Each week, I’ll break down the players I think you should buy low, sell high, or hold onto as the fantasy season unfolds. Whether you’re chasing a playoff spot or trying to keep your roster steady, these moves can give you the edge you need to stay ahead of the competition.
Buy – Drake London
Drake London hasn’t exactly lit it up to start 2025, just 19.4 fantasy points in two weeks. After a 4-target dud in Week 2, plenty of managers are already ready to jump ship.
Here’s why that’s a mistake. Atlanta’s game plan last week wasn’t about airing it out. They wanted to lean on the run, grind out possessions, and play keep-away.
With Penix at QB, London averaged nearly 12 targets per game over his last five starts. That kind of usage doesn’t disappear; it comes roaring back. If someone in your league is frustrated and sitting at 0-2 or 1-1, now’s the time to slide in with an offer. His stock is at its lowest point of the year, and you don’t want to wait until after the rebound.
The Falcons travel to Carolina in Week 3 with a 44.5 total on the board, but these in-division matchups can sometimes shoot out from time to time, which means this should be a high-scoring week. Don’t sell. Don’t sit. Don’t overthink it. Drake London is a buy, and smart managers are moving on him right now.
Buy – Brian Thomas Jr
Sound the alarms? Not so fast. BTJ has looked like a ghost through two weeks, but I’m not hitting the panic button like a lot of fantasy managers are. He’s too talented, too proven, and this slow start isn’t the whole story.
Let’s be real, part of this is on Trevor Lawrence with inaccurate throws, and part is on BTJ himself. Week 1: 7 targets. Week 2: 12 targets. The volume is there. If you watched the tape from last week, you saw multiple plays where BTJ was wide open and Lawrence just flat-out missed him. At the same time, BTJ left points on the board with sloppy mechanics and a couple of brutal drops that literally cost him touchdowns.
The wrist injury news explains a lot. We just found out he’s been dealing with it, which makes the drops make sense. What doesn’t make sense is why Coach Liam Coen never listed him on the injury report. That’s shady, and honestly, the team deserves to be fined for it.
Now, heading into Week 3 against Houston, yes, Derek Stingley is a legit corner, and the Texans’ defense is no joke. But BTJ is still a locked-in starter. The usage is there, the bounce-back is coming, and this is the perfect buy-low window before he drops a monster stat line.
Sell – Tyreek Hill
Bad vibes continue in Miami, and the energy is trending in the wrong direction. The Dolphins are sitting on the edge of disaster, and if they stumble on national TV Thursday night and fall to 0-3, it’s not crazy to wonder if Mike McDaniels gets fired.
Tyreek Hill’s situation only adds to the chaos. Rumors swirled before the season, and every loss makes the whispers louder. Add in Tua’s inconsistency getting him the ball, and you’ve got a mix that feels like it could ignite at any moment.
Let’s not get it twisted, Hill is still one of the most unguardable players in football. He destroys zone coverage, blows past corners, and when he’s locked in, he looks like a future top 10 all-time receiver. Talent isn’t the problem. The quarterback play and vibes around Miami are.
That’s why, in fantasy, I’m putting Hill on the block. Not because I doubt his ability, but because the Dolphins feel unstable. Sure, a dream scenario would be a reunion with Mahomes in Kansas City or a splash move to Buffalo, but those aren’t moves you can bank on.
If you can flip Hill for elite, stable value right now, I’d strongly consider it. The firepower is there, but the foundation in Miami? It feels shaky. Sometimes the smartest play in fantasy is stepping off the ride before it derails.
Sell – DK Metcalf
Two weeks in, DK Metcalf has been… fine. Not great, not terrible, just sitting in fantasy purgatory at WR36 heading into Week 3. That’s not exactly what managers signed up for when they drafted him as a locked-in starter.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s only week 2, and I do like DK’s talents. He’s a physical freak who can bully corners and turn a slant into a house call or torch a defense with a go route. But let’s be real, he’s not Aaron Rodgers’ prototype X receiver. Rodgers has always thrived with surgical route runners like Davante Adams, guys who can separate with precision and win at every level. That’s never been DK’s game, and we’re seeing the mismatch.
Yes, Metcalf found the end zone last week. That helped salvage his fantasy day, but let’s not confuse one score with week-to-week reliability. Since his breakout rookie year, DK has had stretches of dominance, but consistency has always been the issue. In fact, he’s failed to return value on his preseason ADP in each of the past three seasons, and history may be repeating itself.
That’s why I had him pegged as a fade coming into drafts, and nothing through two weeks has changed my stance. The ceiling is still there, he’ll have those 100-yard, 2-TD blowup,s but betting on them week in and week out is a losing game. Coming off a revenge score against his old team, this is the window to test the market. If another manager is buying into the “bounce back narrative,” don’t be afraid to flip him for steadier production.
Hold – Terry McLaurin
It happens every single year: star players hold out, miss a chunk of camp, and fantasy managers act shocked when the slow starts roll in. Terry McLaurin is the latest example. If you drafted Scary Terry, you should’ve baked this into your expectations. If you didn’t, that’s on you.
Look at the numbers. Week 1: 2 catches for 17 yards on 4 targets. Week 2: 6 catches for 22 yards on 8 targets. The volume is climbing, but the efficiency isn’t there yet, and that’s normal for a guy shaking off rust after missing valuable camp reps. Timing, pad practice, and rhythm with the QB in training camp matter.
If McLaurin had hauled in just one touchdown last week, we’re not even having this conversation. The “panic” disappears, and managers chalk up Week 1 as a blip.
Rewind to last season. McLaurin finished as the WR7 in fantasy. How did he start? Almost the exact same way: sluggish opening games, whispers of concern, then a steady climb into elite production. History is literally repeating itself.
So here’s the advice: stop playing emotional fantasy football. Don’t overthink Terry. Fire him up with confidence, ignore the noise, and let the talent and volume win out. The breakout is coming just like it did last year.
Hold – Treveyon Henderson
Henderson’s fantasy stock shot through the roof after his preseason splash, and honestly, he earned that hype. But in the excitement, it feels like everyone forgot about Rhamondre Stevenson, the guy who’s been the Patriots’ lead back for the last two seasons.
Yes, Stevenson disappointed in 2024. His rushing average dipped to 3.9 yards per carry, and his fumble issues didn’t help. That made fantasy managers quick to erase him from their 2025 projections, opening the door for Henderson fever.
Through two weeks, Henderson’s usage tells the story of a rookie still finding his footing. He logged 10 touches in Week 1 but saw that dip in Week 2 as Stevenson reclaimed volume. Does that mean Henderson is a bust? Not at all. Rookie backs almost always need time before they take over.
Just look at Bucky Irving a year ago. Rachaad White led the Tampa backfield early, but by Week 6, Irving was flashing (81 rushing yards and a score), and by Week 10, he owned the job. These things take patience.
That’s where I’m at with Henderson. By midseason, this conversation could look completely different. Head coach Mike Vrabel isn’t blind; he knows Henderson has the explosiveness to tilt games. Right now, it’s about easing him in and working on his pass protection, but sooner or later, the Patriots are going to take the Porsche out of the garage for good.
