Welcome to the Dynasty Trading Post, where we examine optimizing strategy, roster construction, format, and player value oscillations every week, providing examples and completed dynasty trades.
This week, we'll focus on two talented but underperforming veterans in Derrick Henry and A.J. Brown.
*All trades are Superflex unless stated otherwise*
RB Derrick Henry, Baltimore
Theme of the Week: Cooked or About to Cook?
Derrick Henry has been a moderate disappointment this season at RB21 in PPG through Week 10. This parallels Baltimore's offense and team output over the first half of the season. However, the remaining games rival one of the best in the NFL, both in terms of wins and the running back position's strength of schedule. Henry has only one game of more than 20 points, back in Week 1, and the explosive runs have been few and far between for the home run-hitting Henry. If you believe Baltimore will experience an uptick in offense due to the schedule and the return of Lamar Jackson, Henry is a contending buy.
Here are a few key trades involving Derrick Henry this week:
- Buy Henry, 26 3rd for 26 2nd, 26 2nd
- Buy Henry, Chris Olave for Christian Watson, 26 2nd, 27 1st
- Buy Henry for Josh Downs, 27 3rd, 27 3rd
- Buy Henry, Tez Johnson for DJ Moore, 26 2nd, 26 4th
- Buy Henry for Mason Taylor, 27 2nd
The most common construction is a 2nd+ for Henry, or the Olave deal, where Henry is paired with another option for a future 1st. Ideally, buy Henry for the Josh Downs-type construction where a second is not involved. Offer young potential or 2nd+, especially if Henry is on a middle-of-the-road team or non-contending roster.
WR A.J. Brown, Philadelphia
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