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Hey Nerds! We’re heading into Week 5, and this is when fantasy managers can begin to separate legitimate trends from early-season overreactions. Three weeks of NFL action have given us a little more data to work with, but there are still plenty of players whose dynasty value doesn’t match their true long-term outlook. In this article, I’ll break down my Week 5 fantasy football trade advice and show you where fantasy managers can look to gain an advantage on the trade market with these buys and sells.
Please note that all trade scenarios are designed for 12-team SuperFlex Tight End Premium dynasty leagues.
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Players to Buy | Week 5 Fantasy Football Trade Advice
Jayden Daniels | Quarterback | Washington Commanders
On a recent episode of the Dynasty Nerds Podcast, Garret, Rich, and Matt debated whether to buy Jayden Daniels. I encourage everyone to watch or listen to the podcast. I enjoyed this debate, as the dynasty community is split on Daniels’ long-term success. While Garret and Matt expressed concerns about Daniels’ injury, I leaned towards Rich’s argument that he now believes there is a buying window for Daniels given the injury concerns. Rich argued that 2 first-round picks might get a deal done with the Daniels manager. The elbow dislocation does not concern me, as there was no structural damage, and I anticipate Daniels to wear a brace to help prevent this injury in the future. When Daniels is on the field, he is a difference-maker at quarterback. This move is extremely enticing for contending teams, but it could also be made by a rebuilding team.
Keaton Mitchell | Running Back | Los Angeles Chargers
This is the time for dynasty teams to start adding depth to their rosters to help counteract the bye-week blues. There’s a good chance managers are still undervaluing Keaton Mitchell, making him a cheap buy for teams needing running back depth. Mitchell has steadily seen his role grow over the first four weeks, going from just 4 carries in Week 1 to 10 in Week 4, while also seeing an uptick in passing targets. Mitchell has had back-to-back double-digit performances and is currently the RB33 on the year. If Omarion Hampton were to miss time, Mitchell’s role could explode.
Roman Wilson | Wide Receiver | Pittsburgh Steelers
Roman Wilson was frequently making my waiver wire article as a name to roster, as his rostership was commonly under 50%. Hopefully, you were able to acquire him off the waiver wire, but if not, I think his price is still fairly low. Wilson has now scored in 2 straight weeks, as he’s become a consistently reliable target for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Currently, Wilson is second on the Steelers in targets (24) and has consistently received 6 targets a game. I am not ready to say he has surpassed Michael Pittman as the team’s WR2, but his rapport with Rodgers cannot go unnoticed. Approach the Wilson manager and nonchalantly try to add Wilson as a throw-in piece to a bigger deal.
Players to Sell | Week 5 Dynasty Trade Advice
Malik Willis | Quarterback | Miami Dolphins
Malik Willis came into the season as a potential sleeper, but has failed to live up to the hype. Through 4 games, Willis has only 2 total touchdowns, with one being through the air and one being on the ground. Willis is now without his top offensive weapon, De’Von Achane, who is on season-ending injured reserve. I thought Willis would provide fantasy value with his rushing upside, but that has not translated into a productive season. Aim for a 2027 or 2028 third-round pick to a contending team that might need a quarterback to help with bye weeks or injuries.
Chris Godwin | Wide Receiver | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chris Godwin is a player I would look to sell in dynasty. Through four games this season, Godwin has caught 16 of 18 targets for just 142 yards and zero touchdowns, averaging only 8.9 yards per reception. The biggest concern is that Godwin’s production has been extremely modest despite running 136 routes and playing 147 pass snaps, meaning the opportunity hasn’t translated into meaningful fantasy production. His 3.8-yard average depth of target is also a major red flag, as Tampa Bay is primarily using the 30-year-old receiver as a short-area option.
The entire Buccaneers offense is a mess right now, with Emeka Egbuka sitting at 15 receptions for 154 yards and a touchdown through four games, while Cade Otton has 15 receptions for 157 yards. Tampa Bay also drafted Ted Hurst, who has nearly out-targeted on the season. You might be able to swap Godwin for Roman Wilson plus another piece, as Godwin’s name still has some trade value.
Kyle Pitts | Tight End | Atlanta Falcons
I’m selling Kyle Pitts in dynasty, and at this point, I’m tired of riding the roller coaster that comes with being a Pitts manager. After a career-best 2025 season in which he posted 88 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns, and a rookie season in which Pitts posted 1,026 receiving yards, the hope was that a healthy Michael Penix Jr. would finally unlock the former fourth-overall pick. Instead, Pitts has opened 2026 with just 5 receptions for 67 yards on 10 targets through four games, with zero touchdowns.
What makes this even more frustrating is that Penix is back and playing well, yet Pitts still hasn’t become a consistent part of the passing game. Even with Atlanta scoring 45 points in Week 4, Pitts managed only three catches and failed to find the end zone. That is the exact problem with rostering Pitts in dynasty: every offseason gives us another reason to believe the breakout is coming, and then we’re left waiting for the production to actually arrive. He is only 26 years old, so I’m not saying Pitts can’t have another productive stretch, but I don’t want to keep betting on the idea of Kyle Pitts when the actual production doesn’t match the dynasty value. I would rather sell now than spend another season riding the Pitts roller coaster and hoping the next quarterback, offensive coordinator, matchup, or touchdown regression is finally what unlocks him.
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