The NFL trade deadline is in the past, but the fantasy football trade market is still open for business. There are six teams on bye this week, creating holes in some lineups, while managers with strong playoff hopes may be thinking about improving their rosters for the postseason. No matter the motivation, the trade market should remain active in every league for at least the next few weeks.
Looking at multiple factors for a trade target will serve you best, including schedule, potential floor and ceiling, and health of surrounding teammates. You’ll see references to 4for4’s schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed metric (aFPA) in this column, which we rely on heavily to determine weekly matchup strength.