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It’s always dynasty fantasy football season. All dynasty players should do their best to keep a pulse on the dynasty fantasy football market to look for potential trade opportunities. Today, I’ll be highlighting five of my favorite players to trade for right now.
Brock Purdy (QB) San Francisco 49ers
Mr. Irrelevant yet again proved the haters wrong in 2024. Even with multiple Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, and Ricky Pearsall missing time with injuries, Brock Purdy had a solid season. Purdy averaged 18.6 PPG in 2024, down just slightly from 2023, but still an impressive number considering the circumstances. Running for over 300 yards and five touchdowns, Purdy made a big jump as a runner as well. If Purdy can maintain his improved rushing, he can unlock a higher fantasy ceiling.
Brock Purdy‘s Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
In a way, Brock Purdy took a step in play despite his fantasy PPG being lower than the year prior, especially given the injuries around him. As he gets even more comfortable in the offense, Purdy has shown more and more playmaking ability, evidenced by his rushing numbers. Purdy’s week-to-week ceiling is large without much risk. Kyle Shanahan’s offense provides a floor for his quarterbacks, making it nearly impossible for them to fully fail.
To acquire Brock Purdy, I would try tiering down to him from another quarterback. In most circumstances, to acquire a quarterback, you’ll need to send a quarterback, as they are in short supply in Superflex leagues. Based on various dynasty marketplaces, the best options to make the tier down are Justin Herbert or Jordan Love. They have similar projections moving forward, but Purdy is valued lower due to that “Mr. Irrelevant” stink. Getting a second-round rookie pick or a relevant flex player like Calvin Ridley on top of Purdy is a winning move.
Juwan Johnson (TE) New Orleans Saints
Juwan Johnson entered the NFL as a wide receiver but quickly converted to tight end and began learning the position. Earning real playing time in 2022, Johnson began producing as a TE2 in fantasy due to his talents in the red zone, scoring seven touchdowns. In 2024, though, Johnson averaged just 7.2 PPR PPG, his lowest during the last three years. But he also set new career highs in targets, catches, and receiving yards. Slowly but surely, Johnson has continued to build his role for the Saints.
Juwan Johnson‘s Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
This offseason, Juwan Johnson signed a contract extension worth $30.75 million over three years to stay with the Saints. It’s not top money for a tight end, but it’s enough to show confidence in Johnson continuing to be a big part of the Saints’ plans. Johnson’s athleticism and wide receiver skills help him be a matchup mismatch for opposing defenses, something any offense would benefit from. In 2022, Johnson was 13th among tight ends in Yards per Target and did even better in 2024 when he finished 10th among tight ends.
Juwan Johnson is too cheap for being a stream-worthy tight end. With a position like tight end, where often there are only a few players that matter. Trading for a cheap one like Johnson, who can produce similar to many of them, is a great move to make. Johnson has the potential to produce similarly to tight ends who cost twice as much as he does. Right now, Johnson can be bought for a lowly future fourth-round rookie pick. If I’m looking for tight-end depth on my dynasty fantasy football team, it’s an easy move to make.
Jordan Addison (WR) Minnesota Vikings
Jordan Addison was a prospect with a high pedigree after a highly productive collegiate career. Since entering the NFL, Jordan Addison has been a consistent playmaker for the Vikings. Playing Robin to Justin Jefferson‘s Batman, Addison has been an efficient downfield threat. In his two years in the NFL, Addison has at least nine receiving touchdowns in each season and is among the leaders at the position during that time frame. Addison averaged 14.2 PPR PPG in 2024, finishing 22nd at the position.
Jordan Addison‘s Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
Now, Jordan Addison gets JJ McCarthy as his quarterback, who presents plenty of excitement. McCarthy was a highly regarded prospect coming into the NFL with prototypical size and arm strength, as well as being a great athlete. After losing his entire first season to a torn meniscus, 2025 will essentially be McCarthy’s rookie season. The difference is he’s at least been with the team for over a year, learning the playbook and taking mental reps. Kevin O’Connell has created powerful offenses regardless of who has quarterback has been. With McCarthy, it could reach new heights.
Jordan Addison seems to get discounted since we know he’ll be the second option on his team for the foreseeable future. But, every season, we see multiple team WR2s finish highly, including Addison in 2024. He’s a talented player with a knack for big plays. Playing next to Justin Jefferson, Addison always gets the softer coverage, and Kevin O’Connell routinely crafts a top offense. I’m using Rome Odunze, Terry McLaurin, and Zay Flowers to tier down to Addison while looking to add a rookie pick on top.
Darnell Mooney (WR) Atlanta Falcons
In his first season with the Falcons, Darnell Mooney played well, bringing back memories of the player we were excited for early in his career. Playing second fiddle to Drake London, Mooney averaged 12.1 PPR PPG and made a habit of making plays downfield. For the season, Mooney ranked 6th in Explosive Play Rating, 16th in Air Yards, and 10th in Deep Targets among WRs. Mooney and London make a great pairing and work well off each other, helping each other find softer coverage to make plays.
Darnell Mooney‘s Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
This offseason, the Falcons barely addressed their offense, with it easily being the stronger side of the ball for them. The only real difference is that Michael Penix Jr. entered the offseason as the clear starter, and he will have more time to build a rapport with his receivers. There’s something to be said for their continuity, though. Building on the relationships they began building in 2024, the Falcons’ offense can reach new heights in 2025 under Penix Jr.
Where is the respect for Darnell Mooney? Mooney currently ranks somewhere between WR55 to WR65, depending on where you look. That is a fantastic price for a player with the history of production that Mooney has. Mooney projects to repeat his 2024 season at a minimum while having the potential with Michael Penix Jr. at the helm. Based on his dynasty marketplace valuations, Mooney can be bought for a future third-round rookie pick. I’m doing that in an instant on all my competing teams. We hope third-round rookies can have the career Mooney has.
Chase Brown (RB) Cincinnati Bengals
After flashing as a rookie on limited opportunities, Chase Brown entered 2024 in a committee with Zack Moss. For the beginning of the season, it was close to a 50/50 split between them. But, over time, Brown started to earn more of the backfield before Moss was lost for the season due to an injury, and Brown took it over completely. Brown averaged 15.9 PPR PPG for the season, but over his last eight games, he raised it to 20.6. Brown handled a large opportunity share and played well with them, ranked 10th among running backs in Evaded Tackles, 15th in Breakaway Runs, and 16th in Yards per Route Run.
Chase Brown‘s Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile
This offseason, the Bengals mostly kept their backfield the same. Samaje Perine, who has done little as of late, was added via free agency, and they drafted Tahj Brooks in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Perine could battle Zack Moss for some pass-blocking snaps and the occasional rushing attempt. Brooks brings some rookie excitement, but he’ll be fighting for snaps due to his late draft capital. Meanwhile, Chase Brown projects to have an enviable role in one of the best offenses in the league.
Based on the dynasty marketplace, there still seems to be some lingering concern about Chase Brown‘s ability to retain the majority of the backfield and hold up to it. Most were so sure the Bengals would add legit competition that they haven’t adjusted after they didn’t. Brown projects to easily be an RB1, if not top five, in 2025 and possibly beyond that. I’m trying to use Bucky Irving, Kyren Williams, or James Cook, who have similar projections, to tier down to Brown while getting an additional asset.
Dynasty Never Sleeps
No matter how well you think your roster is set up, there are always edges to be gained. Just like dynasty fantasy football never sleeps, neither should you. There are trades to be made; go out and make them.
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