5 BUY LOW Trade Targets Before Week 2 Fantasy Football (ASAP)

Week 2 Buy Low Strategy

• 💡 Capitalize on panicked owners after Week 1 by identifying players who underperformed statistically but showed strong usage.
• 🎯 Focus on player usage metrics like snap counts, targets, and carries, rather than just raw Week 1 fantasy points.
• 📈 Structure trades to make the trade partner feel like they are winning, often by offering established names for high-upside, underperforming assets.

Drake London: Atlanta Falcons WR

• 🧠 Despite a modest Week 1 performance of 13.4 fantasy points, Drake London received 14 targets and played 67 snaps, establishing himself as the clear WR1.
• ✅ His high volume and snap count indicate that a bounce-back in production is likely, making him a prime buy-low candidate.
• 🔄 Consider offering players like Courtland Sutton and James Connor to acquire London, leveraging the perception of value for your trade partner.

Ashen Genty: Las Vegas Raiders RB

• ⚠️ Ashen Genty had an inefficient Week 1 with 40 yards on 21 touches, but he scored a touchdown and faced a tough New England defense.
• 🔥 He demonstrated dominant usage with 54 snaps, 19 carries, and 2 targets, handling goal line, short yardage, and two-minute drill responsibilities.
• 🚀 A potential trade involves Bree Hall and Jacobe Meyers for Genty, appealing to the trade partner's view of Hall's efficiency.

Jamir Gibbs: Detroit Lions RB

• 💡 Jamir Gibbs' Week 1 performance was concerning, yielding only 50 yards on 19 opportunities, partly due to Jared Goff being under duress.
• ✅ Despite the low output, Gibbs played 42 snaps compared to David Montgomery's 23 and out-touched him in short-yardage situations, indicating significant potential usage.
• 📈 While challenging, target panicked owners with a trade like Chase Brown and Garrett Wilson for Gibbs, betting on his long-term role as a key offensive weapon.

T. McMillan: Carolina Panthers WR

• 🧠 T. McMillan recorded 11.8 fantasy points with 8 targets and 68 yards, even as Bryce Young and the Panthers offense struggled.
• 🎯 He was the clear WR1 with 53 snaps and 8 targets, suggesting the passing game will consistently funnel through him.
• 🔄 A trade involving DK Metcalf and Chuba Hubbard for McMillan could appeal to casual fantasy players who prioritize established names over emerging talent.

Amarian Hampton: Los Angeles Chargers RB

• ⚠️ Amarian Hampton had a statistically disappointing debut with 49 rushing yards and 13 receiving yards against a strong Kansas City defense.
• 🔥 His usage was dominant, playing 52 snaps as the lead back and handling early downs, short yardage, goal line, and third-down work.
• 🚀 A legitimate trade target, consider offering Bree Hall and Michael Pitman for Hampton, who is projected to be a better long-term fantasy asset in a high-powered offense.