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2025 NFL Trade Deadline: November 4, 2025 @ 4:00 PM ET
Time to make strategic moves before the deadline. This guide covers all major trade candidates and their fantasy impact.
2025 NFL Trade Deadline
Strategic Fantasy Football Guide for November 4
Why This Deadline Matters
The 2025 NFL trade deadline on November 4 at 4:00 PM ET is expected to be one of the most active in recent years. With 12+ potential moves on the horizon and several injury situations forcing teams' hands, fantasy managers need to act fast.
This guide breaks down every major trade candidate, their potential landing spots, and exactly how it affects your fantasy team's value.
Major Trade Candidates & Fantasy Impact
Breece Hall - RB, New York Jets
Rumored Destination: Kansas City Chiefs
Current Status
Top-12 RB currently, but Chiefs interest stems from Isiah Pacheco's knee injury (week-to-week status)
If Trade Happens
Potential: Top-5 RB - Chiefs offensive system maximizes pass-catching RBs. Hall's receiving skills = perfect fit.
Fantasy Strategy
- ✓ If you own Hall: HOLD and monitor closely
- ✓ If available: Try to trade for Hall NOW before news breaks
- ✓ Risk: New system learning curve (1-2 weeks)
Chris Olave - WR, New Orleans Saints
Rumored Destination: New York Giants
Why Giants Make Sense
Rookie QB Jaxson Dart has injected new life into Giants offense. Need WR depth for playoff push.
Fantasy Impact
Neutral to Slight Upgrade - New QB uncertainty balanced by potential target increase
Strategy
- ✓ Hold if you own - wait for clarity
- ✓ Don't overpay to acquire - too much uncertainty
- ✓ Monitor Dart's performance closely
Rashid Shaheed - WR, New Orleans Saints
Potential Move (Multiple Suitors)
Depth WR being discussed in trade talks. Low fantasy priority unless landing on target-heavy offense. Monitor but don't actively pursue.
Position-by-Position Trade Impact
Running Backs
Teams With RB Interest
- • Kansas City Chiefs - Pacheco injury creates immediate need
- • New England Patriots - Depth issues all season
- • Los Angeles Chargers - Injury concerns
- • Houston Texans - Evaluating options
Fantasy Winners If Trades Happen
- • Pass-catching RBs moving to high-volume offenses
- • Backup RBs who become starters on injury teams
- • Example: If Hall to Chiefs, he becomes weekly Top-5 play
Wide Receivers
Saints appear willing to move WR depth (Olave, Shaheed). New landing spots could increase or decrease value depending on QB situation.
Key Question: Target Share
Will they be WR1 on new team or slot into WR2/3 role? Giants (if Olave) would likely make him WR1 = good. Other teams TBD.
Your 4-Day Action Plan
✓ DO THESE NOW
- Start trade negotiations immediately - don't wait until November 3
- Evaluate backup RBs on injury-prone teams (Chiefs, Patriots, Chargers)
- Consider future playoff schedules (Weeks 15-17) in trade decisions
- Monitor injury reports daily - new injuries create opportunities
✗ AVOID THESE MISTAKES
- ×Waiting until last minute (November 4 morning) - trades take time to negotiate
- ×Overpaying for players in trade rumors - many rumors don't happen
- ×Ignoring playoff schedule - Week 15-17 matchups matter more than Week 9-10
- ×Trading away depth before seeing what happens - injuries happen post-deadline too
Post-Deadline Waiver Wire
The immediate waiver period after the deadline (November 5-6) will be CRITICAL. Here's what to watch:
If Breece Hall Traded
→ Jets backup RB immediately valuable
→ Chiefs other RBs lose value
→ Grab Jets RB2 off waivers immediately
If Olave/Shaheed Traded
→ Saints remaining WRs get target boost
→ New team's WR depth chart shifts
→ Monitor Saints WR3/WR4 as potential adds
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Final Thoughts
The 2025 NFL trade deadline could reshape fantasy leagues for the rest of the season. With only 4 days left, now is the time to:
- • Start trade negotiations with league mates
- • Monitor injury reports and breaking news
- • Prepare waiver claims for post-deadline pickups
- • Consider playoff schedules in all decisions
Check back on November 4 for real-time updates as trades happen!