There’s always an opportunity to make a deal. This fantasy season has been all over the place because of injuries. Because of that, you may be able to grab players who are coming back from injury or have a couple of weeks left before they return to the field. Make sure to see what record the person you are trying to make a deal with has. They may be more open to making a deal if it can help save their season. So don’t send them anything bogus to turn them off.
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Week 5 Fantasy Football Trade Targets
Emeka Egbuka, WR – TB
The Buccaneers’ new wide receiver has not gotten off to a great start. Averaging just 10.7 fantasy points per game so far, Egbuka may not seem worthy to trade for. But consider this: Baker Mayfield will be returning to action soon. Yes, Egbuka was not exactly a juggernaut with Mayfield on the field, but he did see a significant amount of targets. From weeks 1-4, Egbuka saw 20 targets among the Bucs wide receivers. He currently leads all Bucs wide receivers in targets with 33, and a near 22% target share. That kind of target share is beneficial if you are playing in a PPR format. Egbuka should be on your list based on the target share he gets from his manager/head coach.
Matthew Stafford, QB – LAR
Stafford heads into Week 5 ranked as the QB16, averaging 15.4 fantasy points per game. While those numbers don’t jump off the page, keep in mind that we have seen the Rams offense under Stafford and what it can generate once everything is clicking. The 2026 fantasy football season has gotten off to a weird start. The Rams were also affected when they lost their number one receiver after Week 2. Stafford now has Puka Nacua back, and the Rams’ run game under Kyren Williams is gaining traction. If there is one quarterback I would target, Stafford’s resume speaks for itself. If you are going to make a move for Stafford, make sure to offer a solid quarterback in the deal to replace him on their fantasy team.
Breece Hall, RB – NYJ
The Jets running back will miss his second game with a quad injury. Hopefully, this isn’t going to be an injury that ends up keeping Hill out longer. But as far as injured players go, Hall is worth targeting if the owner needs a running back to help him stay alive. Hall averaged 14.7 fantasy points per game before the injury. When he returns, Hall will resume his role as the Jets’ dominant back. This may take some finesse, as Hall is still a top running back when healthy and the kind of volume he gets isn’t easily replaced. But you are going to want Hall on your roster to make that playoff run.
Rome Odunze, WR – CHI
Rome Odunze is another player who is starting to see an upturn in fantasy points and targets now that there’s a quarterback getting him work. Backup quarterback Tyler Bagent gave Odunze a boost in Week 4 against the New York Jets with seven targets. Odunze turned in six receptions for 94 yards and a 15.4 fantasy point performance. With Caleb Williams recovering well with no reported setbacks, Odunze’s value could continue to rise. Now is the chance to get him. Bagent will get another start for Week 5, so there’s consideration to start Odunze in your lineups based on his performance last week. Odunze is healthy on top of all this (since other receivers are nicked up), so you would be getting a WR1 for the lower price.
Omarion Hampton, RB – LAC
Mike McDaniels continues to frustrate fantasy managers with his poor usage of Omarion Hampton and the Chargers running back group. Despite that, it can only last for so long with the Chargers sitting at 0-4 heading into Week 5. If this keeps up, McDaniels could get his walking papers. Before that possibility plays out, Hampton should be worth a target for trade. Hampton is still the lead back in the Chargers backfield, and he’s still performing with what touches he’s getting. Hampton averaged five yards per carry against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4 and finished with 13.3 fantasy points. He needs more work to hit the numbers he had during his rookie season.
Devonta Smith, WR – PHI
Another injured player worth prying from another fantasy manager’s cold, dead hands. Smith is currently dealing with a hamstring injury and will miss Week 5’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. But Smith is still on the team as a number one wide receiver. Yes, the Eagles offense is shaky right now. But that should be another reason why the owner may want to move off of the Eagles receiver. And you know what they say: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. Targeting Smith with a decent offer (not too much) should entice the owner to move on.
Colston Loveland, TE – CHI
Similar to Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland has been seeing an increase in work. Loveland, with Tyler Bagent throwing the rock, saw nine targets against the Jets in Week 9. Loveland managed to turn in six receptions for 57 yards. Before that game, Loveland was averaging just three targets per game. Loveland should continue to be featured in the Bears offense, and the kid is talented. Loveland just needs the coaches to remember that he’s on the field with the rest of the offense.
Jordan Mason, RB – MIN
Jordan Mason should be eligible to return to action in Week 7. After being placed on IR for a thumb injury, Aaron Jones was tasked with taking over the Vikings backfield. But Mason’s return should split the work back up, allowing Mason to return as a viable fantasy option. If you have the means to stash him and wait it out, this is the right trade to make for your team. Especially if you need a running back or can stash him on the bench because you have an opening. In his only game this season, Mason finished with 11.7 fantasy points (15/57/1).
Saquon Barkley, RB – PHI
You know it wouldn’t be a proper list without at least one risky trade target on it. Saquon Barkley is another Eagles player dealing with a hamstring injury and has been ruled out for Week 5. Finding an answer to replace Barkley is all but impossible. The Eagles offensive line is going through major changes with Lane Johnson retiring and Cam Jurgens being traded to the Baltimore Ravens. With the Eagles offense also struggling, Barkley might not be appealing right now. But we know that the running back market is also dealing with a ton of injuries. Barkley does come with some risk, but this is the perfect opportunity to test the waters for Saquon Barkley via trade.
Michael Mayer, TE – LVR
The Raiders are dealing with injuries to their wide receivers. Jalen Nailor is dealing with a concussion, and Cody White, who just made the roster after Jack Bech was placed on injured reserve, is dealing with an ankle injury. That means there’s more left-over work at the tight end spot for the Raiders. With Brock Bowers taking attention from opposing defenses, Mayer can be the chain mover and red-zone threat they have needed. Last week, Mayer saw 10 targets and parlayed that into a 16.2 fantasy-point game (8/82). Mayer could still be on the waiver wire. If Mayer can keep up that level of involvement, he will end up having standalone value even with Bowers on the field.
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