The University of Idaho Argonaut

This is the time for all you fantasy football owners to start re-evaluating your team. Let me be the first tell you not to panic if your early round selections haven’t panned out. Give them time.
For example, if you’re a Peyton Manning owner, expect him to regain his top form. Don’t go trading him for Phillip Rivers or anything drastic.
If your team is off to a 4-0 or 3-1 start, understand you can still improve your roster. This is an excellent time to package up some of your bench players who are performing well and trade them for one stud player.

Be the guy who proposes trades frequently. You never know, you may end up stealing someone’s first or second rounder.
Also be sure to have a level head when it comes to players overachieving this season. Don’t be afraid to deal a player coming off a great game.
You always want to buy low and sell high when it comes to fantasy sports trading.
In football, players’ value changes with each week.

I was able to trade Larry Johnson for Joseph Addai in one of my leagues, and I’m happy with that move. I think Johnson is coming off two great games while Addai has struggled due to the Colts’ early season offensive injuries. Come December, Addai will be the better player.

Here is a list of players to consider buying low and selling high:
Players to Buy Low:
Ryan Grant — He’s had a slow start, but remember the Packers signed him to a long-term deal this off-season. He’s their guy, and I love that he plays in cold Lambeau Field during the fantasy playoffs where they run the ball heavily. Don’t give too much, but consider making an offer. You couldn’t get him after week one, and now you probably have a chance.
Joseph Addai — Like I stated earlier, the Colts have struggled so far this season. That will not continue. Peyton Manning and company will get this offense going. Any National Football League running back would excel in this system. Addai’s situation is perfect for fantasy owners. This offense runs itself. Make an offer for him.
Braylon Edwards — I feel Braylon is a stud player and will eventually come out of this slump. Which is why I’d make offers for him right now. His stock has never been this low. Whether it’s Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn at the helm in Cleveland, Braylon should return to old form. He won’t score 16 teeders like last season, but he should get you 8-12.
Marques Colston — He’s hurt right now and an owner with a crappy team may be willing to part with Colston in a state of panic. If your team is rolling, go grab him and ensure yourself for the playoffs. Drew Brees is making Lance Moore look like a Pro Bowler; I expect Colston to be money upon return.
Randy Moss — Trust me here. If it wasn’t for Brady’s injury, Moss would be untradable. No, he won’t score 23 teeders like last season, but I’d be shocked if he didn’t get at least 10 this year. If you have a Moss owner that is willing to deal him, make some offers, his stock hasn’t been this low since his silver and black days. The Patriots offense will continue to improve mainly due to Moss. See if you can get him.

Players to Sell High:
Santana Moss — Be careful here I think Moss will have a good season. Just ask yourself if you think he’ll be a top five wide receiver at season’s end. Right now you may be able to get a first or second rounder for him. Moss is great trade bait to package up if you’re trying to get someone’s star player or pull off a blockbuster deal.
DeSean Jackson — Off to a great start and has been McNabb’s top target in September. I’m still not sure about him, though. I don’t think he’ll be a top 20 wide receiver this season. He’s currently ranked 11th among fantasy wide receivers this season. That can’t stay. With Reggie Brown and Kevin Curtis returning McNabb will have more options. I expect Jackson’s numbers to slow down. Trade him for a proven player.
Michael Turner — I know, he’s the number one ranked running back this season. Again, will he be at season’s end? Turner has had money performances this season against Detroit and Kansas City; two horrible defenses. In his other two games versus Tampa Bay and Carolina he has failed to rush for over 56 yards in both. If you can get an Tomlinson or an injured Westbrook for him, consider.
Larry Johnson — Love his talent. On a good offense, he’d be the Larry Johnson of 2005-06. He’s stranded on a rebuilding team and coming off a 198 yard performance against Denver, the league’s worst rush defense. Johnson’s stock is now high again. Consider dumping him. Again, I love his game, just not with an inexperienced offensive line.
Philip Rivers — Right now Rivers is the number two fantasy quarterback on the season. I think he might be a top 10 quarterback this year, but is certainly a player I would consider selling high right now. There is too much quality at the quarterback spot this season to fall in love with what Rivers is doing. Do you really see Rivers throwing for 40 touch down passes this season? Which is what he’s on pace for. Yeah, I don’t either.

Enjoy this part of the season. Remember to build your team for December, playoff time. Don’t get too wrapped up in who’s doing well after the first month. It’s a marathon and not a sprint.
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