Fantasy Football Trading Basics
Why Trading Matters
Trading is one of the most powerful tools in fantasy football. While the draft sets your foundation, trades allow you to continuously improve your roster throughout the season. Championship teams are often built through smart trades, not just good drafts.
Understanding Fair Value
The foundation of successful trading is understanding player value:
- Use consensus rankings: Check multiple expert sources
- Consider positional scarcity: RBs are typically more valuable
- Account for team needs: A player's value varies by roster
Negotiation Tactics
1. Start with Fair Offers
Don't insult league mates with lowball offers. Begin negotiations with reasonable trades that could help both teams.
2. Identify Team Needs
Look at their roster. Are they weak at RB but stacked at WR? Propose trades that fill gaps for both sides.
3. Be Willing to Counter
Most trades aren't accepted on first offer. Keep negotiating and find middle ground.
Analyze Every Trade
Before accepting any trade, use our Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer to get instant AI-powered analysis of whether you're getting fair value.
Analyze a TradeKey Takeaways
- Always propose fair trades that benefit both teams
- Use multiple sources to determine player value
- Consider team needs, not just overall rankings