Real trades from 2021

Trades made in at least 10 real leagues in 2021: the same players for the same players, most common first, with each player's PPR points a week that season. Points a week won or lost: the useful points a week the team that got the first side gained or gave up over the rest of the season, on average.

Team gotForPoints a week won or lost
Keenan Allen16.1 points/weekAntonio Gibson13.9 points/week+0.9
Davante Adams21.5 points/weekTyreek Hill17.3 points/week+4.1
Myles Gaskin10.1 points/weekTee Higgins15.6 points/week−5.3
Zack Moss7.9 points/weekChase Claypool11.1 points/week−0.5
Russell Wilson17.3 points/weekAaron Rodgers20.9 points/week−5.2
Odell Beckham Jr.9.2 points/weekJulio Jones8.0 points/week+1.8
Christian McCaffrey18.1 points/weekAlvin Kamara18.1 points/week−1.4
Myles Gaskin10.1 points/weekMichael Pittman Jr.14.0 points/week−0.6

Trade grades by player, 2021

For every player traded for in at least 10 redraft leagues in 2021: the useful points a week the team that got him won or lost, on average, and who he was most often traded for. Pick a player for his full trade history. Teams that traded for Cooper Kupp won the most, +8.1 a week.

Quarterbacks

PlayerPoints a weekMost often traded for
Josh Allen+3.6Patrick MahomesJustin Herbert
Justin Herbert+3.6Patrick MahomesJosh Allen
Tom Brady+2.8Joe BurrowRussell Wilson
Patrick Mahomes+1.2Dak PrescottRussell Wilson
Matthew Stafford−0.4Patrick MahomesJoe Burrow
Aaron Rodgers+3.2Patrick MahomesRussell Wilson
Joe Burrow+3.7Patrick MahomesMatthew Stafford
Dak Prescott+1.4Patrick MahomesRussell Wilson
Jalen Hurts+0.8Patrick MahomesLamar Jackson
Kyler Murray−1.7Russell WilsonPatrick Mahomes
Kirk Cousins+0.6Patrick MahomesRussell Wilson
Ryan Tannehill−1.5Aaron RodgersJalen Hurts
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PlayerPoints a weekMost often traded for
Derek Carr−1.6Jalen HurtsRussell Wilson
Carson Wentz−0.4Patrick MahomesTrevor Lawrence
Lamar Jackson−1.6Patrick MahomesJalen Hurts
Russell Wilson−1.7Patrick MahomesDak Prescott
Jimmy Garoppolo−0.4–
Mac Jones+0.9–
Taylor Heinicke−1.0–
Matt Ryan−0.9Joe BurrowJalen Hurts
Ben Roethlisberger+0.3–
Teddy Bridgewater−2.4–
Trevor Lawrence−2.0Derek CarrCarson Wentz
Jared Goff−0.2–
Baker Mayfield−1.1–
Tua Tagovailoa−1.1–
Daniel Jones−1.5Matt RyanDak Prescott
Davis Mills+1.8–
Sam Darnold−2.5Aaron RodgersJalen Hurts
Zach Wilson+0.7–
Justin Fields−0.5Trey Lance
Jameis Winston−1.1–
Andy Dalton+0.8–
Trevor Siemian−0.7–
Cam Newton−0.1–
Tyrod Taylor+0.6–
Jacoby Brissett−1.4–
Trey Lance−0.8Justin Fields
Geno Smith−1.3–
Mike White−0.5–
Case Keenum−1.5–
Jordan Love+0.4–
Ryan Fitzpatrick−1.9–
Deshaun Watson−1.4–

Running backs

PlayerPoints a weekMost often traded for
Jonathan Taylor+7.7Dalvin CookD'Andre Swift
Austin Ekeler+2.3Joe MixonAlvin Kamara
Najee Harris+1.4Christian McCaffreyDalvin Cook
Joe Mixon+3.6Aaron Jones Sr.Saquon Barkley
James Conner+3.5Stefon DiggsA.J. Brown
Leonard Fournette+3.8Antonio GibsonDalvin Cook
Ezekiel Elliott−1.4Christian McCaffreyDalvin Cook
Alvin Kamara−1.1Antonio GibsonDarrell Henderson
Cordarrelle Patterson+0.0Stefon DiggsDalvin Cook
Aaron Jones Sr.−0.9DeAndre HopkinsJoe Mixon
Josh Jacobs−0.1Saquon BarkleyMyles Gaskin
Antonio Gibson+1.0Saquon BarkleyStefon Diggs
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PlayerPoints a weekMost often traded for
Nick Chubb+0.8Dalvin CookAntonio Gibson
Damien Harris+1.7Antonio GibsonSaquon Barkley
D'Andre Swift−1.3Stefon DiggsChristian McCaffrey
Dalvin Cook−0.3Aaron Jones Sr.Nick Chubb
Javonte Williams+2.0Clyde Edwards-HelaireAntonio Brown
Darrel Williams+1.3Miles SandersDiontae Johnson
David Montgomery+1.1Saquon BarkleyAlvin Kamara
Devin Singletary+1.6Josh JacobsChase Claypool
Derrick Henry−3.1Aaron Jones Sr.Christian McCaffrey
Melvin Gordon+0.5Nick ChubbClyde Edwards-Helaire
AJ Dillon+1.6Alexander MattisonSaquon Barkley
Myles Gaskin+0.0Josh JacobsAntonio Gibson
James Robinson−1.0Aaron Jones Sr.Antonio Gibson
Elijah Mitchell+1.4Saquon BarkleyKeenan Allen
Darrell Henderson−1.3Alvin KamaraStefon Diggs
Tony Pollard−0.5Alexander MattisonDamien Harris
Michael Carter+0.0Amari CooperJavonte Williams
Saquon Barkley−2.1Antonio GibsonJosh Jacobs
Devonta Freeman−0.8–
Sony Michel+1.3Alexander MattisonChuba Hubbard
Devontae Booker−0.9Kenny GolladayAlexander Mattison
Chase Edmonds−0.8Clyde Edwards-HelaireSaquon Barkley
Chuba Hubbard−1.4A.J. BrownKeenan Allen
Mike Davis−1.3Damien HarrisChris Carson
J.D. McKissic−0.1Miles SandersJoe Mixon
Christian McCaffrey−3.1Alvin KamaraAaron Jones Sr.
Alexander Mattison−0.2Tony PollardAJ Dillon
Brandon Bolden−0.2–
Rashaad Penny+6.0–
Kenny Gainwell−1.0Damien HarrisTee Higgins
Jamaal Williams−1.1Miles SandersClyde Edwards-Helaire
Miles Sanders−0.6Clyde Edwards-HelaireChris Carson
Clyde Edwards-Helaire−0.9Saquon BarkleyChristian McCaffrey
Ty Johnson−1.3–
Rhamondre Stevenson+0.7–
Kareem Hunt−1.6Alvin KamaraAntonio Gibson
Nyheim Miller-Hines−0.4Chase EdmondsDamien Harris
Mark Ingram−1.0Allen RobinsonMichael Carter
Latavius Murray−1.1Odell Beckham Jr.Chase Edmonds
Rex Burkhead+1.4–
Zack Moss−1.4Miles SandersJosh Jacobs
D'Ernest Johnson−0.6–
Kenyan Drake−0.6Myles GaskinClyde Edwards-Helaire
Boston Scott+0.3–
D'Onta Foreman+1.2–
Justin Jackson+0.5–
Samaje Perine+0.6–
David Johnson−1.0Damien Harris
Khalil Herbert−1.3Chase ClaypoolMiles Sanders
Ronald Jones−1.0Damien HarrisBrandon Aiyuk
Jeremy McNichols−1.1–
Dontrell Hilliard−0.3–
Alex Collins−1.5Elijah MitchellDarrell Henderson
Jordan Howard−1.8–
Damien Williams−1.2Tee Higgins
DeeJay Dallas+0.4–
Giovani Bernard−0.7–
Derrick Gore−1.9–
Jaret Patterson+1.6–
Tevin Coleman−0.9–
Jeff Wilson+0.6–
Chris Evans−0.3–
Peyton Barber−0.4–
Demetric Felton−0.8–
JaMycal Hasty−2.6–
Chris Carson−2.3Miles SandersMyles Gaskin
Phillip Lindsay−0.7–
Carlos Hyde−1.4–
Matt Breida−1.6–
Ty'Son Williams−1.7Antonio GibsonMark Andrews
Salvon Ahmed−1.3–
Le'Veon Bell−0.8–
Jerick McKinnon−1.0–
James White−1.1–
Trey Sermon−1.1Myles GaskinKareem Hunt
Eno Benjamin−1.7–
Adrian Peterson−2.0–
Malcolm Brown−0.3–
Tony Jones−1.1–
Larry Rountree−0.2–
Wayne Gallman−0.8–
Marlon Mack−0.7–
Cam Akers−2.3–
Raheem Mostert−1.9–
J.K. Dobbins−2.8–
Gus Edwards−1.1–
Travis Etienne Jr.−1.7–
Tarik Cohen−0.4–

Wide receivers

PlayerPoints a weekMost often traded for
Cooper Kupp+8.1Alvin KamaraA.J. Brown
Davante Adams+5.0Justin JeffersonAlvin Kamara
Deebo Samuel Sr.+4.0James RobinsonDalvin Cook
Justin Jefferson+4.0DeAndre HopkinsDavante Adams
Ja'Marr Chase+5.7Tyreek HillJosh Jacobs
Tyreek Hill+0.7Keenan AllenJa'Marr Chase
Stefon Diggs+0.8Tyler LockettAntonio Gibson
Diontae Johnson+1.6DK MetcalfDeAndre Hopkins
Mike Evans+0.6Davante AdamsStefon Diggs
Keenan Allen+1.5Antonio GibsonTyreek Hill
Hunter Renfrow+3.2Stefon DiggsDamien Harris
Mike Williams−0.2DK MetcalfDavante Adams
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PlayerPoints a weekMost often traded for
Jaylen Waddle+2.8Calvin RidleyDeVonta Smith
DK Metcalf−0.1Davante AdamsAmari Cooper
Tyler Lockett+0.9Stefon DiggsKeenan Allen
Chris Godwin Jr.+1.2Tyreek HillCourtland Sutton
Michael Pittman Jr.+0.1A.J. BrownDamien Harris
DJ Moore−1.5Stefon DiggsDeAndre Hopkins
CeeDee Lamb−0.1Tyreek HillSaquon Barkley
Brandin Cooks+1.9A.J. BrownJulio Jones
Amon-Ra St. Brown+3.9–
Marquise Brown−0.4DeAndre HopkinsAntonio Gibson
Darnell Mooney+1.6Miles SandersMyles Gaskin
Tee Higgins+4.5DeAndre HopkinsMyles Gaskin
Terry McLaurin−1.5James RobinsonAntonio Gibson
Christian Kirk+1.3DeAndre HopkinsClyde Edwards-Helaire
Amari Cooper−0.5Stefon DiggsDavante Adams
Adam Thielen−0.2Calvin RidleyAntonio Gibson
DeVonta Smith+0.4Keenan AllenDamien Harris
Jakobi Meyers−0.1Keenan AllenOdell Beckham Jr.
Tyler Boyd+1.1A.J. BrownAllen Robinson
A.J. Brown+0.7Allen RobinsonRobert Woods
Marvin Jones−1.1Stefon DiggsAllen Robinson
Kendrick Bourne+1.0–
Brandon Aiyuk+0.1Chase ClaypoolAntonio Gibson
Van Jefferson+0.6–
Chase Claypool−1.1Allen RobinsonJosh Jacobs
Russell Gage+2.5–
K.J. Osborn+0.9–
Cole Beasley−0.9Allen RobinsonBrandin Cooks
A.J. Green−0.2Hunter RenfrowTyler Lockett
Tim Patrick−0.3Michael Pittman Jr.Jamaal Williams
Marquez Callaway−0.1–
Courtland Sutton−1.0Calvin RidleyChris Godwin Jr.
DeAndre Hopkins−3.2Aaron Jones Sr.Justin Jefferson
Cedrick Wilson+0.6–
Allen Lazard+0.3–
Robbie Chosen−0.8Mike DavisOdell Beckham Jr.
Elijah Moore+1.0DeAndre HopkinsMiles Sanders
Mecole Hardman Jr.−1.0–
Robert Woods−0.8Calvin RidleyStefon Diggs
Kalif Raymond−1.4–
Emmanuel Sanders−1.6Odell Beckham Jr.Tyler Lockett
Jarvis Landry−1.1Odell Beckham Jr.Chase Edmonds
Odell Beckham Jr.−0.1Julio JonesAntonio Gibson
Laviska Shenault−1.4A.J. BrownChase Edmonds
Gabe Davis−0.6–
Antonio Brown−0.6Calvin RidleyJavonte Williams
Quez Watkins+0.2–
Deonte Harty+0.1–
Jamison Crowder−0.4–
Bryan Edwards−0.3–
Donovan Peoples-Jones−0.8–
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine−0.9–
Rondale Moore−1.0Chase ClaypoolRobert Woods
DeVante Parker−0.2Miles SandersJa'Marr Chase
Rashod Bateman−0.3Odell Beckham Jr.Marquise Brown
Nelson Agholor−1.5–
Corey Davis−1.1Calvin RidleyDK Metcalf
Zach Pascal−1.4–
Randall Cobb−1.0–
Michael Gallup−0.0Amari Cooper
Kenny Golladay−1.5Antonio GibsonCalvin Ridley
Allen Robinson−1.8A.J. BrownKeenan Allen
Marquez Valdes-Scantling+0.9–
Tre'Quan Smith−0.1–
Henry Ruggs−1.1Marquise BrownAllen Robinson
Jerry Jeudy−1.6Saquon BarkleyDK Metcalf
Nico Collins−1.7–
Kadarius Toney−1.2Odell Beckham Jr.Robert Woods
Jamal Agnew−1.1–
Julio Jones−1.9Odell Beckham Jr.A.J. Brown
Sterling Shepard−1.3Julio JonesAllen Robinson
Jalen Reagor−0.8–
DeSean Jackson−0.9–
T.Y. Hilton−0.6–
Calvin Ridley−2.9Antonio GibsonRobert Woods
Sammy Watkins−0.6–
Darius Slayton−1.5–
James Washington−0.3–
Quintez Cephus−0.6–
JuJu Smith-Schuster−1.5Calvin RidleyJames Robinson
DJ Chark−1.3–
Terrace Marshall−1.4–
Parris Campbell−0.9–
Josh Gordon−1.3–
KJ Hamler−0.9–
Curtis Samuel−1.8–
William Fuller−1.8–
Tyrell Williams−0.7–
Michael Thomas−2.1Stefon DiggsDamien Harris

Tight ends

PlayerPoints a weekMost often traded for
Mark Andrews+7.1Travis KelceGeorge Kittle
Travis Kelce+0.8Darren WallerT.J. Hockenson
Dalton Schultz+1.7Travis KelceDarren Waller
George Kittle+3.8Travis KelceKyle Pitts Sr.
Zach Ertz+0.7Darren WallerNoah Fant
Kyle Pitts Sr.+0.1Travis KelceGeorge Kittle
Rob Gronkowski+1.4George KittleTravis Kelce
Dawson Knox+0.5Darren WallerGeorge Kittle
Mike Gesicki−1.2George KittleDarren Waller
Hunter Henry+1.1Darren WallerKyle Pitts Sr.
Dallas Goedert+1.6Travis KelceGeorge Kittle
Noah Fant−0.2Darren WallerTravis Kelce
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PlayerPoints a weekMost often traded for
Pat Freiermuth−1.2–
Tyler Higbee−1.3Darren WallerGeorge Kittle
T.J. Hockenson−0.7Travis KelceDarren Waller
Tyler Conklin+0.0–
Darren Waller−2.9Travis KelceT.J. Hockenson
Jared Cook−0.7Kyle Pitts Sr.T.J. Hockenson
C.J. Uzomah−1.4–
Taysom Hill+1.5–
Cole Kmet−0.2–
Gerald Everett−0.2–
David Njoku−0.5–
Evan Engram−2.3Mark Andrews
Austin Hooper−0.9–
Foster Moreau––
Mo Alie-Cox−1.3–
Cameron Brate−0.7–
Dan Arnold−1.0–
Ricky Seals-Jones−0.7–
Jonnu Smith−1.1George Kittle
Adam Trautman−0.5–
Juwan Johnson−0.8–
Logan Thomas−1.0George KittleDarren Waller
Robert Tonyan−1.1Darren WallerT.J. Hockenson
O.J. Howard−1.6–
Eric Ebron+0.6–
Ryan Izzo−1.3–
Irv Smith−1.0–

Common questions

Which 2021 fantasy trades worked out best?

In 2021, teams that traded for Cooper Kupp won the most: +8.1 useful points a week on average.

How are these trades graded?

Each trade is graded from what both teams received: the useful points a week those players scored for their new team over the rest of the season, above a typical starter at their position that week. A trade is even when the two sides finished close, and a clear edge when one side came out well ahead. Draft picks count at the usual value of a pick at that spot. Redraft leagues only.

Where do these trades come from?

From real redraft leagues connected to Fantasy Hall of Fame from Yahoo, Sleeper, ESPN, CBS, MFL, Fleaflicker and Fantrax. A player, trade partner or trade shows only when it covers at least 10 leagues, and no league or manager is identified.