Welcome to our Week 2 Redraft Trade Targets guide! As the fantasy football heats up, savvy managers are already looking to capitalize on early market inefficiencies. This article highlights key players to target in trades, focusing on those undervalued gems you can buy low to bolster your roster. Whether it’s a slow-starting star or an under-the-radar breakout candidate, these trade targets offer high-upside opportunities to gain an edge in your league. Let’s dive into the players you should be pursuing now to set your team up for long-term success!
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Note: After each player’s write-up, I include a “Trade Away” section. These are a few players that are similar in Expert Consensus Rankings, whom I would be willing to trade 1 for 1 for the targeted player.
Week 2 Redraft Trade Targets – Quarterback
Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (ECR QB15)
After a slightly disappointing 2024 season, finishing as QB12, Herbert kicked off 2025 in style to the tune of 318 passing yards and three touchdowns. Herbert now finds himself with an onslaught of pass-catchers as Ladd McConkey, Keenan Allen, and Quentin Johnston all made solid contributions.
He may no longer have QB1 overall upside, but Week 1 gives me hope that he can be a top-5 quarterback once again. The time to buy Herbert is now. It’s only one game, and fantasy managers may be hesitant to buy back in. I’m not. Buy him now at QB2 prices and watch him light up your matchups for the rest of the season.
Trade Away: Jared Goff, Jordan Love
Geno Smith, Las Vegas Raiders (ECR QB23)
Smith has been a high-end QB2 for the past three seasons after finishing as QB5 in 2022. While he may not have that level of upside at the age of 34, a Week 1 performance with 362 yards passing is a positive sign.
I don’t expect Smith to be anything more than a consistent producer in the QB12-16 range, but at QB23 value, he is a free upside shot. The Raiders are going to be an exciting offense with a mediocre defense, so “Geno” should be involved in his fair share of shootouts. Trade some younger quarterbacks for an old, undervalued veteran.
Trade Away: Bryce Young, Tua Tagovailoa
Michael Penix Jr., Houston Texans (ECR QB24)
Penix Jr. could be the next big star in the NFL. He showed promise in limited playing time last season and kicked off the 2025 season with more of the same. In Week 1 against the Buccaneers, he put up 298 yards passing with two touchdowns (one rushing, one passing).
His week 1 production came largely with Drake London and Bijan Robinson as the only viable options in the passing game. While those two stars are nice, getting back Darnell Mooney should give him more options and limit the amount he has to force the ball to his studs. Penix Jr. is going to be a QB1 this season and needs to be acquired now before his price tag skyrockets.
Trade Away: JJ McCarthy, CJ Stroud
Week 2 Redraft Trade Targets – Running Back
Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars (ECR RB31)
After an offseason of debating which of the three running backs would be the one to roster in the Jacksonville backfield, the answer became clear in Week 1. Travis Etienne was the clear lead back with 16 carries and 3 targets for a total of 156 yards.
He was unable to crack the endzone, but as I write this, news is breaking that Tank Bigsby has been traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. This is nothing but a depth move for the Eagles, but it is huge for Etienne. A running back who was thought to be in a three-way split last week now finds himself as the workhorse in the Jacksonville backfield. Wheels up on Etienne.
Trade Away: Kaleb Johnson, Aaron Jones
Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (ECR RB44)
Benson was thought to be little more than a handcuff for the aging and injury-prone James Conner. His Week 1 usage has since shown us that, in addition to his handcuff value, he has some standalone value as well.
He carried the ball 8 times for 69 yards and looked like a tough and explosive runner. Benson is flex-worthy for as long as Conner is healthy, but would immediately be a league-winner if Conner were to go down with an injury. Now is the time to trade for a potentially league-winning handcuff who can be flexed in the meantime.
Trade Away: Rachaad White, Nick Chubb
Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks (ECR RB32)
Charbonnet was viewed as the backup running back to Kenneth Walker during the preseason, but in Week 1, he out-carried Walker 12-10. This usage was perhaps a result of Walker averaging 2 yards per carry.
Walker got all three running back targets, leaving Charbonnet out of the passing game, but it now seems that Charbonnet is the early-downs and goal-line back while Walker is the pass-catching back. This is a messy backfield situation, but at RB32 price, I would be willing to trade for Charbonnet as a flex option in case his role expands, whether through injury or on-field success.
Trade Away: Rhamondre Stevenson, Austin Ekeler
Week 2 Redraft Trade Targets – Wide Receiver
Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (WR31)
Egbuka got his NFL career off to a running start. He put up a 67-yard, two-touchdown performance in Week 1 against the Falcons. Chris Godwin is going to miss significant time, leaving plenty of room for Egbuka. Even with Mike Evans leading the team in targets, Egbuka was able to be highly productive.
Let’s not go too crazy. His production came on only 6 targets and was significantly aided by the two touchdowns. If he is this productive in his first NFL game, it’s scary to think about how good he can be.
Trade Away: Jaylen Waddle, George Pickens
Hollywood Brown, Kansas City Chiefs (WR62)
Brown came out of nowhere to post a 10 catch, 99-yard day in Week 1. He had a whopping 16 targets as the Chiefs were without Rashee Rice (suspended 6 games). They also lost Xavier Worthy to a shoulder injury early in the game.
<p><p>It’s unclear how much time Worthy will miss with a dislocated shoulder, but if it’s any significant length of time, Brown becomes a WR2 at minimum. I don’t expect him to garner 16 targets every week, but he will be productive until at least Week 6 when Rice returns, if Worthy is out that long.
Trade Away: Romeo Doubs, Keenan Allen
Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots (ECR WR93)
It’s Boutte time in New England. An uncertain wide receiving room has produced an unexpected star after a Week 1 performance that saw Boutte put up 103 yards on 6 catches.
Boutte and quarterback Drake Maye seemed to have a great rapport. His high talent level seems to have finally returned from his LSU Tigers days. His current price tag is almost non-existent, and his lack of production as a rookie makes him a prime trade target who could easily become a WR2/3 this season.
Trade Away: Tre Harris, Wan’Dale Robinson
Week 2 Redraft Trade Targets – Tight End
Jonnu Smith, Pittsburgh Steelers (ECR TE19)
Smith is the first of two absolutely boring tight end trade targets. This is because, for the most part, no one is going to trade you the few exciting options.
Nothing is exciting about Smith, Zach Ertz, or, for that matter, the next player on my list, Hunter Henry. What you will get instead of excitement is a consistent low-end TE1. One who will occasionally give you boom weeks when they score a touchdown.
Trade Away: Kyle Pitts, Dallas Goedert
Hunter Henry, New England Patriots (ECR TE17)
Everything I said about Smith applies to Henry. Buy him cheap. Maybe even add him off waivers and hope he scores a touchdown the week you are forced to start him.
It’s as simple as that. Nothing fancy to see here, folks.
Trade Away: Brenton Strange, Chig Okonkwo
Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts (ECR TE9)
Warren is the first “sexy” option of the tight end trade targets. In each of the last three seasons, a rookie tight end has finished as either the TE1 or TE2 for fantasy. Warren has a decent shot to make it four years in a row.</p>
His career kicked off with a solid Week 1 that saw him total 7 catches for 76 yards. He was targeted 9 times by Daniel Jones. His cost remains low as most fantasy managers are terrified of being attached to a Jones-led offensive player.
Trade for Warren now. He will be TE1 or TE2 by the end of the season.
Trade Away: Evan Engram, David Njoku
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