Examining Fantasy Football Week 1 Trade Market for Top 50 Flex NFL Players

We are so back.

The NFL returns this week, and that means fantasy football returns as well. That also means it's time to start maniacally obsessing over your roster, trying to find every little advantage possible.

And thus returns the trade value chart. This early in the season, trade values are going to be determined solely on preseason ranks, and you may be hesitant to pull the trigger on any deals. Understandable. But if you had a wonky draft or just can't help but be transaction happy, we are here to assist.

Players who would be ranked in the 51-100 range have a trade value between six and two. Players below the top-100 range have a value of one. Trade values are based on PPR scoring, so adjust according to your league's particular scoring settings. May the fantasy points be with you!

Trade Values

Rank	Player	Position	Team	Value
1	Jahmyr Gibbs	RB	Detroit Lions	20
2	Bijan Robinson	RB	Atlanta Falcons	20
3	Ja'Marr Chase	WR	Cincinnati Bengals	19
4	Puka Nacua	WR	Los Angeles Rams	19
5	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	WR	Seattle Seahawks	18
6	Jonathan Taylor	RB	Indianapolis Colts	17
7	Amon-Ra St. Brown	WR	Detroit Lions	16
8	Justin Jefferson	WR	Minnesota Vikings	16
9	Christian McCaffrey	RB	San Francisco 49ers	16
10	CeeDee Lamb	WR	Dallas Cowboys	15
11	Saquon Barkley	RB	Philadelphia Eagles	15
12	James Cook	RB	Buffalo Bills	15
13	Drake London	WR	Atlanta Falcons	14
14	A.J. Brown	WR	New England Patriots	14
15	Nico Collins	WR	Houston Texans	14
16	Chase Brown	RB	Cincinnati Bengals	13
17	De'Von Achane	RB	Miami Dolphins	13
18	Kenneth Walker III	RB	Kansas City Chiefs	13
19	Chris Olave	WR	New Orleans Saints	12
20	Brock Bowers	TE	Las Vegas Raiders	12
21	Trey McBride	TE	Arizona Cardinals	12
22	Malik Nabers	WR	New York Giants	12
23	George Pickens	WR	Dallas Cowboys	12
24	Josh Allen	QB	Buffalo Bills	11
25	Derrick Henry	RB	Baltimore Ravens	10
26	Javonte Williams	RB	Dallas Cowboys	10
27	Ashton Jeanty	RB	Las Vegas Raiders	10
28	Rashee Rice	WR	New England Patriots	10
29	Breece Hall	RB	New York Jets	10
30	DeVonta Smith	WR	Philadelphia Eagles	10
31	Garrett Wilson	WR	New York Jets	10
32	Jaylen Waddle	WR	Denver Broncos	9
33	Kyren Williams	RB	Los Angeles Rams	9
34	Omarion Hampton	RB	Los Angeles Chargers	9
35	Zay Flowers	WR	Baltimore Ravens	9
36	Lamar Jackson	QB	Baltimore Ravens	9
37	Ladd McConkey	WR	Los Angeles Chargers	8
38	Drake Maye	QB	New England Patriots	8
39	Tetairoa McMillan	WR	Carolina Panthers	8
40	Tee Higgins	WR	Cincinnati Bengals	8
41	Colston Loveland	TE	Chicago Bears	8
42	Travis Etienne Jr.	RB	New Orleans Saints	8
43	Jeremiyah Love	RB	Arizona Cardinals	7
44	Cam Skattebo	RB	New York Giants	7
45	Joe Burrow	QB	Cincinnati Bengals	7
46	Jalen Hurts	QB	Philadelphia Eagles	7
47	Emeka Egbuka	WR	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	7
48	Luther Burden III	WR	Chicago Bears	7
49	Bucky Irving	RB	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	7
50	Jayden Daniels	QB	Washington Commanders	7

Analysis

Gibbs and Robinson are essentially untouchable. Elite running backs are hard to come by, and this pair are firmly in their primes and could each be league-winners. If you lucked out and got either, trading them would be folly.

Chase, Nacua and Smith-Njigba are close behind in that regard, set to gobble up targets and post huge numbers yet again in exciting offenses. It was a very good year to have a top-five pick.

As for a player who perhaps was a bit undervalued this draft season and could be worth considering as an early-campaign trade target, don't sleep on Barkley. Sean Mannion's offensive scheme will prioritize more under-center formations, which should help Philly's run game, and the Eagles' offensive line appears to be healthy and ready to return to elite status in 2026.

Barkley had a down year by his own lofty standards in 2025, and at 29 concerns about a gradual decline in his ability are understandable. But last season's stale scheme and the injuries up front absolutely played a part in his regression too. Don't expect 2,000 rushing yards, but don't be surprised if he's a fantasy stud either.

On the other end of the spectrum, Mike McDaniel has continued to suggest that he'll use all three of his running backs in Los Angeles and may ride the "hot hand" throughout the season, a concern for second-year man Hampton.

If you believe Hampton's talent will lead him to being the hot hand more often than not, then hold on tight and reject any trade overtures. It remains the most likely outcome. But if he's firmly stuck in a three-way timeshare after a few weeks this season, his trade value is going to evaporate quickly.