All the key deals completed before the 2022 NFL deadline, and what the fantasy impact will be, via our partners at FantasyPros.
Nyheim Hines to Bills for Zack Moss
November 1, 2022 3:59 pm EST
Nyheim Hines has acted as the RB2 in Indianapolis behind Jonathan Taylor so far this season, but he will now get a chance to shine after being traded to the Bills ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. He has one of the best pass-catching skillsets of all running backs in the NFL currently, and his presence should provide a big boost to Josh Allen and Buffalo’s offense as a whole. This move hurts the fantasy value for all other Bills RB’s, mainly Devin Singletary and James Cook, who get much of their value through receiving work.
Zack Moss, who was a third-round selection for the Bills in 2020’s draft, has been underwhelming in his tenure with the team and has been needing a change in scenery. He will now battle for the RB2 spot in Indianapolis behind Taylor, and he may end up having fantasy value as a handcuff or weekly streamer in deeper leagues.
Calvin Ridley traded to Jaguars
November 1, 2022 3:07 pm EST
Calvin Ridley, who was suspended by the NFL for the entire 2022 season due to gambling, will now head south to link up with Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville. The Jaguars sent 2023 and 2024 conditional picks to Atlanta in the deal.
Ridley is set to return in 2023 and will immediately form what will be a dynamic duo with fellow WR Christian Kirk. This is a very solid, low-risk move for a Jaguars’ team that has been improving their offense since this past offseason. Ridley will have a real chance to revert back to WR1 fantasy numbers next season.
Jeff Wilson Jr. heading to Miami
November 1, 2022 3:03 pm EST
After having just dealt Chase Edmonds to Denver in the Bradley Chubb deal, the Dolphins are presumably bringing in Jeff Wilson to be Raheem Mostert’s backup. Wilson took over starting RB duties in San Francisco following Elijah Mitchell’s injury but became expendable with the acquisition of Christian McCaffrey.
From a fantasy perspective, those rostering Wilson should hold until we see how he will be used in Miami. Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price become the new handcuffs for CMC and are rosterable if you have the space and need.
Chase Edmonds traded to Denver
November 1, 2022 2:37 pm EST
In eight games this season, Chase Edmonds has only carried the ball 42 times for 120 yards and two TD as he sat squarely behind RB Raheem Mostert on the depth chart. The trade adds some intriguing fantasy value to Edmonds, given the Broncos seem unsettled with Melvin Gordon III and Latavius Murray in the backfield. He could be worth a speculative add in deeper leagues.
Chase Claypool heading to the Chicago Bears
November 1, 2022 1:37 pm EST
Claypool will form a one-two WR punch with Darnell Mooney that the Bears will likely hope keeps the positive momentum of QB Justin Fields moving forward. Claypool was rumored to be in deals, and Chicago gets it done. The deal was made for a second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Claypool has 32 catches for 311 yards and a touchdown this year. In Pittsburgh, this opens the door for rookie WR George Pickens to carve out a bigger role in the offense.
T.J. Hockenson traded to the Minnesota Vikings
November 1, 2022 12:29 pm EST
T.J. Hockenson adds yet another weapon for the Minnesota Viking’s passing attack. Irv Smith Jr. suffered a high-ankle sprain in the team’s game in Week 8, so Hockenson comes in to take his place. The Vikings are sending a 2023 second and a 2024 fourth for Hockenson, a 2023 fourth and a 2024 conditional fourth. Hockenson continues to provide weekly appeal at the TE position, and he has solid weekly touchdown upside even in a somewhat crowded offense.
