It’s important to know the right time to buy, sell or hold on players in fantasy football. Are you contending, rebuilding, or unsure of where you stand? These questions should be answered before taking into account the information provided. Take a look at your team, decide where you stand and see what you can do with these players. Buying and selling at the right time can help you not only compete today, but ensure you are staying competitive in the future as well.
Buy – Corey Davis, WR New York Jets
With all the hype on Elijah Moore since the draft, the Corey Davis signing flew under the radar. We got a glimpse of what could be something special in Week 1. Davis had 5 receptions for 97 yards and 2 TDs (7 targets). However, he put up a stinker in Week 2 in a tough matchup (8 yards on 2 receptions).
Davis was signed to be the alpha on this team. He will get fed the ball. Zach Wilson had a welcome to the NFL game against the Patriots. I expect he learns from it and moves on. The Patriots are often able to shut down top players, making others beat them. Davis’ price was low, much like Brandin Cooks before the season started. Justin Boone from The Score priced him out between a late first and early second. See if you can make a move for him, especially if you are contending. Don’t let one poor game make you hesitate. Instead, take advantage of anyone who might panic because of his Week 2 performance.
Sell – Damien Harris, RB New England Patriots
In Week 1, Damien Harris had 100 yards rushing and 2 receptions on 3 targets for 17 yards. Week 2 saw him go for 62 yards and a TD. He also had 1 reception for 1 yard. If you can sell for a decent price, take advantage of it now.
Without the receptions, these are Harris’ peak totals. He can put up 100 yards with a score, but even in PPR leagues, that’s 16 points. This is not Tom Brady’s offense anymore. Can we expect he will get a scoring chance each game?
Rhamondre Stevenson scored 5 TDs in three preseason games. Both Harris and Stevenson fumbled in week one, with Harris’ costing the Patriots a chance to take the lead. However, it was Stevenson who was the healthy scratch in Week 2.
If you can find someone in your fantasy football league who is excited about what Harris has flashed, I would recommend selling. This backfield is and will always be a committee. Take advantage now before Stevenson gets out of the dog house.
Hold- Tua Tagovailoa, QB Miami Dolphins
Much like Daniel Jones last week, I think patience should pay off. Tua Tagovailoa hasn’t lived up to the “Tank for Tua” hype. Last year he had Ryan Fitzpatrick breathing down his neck. Brian Flores didn’t hesitate to pull Tua for the veteran.
With Fitzpatrick now gone, the Dolphins added weapons to help the second year pro. Will Fuller was brought in, but served a one game suspension Week 1. He also missed week 2 for personal reasons. The Dolphins drafted WR Jaylen Waddle with the sixth overall selection in the draft. Fuller, Waddle and DeVante Parker gives Tua a decent WR group. Add in TE Mike Gesicki and RB Myles Gaskin out of the backfield, he has the tools around him to succeed.
However, the offensive line doesn’t seem to be able to keep Tua upright. This led to him being hurt on the second drive in the week two match up against the Bills. After a tough matchup week one against the Patriots, I am sure some fantasy football managers are getting frustrated. It sounds like the injury isn’t serious, and he might not miss any time.
I don’t think you would get the price you want selling, because admittedly, Tua hasn’t shown much. However, with his age and draft capital, no one is selling him cheap either (in super flex leagues at least). Before you jump ship, see what he does against a non-Patriots defense with the new weapons in place.
Sheldon Hand
Sheldon Hand is an elementary school teacher. He started writing in 2019, and started working with The League Winners in 2021. He has been playing fantasy football for fifteen years, got into dynasty seven years ago and have become a bit obsessed.