Fantasy football trade targets include Gesicki and Stafford in Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
As Week 5 of the NFL season approaches, fantasy football managers are reevaluating their rosters amid injuries and bye weeks. Players like TE Mike Gesicki of the Bengals and QB Matt Stafford of the Rams emerge as buy-low candidates, while RB Davante Adams of the Rams is suggested as a sell-high option. Key performers are being monitored closely, especially in light of player performances in Week 4. Understanding trade targets during this critical time can significantly impact fantasy standings.
- •Mike Gesicki could gain value if Bengals stars miss games.
- •Matt Stafford is third in NFL passing yards this season.
- •Davante Adams may be harder to trade after modest Week 4.
- •Zach Charbonnet could become a league-winning RB1 if recovered.
- •Malik Washington remains a trusted pass catcher for the Dolphins.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy football trade targets Week 5: Buy low, sell high candidates
"Injuries and byes are here, which means this is the most important time of the fantasy football calendar to make some trades.
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