It’s always difficult to properly value the quarterback position in fantasy football for trading purposes. Six weeks into the season, values have shifted dramatically. Unraveling all that we saw in Week 6 and translating it into Week 7 QB trade targets is where fantasy managers can differentiate themselves.
To help you get your head around it all, here are our thoughts on some QBs to buy low or sell high entering Week 7.
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Which QBs Should You Trade for in Fantasy Football?
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Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
After three consecutive weeks of scoring over 22 fantasy points, Lamar Jackson has now posted consecutive underwhelming efforts.
Anyone who watched Jackson play against the Tennessee Titans has to feel good about the way he is performing. Unfortunately, the Ravens stalled out in the red zone repeatedly, limiting Jackson to just one touchdown pass.
The Ravens have some really favorable games coming up on the schedule. The Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks could be shootouts, and their game against the Arizona Cardinals could be one where they run up the score. If Jackson’s fantasy manager is feeling a bit uneasy, it’s not a bad idea to see if you could pry Jackson away.
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Justin Fields, Chicago Bears
I am putting Justin Fields here for a second consecutive week largely because this was such a down week for QB performances that it’s difficult to call anyone a sell-high candidate. Hopefully, you were able to move Fields after last week. If not, his value has obviously decreased, as his Weeks 4 and 5 are looking more and more like flukes (which they were).
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Even though you will undoubtedly get a weaker return now than you would’ve last week, Fields is still worth moving if you have a viable alternative.
The guy we saw in Weeks 1-3 is the real Fields — not the one who smashed in Weeks 4 and 5. Fields averaged 14.6 PPG over that span. He should be treated like a borderline QB1, not an every-week starter. Sell him if you can.
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Should You Trade Justin Fields for Trevor Lawrence?
Making a move like this just became a whole lot more difficult. Justin Fields has a dislocated right thumb. We don’t know how long he will be out yet. But we do know he’s not playing in Week 7.
It’s always difficult to trade injured players. You will be selling low. But in this potential deal, you’re not really buying anything exciting.
Trevor Lawrence has yet to hit 19 fantasy points in a game this season. His next two matchups are against the Saints and Steelers. Then, the Jaguars have their bye. Lawrence’s performance thus far has been that of a guy you would stream when you need a floor play, not of someone you want to start every week.
Although Fields was a sell, and I do think you should trade him if you can, Lawrence is not the guy to target. This is a “neither” situation. I don’t want Fields or Lawrence. You can stream what Lawrence provides. If he’s the best you can do, just hang onto Fields and hope he comes back sooner rather than later.
Should You Trade Joe Burrow for Lamar Jackson?
Over the past two weeks, Joe Burrow has looked much healthier. The Bengals won both games, and the offense is seemingly back on track. But they’re not all the way back yet. There is more to achieve here as Burrow continues to improve.
Selling Burrow now would not be getting peak value. However, if you can get Jackson, absolutely make that move.
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Jackson has been far more good than bad this season. And his bad hasn’t really been his fault.
The Ravens’ next three opponents could result in quite a lot of scoring from the offense. Jackson may be about to take off, so now is the time to acquire him.
I had Jackson valued ahead of Burrow before the season, throughout the season, and right now. This is a good deal if you can pull it off.