How to Evaluate Fantasy Trades: Don't Trust the Trade Calculator

Trade calculators seem objective, but they can't account for your team's specific needs, league settings, or upcoming schedules. Here's how to truly evaluate a trade.

Why Trade Calculators Fail

• •They don't know your roster depth
• •They can't predict injuries or coaching changes
• •They use generic scoring (not your league's settings)
• •They ignore playoff schedules
• •They overvalue 'name brand' players

The Right Way to Evaluate Trades

Ask yourself these questions before accepting any trade:

• •Does this improve my starting lineup? - Depth doesn't matter if it doesn't start
• •What's the playoff schedule? - Check weeks 15-17 matchups
• •Am I buying low or selling high? - Trade based on future, not past
• •Does this fill a position need? - Don't trade away your only good RB
• •Can I afford the injury risk? - Don't acquire someone on IR unless you have depth

Common Trade Mistakes to Avoid

• •Trading for name value - Don't overpay for fading stars
• •2-for-1 trades (usually) - The team getting 1 player usually wins
• •Roster cloggers - Don't accept 3 bench players you'll never start
• •Panic trading - One bad week doesn't mean sell
• •Trading with the league leader - Don't make the best team better