Week 3 Fantasy Football Advice: Top 5 Trade Targets

Sep 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) against the New England Patriots at TCF Bank Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Vikings 30-7. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

2. Cordarrelle Paterson

With Adrian Peterson sitting out Week 3’s game against the Patriots, the Vikings offense regressed and finished with just seven points. Patterson caught four passes for 56 yards and did not receive a single carry.

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That statistic could change rather quickly — like as soon as this week. Patterson is a playmaker with the ability to go the distance any time he touches the ball and Norv Turner makes it a point to get his playmakers the ball.

Most of Patterson‘s owners aren’t looking to rid their rosters of Patterson just yet, but that could change quickly if the Minnesota offense continues to struggle.

If you have an opportunity to get Patterson, you definitely want to do it.