Fantasy Trade Calculator

Dominate your league with the most accurate Redraft Trade Analyzer. Supports PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard scoring. Stop getting fleeced today.

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The Only Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer You Need

Fantasy football championships are rarely won on draft day alone. They are won in the trenches of the waiver wire and, most importantly, through savvy trading. Whether you play on ESPN, Yahoo, Sleeper, or NFL.com, executing the perfect trade can turn a losing season into a playoff run. Our Fantasy Trade Calculator is designed specifically for Redraft (Seasonal) leagues to help you evaluate player value objectively, remove bias, and win the deal.

💡 Why calculate trades? We all overvalue our own players. This is called the "Endowment Effect." A trade calculator provides an unbiased, data-driven third-party opinion to help you see if an offer is actually fair or if you are getting fleeced.

How the Trade Calculator Works

This tool uses a proprietary algorithm that combines projected fantasy points, positional scarcity, and consistency ratings.

  1. Select Your Scoring: Before adding players, choose between PPR (Points Per Reception), Half-PPR, or Standard.
    • PPR favors Wide Receivers and pass-catching RBs (like Alvin Kamara).
    • Standard heavily favors touchdown-dependent RBs (like Derrick Henry).
  2. Add Players: Search for players on both sides of the deal. You can add multiple players to simulate 2-for-1 or 3-for-2 blockbusters.
  3. Analyze the Value: The tool sums up the trade value. Crucially, if the number of players is unequal, it applies a "Consolidation Adjustment" (explained below).

The "2-for-1" Fallacy: Quality vs. Quantity

One of the biggest mistakes fantasy managers make is simply adding up points.

Example: You give CeeDee Lamb (Value: 60). You receive Chris Godwin (30) and Najee Harris (30).

Mathematically, 60 = 30 + 30. Is this fair? NO.

In fantasy football, the side getting the single best player usually wins. Why? Because you have limited starting roster spots. By trading away 1 stud for 2 good players, you have to drop someone else from your roster to make room. Our Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer accounts for this by valuing the empty roster spot and penalizing the side giving up quantity for quality.

Understanding Trade Values by Position

Not all points are created equal. This concept is known as Positional Scarcity.

Running Backs (RB)

Workhorse running backs are a dying breed in the NFL. Because there are so few RBs who get 20+ touches a game, their trade value is inflated compared to WRs, especially in Standard leagues.

Wide Receivers (WR)

The NFL is a passing league. There are many viable WRs. In PPR leagues, elite WRs (Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase) rival the top RBs in value. However, WR2/3 types are easier to find on the waiver wire, lowering their trade value.

Quarterbacks (QB) and Tight Ends (TE)

In a standard 1-QB league, unless you have a "cheat code" QB (like Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts), quarterbacks hold low trade value because the difference between QB5 and QB12 is often small. Similarly, elite TEs (Kelce, LaPorta) carry a massive premium because the position is so thin.

Strategies: Buy Low, Sell High

A calculator gives you current value, but you need to anticipate future value.

  • Sell High: Trade a player who just had a massive game but isn't sustainable (e.g., a backup RB who scored 3 TDs because the starter was hurt).
  • Buy Low: Target a superstar who has had a bad schedule or bad luck (e.g., a WR getting 10 targets but no TDs). Their luck will turn, and you can get them cheap.

Trade Deadline Etiquette

In US fantasy leagues, the trade deadline usually hits around Week 11 or 12. The best time to trade is Weeks 4-8. At this point, you know who your players truly are, but there is still enough season left for a new acquisition to make an impact.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does this work for Dynasty Leagues?

No. This is a Redraft tool. It focuses on production for the current season only. In Dynasty, age and future draft picks are massive factors. For Dynasty trades, please use our Dynasty Trade Calculator.

Why do values change when I switch to Standard scoring?

In Standard scoring, catches don't count for points. This significantly hurts WRs who rely on volume (like Amon-Ra St. Brown) and boosts RBs who score TDs (like Derrick Henry). The calculator automatically adjusts the underlying value database when you toggle the setting.

What is the "Fairness" threshold?

Generally, if the trade values are within 5-10% of each other, it is considered a fair deal. If the difference is greater than 15-20%, the trade is likely lopsided.

How often are player values updated?

We update our baseline values weekly during the NFL season to account for injuries, depth chart changes, and breakout performances.