This article is part of our Trade Buy/Sell series.
At this point of the season, most trade deadlines in redraft formats have passed, which means the focus now shifts entirely to dynasty fantasy football roster building. This weekly column highlights players whose long-term outlooks make them strong dynasty buys or timely dynasty sells as managers position themselves for 2026 and beyond. Whether you're rebuilding or chasing a fantasy title, identifying the right buy and sell fantasy football opportunities is essential. For managers evaluating player roles and future usage, the RotoWire's weekly fantasy football projections are a helpful reference, and long-term outlooks can be viewed through NFL team depth charts as well.
Buy Candidates
Quarterback
Although it has been a forgettable season for Jackson, there is no reason to believe his long-term dynasty outlook is any less promising. After missing about a month with a hamstring injury, it was clear upon returning that he was nowhere near full health before suffering additional compensatory injuries. That type of setback is obviously problematic for a mobile quarterback, which may create doubt for his current fantasy manager. This is exactly the window to buy low, as Jackson still profiles as an elite long-term asset despite the rough 2025 season.
Running Back
Jeanty has had an uneven rookie season, and three of his past four games have been well below expectations. The primary issue has been a severely undermanned Raiders' offensive line that lost two top players to long-term injuries. Despite that, Jeanty still ranks above the 90th percentile in broken tackle rate, yards after contact, and yards after reception, which is an elite profile that matches preseason expectations. His current manager may be questioning the talent due to recent box scores, making this an ideal dynasty buy opportunity.
Wide Receiver
The window to acquire Bryant could close quickly. While his raw production has been modest, he has recorded at least 42 yards in three of his last four games and has seen a significant post-bye increase in snap share. More importantly, Troy Franklin's snaps have simultaneously collapsed, signaling that Bryant has claimed the No. 2 receiver role in Denver. Sean Payton has shown clear interest in utilizing him in a Michael Thomas-style role, making Bryant a potential PPR machine as early as next season.
Tight End
Ferguson has only produced five catches for 138 yards and a score on 15 targets, but his usage has been extremely encouraging. Sean McVay has deployed him as a downfield option, and Ferguson owns an 89th-percentile yards-per-route-run rate along with 85th-percentile yards after the catch. The Rams were always going to bring him along slowly, but the experience he is gaining now should put him in a strong breakout position for 2026. With Colby Parkinson soaking up most of the recent tight-end volume, Ferguson remains an inexpensive but high-upside dynasty stash.
Sell Candidates
Quarterback
Hurts entered 2025 having delivered four strong fantasy seasons, but his rushing production has steadily declined from over 770 yards early in his career to a pace that will result in his worst rushing output since becoming a fantasy star. As his rushing drops, so does his fantasy ceiling, as he doesn't bring elite passing efficiency to offset that decline. Although many will blame his disappointing season on offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, the long-term trend is far more concerning. Dynasty managers should sell high now before the market adjusts to a likely long-term reduction in high-end production.
Running Back
Dowdle's early season surge feels like a distant memory, but he has still proven to be a very capable NFL running back. Even so, Carolina's elite run-blocking unit played a major role in elevating his production. Dowdle is also on a one-year deal and unlikely to return to the Panthers, meaning his next situation will almost certainly come with a downgraded offensive environment. With the running back turning 28 next season, this is the ideal time to sell before his value naturally dips due to age and uncertainty.
Wide Receiver
Wilson went on a scorching three-game tear while Marvin Harrison Jr. was out, averaging 31 PPR points per game. It was the perfect storm: boundary usage that fits Jacoby Brissett's play style, negative game scripts and a non-existent run game. Wilson is a solid player, but this level of production is unsustainable and heavily tied to a temporary situation. Contending teams may still pay a premium for his recent breakout stretch, making now the perfect time to sell high for a future-focused return.
Tight End
LaPorta enjoyed a phenomenal rookie season, but he experienced noticeable regression in Year 2, and 2025 brought even more challenges. Ben Johnson's departure and a downgraded offensive line hurt the overall structure of the offense, and now LaPorta is sidelined for the remainder of the regular season with a back injury. While he remains talented, he never profiled as a consistent elite TE1 in dynasty formats. If a league mate still values him based on his rookie-year ceiling, this is a smart time to sell high.
Conclusion
Dynasty roster management requires balancing immediate production with long-term outlooks, and identifying players whose value is set to rise or fall is key to sustainable success. Review RotoWire each week to confirm shifting roles, and use our weekly NFL projections to guide your trade decisions. Whether you're in the fantasy playoffs or building for the next window, these recommendations help guide your fantasy football buy-low, sell-high strategy. For deeper research on future roles and depth chart movement, you can continue referencing NFL team depth charts as the season progresses. Smart managers stay one step ahead, and Week 15 is an ideal time to reshape your dynasty roster with both the present and future in mind.
