Buy
Ricky Pearsall (WR, SF)
Over the first four weeks of the 2025 NFL season, Ricky Pearsall was beginning to look like one of the most talented receivers in the entire league. He was using his route running to gain separation, making impressive catches, winning downfield, and putting up some serious production (327 receiving yards in four games).
The San Francisco offense has proven its ability to thrive no matter who is starting at quarterback, as the unit has flipped between usual starter Brock Purdy and backup Mac Jones so far this season due to a turf toe injury to Purdy that has kept him out of action for multiple weeks.
Pearsall is a major part of the gameplan moving forward, and there are several reasons to back this up. The team spent high capital on the Florida product, investing a late first-round pick into the star receiver during the 2024 NFL Draft. Ricky Pearsall has also been incredibly effective when on the field this season and will without a doubt continue to be the main target at the wide receiver position.
Pearsall is worth buying in dynasty fantasy football because his value likely won’t get any lower than it is currently. The second-year receiver has missed the past four weeks with a knee injury, and your league mates may be worried about his ability to contribute on an offense with so many weapons.
However, we’ve already seen Pearsall produce this season, even if it was a fairly small sample size. He’s only 25 years old and has plenty of time to continue establishing himself as one of the most productive receivers in football. He’s worth trading for while he’s in the midst of battling an injury, but regardless, he will likely cost some solid assets.
Brock Bowers (TE, LV)
Brock Bowers was the best tight end in fantasy football back in 2024 during his rookie season with the Las Vegas Raiders. His advanced skills as a pass-catcher and absurd athleticism allowed him to make his presence known both early and often in real life and in the world of fantasy football; the Georgia product posted 112 receptions, 1,194 receiving yards, and five receiving touchdowns during his inaugural campaign.
However, Bowers has started the 2025 NFL season extremely slow in terms of production. He has only recorded 122 receiving yards over the past three weeks after logging 103 in Week 1 versus New England. The culprit of this dip in fantasy success is a simple diagnosis.
Firstly, Brock Bowers has been dealing with a nagging knee injury for most of the year. He suffered the injury during the first game of the season and attempted to play through it, but has been sidelined over the past three weeks.
Another reason for Bowers’ slow start is the quarterback situation in Las Vegas. During the offseason, the Raiders traded a third-round pick to Seattle in exchange for quarterback Geno Smith, who was supposed to elevate this offense and provide stronger quarterback play than what the franchise had become accustomed to over the past few years. The veteran was even given a two-year, $75M contract extension right off the bat.
Unfortunately, Smith has been ineffective so far this year, leading the NFL in interceptions (10) through seven weeks. The former Seahawks quarterback has been a turnover machine, crippling this offense and giving Bowers no chance to make an impact even when he’s on the field.
I think Bowers is worth trading for in dynasty fantasy football because Las Vegas will likely have a new starting quarterback in 2026. Bowers also remains one of the most talented players in football, so buying low on one of the league’s most electric tight ends could end up being a strong move if you’re willing to make it.
HM. Dalton Kincaid (TE, BUF)
Sell
Kyler Murray (QB, ARI)
After finishing as a top-10 fantasy football quarterback in 2024, Kyler Murray has struggled to match that production this season. It’s irrefutable that the former top-overall pick is one of the best scrambling quarterbacks in the NFL, which certainly gives him some rushing upside, and in turn, real fantasy value, but the offense has looked stagnant at times with Murray at the helm this season.
There’s a real world scenario in which Murray is not the team’s starter in 2026 if they decide to be aggressive and make a move for a veteran or select a top prospect in April’s draft. If this is even a possibility, it may be time to move on from Kyler Murray in fantasy football while he still has value.
The seventh-year starter faced some struggles before suffering a foot injury that has held him out of the past two games. In his stead, veteran backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett has looked very solid, leading the offense to score 25.0 PPG over the last two weeks. This is a small sample size, but it’s still concerning that Brissett has arguably been the more stable option under center through the first seven weeks of the season.
If the Cardinals miss the postseason once again, they may try to make a big move regarding the quarterback position. Trading Murray now before that happens could be a good way to get ahead of things before next offseason. If your league mate is in need of a quarterback, it could be a smart move.
Michael Pittman Jr. (WR, IND)
Veteran wideout Michael Pittman Jr. has been a very solid player for the Colts offense for more than five years, but he may not be the strongest fantasy option heading forward for your dynasty roster.
Pittman has clearly been overtaken as the team’s top target by rookie tight end Tyler Warren, who has been making an immediate impact during his first NFL season. Additionally, Pittman has only recorded two games of 100+ receiving yards since the beginning of last season. While his yardage production has been somewhat consistent, he’s had a lack of dominant statistical performances over the past few seasons.
On top of this, Pittman has also seen his fantasy production inflate due to the five touchdowns he’s already scored this season. While this is great for Pittman and the Colts, it’s not a reliable nor a sustainable means of fantasy production and could allow you to trade Pittman while his value is trending upwards for a receiver with a higher ceiling.
If you’re able to trade him for slightly more than he’s worth based off of a hot start to the season in terms of getting into the end zone, your dynasty team could be set up even better for long-term success.
HM. Isiah Pacheco (RB, KC)