Fantasy Football Week 5: Tips, Trade Value Rankings for Top 100 Players

Have you ever had someone recommend a television show, only to quickly follow it up with the advice, "You just have to stick with it through the first few episodes. It starts slowly, but it really picks up from there."

Sometimes, a fantasy season can feel that way, too. High expectations, little immediate payoff. Unlike that show you might be watching, however, you have some power to change your fantasy team's fate. The best way to start is with some savvy trades.

And that's where the trade value chart comes into play. What you'll find below is a general guide to give you an idea of how to best value your players, but take your own league rules and format into account (this trade chart is tabulated using standard PPR scoring).

Any player not listed below has a value of one. And, as always, may the fantasy points be with you!

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Trade Value: 15

1. Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams

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Trade Value: 14

2. Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants

3. Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns

4. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Carolina Panthers

5. Austin Ekeler, RB, Los Angeles Chargers

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Trade Value: 13

6. Stefon Diggs, WR, Buffalo Bills

7. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins

8. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings

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Trade Value: 12

9. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans

10. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts

11. Davante Adams, WR, Las Vegas Raiders

12. Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 49ers

13. Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs

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Trade Value: 11

14. D'Andre Swift, RB, Detroit Lions

15. Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Bengals

16. Dalvin Cook, RB, Minnesota Vikings

17. Najee Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

18. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints

19. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions

20. A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

21. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

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Trade Value: 10

22. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys

23. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Miami Dolphins

24. Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

25. Marquise Brown, WR, Arizona Cardinals

26. Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens

27. Josh Jacobs, RB, Las Vegas Raiders

28. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, Kansas City Chiefs

29. Leonard Fournette, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Trade Value: 9

30. Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens

31. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills

32. Christian Kirk, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

33. Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos

34. D.K. Metcalf, WR, Seattle Seahawks

35. Amari Cooper, WR, Cleveland Browns

36. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Indianapolis Colts

37. Miles Sanders, RB, Philadelphia Eagles

38. Jamaal Williams, RB, Detroit Lions

39. Aaron Jones, RB, Green Bay Packers

40. James Robinson, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

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Trade Value: 8

41. Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles

42. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

43. Mike Williams, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

44. Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders

45. Keenan Allen, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

46. Diontae Johnson, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

47. Rashon Bateman, WR, Baltimore Ravens

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Trade Value: 7

48. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs

49. Dameon Pierce, RB, Houston Texans

50. Rashaad Penny, RB, Seattle Seahawks

51. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Baltimore Ravens

52. Jeff Wilson Jr., RB, San Francisco 49ers

53. Damien Harris, RB, New England Patriots

54. David Montgomery, RB, Chicago Bears

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Trade Value: 6

55. Tyler Lockett, WR, Seattle Seahawks

56. Curtis Samuel, WR, Washington Commanders

57. Corey Davis, WR, New York Jets

58. Michael Thomas, WR, New Orleans Saints

59. Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Trade Value: 5

60. Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals

61. Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers

62. Zach Ertz, TE, Arizona Cardinals

63. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Detroit Lions

64. Darren Waller, TE, Las Vegas Raiders

65. DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

66. Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints

67. Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets

68. Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons

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Trade Value: 4

69. James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals

70. Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets

71. Melvin Gordon III, RB, Denver Broncos

72. Kareem Hunt, RB, Cleveland Browns

73. Devin Singletary, RB, Buffalo Bills

74. Khalil Herbert, RB, Chicago Bears

75. A.J. Dillon, RB, Green Bay Packers

76. Chase Edmonds, RB, Miami Dolphins

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Trade Value: 3

77. Tyler Higbee, TE, Los Angeles Rams

78. Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles

79. George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers

80. Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals

81. Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions

82. Russell Wilson, QB, Denver Broncos

83. Josh Reynolds, WR, Detroit Lions

84. Devin Duvernay, WR, Baltimore Ravens

85. Jahan Dotson, WR, Washington Commanders

86. Adam Thielen, WR, Minnesota Vikings

87. Romeo Doubs, WR, Green Bay Packers

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Trade Value: 2

88. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas Cowboys

89. Tony Pollard, RB, Dallas Cowboys

90. Brian Robinson, RB, Washington Commanders

91. Antonio Gibson, RB, Washington Commanders

92. Gerald Everett, TE, Los Angeles Chargers

93. Pat Freiermuth, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers

94. Dalton Schultz, TE, Dallas Cowboys

95. Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons

96. Geno Smith, QB, Seattle Seahawks

97. Tom Brady, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

98. Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys

99. Tyler Boyd, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

100. Brandin Cooks, WR, Houston Texans

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Let's do some quick hitters.

The pending return of Brian Robinson—who had all but won the starting job over the summer before he was shot twice in the leg in a robbery attempt against him—could tank Antonio Gibson's already unpredictable fantasy value. Savvy players aren't going to buy on Gibson, but sell high now while—or if—you can.

Kyle Pitts is getting dangerously close to the "sell high if you still can" category. He's been one of fantasy's biggest disappointments this season despite Atlanta's otherwise solid start on the offensive side of the ball. On the other hand, he may be worth a flier if somebody in your league is willing to give him away. His talent is immense—and he's seen 22 targets in four games—but any chemistry with Marcus Mariota has failed to develop.

Geno Smith has spent the majority of his career as a backup. If you have him rostered, see if you can sell high. His career trajectory would suggest his strong start to the season (1,037 yards, six touchdowns and two picks) isn't sustainable. You might be able to get QB1 prices for a player likely to finish the season as a low-end QB2 if you have some gullible league mates.

Jonathan Taylor has struggled to reach last year's heights in Indy's offense this year, but do not, under any circumstance, sell low on him. The opportunity is there—his 81 carries after four games is tied for third in the NFL—and he was a legitimate MVP candidate last season. If anything, he's a fantastic buy-low candidate. Through four games last year, he had 274 rushing yards and a score. He has 328 rushing yards and a touchdown this year. Deep breaths, everyone.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire's strong start doesn't feel totally sustainable. Nearly 40 percent of his fantasy value this season has come from his five touchdowns, which is a very high mark. Meanwhile, his 54 touches are the most in Kansas City's backfield, but Isiah Pacheco (28 touches) and Jerick McKinnon (23 touches) are getting plenty of work, too. Unless you believe Edwards-Helaire will score 21 touchdowns this season, which is his current pace, don't be afraid to sell high.

Miles Sanders may have broken free from the Philadelphia Eagles' running-back-by-committee philosophy from last year. He's received 72 of the 97 carries given to Eagles' running backs this year. Jalen Hurts' ability to run the ball—especially near the goal line—naturally limits Sanders' upside a bit. But he's a player worth trusting at this point as a solid RB2 or excellent flex option.

There you have it, folks, some quick hits. Good luck in Week 5!