Fantasy football trade advice, Week 11: Buy-low, sell-high wide receiver trade candidates

Only three weeks are left to make the playoffs, and finding the best wide receivers to help secure a playoff spot is more critical than ever. There is still time to grab a great wideout for a postseason bid.

So whose stock is on the rise, and who is on the cusp to drop? Here are the wide receivers worth picking up and trading in Week 11.

Smith has provided a noticeable spark to the Ravens offense since his return in Week 9. He has nine receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown over those two games. He is still working to find his groove with Joe Flacco, but his return shows promise.

Looking ahead, Smith has opportunities to hit his stride with Flacco. Should that happen, the Pro Bowl veteran could be a cheap breakout sleeper. In the meantime, he’s a good streamer option that can be acquired fairly easily.

Current standard fantasy average: 8.0 points

Yahoo! fantasy ownership: 66 percent

Next four games: at DAL, CIN, MIA, at NE

Floyd rebounded from a dud Week 9 to have five catches for 101 yards in Week 10. He also played all but 20 offensive snaps against the 49ers, second only to the great Larry Fitzgerald. Could this be the turnaround Floyd is overdue to have?

That will depend on how serious Fitzgerald’s sore knee is and his ability to play error-free. Regardless, Floyd is starting to break away as the clear No. 2 receiver in Arizona.

Looking ahead at some favorable matchups — especially Week 12 on the road against the Falcons — Floyd will have some great chances for big fantasy impact. He’s a smart add and stream option play.

Current standard fantasy average: 6.7 points

Yahoo! fantasy ownership: 45 percent

Next four games: at MIN, at ATL, WAS, at MIA

Baldwin scored three touchdowns Sunday, but he had only six receptions for 59 yards in the Seahawks’ thrilling win over New England. Still, this was quite a performance for Seattle’s No. 1 receiver. He was in a scoring drought since Week 3 and managed to find the end zone more times in Week 10 then he has all season.

It’s highly doubtful Baldwin would have as big of a game again this season, but he has a few upside matchups down the stretch. Good highlights will make Baldwin more valuable. Use this big scoring week to deal him while he seems to be on fire.

Current standard fantasy average: 10.3 points

Yahoo! fantasy ownership: 97 percent

Next four games: PHI, at TB, CAR, at GB

Nelson is on a uptick the past few weeks. The standout veteran saw season highs in catches, yards, and targets in Week 10. He caught 12-of-18 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown in a shootout with Tennessee, and he has scored the past three games.

So is Nelson back? Highly unlikely. Green Bay continues to struggle offensively and is looking at some of the toughest pass defenses in the league down the stretch. There is no doubt Nelson is one of Aaron Rodgers’s top targets, but that means defenses will work harder to shut him down. Sell Nelson now while he has a lot of value.

Current standard fantasy average: 12.2 points

Yahoo! fantasy ownership: 100 percent

Next four games: at WAS, at PHI, HOU, SEA