It’s now Week 7, and that means we’re officially at the halfway point of the fantasy football season. Man, time really does fly. I could write some poetic spiel about how “it’s time to lock in,” but that’s something you should already know.
Instead, let’s talk about a few players who almost got their own section this week — the ones being mentioned in trade rumors: Breece Hall, Jakobi Meyers, Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Mark Andrews, David Njoku, and Jerome Ford.
Now, some of these guys are more exciting than the others, but the point is: Situations could change fast for some of this group. Hall, who has the most touches without a touchdown this year, could finally escape that dumpster fire of a franchise and potentially be a top 10 RB again. Meyers has been down in the dumps this year and could actually be fantasy-relevant elsewhere. If Olave or Shaheed are moved, a trade could land them in better offensive systems. An Andrews trade out of town could give both him and Isaiah Likely a bump in production. And Njoku and Ford don’t fit Cleveland’s long-term plans; either could help a new team if given the chance.
If you’re looking for an edge or some guidance on the best dynasty fantasy football trade to make before the majority of Week 7 kicks off, I’ve got you covered. I’ve highlighted three players I think you should buy, sell, or hold in Week 7, depending on your roster build. Check them out below — and go make some deals.
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Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Advice Week 7
Buy: TE Oronde Gadsden II, Los Angeles Chargers
What if I told you there’s still a cheap buying window to snag a 6’5” rookie tight end — one who’s tied to an elite quarterback, head coach, and offense?
If that sparks your interest, please take a gander at Oronde Gadsden II.
The son of the former Dolphins receiver, the younger Gadsden made the move to tight end at Syracuse and logged a pair of 900+ yard seasons while with the Orange. Now in the NFL, he’s already showing flashes just four games into his pro career.
After being inactive the first two weeks, here’s how his snap share has trended:
- Week 3: 25.6%
- Week 4: 47.6%
- Week 5: 53.8%
- Week 6: 75%
As you can see, Gadsden II has wrestled away the TE1 role from veterans Will Dissly and Tyler Conklin and is quickly earning the trust of both Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert. He enjoyed his best outing yet on Sunday, earning eight targets (second behind Ladd McConkey) and securing seven of them for 68 yards. His 11.8 PPR fantasy points gave Gadsden II his first weekly TE1 finish (TE12).
Oronde Gadsden II‘s Advanced Metrics
When Gadsden II is out there, he’s being schemed open. He has a 14% first read target share, and he’s making those looks count, ranking TE8 in first downs per route run (0.092) and TE13 in yards per route run (1.66).
Currently sitting at TE28 on KeepTradeCut, Gadsden II is valued around veterans like Isiah Pacheco, Chig Okonkwo and Calvin Ridley — all players who are doing next to nothing for fantasy managers right now. If someone in your league is willing to part with Gadsden II for a player like that, please, smash the accept button. Personally, I’d be willing to send two third-rounders or even a second-rounder to get Gadsden II and a third back in return. Don’t bother trying to send a single third; I’ve already tried in many leagues. Doesn’t work.
Acquire him now before he continues to ball out and rise in value. Getting a potential TE1 in the making at TE28 prices? That’s just smart dynasty process.
Sell: RB D’Andre Swift, Chicago Bears
Maybe the Bears should just tell D’Andre Swift that every game is the one after the bye. That seems to be when he turns into LaDainian Tomlinson for four quarters. Swift lit up the Commanders on Monday night, putting the team on his back late and getting them in position to kick the game-winning field goal.
He finished the game with 108 yards on 14 carries and caught two of three targets for 67 yards, scoring on a slick out route where he broke a tackle and torched another defender for a long TD. It was his best performance of the season after hovering in the RB20-27 range in fantasy scoring Weeks 1-4.
D’Andre Swift‘s Advanced Metrics
We’ve seen this movie before, though. Swift has a history of exploding out of bye weeks:
- 2020: 123 total yards, two TDs
- 2021: 135 total yards
- 2022: Injured
- 2023: 107 total yards, one TD
- 2024: 129 total yards, one TD
- 2025: 175 total yards, one TD
So, can Swift stakeholders expect him to build on his season-best outing? Or is this just another one of his usual post-bye spike weeks?
Sadly, it’s likely the latter. Even though he stuffed the stat sheet, Swift saw a season-low 56% snap share against Washington. Meanwhile, rookie Kyle Monangai was plenty involved, playing 34% of the snaps. He got six touches for a season-high 44 yards, most of which came on a 25-yard catch-and-run screen pass.
Prior to the bye, Swift also wasn’t very efficient with his touches:
D’Andre Swift‘s Efficiency Weeks 1-4
Also, something for current managers to consider: Swift has a grueling run down the stretch.
- Week 12: vs. Steelers (#9 vs. run)
- Week 13: at Eagles (#27 vs. run)
- Week 14: at Packers (#1 vs. run)
- Week 15: vs. Browns (#4 vs run)
- Week 16: vs. Packers (#1 vs run)
- Week 17: at 49ers (#16 vs run)
Those are the money weeks when managers will need the best out of Swift. He may volume his way to some respectable production, but the veteran will find it difficult to put up RB1 numbers against that daunting slate.
Right now, the Bears are playing well, and Swift’s big night is still fresh, so he should have some dynasty fantasy football trade value. Float him out there and see if you get any bites. You might be able to convince a contender — if they are a Ben Johnson believer — to part with a late first-rounder if they are desperate for more points in their lineup. At minimum, a pair of seconds for his services seems fair. Rebuilders should be looking to flip him for younger assets like Mason Taylor, Josh Downs, or teammate Luther Burden III.
Hold: QB Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans
Unless you’re my buddy Brendan, a proud Miami alum who swears up and down that Cam Ward is a future Hall of Famer, even the most staunch supporters of the No. 1 overall pick will admit it’s been a rough start.
Even though the Titans were bad enough to get HC Brian Callahan fired this week, it might actually be worse for Ward from a fantasy perspective. We all know there are 32 starting QBs each week — well, Ward is the QB33 in fantasy points scored through six games. Yikes!
Cam Ward‘s Advanced Metrics
Let’s take a look at what Ward has done compared to a couple of “unnamed” players I’ll reveal shortly.
- Ward: 55% completions, 1,101 passing yards, 36 rushing yards, three TDs, four INTs, 25 sacks taken, four fumbles lost
- Player 2: 58% completions, 1,266 passing yards, 17 rushing yards, seven TDs, two INTs, 19 sacks taken, two fumbles lost
- Player 3: 57% completions, 1,168 passing yards, 160 rushing yards, four TDs, nine INTs, 19 sacks taken, zero fumbles lost
Player 2 is the man who Ward replaced — Will Levis. Player 3 is a former No. 2 overall pick who is currently a backup on his third team — Zach Wilson.
Those are not two names you want to be associated with at the QB position.
With no standout performances so far, you really have no choice but to hold if you have Ward. Cutting bait and bailing after just six games feels premature — you’d be selling him for about 60 cents on the dollar. Don’t panic sell.
Maybe interim HC Mike McCoy can get this offense going? We’ll see. McCoy last called plays in 2018 for the Cardinals and was fired after just one season.
Cam Ward‘s 6-month QB ranking
At the same time, as those two examples show — and there are countless others — a young QB’s dynasty fantasy football trade value can fall off a cliff very quickly. Now, Ward does carry some insulated value being the top pick. Even if he struggles the rest of the season, he’ll still be valued somewhere in the QB18-24 range going into the offseason because “draft capital” is a powerful illusion.
So, as a Ward manager, you’ve got to decide what you’re comfortable with. Do you wait for him to show some life and sell before things slide further south? Or do you hold for the long haul, hoping a new HC can work some magic and turn the rocket-armed signal caller into the guy my buddy claims is destined for a bust in Canton someday?
For now, sit tight and buckle up. It’s likely going to be a bumpy ride.
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Wolf Trelles-Heard is a fantasy football contributor for PlayerProfiler. Find him on X at @DynastyFFWolf.
