Fantasy Football Week 10: Darren McFadden, Chris Johnson and Stars to Buy Low

One of the biggest factors in any fantasy football league is the importance of manipulating the trade deadline.

With the playoffs approaching, teams on the cusp of being in the hunt will be looking for more short term fixes to help them make it into contention.

If you are in the position to take a risk or three, look to acquire any of these players for a playoff push beyond your wildest dreams.

Chris Johnson—The Tennessee Titans paid their star running back oodles of money this season, and he has not lived up to the price tag.

While owners of Johnson have grown weary, if you were to take a risk on the back, now is the time.

The buying price will be very low, and with the remaining schedule being fairly easy, there is a chance that Johnson could regain his form and become a stud during the fantasy playoffs.

Darren McFadden—There have been many different views on just how bad Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden’s foot is hurt, but it has to have fantast owners scared.

While the price may be too high in most cases, there may be the owner who hits the panic button too soon and wants to make a move.

If you can somehow sneak a trade for Darren McFadden, if he comes back healthy in time for the playoffs you will look like a genius.

Andre Johnson—The Houston Texans have said that star wideout Andre Johnson was getting closer to 100 percent by the day, but they did not start him in this week’s game just to make sure.

With fantasy owners seeing Johnson out this week already and the Texans having a buy next week, now is the time to get Johnson at a dirt cheap price.

You should expect Johnson back in the lineup in Week 12, just in time for fantasy playoffs.

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