Fantasy Football Week 4 Buy Low, Sell High: Which Buccaneer to Target?

With three weeks out of the way, it’s not too late to turn your season around. It’s still early in the and no matter what your record is, there’s always room for improvement. Heading into week 4, here are some players that I believe are worth acquiring and others worth selling.

Buy Low:

Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts

Despite leading the league with 13 red zone carries, Taylor has yet to find the end zone this season. Although his recent production has been disappointing, he has received double-digit touches in every game. With Marlon Mack seeking a trade from the Colts, Taylor should continue to see enough volume to turn it around in some upcoming favorable matchups starting this week. Facing a Dolphins defense that has allowed 100+ rushing yards and/or at least a touchdown to four running backs and the second-most fantasy points to the position through three games, buy Taylor now before he bounces back in a big way.

Antonio Brown, WR, Buccaneers 

After missing his last game with COVID, Antonio Brown has just one reception for 17 yards in the last two weeks. This is the lowest his value will be all season, and the perfect buy-low opportunity for an all-time receiver, tied to an all-time quarterback (Tom Brady), in one of the league’s best passing offenses. We’ve already seen what this duo is capable of the last time they were in primetime, get Brown now before we see them go off again in a revenge game on Sunday night.

Diontae Johnson, WR, Steelers 

It’s always a risk targeting injured players, but that’s why you’re getting a discount. Diontae Johnson is the clear go-to receiver in his offense and is consistently among the league leaders in target share going back to last season. Even in his absence last week, Johnson’s impact was evident with Steelers running back Najee Harris seeing a team-high 19 targets. Volume is king in fantasy and when Johnson is on the field he should see plenty of it. Buy-low now before he makes his return.

Sell High:

Mike Evans, WR, Buccaneers 

After posting 5-75-2 in week 2, Evans showed out again with 8 receptions for 106 yards. This last effort came in Brown’s absence and with him set to return, it’s hard to rely on Evans’ deep playmaking ability weekly in a loaded Buccaneers offense. Injuries and consistency have been an issue for Evans in the past, coming off back-to-back solid performances, sell him now while he’s healthy.

Adam Thielen, WR, Vikings

Coming off a 12-touchdown season, Thielen is picking up right where he left off, with four through the first three weeks. Although he has scored in every game, he’s finished third or worse in receiving yards on his team with 50 or fewer in his last two appearances. With touchdowns accounting for much of Thielen’s production, It’s hard to rely on him finding the end zone every week. Sell him now before he disappoints.

Antonio Gibson, RB, Football Team

After a rough showing in prime time, Gibson was able to bounce back with 104 scrimmage yards and a score last week. Now is the time to capitalize, had it not been for a 73-yard receiving touchdown, Gibson likely would’ve disappointed once again. This is a player who ended last season with an injury and is already dealing with another. We’ve already seen McKissic take away valuable touches from Gibson in the backfield and with Curtis Samuel activated off IR, it’s only a matter of time before he loses even more. Coming off a big game, sell Gibson now while his value is still high.

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-By: Sunny Choudhury