The byes make it tougher to trade, as savvy owners are constantly trying to juke the schedule by trading for a player who’s already been on a bye while giving up a player that hasn’t. Savvier owners will refuse to do that, so you’re often at a stalemate. If you have a solid record and good depth, don’t be afraid to take on a player who’s yet to be idle. It’s a market inefficiency that can result in better overall players for the stretch run. This is obviously risky if you’re sitting at 2-3 right now, but if you’re 4-1 or 5-0, it’s all about setting yourself up with the best starting lineup possible for Weeks 15-17. You don’t want to sell out all of your depth, but the waiver wire should help you fill that in as the season goes along.

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Don’t forget that trade values can change quickly in fantasy football, so don’t get too locked in on a specific target. Change your thinking as the trends change, but don’t be afraid to strike if you have a good offer on the table, even this early in the season. – Matt Lutovsky

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Week 6 Fantasy Football Stock Watch: Buy-low trade candidates

Javonte Williams (RB – DEN)

DeVonta Smith (WR – PHI)

For more buy-low targets from Fantasy Pros, including A.J. Brown and Tee Higgins, click here.

WEEK 6 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

Week 6 Fantasy Football Stock Watch: Sell-high trade candidates

Myles Gaskin (RB – MIA)

Brandon Aiyuk (WR – SF)

The sophomore wideout totaled two receptions for 32 yards in Week 5, both of which were his second-highest marks of the season, sadly. Aiyuk’s snaps have been trending in the right direction recently, but the targets haven’t followed. It will be difficult to roster him through bye-week crunches unless something changes in a hurry.

For more sell-high targets from Fantasy Pros, including Justin Fields, click here.

WEEK 6 PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

Week 6 Fantasy Football Stock Watch: Players to hold

Chase Claypool (WR - PIT)

It’s tough to invest in the Pittsburgh passing attack with the way Ben Roethlisberger is playing right now, but Claypool’s talent has been undeniable ever since he broke out as a rookie in 2020. The 23-year-old freak totaled 130 yards and a touchdown on five receptions against Denver in Week 5. Since Week 1, he has had over a 22.5-percent target share in all three games that he has played. Roethlisberger’s play is concerning enough to keep Claypool from being a “buy” entering Week 6, but JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) out for an extended amount of time, Claypool should see even more targets.

For more hold targets from Fantasy Pros, including T.J. Hockenson, click here.