It’s getting to be “put up or shut up” time for dynasty fantasy football managers. We’re heading into Week 6, and at this point, you should have a pretty good idea whether you’re going to be hunting for a championship or looking up 2026 rookie mock drafts by Halloween. Use this to inform your dynasty fantasy football trade decisions.
If you’re sitting at 5-0 or 4-1 and most of your squad has avoided the infirmary, now is the time to start hitting up those league mates sitting at the bottom of the standings. Like a shark smelling blood in the water. Check if they have any veterans that are wasting away on their roster. Guys like Davante Adams, Mike Evans, Terry McLaurin, Alvin Kamara, Derrick Henry, and Travis Kelce should be attainable for a modest price and can pay dividends down the stretch. Teams that are rebuilding or clearly out of it already don’t need those points on their roster. Go get them!
Managers at 0-5 or 1-4, it’s time to do an honest roster assessment. If you can’t realistically make a second-half run, then you need to be selling anyone over 25 with value. Get those aging assets off your roster and turn them into youth or picks before injuries or bad play saps their value.
If you’re looking for an edge or some guidance on the best dynasty fantasy football trade to make before the majority of Week 6 kicks off, I’ve got you covered. I’ve highlighted three players I think you should buy, sell, or hold in Week 6, depending on your roster build. Check them out below — and go make some deals.
PlayerProfiler is home to award-winning dynasty rankings and tools. Our Dynasty Deluxe package includes complete Dynasty Rankings, Rookie Rankings, Trade Analyzer, Draft Planner, Mock Drafts, and more. Check it out!
Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Advice Week 6
Buy: WR Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers
Sometimes, real-life production and fantasy production don’t quite match up. We’re seeing that play out right now with Tetairoa McMillan.
The eighth-overall pick in this year’s draft looks like a seasoned pro already on the field. He’s an every-down weapon, stretching the field and flashing serious big-play chops for quarterback Bryce Young and the Panthers. McMillan already has nine explosive plays (WR9) and boasts a 124.1 Explosive Rating (WR7) on PlayerProfiler.
His raw numbers aren’t shabby either: 24 catches for 351 yards (14.6 YPR). The problem is that McMillan has yet to find the end zone. In fact, McMillan currently leads the NFL in targets (43) without a TD. Pretty wild for a 6’4” specimen who runs a 4.5 forty. Can we please get this man a jump ball in the end zone?
Tetairoa McMillan‘s Advanced Metrics
The rest of McMillan’s metrics are solid for a rookie just five games into his career, alluding to a bright future as he continues to get acclimated to the NFL:
- #8 in route participation (95.8%)
- #10 in air yards (490)
- #16 in target share (25.3%)
- #17 in yards after catch (112)
- #21 in first downs per route run (0.105)
- #29 in yards per route run (1.94)
McMillan won’t come cheap because of his youth and draft pedigree, but check in with the manager in your league to gauge the temperature. Maybe they were expecting what Brian Thomas Jr. did last year, or what Emeka Egbuka is currently doing.
He’s absolutely worth an early first-rounder and more, given what he’s shown so far. Don’t be afraid to pay up — he draws a woeful Dallas defense this week; once the TDs start coming, his value will spike up, and you’ll have missed your buying window.
Sell: WR DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers
Expectations were sky-high for DK Metcalf going into the season. I had visions of Aaron Rodgers peppering him with double-digit targets every week, like he’s done in the past with his WR1s.
A quarter of the season gone, that dream’s flatter than a warm beer. Metcalf’s seen just 22 targets (WR52) through four games. That’s just 5.5 per game — less than guys like Elic Ayomanor, Kendrick Bourne, and Troy Franklin, and tied with Olamide Zaccheaus. Good job, Arthur Smith.
DK Metcalf‘s 2025 game logs
The rest of these metrics aren’t doing him any favors either, leading to a bleak 9.2 expected fantasy points per game (WR49):
- #32 in target share (21.2%)
- #66 in target separation (1.27)
- #85 in air yards (141)
- #90 in aDOT (6.4)
Now, there are glimmers of hope. Rodgers has a ridiculous 147.9 QB rating when targeting him, and Metcalf’s efficiency looks good: 0.109 first downs per route run (WR17) and 2.37 yards per route run (WR13). But let’s be honest — a lot of that is inflated by that 80-yard catch-and-run TD in Week 4’s international game. Guinness and Metcalf: both hit different in Ireland.
Maybe we’ll see some changes coming out of the bye week. You’d think the Steelers might want to start throwing more balls to their stud WR they traded for and signed to a four-year, $132-million extension. But there’s no guarantee.
If you’re not contending and want to re-roll, cashing Metcalf out for a first-rounder is perfectly fine. Or try flipping him for some youth and getting someone like Quentin Johnston or Travis Hunter in return. Contenders should consider dealing him for Chris Olave or Jaylen Waddle, or maybe Kenneth Walker III or Travis Etienne Jr. if they need help at RB.
Hold: RB J.K. Dobbins, Denver Broncos
Rostering J.K. Dobbins is a lot like holding a volatile stock — great when performing well, but you’re always nervous about a massive dip. Given his extensive injury history, it’s hard to trust him as a long-term dynasty asset.
Here and now, though? The dude is cooking. Dobbins sits as the RB13 in PPR scoring, with either 100 rushing yards or a touchdown in every game so far. He’s averaging 14.8 PPG, making him a rock-solid RB2 for your lineup.
What’s more impressive is that he’s doing this without much production through the air. Dobbins has just six receptions for a measly 23 yards so far. Instead, he’s doing it the old-fashioned way: by ripping off chunk plays on the regular. Through five weeks, Dobbins ranks as the RB1 in PlayerProfiler’s Explosive Rating, powered by 14 runs of 10+ yards and a 9.1% breakaway rate.
J.K. Dobbins‘ Explosive Rating
Dobbins’ role as the early down thumper in Sean Payton’s offense seems secure. He’s averaging 16.6 touches per game and has a 52.7% snap share while rotating with rookie RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie. As long as Dobbins continues averaging 5.2 YPC and looking spry in the process, he’s going to continue to see the bulk of the work.
If you have him, enjoy the ride. Just wear a safety belt. At 26, Dobbins probably won’t land another long-term deal; he’s likely going to bounce around on short-term contracts for the remainder of his days if he can stay healthy. But that kind of “prove-it” energy should keep him hungry. Hold him unless someone hits you up with a clear overpay.
For more articles from PlayerProfiler, check out the fantasy home page – NFL Fantasy | PlayerProfiler – Fantasy Football News & Media
Wolf Trelles-Heard is a fantasy football contributor for PlayerProfiler. Find him on X at @DynastyFFWolf.
