We’re only three weeks into the season, and already one of my dynasty contenders has been absolutely wrecked by injuries. Jayden Reed goes down in Week 2. Fine, I’ll just plug in a new flex while he recovers. Then, Joe Burrow gets hurt, which tanks my Tee Higgins production. I also say goodbye to Aaron Jones and Austin Ekeler, leaving me with almost nothing at RB outside of Jahmyr Gibbs.
Week 3 rolls around, and I lose Mike Evans for what looks like two to four weeks. To top it off, Terry McLaurin is battling a quad injury that’s sidelining him for at least this week.
Now I’m staring at a Week 4 lineup featuring Woody Marks, Ollie Gordon II, and Harold Fannin Jr. … while sitting at 1-2.
Life comes at you fast in fantasy football.
That’s why you should always be looking for an opportunity to improve your roster through a dynasty fantasy football trade — because you never know when disaster will strike.
If you’re looking for an edge or some guidance on the best dynasty fantasy football trade to make before the majority of Week 4 kicks off, I’ve got you covered. I’ve highlighted five players I think you should buy, sell, or hold in Week 4, depending on your roster build. Check them out below — and go make some deals.
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Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Advice Week 4
Buy: WRs Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter, Jacksonville Jaguars
These two have a Shane Waldron problem.
See if you can spot the pattern here:
- 2018-2020: Waldron is the passing game coordinator for the Rams. He leaves, and in 2021, Cooper Kupp wins the triple crown, amassing 145 catches for 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns.
- 2021-2023: Waldron is the offensive coordinator for the Seahawks. In 2020, DK Metcalf had 1,303 yards. He averaged 1,043 yards while Waldron was there. Waldron leaves, and in 2024, Jaxon Smith-Njigba explodes with 100 receptions for 1,130 yards in Year 2. This season, JSN already has 402 yards in four games.
- 2024: Waldron is the OC for the Bears. He leaves, and now Rome Odunze is breaking out in his second year, with 227 yards and a league-leading four TDs through three games.
Waldron is a wide receiver terrorist. And now, as the passing game coordinator in Jacksonville, he’s nuking the production and value of not one, but two young, talented wide receivers once again.
Brian Thomas Jr., a first-round pick in 2024, is off to a rough start. He has only seven catches on 25 targets for 115 yards, with only one yard after the catch (WR118). This is on the heels of a rookie campaign where he caught 87 balls for 1,282 and 10 TDs.
Brian Thomas Jr.‘s Advanced Metrics
His struggles aren’t all on Waldron, though. BTJ has dealt with a wrist injury, and it’s led to some uncharacteristic drops. He and quarterback Trevor Lawrence also haven’t connected deep yet – Lawrence is zero for five on passes 20+ yards to Thomas Jr so far. There seems to be zero chemistry between the two right now, but that will need to change if Jacksonville wants to be successful.
There are still reasons to be optimistic: Thomas Jr. ranks WR1 in unrealized air yards (199), and WR12 in expected fantasy points per game (17.7), strong indicators that a breakout is on the horizon.
Meanwhile, Travis Hunter was just selected No. 2 overall in April’s draft, but the Jaguars have leaned on his two-way ability early — he’s been used more on defense than offense the last two games. He’s adjusting to playing WR at the pro level, but the numbers are underwhelming: 10 catches for 76 scoreless yards.
The good news? He’s separating from coverage. Hunter ranks WR6 in target separation (2.43 yards), showing he can get open consistently. The rest of his efficiency metrics are lackluster for now, but that’s expected for a rookie splitting time between roles.
Travis Hunter‘s Efficiency Metrics
This is a classic buy-low window. Once the offense starts to click or Waldron is gone (hopefully sooner rather than later), Thomas Jr. and Hunter’s talent will shine through. If you can acquire either one for less than full value now, do it. Managers might be more frustrated with the slow starts than you realize. Start low and go from there.
Buy: RB Woody Marks, Houston Texans
The tide seems to be turning in Houston’s backfield. Sitting at 0-3 with the season already slipping away, the Texans appear to be trending toward a true committee approach.
Here’s how Woody Marks‘ usage has grown each week:
- Week 1: 11% snaps, three carries, three yards
- Week 2: 27% snaps, three carries, one catch, 51 total yards
- Week 3: 48% snaps, six carries, one catch, 36 total yards
Marks has seemingly taken the RB2 role away from Dare Ogunbowale and is now eating into Nick Chubb‘s workload.
Woody Marks‘ Advanced Metrics
At this stage of his career, Chubb is what he is — an early-down grinder. Marks, who caught 201 passes in college, offers more explosiveness and play-making ability as a target out of the backfield.
If Marks keeps producing, it’s not wild to think he could start earning double-digit touches every week. The Texans have scored a pathetic 38 points through three games, so they need a jolt to their offense. Getting the ball in the hands of their talented rookie RB could help.
Marks’s value is tricky right now. I don’t think he’s worth a second-round pick outright, but I also don’t think you’re getting him for a third. See if you can land in as a throw-in as part of a larger dynasty fantasy football trade before his role grows further and his price climbs.
Sell: WR Tyquan Thornton, Kansas City Chiefs
One team’s trash is another team’s treasure. I think that’s how the saying goes.
After flaming out in New England’s horrendous WR room, Tyquan Thornton has found new life in Kansas City and is making the most of his opportunity. Already surpassing his combined yardage from 2023 and 2024, Thornton has emerged as Patrick Mahomes‘ preferred deep-ball threat, hauling in nine receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns.
Tyquan Thornton‘s Advanced Metrics
The speedster from Baylor currently ranks:
- #1 in aDOT (31.6)
- #1 in deep targets (seven)
- #2 in yards per reception (19.0)
- #3 in air yards (284)
- #5 in air yards share (49%)
The good times could be coming to an end shortly, though. Xavier Worthy returns this week from his shoulder injury. The Chiefs will want to get their 2024 first-round pick back in rhythm, as he was a starter before going down.
On top of that, Rashee Rice‘s suspension only has three games left. Once he’s able to play, Rice figures to slot right into a full-time role. Once those two guys are back in the lineup, there doesn’t appear to be much opportunity for Thornton — unless he takes over Hollywood Brown‘s snaps.
If another manager is hyped by Thornton’s fast start, now’s a great time to sell. A third-rounder straight up is fine, but ideally, try packaging Thornton with a third to move up to someone’s second.
Hold: RB Breece Hall, New York Jets
Look, I get it. It’s been ugly since the season opener when Breece Hall gashed the Steelers for 145 total yards. In the two games since, he’s managed just 90 combined yards. But some reason for optimism: the Jets were blown out by the Bills in Week 2, completely abandoning the run, and last week they faced the Buccaneers, one of the league’s toughest run defenses.
Better days are ahead. Hall’s next matchup is against the Dolphins and their woeful run defense, which ranks #28, allowing 145 rushing yards per game. After that, he draws the Cowboys, who sit at #30 in total defense.
Breece Hall‘s Advanced Metrics
While he’s only averaging 10.5 fantasy PPG, Hall is still getting the kind of usage you want for fantasy success. He has a 16.9% target share (RB6) and a 1.77 yards per route run mark (RB8). Hall also ranks third in breakaway runs, with four totes of 15-plus yards.
Hall has been the subject of trade rumors, and those whispers will only grow louder if the Jets keep losing. But fantasy managers don’t need to follow suit. Hold Hall for now, and hope these upcoming matchups spark a few big games to boost both his production and trade value.
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Wolf Trelles-Heard is a fantasy football contributor for PlayerProfiler. Find him on X at @DynastyFFWolf.
