Fantasy football trade advice, Week 12: Buy-low, sell-high wide receiver trade candidates

There was some major shake ups for owners at the wide receiver position in Week 11. When A.J. Green went down many fantasy owners were in a panic. How do you replace the second best receiver in the NFL? The early prognosis is positive, but it showed how easy a season can be left hanging in the balance.

It is best to be prepared for whatever curveball may come. So what receivers are to best buys and sells out there? Here are the best receivers to pick up and deal in Week 12.

Thielen is coming off back-to-back scoring weeks and is second in receiving yards for Minnesota. In addition to the score he caught five passes for 65 yards against the second best pass defense in the NFL and out paced all the other Vikings receivers.

Thielen is on nobody’s radar, but he should be. As defenses zero in on shutting down Stefon Diggs, Thielen has real opportunity to to come up. The Vikings are also looking at some soft defenses in the next month. Thielen is an easy pickup with good streaming potential.

Current standard fantasy average: 6.5 points

Yahoo! fantasy ownership: 4 percent

Next four games: at DET, DAL, at JAX, IND

The Bills can get Watkins back in Week 12. He was practically forgotten after going on IR in Week 2 with complications from his off season foot surgery. Now, the Bills get their stellar wide receiver back as they potential lose Robert Woods.

Even though Watkins will likely be limited in the early going, he will resume his role as the No. 1 wideout in Buffalo eventually. Watkins is an even more attractive pickup with matches like Cleveland in Week 15 on the calendar. He is worth adding for his potential to be a boom in the playoffs.

Current standard fantasy average: 3.2 points

Yahoo! fantasy ownership: 11 percent

Next four games: JAX, at OAK, PIT, CLE

Crowder has had an explosive last four weeks. He has three games with over 100 yards receiving and one touchdown. A complete turnaround from the first six weeks of the season. Crowder also leads Washington in touchdowns and receiving yards though being third in targets.

Crowder’s turnaround is very impressive, but his hot streak may soon cool off soon. Washington faces their entire division which Crowder only averaged 56 receiving yards against early in the season. Sell Crowder while he is on a high note.

Current standard fantasy average: 9.3 points

Yahoo! fantasy ownership: 78 percent

Next four games: at DAL, at ARZ, at PHI, CAR

Week 11 was a off week for Robinson which was shocking given the upside of his matchup. Still, Robinson scored for the third straight week and scorched Houston for 107 yards the previous game. The Pro Bowl receiver also leads the Jaguars in targets, receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns.

Robinson is clearly the top threat in the passing game and that will not change. However, the Jaguars opponents are going to be much tougher the remainder of the season. Use Weeks 8 through 10 as selling points to get a good return for Robinson.

Current standard fantasy average: 9.7 points

Yahoo! fantasy ownership: 100 percent

Next four games: at BUF, DEN, MIN, at HOU