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Creating realistic trade offers that lead to a deal being accepted is always challenging. Throughout the season, Justin Boone will be publishing his rest-of-season trade value charts, which you can use as a guide to help make moves and manage your roster.

Below he highlights some of the players you should be buying or selling this week.

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Buys

Caleb Williams, QB, Bears

Williams is leading this space for a second straight week since nothing has changed coming off his bye. The 23-year-old flashed his fantasy ceiling multiple times in the first month, but had a quieter outing in his last game against the Raiders. You can be sure that Ben Johnson and the coaching staff took full advantage of the week off to self-assess and correct things moving forward. Now, Williams gets four consecutive matchups against defenses in the top-10 for most fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks (Commanders, Saints, Ravens, Bengals). We are about to see this Chicago offense reach new heights and Williams emerge as a difference-maker in fantasy.

Other QB buys to consider: Jordan Love, Packers

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Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns

Judkins has been nothing short of incredible on the field this season, so this isn’t a buy-low situation as much as it’s a buy before his stock rises even higher. That’s because the rookie has produced at least 70 scrimmage yards in all four of his appearances, including his debut when he only played 27% of the snaps. In the three games since, he’s operated as the Browns’ lead back and produced 95 yards, 115 yards and 128 yards with two touchdowns during that stretch. He’s also managed to deliver against difficult opponents like the Packers, Lions and Vikings. What happens when his schedule gets easier, which it will the rest of the way? Judkins is a borderline fantasy RB1 and potential league-winner. If the manager who has him doesn’t realize that, you should make an offer to acquire him.

Other RB buys to consider: Breece Hall, Jets

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Chris Olave, WR, Saints

Given the volume Olave has seen so far this season, the veteran has to start producing bigger fantasy days soon. The 25-year-old is second behind only Puka Nacua in targets, averaging 10.8 per game. Yet, he’s WR34 in fantasy points per game because he hasn’t topped 60 yards or found the end zone. This is a wideout who was a top-25 fantasy receiver two straight years in 2022 and 2023 before an injury-riddled campaign in 2024. It’s only a matter of time before he breaks out again — whether it’s with the Saints or another team. Beat writer Nick Underhill has reported the feeling around the league is that the New Orleans will look to move some veterans before the deadline. So it’s possible he could find a new home on a contender in the coming months. Regardless, he’s an obvious buy-low based on the volume he’s getting at the moment.

Other WR buys to consider: Rashee Rice, Chiefs

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Tucker Kraft, TE, Packers

Kraft got off to a hot start with touchdowns in his first two games of the season and a 100-yard effort versus the Commanders in Week 2. Unfortunately, he suffered a knee injury that likely contributed to his numbers dipping down the last two games. Resting over the bye week should do wonders for his health and productivity. His upcoming schedule is also an absolute dream with the Bengals (most fantasy points allowed to TEs), Cardinals (13th), Steelers (4th) and Panthers (2nd) over the next month. This is the last call for anyone who wants to acquire Kraft before he vaults himself permanently into the top-five fantasy tight ends.

Other TE buys to consider: George Kittle, 49ers

Justin Boone’s Trade Value Charts

Sells

Jared Goff, QB, Lions

Goff has been one of the easiest quarterbacks to project this season given his indoor-outdoor splits and the matchups he’s faced. The result has been two good fantasy performances — one was at home versus a generous Bears’ defense and the other was on the road against a floundering Bengals team. Over the next month, Goff will travel to Kansas City for a tough date with the Chiefs, get a favorable spot at home against the Bucs, then go on bye before having to deal with Brian Flores’ challenging Vikings’ defense. You’re only going to want to use Goff once in the next four weeks, so don’t waste your time stashing him. Trade him away before his value drops.

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Other QB sells to consider: Kyler Murray, Cardinals

Tony Pollard, RB, Titans

Pollard has been solid, but unspectacular this season. He deserves props for still producing decent yardage on an offense that’s struggled more often than not, but after this week’s matchup with the Raiders his schedule is about to get much harder. From Week 7 on he’ll encounter the Patriots, Colts, Chargers, a bye and then the Texans. All four of those opponents are top 10 in terms of fewest fantasy points allowed to running backs. Even after that it doesn’t get much easier with the Seahawks, Jaguars, Browns, 49ers and Chiefs through Week 16. The return of Tyjae Spears also complicates matters, since head coach Brian Callahan said his role will increase moving forward. Pollard is a low-ceiling, volume-based RB3 who could end up sharing some of his touches with Spears during the toughest part of the Titans’ schedule.

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Other RB sells to consider: Derrick Henry, Ravens

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Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals

Harrison has put together back-to-back quality stat lines with 6-66-1 versus the Seahawks and 4-98-0 against the Titans. However, the sophomore wideout still has been held to six targets or less in four of his five outings this season and continues to make his fair share of errors on the field. After last week’s game, offensive coordinator Drew Petzing said that he didn’t do enough to get Harrison the ball, so perhaps he makes more of an effort in the coming weeks. But Harrison seems closer to a boom-or-bust WR3 in fantasy than the impact player we were hoping he could become. It’s also worth noting, Kyler Murray is dealing with a foot injury that could affect his status for Week 6. With the Packers in Week 7 and a bye in Week 8, this is the time to move Harrison for someone more reliable.

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Other WR sells to consider: Jameson Williams, Lions

Brock Bowers, TE, Raiders

After putting up 103 yards in the opener, Bowers hasn’t been the same player due to a PCL injury and bone bruise that he attempted to play through for weeks. Ultimately, the Raiders ruled him out in Week 5 and might be forced to keep him on the sidelines until he heals. The team is currently calling him day-to-day, but we’ve seen him suit up at less than 100% and the results haven’t been great. It would almost be better for Bowers’ long-term outlook if he takes the necessary time to recover. That leaves fantasy managers in a bind. If you have a winning record and can wait for Bowers to return to peak health, then hold him. But if you’re losing or generally unhappy with your roster, I’d recommend trading Bowers at a slight discount to improve your team in the short-term.

Other TE sells to consider: Jake Ferguson, Cowboys

College athletes could soon be allowed to bet on professional sporting events.

On Wednesday, the NCAA’s Division I Administrative Committee approved a proposal allowing players to bet on pro sports. Current NCAA rules prevent players from placing any sports bets at all. If approved by the Division II and Division III governing bodies, the rule change would go into effect on Nov. 1.

“The Administrative Committee was clear in its discussion today that it remains concerned about the risks associated with all forms of sports gambling but ultimately voted to reduce restrictions on student-athletes in this area to better align with their campus peers,” Illinois athletic director and committee chair Josh Whitman said in a statement. “This change allows the NCAA, the conferences, and the member schools to focus on protecting the integrity of college games while, at the same time, encouraging healthy habits for student-athletes who choose to engage in betting activities on professional sports.”

Athletes would still be prohibited from gambling on college sports and from providing inside information for others to place wagers. There are harsh penalties for players who bet on their own games.

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In September, the NCAA revoked the eligibility of three men’s college basketball players who hatched a plan to make money via single-game prop bets and is currently investigating potential betting violations from over a dozen other athletes.

The most straightforward way to help prevent betting by NCAA athletes on their own events would be for sportsbooks to eliminate player prop bets on college games. Late last year, NCAA president Charlie Baker advocated for college player prop bets to be banned. However, there are still multiple states where there are no restrictions on college prop bets.

“The enforcement staff continues to investigate and resolve cases involving sports betting quickly but thoroughly,” NCAA vice president of enforcement Jon Duncan said. “Enforcement staff are investigating a significant number of cases that are specifically relevant to the NCAA’s mission of fair competition, and our focus will remain on those cases and those behaviors that impact the integrity of college sports most directly.”

PHOENIX — Satou Sabally doesn’t have to meticulously check the price tags while shopping at the grocery store. There is no mental calculator balancing nutrition needs with a strict budget.

That’s a privilege many aren’t afforded. It’s one she didn’t have as a child growing up in a lower-income family. And it’s an understanding and empathy she keeps top of mind as not only the co-chair of the WNBA Players Association’s CBA committee, but as a teammate.

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She likes to treat her friends and teammates to gifts and dinners, particularly the rookies who made the rookie scale minimum $66,079. Sabally wants to see that number rise considerably in the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), even from what she says the Board of Governors offered.

“I know the league came, but with like 300 [thousand],” Sabally said after practice ahead of Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. “Push it up. Push it up. Go up, especially if you want to extend the season [schedule]. And now we’re talking about extending the season, you need to go up with these numbers because honestly that’s what they deserve right now.”

It is the first time a player has given a hard number from either side of the bargaining table. A $300,000 rookie minimum would eclipse the 2025 player super max in the active CBA at more than four times the current minimum, and is closer in line with overseas salaries. Sabally said on Tuesday that players who go overseas make “substantially six figures, high six figures numbers.”

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The WNBA Players Association opted out of the current CBA the day after the 2024 WNBA Finals and is actively negotiating a new deal in what has become a contentious labor dispute. The deadline is Oct. 31, though it can be extended, and the top priority for players remains salaries and a revenue sharing model that they feel better benefits the players as the business continues to grow.

The weight of that conversation revolves around the maximum salaries, which players have not put a specific number on, beyond saying that at least $1 million would be nice. The stratification below it is also critically important, after the last CBA squeezed out the middle tier by nearly doubling max salaries while increasing the team salary cap by only 30%.

“We saw a lot of people be out of the league who have been there a long time,” veteran Sydney Colson said before an Indiana Fever game in New York ahead of All-Star weekend. “But it was like it made more sense, business-wise, for people to keep rookies and pay them a few thousand dollars less than keeping a veteran.”

Sabally earned $68,000 as a rookie in the first year of the 2020 CBA with pay bumps each season. The previous rookie scale ranged from $40K to $50K. She declared for the 2020 WNBA Draft early, citing a desire to “give a better lifestyle” to her family. Sabally grew up the third of seven children to a Gambian father, Jerreh, and German mother, Heike, and experienced many different cultures as a child that helped shape her adult activism. Her younger sister, Nyara, also plays in the WNBA for the New York Liberty.

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“It’s almost like survivor’s guilt sometimes, and I know that a lot of successful people struggle with it that come from low income communities,” Sabally told Yahoo Sports after practice ahead of Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. “But it’s also really having grace with yourself and knowing that I’ve worked hard for it, I deserve it, but also still knowing where you came from and that there are so many other people in my previous position.”

Sabally grounds herself in appreciation for the place she’s in financially and focuses on giving back, choosing to donate to organizations and utilizing her Adidas partnership to help young girls receive sports-specific equipment they might not otherwise afford.

The Mercury roster is no different than many around the league in its sharp split between the high earners and low. Sabally made $215,000 this season, slightly above the league maximum and one of the Mercury’s three players to earn north of $200K, according to the Her Hoop Stats salary database.

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Dana Evans, the Las Vegas reserve guard who took over Game 1 of the Finals, is one of those lower-salaried players who still complements her earnings with overseas competition. (She signed to play with Unrivaled, the 3×3 league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, this winter.)

Sabally reached out to Evans, a 2021 WNBA draftee, before the season to have her speak on behalf of the “tweener” players. Evans made $61,543 as a rookie, signed a one-year $89,000 deal with Chicago last year and landed in Las Vegas via a sign-and-trade. She is not an established veteran, nor is she a rookie who built major name recognition in college.

“Even money wise, we’re still in that weird [place] where we missed NIL (name, image, likeness),” Evans said before Aces practice on Tuesday, referencing the windfall of sponsorship dollars young WNBA players received in college after a change in law. “So I feel like I can be a voice for our group.”

Evans declined to give a salary number that would theoretically keep players from going overseas in their WNBA offseason, but said it would have to be a “pretty, pretty high number” and offered an estimate.

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“I would say at least around a million,” Evans said. “I feel like that needs to be the max. I’m not saying every player should get that, but that should at least be around the max. And then we go from whatever else is the lowest.”

In July, Sabally called the league’s initial offer a “slap in the face” before the sides met in person in Indianapolis at All-Star weekend. The players wore “Pay Us What You Owe Us” T-shirts, pushing for a percentage of the revenue sharing model they believe is fair. The negotiations grew contentious over the past few weeks when Collier took aim at commissioner Cathy Engelbert, calling the WNBA’s leadership the “worst in the world.”

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Players chimed in against Engelbert, who said at her annual Finals address that she would work to repair the relationships. Sabally said on Tuesday that an ideal commissioner in this situation “definitely wouldn’t budget that much of the percentage that we’re requesting.” When asked how much that percentage difference is between the sides, Sabally side-stepped.

“If you don’t know that, there’s a reason,” Sabally said.

Bad Bunny just hosted “Saturday Night Live” and was named the halftime musical act for Super Bowl LX in February. But maybe his highlight of past week, as would be the case for most baseball fans, was grabbing a foul ball during Game 3 of the ALDS between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.

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Thanks to his celebrity status, Bad Bunny had prime seats two rows behind home plate — and several seats away from Marlins Man. That put him in a great spot to have a shot at Anthony Santander’s foul ball during the Yankees’ 9-6 win — with a little help from the fan sitting behind him, who missed his opportunity for a souvenir.

The night would get even better later on when Aaron Judge hit a game-tying, three-run home that sent Yankee Stadium into a frenzy and put Benito into a state of disbelief.

Bad Bunny does know ball. He took part in the 2022 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball game at Dodger Stadium and name-dropped nine players, including Edwin Díaz, Randy Arozarena, Bryce Harper, and Mike Trout on his 2023 album, “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.”

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It was a good day for fans making news for coming away with a ball during Tuesday’s playoff games. Before Bad Bunny ended up with one, Jameson Turner, a Seattle Mariners fan who attended Game 3 in Detroit on Tuesday, snagged a Cal Raleigh home run ball and got to meet the MLB home run champion after the game.

Roma president Dan Friedkin commented on Gian Piero Gasperini’s start in the Italian capital.

During today’s EFC meeting in Rome, the American chairman of the Italian club spoke to reporters about Roma’s first games of the new season.

“First place? I have a great feeling, but it’s obviously too early to make a definitive judgment.”

“We still have a long season ahead of us, and I believe in our coach and what he’s doing, as well as in the entire team. We’re putting in a lot of effort, we’re working well.”

“Gasperini? The coach is fantastic, his work ethic is incredible. He makes a lot of demands, works hard and well, and is serious. We are completely aligned with his training methods, we talk often and work closely together. We couldn’t be happier with him right now.”

After years of unlimited moments in the regular season, the defending and multi-time American League MVP finally had a moment in the postseason. Tuesday night, Aaron Judge homered to resuscitate the Yankees’ season rallying New York from a 6-1 deficit to win Game 3 of their American League Division series, 9-6. Judge went 3-4 with three runs scored and drove in four to propel the Yankees back into their series with the Jays.

After Judge homered to tie the game at 6 in the 4^th off Luis Varland, Jazz Chisholm Jr. went yard against Varland in the bottom of the fifth to give the Yankees a lead and they would roll to a 9-6 win to set up today’s Game 4.

That same Luis Varland whom the Yankees smacked around in Game 3 gets the ball to start Game 4 for the Blue Jays. New York’s Wild Card series hero, Cam Schlittler, gets the ball for New York.

Grab your popcorn. This is now a series.

Lets dive into Game 4 and see if we can find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Blue Jays at Yankees – ALDS Game 4

• Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
• Time: 7:08PM EST
• Site: Yankee Stadium
• City: Bronx, NY
• Network/Streaming: FS1

Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out.

Odds for the Blue Jays at the Yankees – ALDS Game 4

The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of DraftKings:

• Moneyline: Toronto Blue Jays (+149), New York Yankees (-182)
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+112)
• Total: 8.5 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Blue Jays at Yankees – ALDS Game 4

• Pitching matchup for October 8, 2025: Louis Varland vs. Cam Schlittler
  • Blue Jays: Luis Varland (Regular Season: 0-0,2.97 ERA)
    Last outing: 10/7 at Yankees – 1IP, 3.60 ERA, 2 ER, 5H, 2 BBs, 3 Ks
  • Yankees: Cam Schlittler (Regular Season: 4-3, 2.96 ERA)
    Last outing: 10/2 vs. Boston – 8 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0 ER, 5H, 0 BBs, 12 Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Blue Jays at Yankees – ALDS Game 4

• Aaron Judge is 3-6 with 3 HRs in his career against Luis Varland
• Jazz Chiholm Jr. is 2-3 with 1 HR in his career against Luis Varland
• The Yankees as a team are batting .394 (13-33) including 6 HRs all-time against Luis Varland
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is 4-5 in his career against Cam Schlittler
• Vladimir Guererro Jr. is 8-13 (.615) with 3 HRs in this series
• In 23 ABs all-time the Toronto Blue Jays as a team are hitting .435 (10-23) against Cam Schlittler

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s Game 4 between the Blue Jays and the Yankees

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The Pittsburgh Steelers may not be done adding to their roster — as they recently brought in a former fifth-round defensive end for a workout ahead of their Week 6 matchup vs. the Cleveland Browns.

On Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported DE KJ Henry — who last spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad — worked out for Pittsburgh. Should the visit have gone well, Henry may very well be signed to the Steelers‘ practice squad soon.

Selected by the Commanders with the 137th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Henry appeared in 10 games during his rookie season but was ultimately released by Washington in August 2024 as part of final roster cuts.

He would play for the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys for two games each before signing with the Eagles’ practice squad in November 2024, where he became a Super Bowl champion.

He was waived in July 2025 and was claimed off waivers by the Browns, where he turned heads for a strong preseason performance — specifically a pick-six against his former Eagles. He was waived on September 23 and joined Philadelphia’s practice squad a second time on October 2, but was released a day later.

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Contract Extension Talks Begin at Old Trafford

Harry Maguire’s future at Manchester United could hinge on his willingness to accept a significant reduction in wages as he approaches the final months of his contract. The 32-year-old defender, whose current deal runs until the end of the season, remains determined to extend his stay at Old Trafford beyond 2026, even if that means a considerable pay cut.

United’s minority owners, INEOS, have made it clear that controlling the club’s wage expenditure is a central part of their new financial strategy. Maguire, currently earning around £190,000 per week, stands among the higher earners in the squad, and the club is unlikely to offer anything close to that figure in his next contract.

While the England international has become a respected presence in the dressing room, his role on the pitch has diminished in recent campaigns. Once a guaranteed starter under Ole Gunnar Solskjær, he now finds himself rotated under new manager Rúben Amorim, with United continuing to evaluate defensive options both domestically and abroad.

Maguire’s Loyalty and Leadership

Despite his reduced minutes, Maguire’s professionalism has earned admiration within the club. Sources close to the player indicate that he remains committed to Manchester United’s long-term project, valuing his leadership position and influence over younger defenders.

Having surpassed 200 Premier League appearances for the Red Devils, Maguire’s experience still carries weight in a squad undergoing transition. His willingness to compromise on personal terms highlights a desire to contribute to the team’s evolving structure rather than seek a lucrative move elsewhere.

The defender’s close relationship with England manager Gareth Southgate also underlines his importance at international level, particularly with the European Championship qualifiers looming. Maintaining stability at club level is believed to be key for Maguire as he looks to preserve his place in the national team setup.

INEOS Wage Strategy Reshaping United

Under INEOS stewardship, United’s financial model is shifting towards sustainability and merit-based incentives. Senior players will be expected to accept terms more reflective of playing time and performance, rather than historic contracts agreed during the club’s previous regime.

Maguire’s potential pay cut could serve as a benchmark for future negotiations with other veterans, including those approaching the twilight of their careers. The club’s leadership believes this restructuring is vital to restore financial flexibility ahead of upcoming transfer windows.

While Maguire’s salary adjustment might appear drastic, sources indicate there is mutual respect between player and club, with early discussions described as “positive but realistic.” A renewed deal would also offer Maguire a sense of closure, having rebuilt credibility after years of criticism and speculation over his future.

Career Stability and Professional Legacy

For Maguire, staying at Manchester United represents more than financial reward—it is about legacy. Having joined the club from Leicester City in 2019 for a then-world-record fee for a defender, he has experienced both the highs and the scrutiny that come with being United captain.

Whether he remains a starter or a squad leader, Maguire’s decision to accept a pay cut may reflect a wider shift among experienced players prioritising stability and influence over salary. Should an agreement be reached, it would symbolise a rare example of compromise in a football economy often dominated by financial excess.