The Return of Byron Lambert’s Weekly TRADECAST

Byron Lambert returns with his popular podcast in which he examines week-to-week trade strategy in fantasy football, including targets to sell high and buy low, while also explaining game theory concepts to help you understand how to become a more winning trader in fantasy football. This is a FREE PREVIEW of one of the many premium podcasts available to PRO members at RosterWatch.com as part of your membership. Please consider supporting the podcast and gaining access to numerous others each week by purchasing a PRO membership at RosterWatch.com.

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144 Comments

  1. Tradecast follow-ups!

    (1) Melvin/John Brown for Dalvin/Kelce or DJ/Evans or Zeke/Thielen asking too much?
    -just tough given the way the distribution of players are in my league; trying so hard to act on the tradecast!
    I guess standing pat with a solid squad isn’t too bad either

    (2) Targeting OBJ: Chris Thompson & Watkins enough?

    (3) Targeting Kareem Hunt: Chris Thompson & Watkins enough or too much?

    Thanks again for all that you guys do! Love the tradecast.

    1. 1- Those are all solid. Rarely can you ask too much to start

      2- Should def be enough, would not give up anymore. As long as you have the depth at RB to do it-fine with that trade esp in Std or .5 ppr

      3- Perfect offer

      1. Thanks Byron!

      2. Mixon worth looking at if you are in the top quartile of your league? Long term play – my bench is quite deep

  2. D freeman and callaway for R freeman and jones jr?

    1. If I needed guys to play right now, I’d prob do it. Unclear long term which is the better side. So, yeah I’d prob do it and gamble on Freeman coming up in the world. Not a clear cut winner though.

  3. Post By Longhornfireman

    Keelan Cole has come available. Would it be worth dropping Kerryon Johnson or Enunwa to pick up Cole on Friday waivers.

    1. Yikes. Don’t think I would. Maybe drop Kerryon if stacked at RB and you need a WR. Gotta like Enunwa right now.

  4. 1st time ever starting 0-2! Granted Stafford and Lions D was the reason I lost by week 1…

    12 team Standard league: 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 FLEX
    WRs: Gordon, JuJu, Kupp, Watkins, Baldwin, Callaway, Miller
    RBs: DJ, Collins, Mixon, Kerryon, Ekeler

    This week I’ll most likely be starting JuJu, Kupp, DJ, Collins and Watkins at FLEX but still projected to lose by 11 to a 2-0 team …

    Thinking about targeting Hunt since that team has Hunt, T. Coleman, Henry, Bernard, Sproles, Lindsay at RB and Thomas, Cooper, Fuller, Edelman, and R. Mathews at WR…

    Who would you offer for Hunt? Or should I target Henry, Coleman, or Bernard (I own Mixon) instead?

    1. coleman or bernard are going to come cheaper and they can be just as effective in the short term.

      1. ha what’s trashman’s definition of “cheaper” ? who you thinking of offering for Coleman or Bernard?

  5. I thinking of a trading Giovani Bernard and David Johnson to the Joe Mixon owner in my league in exchange for Melvin Gordon and Golden Tate. What say you should I present this offer?

    1. yes, don’t know if he’ll bite though

  6. David Johnson owner. Penny was dropped in my league. Would you drop Edmonds for Penny?

    1. if you’ll start him

  7. Bad move on my part? I just traded Ajayi for Leveon and Sony Michel. I’m also the Connor owner.

    1. i don’t mind it. michel would feast if burkhead were to be reinjured

  8. Unfortunately have to make a decision on whether to use Duke Johnson over Ajayi with the Browns going tonight. If I wait and see on Ajayi, and he ends up not going, my options would be Blount or CJ Anderson. 12 team PPR.
    Thanks

    1. i would take the chance on duke then

  9. Non-PPR league and I’m considering dropping Yeldon or one of my WRs to build a roster with more upside (not looking for week 3/4 impact). WRs dropped this week are JBrown, Cobb, & Baldwin and Callaway is also available.

    Current WRs are KAllen, Hilton, JuJu, MGoodwin, Kupp & Cole
    Thanks in advance.

  10. Post By drew.g.summitt@wmich.edu

    If I have mahomes and goff and could use another really good WR ( league with 3 WR and flex) should I try and trade mahomes for a WR1?

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

      Also, do you think it would be smart to keep mahomes , obviously he wont put up 40 every week but damn he looks good out there…

  11. Post By Austin Benedict

    Callaway or Moncrief? Ppr

  12. Post By marsh_allen2@outlook.com

    MOs Cockamamie crew here. Have a trade offer to Send Jordan Howard away for Julio jones. I’m rb heavy and he is receiver heavy.

    1. Post By gurpindersdeol@gmail.com

      I’d imagine the answer is yes!! I would definitely do that

    2. Post By woo.jonathanwoo

      You are very likely getting the best player in this swap.

  13. Need 4 of these 7, PPR… Cobb, Galloday, Robby Anderson, Callaway, Burkhead, Lamar Miller, Lockett

    1. Even before TNF I would have still gone with…
      Galloday, Miller, Burkhead, Lockett

  14. Post By Matthew.dawley21@gmail.com

    10 team .5 ppr
    Trade advice

    I give up David Johnson for Davante Adams and Lev Bell

    I already have Hunt, Conner, Miller, Carson and Wilkins at rb and Evans, Agholor, Fitzgerald, Enunwa, Marshall, and John Brown at receiver.

    1. I would do it

  15. Post By apkelley47@gmail.com

    Would you trade Fuller to the owner of D.Watson for Alshon Jeffery? Thin at WR, loaded at RB – .5pt PPR.

    1. Stick with Fuller especially with Watson still running the show.

  16. Would you guys trade nelson agholor to acquire freeman and dede westbrook? Im hurting in my flex spot right now. 14 tm 3wr ppr league

    1. Guessing you’re referring to Royce? I think I would do it.

  17. Ppr Bench 1 – d.lewis s.michel j.crowder q.enuinwa

    1. Forgot Josh Gordon too

      1. Start over. Bench 2 lol

  18. What up guys. Which end of this deal would you want to be on.
    I’d be getting. D freeman and callaway for R freeman and jones jr?

    My RBs are
    Hunt
    Morris
    Freeman
    Ingram

    WRs are
    Allen
    Jones jr
    Fuller
    Miller, tre quan, Washington, meridth
    Start 2 RBs, 3 wr, flex

  19. Sending: Dion Lewis, Allen Robinson, James Conner
    Receiving: Royce Freeman, Larry Fitzgerald, OBJ

    Who is getting the better of this swap? Thanks!

    1. I’m no expert but I think I like the OBJ side better.

      1. Thanks for the feedback!

    2. Agree with Renourka… Do the trade

  20. .5ppr. Need one. Kupp, Cobb, Sony Michel, Alf Morris

    1. Check Trash’s flex ranks. IMO – Kupp is the safest play here also has plenty of upside

  21. PPR league: need 2 RB and a FLEX:

    Collins vs. DEN
    Burkhead @DET
    Crowell @CLE
    Cobb @WAS
    Buck Allen vs. DEN
    Kerryon vs. NE
    Callaway vs. NYJ
    Gordon @DET ?

    Ranks would say I’d be starting Collins AND Buck Allen and then my FLEX I have no clue… all I know I got smoked last week and can’t afford to drop 1-2!

    1. I’d say 2/3 : Buck, Crowell, Kerryon

      Flex: the remaining RB above vs Callaway/Cobb.

      Gordon enticing, but too much unknown and your other options are good

  22. Post By Bech01a1@yahoo.com

    My 3rd and 4th wr are Marvin Jones and Kenny Golladay. Would you trade one of them for engram? .5ppr. I’m really weak at te after Olsen injury.

    1. Yeah, trade Golladay for Engram.

  23. .5ppr I got offered Royce Freeman and Jamaal Williams for Sony Michel. Thoughts?

    1. I’d want the Sony Side of things 🙂

  24. PPR. Got an offer my Tyreek and Lamar Miller for his OBJ and Hyde

    1. Prob stay put

  25. 12 team .5 ppr

    Do I Drop Jordy or Yeldon for Robby Anderson, Theo Riddick, or Javorius Allen?

    Or should I focus on grabbing Gurley’s handcuff? If so, do you prefer to own Brown or Kelly?

    1. I own Gurley***

    2. could drop jordy for anderson

    3. Yes- like Allen right now. followed by Anderson. Yes grab Brown- keep Kelly on your radar.

  26. PPR Trade
    I’m targeting Zeke

    He wants to do Green, L. Miller, Brieda
    For Zeke and Marvin Jones

    My current WRs are M thomas, Green, Diggs, and Robinson

    I offered him Diggs and Miller for Zeke and he said no, he’s not high on Diggs so I can’t get him to bite.

    My current RBs are James Conner/Lev Bell, Miller, Brieda, Sony, and M. Ingram

    1. I would do it! Get the Big Dog!

  27. Post By boricuamenace75

    Team Name Bulldogs
    .5 PPR with Performance Bonuses for Yardage
    Should I Offer Fitzpatrick in exchange for Graunk ? My other QB are Ryan & Wentz
    Thank You Nation

  28. In PPR pick 1 to play NAgholor, MarvinJones or QEnunwa
    Thanks

    1. Post By Baron VonIronCock

      I actually have all three in one league too !
      I chose Starvin Marvin
      Figure the pats will be in the lead, and the lions will be chukin’ the ball

      1. You guys have some rich options!

        1. Post By Baron VonIronCock

          Well DUUHH
          We followed the cheat sheet !!

  29. Post By jpotte3@gmail.com

    How are yall feeling about trading Josh Gordon at the moment? Obviously its sell high right now, but what do you think of him going forward?

    I got offered a David Johnson for Gordon and Lamar Miller trade. Immediate reaction was no, but now I’m thinking on it. Have D. Adams, Zeke and Mike Evans. Already tried to use Kupp in place of Gordon in this trade, my only other real option would be Golladay.

  30. Just wanted to say thank you for all you guys do. I absolutely love the podcast and I have only been a member for 2 years. Please keep
    It up.

    Incredible!!!

    Coldbear

    1. Thank you Coldbear

      1. Agreed! 4 year member you guys are the best!

  31. Post By mark51schichtel@gmail.com

    Would you trade Emanuel sanders for James conner? .5 ppr league.

    1. Post By Baron VonIronCock

      I dunno about the boys, but I would if I had wr depth or if I owned leveon.

      1. Post By mark51schichtel@gmail.com

        That was the way I was leaning. I have Edelman coming back in a couple weeks. So I feel like the upside is worth it.

        1. Definitely

  32. Post By gurpindersdeol@gmail.com

    First time listener of the trade cast and I loved it! You guys are awesome.

    12 team standard, trying to trade for kareem hunt or alex collins. The owner has both

    My RBs: fournette/yedlon, d. henry, k. johnson, m. walton
    My WRs: k. allen, juju, sanders, d-jax, callaway, cobb

    Potential trades I’m thinking of are d jax and k. johnson for hunt. Or D jax for collins. Thoughts?

    Thanks for your help.

    1. You must have an awesome TE of QB?

      Oh God, YES – I would send Djax and KJ all day long for Hunt!!!!!. Would rather do Cobb for Collins, but could live w/ Djax for Collins. You could use the depth. Your WR are filthy.

      1. Post By gurpindersdeol@gmail.com

        I have Big Ben and jack doyle so its ok. The RB struggle has been real. Thanks for your help, hope he goes for it!

      2. Post By gurpindersdeol@gmail.com

        Hey Byron. Djax was not cutting it for the owner. Should I try sanders and Johnson for hunt or sanders for Collins? I feel like both of those are too much. Anything else you would recommend?

  33. Post By boricuamenace75

    Team Name Bulldogs

    Should I offer this Trade? .5 PPR with bonuses based on Yardage.
    I want to offer R. Fitzpatrick to an owner in return for R. Gronkowski

    I have M.Ryan & C.Wentz on my roster I got Fitz on Waivers

    What do you think?

    Thank You, Nation!

    1. Yes do it!!

  34. Should I drop Njoku and grab Seferian-Jenkins?

    1. Post By Baron VonIronCock

      EEsh, with Baker in the mix now, Njoku was actually on the QBs radar for the 1st time all season !

    2. Stick with Njoku with Shake n Bake at the helm.

  35. Post By hullr@email.sc.edu

    Trade sent to me:
    Receive – Dalvin and Stills
    Trade – Golladay, Ingram, and Ekeler
    My RBs – Fournette, Collins, Ingram, Kerryon, Carson, Ekeler
    My WR’s – Keenan Allen, Golladay, Quincy, Flash, A miller, Cole
    I’m thinking this is a little too much to give up, but what do you guys think?

    1. I think you’re giving up to much for Dalvin. Once Devante Parker comes back, Miami WR Corp is further muddied.

      I may do an Ekeler and Collins for Dalvin.

  36. Post By ty.soltes.9@gmail.com

    Traded David Johnson for Jordan Howard and Marquise Goodwin in a Standard format league! Hopefully it pays off RosterWatch always does!

    1. Solid move! Get rid of the headaches!

  37. Post By Baron VonIronCock

    Rosterwatch podcast: “I Wanna be able to say Fuck”
    Radio gold !
    I spit out my coffee when alex said that !

    1. Thx BVIC

      1. I did too

  38. Trade Mixon/James White for Kareem Hunt?

    I’m very thing at RB – I have Gurley, Mixon, White

    1. Yes

    2. If you need the depth at RB, you may want to trade Mixon for a 2 for 1 for RB’s.

      But Hunt is a buy low at the moment with all the craziness in scoring.

      Nonetheless, I would probably not do the trade unless you can get some waiver wire pickups.

      1. This is in interesting take. Push come to shove, I would do it if I needed a win now and Mixon and White was literally all I had behind Gurley.

        That said I got a monster offer from Alex actually last night for Mixon in one of my leagues. I have a solid roster, need help pretty bad at the moment. He was offering me 2-3 solid players for Mixon. I tried to accept but it was right at kickoff and couldn’t pull it off.

        Sushi is pretty smart here- if you really need help best idea aim for 2 buy low RBs —– maybe LMiller or Howard + somebody else a little lower down the totem pole but still solid.

        1. I’m really torn on this trade but appreciate the advice. I’m just so thin after losing McKinnon.

          What about Mixon/White for Drake/Ingram?

          Or would you rather have Hunt for Mixon/White?

  39. You guys like all that Jarvis Landry talk on the TradeCast?! Looking sharp!

  40. Thinking of trading away Amari Cooper+Sony Michel for Keelan Cole+Kerryon Johnson (I get these guys).

    PPR League. Thoughts?

    1. I would keep Cooper and Michel.

      1. Agreed. Thanks B money

  41. Trade Talk –

    My Dion Lewis and E. Sanders for His L. Bell and P. Garcon.

    My team: Johnson, Hyde, J. Williams, K. Johnson, D. Lewis & Green, Evans, Hilton, Sanders, Callaway
    His team: Bell, Gio, Clement, Cohen, R. Freeman, R. Penny & D. Thomas, Lockett, Golladay, Garcon

    How long does it take for Bell to come back? Dion and Sanders too much to give up?

    That legit or do I counter with something else? Really don’t want to give up Sanders but to get Bell….

    1. not feeling that trade, as bell may not return until week 10. he is very thin behind bell long term. i think you could get him for much cheaper.

  42. Help! I’m looking to deal Golden Tate and get alex Collins. Full point PPR. My RBs are fournette, Crowell, james white, sproles. My WRs are Beckham, juju, thielen, Tate, Hogan, Marshall.

    1. Any chance you can swindle Collins with Hogan??

  43. Package Ajayi/Sanders or Lindsay/Agholar in a deal for Jordan Howard?

    1. Shooting for one of the “buy-low” RBs of similar caliber

      1. I would try Ajayi and Agholor for Jordan Howard. I am holding onto E. Sanders myself.

  44. I’m 0-2. In PPR, I just traded Gurley 🙁 along with Cobb for Julio and Hunt. Tell me I did the right thing with these schedules coming up!

    1. At 0-2, this trade seems ok. I think you did good personally. Good luck.

  45. I traded DJohnson rb ari for wr Tyfreak Hill.

    1. DJ wasn’t starting for me anyway. Go Breida and Connor until D. Freeman and Mixon gets healthy. Trust K. Allen, E. Sanders, K. Cole, Callaway, and now the Tyfreak to score higher than D. Johnson in .5 ppr

      1. I like it. Less headaches for you.

  46. Sorry ass McCoy calling the shots has me down on ARI. Was already down on SEA because of their play caller Schotty. Dallas needs to play more like their first quarter play calling and choose not to because they have nothing but wr4 on the outside with all of their starters. Gurley, Bell, Zeke, DJ all were top 4 and only Gurley is a rb1. Its a passing league and kudos to TB, KC, LAC, LAR, NO, and all the ballsy play callers i’m forgetting.

  47. Post By Bech01a1@yahoo.com

    What are your thoughts on Brieda going forward in a dynasty league? I kind of think he’s for real. Some one is offering a future first (2020). I’m not sure if it’s enough.

    1. my $0.02…i’d take the pick. he is undersized and the majority of his output came against the Lions.
      if you could get an additional pick in 2019, go for it.

  48. Post By jpotte3@gmail.com

    Dudes,

    Offer in place to receive David Johnson and Marquise Goodwin or John Brown for Lamar Miller and Josh Gordon. Love the upside but can’t get a bead on Gordon, and was thinking Goodwin might catch up down the stretch. What yall think?

    1. Post By jpotte3@gmail.com

      Also this is in standard scoring

    2. If you’re getting Lamar and Flash for J Brown, Id say hit the accept button now!!

      I apologize if I misread your post…

      1. Post By jpotte3@gmail.com

        My bad, that was stupidly worded. Getting David Johnson and either John Brown or Marquise Goodwin, giving up Josh Gordon and Lamar Miller.

        I have Mike Evans, Davante Adams, Golladay etc, so was more interested in adding DJ to go with Zeke. Just have no idea what I am actually giving up in Gordon.

        1. Agree with Trashman. I would take that trade. Prolly for Brown at this time since he has been producing.

    3. i think you’re right. the upside of getting dj is too much to pass up

  49. Would you include either Deshaun or Cousins in a trade for David Johnson?

    1. Personally, I would include Cousins for DJ. I’m a Texans fan and would keep DW4 lol.

    2. hmm, probably deshaun. his o-line stinks

  50. Who would you pare with Alex Collins to get OBJ? Juju Cooks or Sanders?

    1. Cooks most likely. Rams have been destroying people and alot of targets in the Rams O.

      I love E. Sanders and you can see the chemistry with him and Case (also thanks to the podcast during the preseason!!)

      JuJu is just badass. No Le’veon means more targets overall for the Steelers. Plus the defense has been subpar so more pass attempts for Big Ben.

      Cooks first, then Sanders prolly next. Good luck.

    2. that all seems like too much, but probably sanders

  51. Would you guys trade Kamara for Lamar Miller and Kareem Hunt.

    I’m the one trading Kamara

    1. Only if you need the RB depth. But if you need it…it doesn’t seem like a bad trade.

    2. only if you really need the help and aren’t diluting your lineup. i could see hunt fading a bit this season with so much firepower through the air.

  52. I have had a trade offer for J. Gordon but haven’t heard any buzz on his value. Would you give up Gordon for Diggs in a PPR

    1. Yes if you’re getting Diggs… Just me tho

  53. Post By boricuamenace75

    Team Name Bulldogs 2-0
    Standard League Trade Proposal
    Owner in my League is offering me the Following
    L. Bell, J. Gordan, & C. Thomas In return he is asking for C. McCaffrey, T.Hilton, & T. Yeldon

    My RB’s A. Kamara, C. McCaffrey, T. Yeldon, M. Breida, & M.Ingram
    My WR’s T. Hilton, S. Watkins, C. Hogan, R.Cobb, & D. Baldwin

    We start 2 flex in this league

    Thank You In Advance Roster Watch Nation

    1. Assuming C. Thomas is Michael Thomas… The trade is tempting, but hesitant to pull the trigger due to the unceryainty of Bell.

      I would see if he would take Watkins instead of Hilton then maybe I would do it. For now I don’t think I would make that trade giving your 2-0.

      1. Post By boricuamenace75

        As always thank you, an no it’s not Michael Thomas, it’s is Chris Thomas RB Washington

  54. Post By sdferlazzo@aol.com

    Got an offer in 2 qb league. My josh Gordon and Blake Bortles. For. Phil rivers and James white. I need so rob help and would rather get mixon for gordon. Either make sense?

    1. I would probably make that trade. White may very well be gameflow proof and Rivers has been a top fantasy QB for several years now.

      Bortles will always remind me of a Matt Schaub… He will have his good games but damn… Some times he makes you wonder.

  55. Post By boricuamenace75

    Team Name Bulldogs
    Standard League
    Should I drop Baldwin and pick up and stash Callaway or Ridley ?

    1. If you can hang in there, I would hold Baldwin for a little longer. If you must, I’d say go Callaway, but can’t go wrong with Ridley either.

      1. Post By boricuamenace75

        Thank again, this is well worth the Pro membership as always Radio Gold

  56. 12 team standard league. Should I start Keenan Allen with his poor matchup against LAR? Or start Marquise Goodwin(if he goes), Emmanuel Sanders, Sammy Watkins, or Keelan Cole. I can only start one out of the group. Already have Hunt, Barkley, and Golden Tate locked in. Thanks for any feedback! Love the insights and analysis from RW on here and on SiriusXM!

  57. .5 ppr proposed trade. I trade Leonard Fournette and Brandon Cooks and receive Rob Gronkowski and Julio Jones. The other guy is in bad shape on RB. My other RB’s are Melvin Gordon, Matt Breida, Mark Ingram. Rex Burkhead, TJ Yeldon. My WR’s are Ty Hilton, Adam Thelien, Quincy Enunwa. TE is Evan Engram.

    Thoughts?

  58. Was offered Melvin Gordon for DeAndre Hopkins str8t up?
    QB Patrick Mahomes, No back up but Matthew Stafford is a FA.

    My RB’s – Melvin Gordon, David Johnson, Rex Burkhead. Kerryon Johnson, Austin Eckler and Sony Michel

    My WR’s- AJ Green, TY Hilton, Nelson Agholor, Chris Hogan, Marquise Goodwin, Alshon Jeffery and John Brown

    Do nothing or make the deal??

    *Also looking to sale high on AJ Green, Patrick Mahomes and Melvin Gordon but no one is biting.

    1. Check that, I was offered Hopkins giving away Gordon.

      Apologies!

  59. I was offered d. Freeman for Agholor. Single point PPR. I have Coleman, Zeke, michel, a. Jones and d. Lewis and lat. Murray as my RBs. My wide outs are landry, t. Hill, Shuster, k. Allen and Calloway.
    This trade gives me the rb in Atlanta.
    What do you think?

  60. Thanks Trash. My team name is “Taking Out the Trash”. I’m 1-1. I accepted the trade.
    Good show tonight. Thanks again

  61. Is it sell high time on JuJu or hold? Tempted to try and bundle him and cash in on a top tier RB

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