Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden Fantasy Football TRADES To Make Before Week 1
Sep 4, 2025
Join fantasy football analyst Faraz Siddiqi as he dives into expert trade strategies just before kickoff. He discusses the intricacies of player valuations and rookie potential, highlighting players like Drake Maye and DK Metcalf. Faraz shares insights on navigating trades, optimizing rosters, and addressing listener inquiries for smarter decisions this season. With a focus on under-the-radar players, this episode will help you make those crucial pre-season trades with confidence!
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Target Drake Maye Early
- Target Drake Maye before Week 1 if he’s available as a late-round QB pick.
- He offers rushing upside plus an OC likely to design more runs, boosting his fantasy floor and ceiling.
Sell DK Metcalf Ahead Of Tough Openers
- Consider trading DK Metcalf before Week 1 because his opening schedule is brutal and volume may be limited.
- Selling now avoids being stuck with low early returns and makes it easier to flip after tough matchups.
Josh Downs: Target Share Over Big-Play Hype
- Josh Downs profiles as a high-target, reliable PPR receiver who fits both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson.
- His route-running and target share could outproduce perimeter vertical options like Metcalf in fantasy points.