Dynasty Trade Suggestions: Week 3

We are two weeks into the season, and the dynasty market is starting to materialize. And on top of that, teams will declare themselves contenders or rebuilders. That will add a bunch of new players to the potential trades managers can make.

Right now, it is better to make speculative additions unless there is any semblance of panic in your leagues. The rookie running back class, which was labeled generational, has disappointed greatly through two weeks. And if you can trade for just about any of those guys, I would entertain that. Rookies are the best targets right now, as many of them are struggling. Checking in on the panic could end up being worth your time.

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Week 3 Dynasty Football Trade Suggestions

The 2025 Running Back Class

Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders

Jeanty has struggled in the box score, but has looked good when he has touched the ball. The offensive line is the problem, but it doesn’t look like additional help is coming his way. His role has confused me this far; in that Chargers game, he was often getting removed from the field for Dylan Laube and Zamir White in important situations. I would trade two firsts plus a player like Josh Downs for him. Contenders probably have to move a bit more, and I would happily tack on some lower picks as well.

Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers

Hampton had a rough Monday night against the Raiders. Hampton had a rough fumble late in the game and did not see the field after. Either way, Hampton did not produce in his first two games. And that is partially because the Chargers are passing the ball more than ever. The team ranks first in neutral pass rate, which is in first and second down situations when the game is relatively close. And Hampton has not encouraged the coaching staff to shy away from that approach. He is still talented, and I would target him in trades in both dynasty and redraft leagues. Hampton is averaging 5.8 points per game, but 11.3 expected points per game. So right now, he is underperforming relative to his role. I doubt a singular first gets a deal done, but I would be willing to part with a first plus with a receiver in the range of Ricky Pearsall. Hampton has struggled as a rookie, but brighter days are ahead.

TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots

The depth charts for rookie running backs are usually wrong. However, this is likely the one time where we should have listened. Henderson has played limited snaps in the first two weeks. And he also looks rough in pass protection. The only encouraging sign thus far is Vrabel’s statement in an interview that the long reception for Rhamondre Stevenson was intended for Henderson. That quote isn’t much to latch onto. And Rhamondre Stevenson has been playing great. He finished as RB6 in full PPR scoring in Week 2. Henderson is still the more explosive of the two backs, but it may be a while before Henderson gets the snap share of a starter. I would check to see if anyone has any regrets and try to see if I can acquire him for a first-round pick, a depth piece, or even a third-round pick.

Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland Browns

Judkins looked like the best rookie running back this past week. That is even more impressive given that he sat out Week 1 and basically all of camp. Judkins averaged 6.1 yards per carry against a stout Ravens defense. It was an impressive showing for someone who was supposed to be in a limited role. Judkins is my favorite trade target out of the bunch if you could trade just a first-rounder for him. It might be too late to do that, but I would easily add a second-round pick for him as well and a depth piece. Or a player like Tre Harris or Khalil Shakir. Either way, I would be trying to trade for Judkins on all of my dynasty teams.

R.J. Harvey, Denver Broncos

Harvey is an interesting case because he hasn’t been ineffective. He is just behind J.K. Dobbins. Dobbins has been quite effective through the first two weeks, scoring in each game. And fantasy managers could be growing impatient with Sean Payton. Harvey has some bad tendencies that he needs to clean up before he can claim a better role. Many managers picked Harvey in the early second round. A potential pick in the same range, plus a small addition, could work. Or it may have to be a late first-round pick. I am not totally against that. However, I would rather try for the other running backs first.

Kaleb Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers

There is not much to say about Johnson. Johnson is buried on the depth chart. And now he allowed a special teams touchdown after he fumbled a kickoff return. I would trade a late second for Johnson on the high-end. His value will only continue to decrease as he remains inactive. So at this point, it would be trading for him at his current peak. I recommend holding out, as Jaylen Warren impressed in Week 2 and looks to be the starter for the foreseeable future.

Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars

Tuten benefited heavily from the trade of Tank Bigsby, who is now on the Philadelphia Eagles. He played 25% of the snaps in Week 2, but turned those limited opportunities into 15.4 PPR points. Travis Etienne Jr. looks great as the entrenched starter, but Tuten could be great in the change-of-pace role. He would immediately be an RB2 if he were forced to start in the place of Etienne. An early second-round pick is an appropriate value for Tuten. Managers are likely to keep him on their roster based on what they have seen, so I doubt it would make a difference. It does not hurt to try in terms of a deal, but for Tuten, it might be best to wait in terms of dynasty trades on Tuten.

Cam Skattebo, New York Giants

Skattebo flipped the backfield in Week 2. He received 52% of the snaps against the Cowboys and scored a touchdown. It appears that the backfield is his going forward. The draft capital and situation still concern me. An early to mid-second round pick should get a deal done for Skattebo. He is not a target for me, but if you think he’s the future, the second-round pick shouldn’t matter.

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Conclusion

These running backs have struggled mightily in their first two weeks of action. And that makes it the perfect time to capitalize on trades. Rookies usually start slow, so it is not much of a surprise to see them do the same again. We have been spoiled in the past, but that should not have been the norm. Now is the time to bolster your running back room for the foreseeable future. Reach out while you can, before these guys start to break out in their rookie year. And comment below what deals you have done for these running backs.

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