We are now through two weeks of the fantasy football season. Fantasy managers should always be looking to improve their rosters.
With that in mind, we recently listed a number of players fantasy managers should try to trade for, either to buy low on those who are undervalued or sell high on the overvalued ones. But if you’re only interested in running back trade targets, we’ve got you covered.
Jaylen Warren, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Jaylen Warren isn’t your typical buy-low candidate. He’s not exactly some elite back that’s underperforming. At his peak, though, he’s a viable low-RB2.
Warren’s Week 1 usage was minimal as he was recovering from a preseason hamstring strain. In Week 2, his playing time ticked up. He looked closer to being in his usual role, carrying the ball nine times for 42 yards, and drawing two targets, catching both for 19 yards.
Najee Harris remains the RB1, but Warren may be back to his 40-45% role as soon as next week. I’m not sure if he’s being valued at that level.
If you can poach Warren away from his manager for cheap, he should provide a positive return on your investment.
Josh Jacobs, RB, Green Bay Packers
Oftentimes, touchdowns skew perception. Josh Jacobs did not score a touchdown in the Packers’ win over the Colts. He did carry the ball a whopping 32 times for 151 yards, though.
Jacobs is a true bell cow in every sense of the term. Don’t worry about his lack of targets — that was a product of the team doing everything they could to hide Malik Willis.
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While Willis is starting, Jacobs will see heavy volume on the ground. Even though teams know the Packers are running, it can still work because of the threat Willis poses with his own rushing.
Once Jordan Love returns, Jacobs’ receiving game upside will return, as will his touchdown upside. Try and capitalize on his lack of scoring in what was otherwise an incredible performance.
Check out the complete list of trade targets and sell-high candidates here.