Fantasy Trade Market: WR Targets After A.J. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, Chris Olave Injuries

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Chuba Hubbard, RB, Carolina Panthers
Week 9: 15 carries, 72 yards, 2 TDs; 2 catches, 0 yards
2024 Season: 133 carries, 665 yards, 5 TDs; 26 receptions, 108 yards, TD
As rookie second-round running back Jonathon Brooks (ACL) prepares to make his pro debut, Hubbard’s value probably isn’t rising above its current market price as far as what you can get for him.
The Panthers invested premium draft capital in Brooks, so he will likely take on a decent role once he’s active.
Over the past six weeks, Hubbard has scored six touchdowns, and he finished 10th among running backs in fantasy scoring for Week 10. Right now, Hubbard could fetch a solid return before his stock drops as Brooks enters the rotation.
Sell Hubbard for: James Conner, Najee Harris, Rachaad White
Tyler Lockett, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Week 9: 3 catches, 63 yards, TD
2024 Season: 34 catches, 456 yards, 2 TDs
In six seasons, DK Metcalf has built a reputation as the Seattle Seahawks’ big-play wide receiver. He’s averaged at least 15.5 yards per reception in four out of six seasons.
Metcalf has missed the last two weeks, and his absence has allowed Jaxon Smith-Njigba to emerge as a vertical threat. Smith-Njigba could see more downfield looks following his breakout Week 9 performance.
Head coach Mike Macdonald is optimistic Metcalf will return to action after the Seahawks’ Week 10 bye, which means fewer targets to go around.
After setting career highs as a downfield playmaker last week, Smith-Njigba could have a bigger role alongside Metcalf, leaving Lockett with leftover targets.
Metcalf (26) is in his prime. Smith-Njigba (22) is on the rise. Lockett (32) is slightly past his prime, averaging 49.1 receiving yards per game, which is his lowest rate since 2017.
Sell Lockett for: Jauan Jennings, Jerry Jeudy, Xavier Legette
Mike Gesicki, TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Week 9: 5 catches, 100 yards, 2 TDs
2024 Season: 30 catches, 353 yards, 2 TDs
In Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Gesicki had one of his most productive outings since Week 6 of the 2021 season when he caught eight passes for 115 yards.
This season, Gesicki has racked up 73-plus receiving yards in three of the four games that wide receiver Tee Higgins missed because of injuries.
Higgins isn’t on injured reserve, so he could be back on the field soon. He’s missed consecutive games.
Don’t wait for Higgins’ official return to trade Gesicki—it’ll be too late to maximize his stock. If he’s on your roster, trade him after one of his best games.