?

      1. ↓ Post By drew.g.summitt@wmich.edu

        Do we think Fournette is gonna be a stud this year???

  16. ↓ Post By chelomendez99@gmail.com

    12 team, .5 PPR, 1-1

    Just finished listening to the episode, great content once again, Byron. I’m trying to trade for Gurley or Kupp, both owners are 1-1, as I am too.

    QB: Mahomes
    RBs: Kamara, Fournette, Gibson, Swift, Dobbins, RoJo
    WRs: Hopkins, Shenault, Ruggs
    TE: Goedert

    Which two guys should I offer in order to have a chance to trade for one of the players mentioned?

    1. ↓ Post By chelomendez99@gmail.com

      Forgot to mention that I can pickup either Zack Moss or Mike Williams from waivers.

      1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

        You should def pick up Williams since you need one more WR

    2. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Thx Chelo-

      Kupp- offer Dobbins or Swift straight up. If not, I might consider Ruggs + Rojo if you are willing to risk losing your handcuff in TB- something like that. I think Swift/Dobbins and Ruggs is too much.

      Gurley- I would offer something like Dobbins + Ruggs, or maybe Dobbins + RoJo

      1. ↓ Post By chelomendez99@gmail.com

        Great! Thanks Byron, keep up the good work!

  17. ↓ Post By ryanusc3

    Thoughts on my Fournette for Kupp? Standard scoring have Mixon, Gurley, Ingram, RoJo, Moss, Kelley at RB Davante, Arob, J Brown, Tate, Laviska at WR. I tried Ingram & J Brown but didn’t bite. Should I try to get more? He has TJ Hockensen

    1. ↓ Post By ryanusc3

      same league, worth it to offer ingram for james robinson?

      1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

        Byron doesn’t typically recommend those types of 1 for 1 same-position trades.

  18. ↓ Post By Hskrprd

    Clyde and Mahomes for Connor and Wilson? Thoughts

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      If you can get Clyde + Mahomes take the deal and RUN!!

  19. ↓ Post By Sage

    Trade Ridley and Herbert for Mahomes and Corey Davis? Thanks!

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      Sage in a 1 QB league, I would NOT do that, Ridley is WR1, and its very likely he finishes as a top 5 WR this season.

  20. ↓ Post By ryanusc3

    Absolutely loaded PPR, double Flex 10 teamer. Think i just sit tight at 2-0 but would love some other opinions (if any trade ideas). Feel like I have a ton of assets and could use another RB

    M Ryan
    Kamara
    Conner
    Tyreek
    Ridley
    Kittle
    Marvin Jones
    Ceedee

    Bench: Fournette & Snell at RB. Chark, Devante, Ruggs, Desean at WR. Then have Jonnu

    Thanks guys!

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      You should get your league to add more starting positions. That aside, stick with what you got. In the blink of an eye, you can be loaded at RB, then be shaky. Keep up the great work.

      1. ↓ Post By ryanusc3

        Much appreciated Alan!

  21. ↓ Post By StageMaster

    I have Waller and Jonnu. Would you trade Jonnu for Kupp, Diontae Johnson, or James Robinson? Half PPR

    1. ↓ Post By Alan Seslowsky

      Stagemaster. YES, I love Jonnu, but he is a sell. He is TE1 overall right now. Its possible he levels off into TE8ish.

      If you can cash out, selling the TE1, I would take any of those players you named

  22. ↓ Post By antpac@comcast.net

    You guys are best in the business!
    1 point ppr. I think of trading Chris Carson and Copper Kupp for Josh Kelly and DJ Moore. I have CEH, Devonta Freeman, Moss and Mckinnon. My other receiver is T. Hill, Ridley and Shenault.
    Too much on my part?
    Thanks

  23. ↓ Post By mark51schichtel@gmail.com

    First year dynasty league with superflex. Have saquon but is it crazy to try and trade him for a QB? I know it depends on the QB but not sure I want to ride the Saquon rollercoaster anymore.

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