RSJ’s Jackson Barrett createdavalue-based drafting Excel toolto create the preseason values for this Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart. The tool uses theFantasyPros consensus projectionsto assign valuesbased on a 12-team, full PPR league.
Each week throughout the season, I will alter these values to reflect the player’s value for the rest of the season. I have made changes based on the FantasyPros ECR, results from the season so far, andThe Wolf’s Rest of Season Rankings. But for the most part, the below values should generally reflect consensus rankings. The values provided also allow for comparing player values across positions, not just within one position group.
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RISERS
Following a three-game suspension, Alvin Kamara has returned to the New Orleans offense. Kamara came back like he never left, scoring 21.4 points on 24 touches. This is a very good performance from Kamara but it’s nothing game-breaking. So why am I viewing Kamara so highly? His role last week was phenomenal for fantasy production.
Kamara absolutely dominated the running back room in his return. On top of just playing most snaps, Kamara is being heavily utilized. In Week 4, Kamara had FOURTEEN targets, the most of any RB this season. With Jamaal Williams on IR and apparently little competition from rookie Kendre Miller or Tony Jones Jr., Kamara is a top-10 RB moving forward.
Similar to Kamara, Lions’ RB David Montgomery had a vice grip on the Detroit running back room in Week 4. Montgomery played 53 snaps in Week 4, leading to 32 carries, two receptions, and 32.1 fantasy points. Meanwhile, rookie Jahmyr Gibbs played just 28 snaps and saw 12 touches. It seems that Montgomery will control early downs, goal line work, and will have some role in the pass game. On a very capable Detroit offense, this role solidifies him as an RB2 that can be started with ease.
FALLERS
Following a dominant start to the season, Raheem Mostert is now seeing legitimate competition in Miami. Rookie De’Von Achane has arrived and he won’t be going anywhere.
Following a breakout in Week 3, Achane was a significant factor in the Miami offense in Week 4. Achane and Mostert split snaps nearly 50-50. As Achane continues to grow, this will hurt nobody but Mostert. Mostert will continue to get work in this Miami offense, which is valuable. However, don’t expect him to see the 70 percent snap share like he did in the early weeks of the season. As Mostert’s role continues to diminish, so does his fantasy value.
Unfortunately for Rhamondre Stevenson owners, production has steadily declined over the last few weeks. Unlike Mostert, Stevenson’s fall in value has to do with offensive environment, not usage. In Week 4, Stevenson had more than double the carries of Ezekiel Elliott and played 35 snaps compared to the 22 of Elliott. Stevenson has struggled because the New England offense, particularly QB Mac Jones, has struggled. In Week 4, New England scored just one field goal in a throttling from the Dallas defense. Until the New England offense improves, Stevenson is a fringe RB1.
TRADE TARGETS
This is the final call to trade for Jonathan Taylor. The Colts star running back is officially back at practice and a Week 5 return is imminent. Taylor may be walking into a very valuable role. Colts’ head coach Shane Steichen has shown no issue with heavily utilizing just one RB. In three games, Colts’ lead RB Zack Moss has been on the field for 98.2, 77.4, and 82.8 percent of snaps. This is rare usage in the modern NFL. If Taylor can come in and maintain this workload (or something similar), Taylor will immediately be a top-tier fantasy RB. He will lose work to Anthony Richardson, but Taylor has the talent and should have the touches to be a fantasy all-star.
Green Bay running back Aaron Jones should have a reduced price following a disappointing performance in Week 4. Clearly playing with a pitch count, Jones scored just 2.4 fantasy points. Barring any setbacks, Jones should be back with a full workload in Week 5, potentially Week 6. With a struggling AJ Dillon, Jones should maintain a strong grip on this backfield and see consistent work on the ground and through the air. We saw what Jones could do in Week 1, consider buying him during this brief drop in his price.
