How the calculator scores a trade
Each player gets a value between 0 and 10,500 from their consensus rank: the higher the rank, the higher the value, falling away fast after the first few rounds. Players ranked below what your league can roster are worth 0. Each side is then totalled in a way that rewards quality over quantity, and the two totals are compared. The methodology page has the full formula.
Rankings come from Fantasy Football Calculator and were last pulled on . We check for new rankings every day from August to January and every week from February to July. If a refresh fails, the page keeps the last good values and shows their date.
- Redraft, PPR: 1QB: average draft position in PPR 12-team mock drafts (109 mock drafts, 2026-09-18 to 2026-09-25). Superflex: 2QB mock drafts (187 mock drafts, 2026-09-08 to 2026-10-08). 28 players, each with a 1QB and a superflex value.
- Redraft, half PPR: 1QB: average draft position in Half-PPR 12-team mock drafts (116 mock drafts, 2026-09-09 to 2026-09-14). Superflex: 2QB mock drafts (187 mock drafts, 2026-09-08 to 2026-10-08). 44 players, each with a 1QB and a superflex value.
- Redraft, standard: 1QB: average draft position in Non-PPR 12-team mock drafts (156 mock drafts, 2026-09-08 to 2026-09-15). Superflex: 2QB mock drafts (187 mock drafts, 2026-09-08 to 2026-10-08). 92 players, each with a 1QB and a superflex value.
Average draft position (ADP) records where players went in mock drafts, not what managers trade for in-season, and it is thin outside the preseason. Treat these numbers as a rough guide, especially for players outside the top 50, and check recent news on injuries and depth charts.
Worked example
Here is the trade the calculator opens with, using standard redraft values from , in a 12-team league with 25 roster spots and one starting quarterback.
| Side | Player | Rank | Curve value | Trade value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| You give | Puka Nacua | 3.6 | 9,648 | 9,647 |
| You get | Derrick Henry | 7 | 8,907 | 8,906 |
| You get | Bucky Irving | 49 | 3,320 | 3,313 |
- Each rank goes through the curve 10,500 × e−0.0235 × rank to give the curve value.
- The last rosterable player in this league is rank 300, worth 9 on the curve, so every value is shifted down by that amount and rescaled to keep the top at 10,500. That is the trade value.
- Each side is totalled as a power mean with p = 1.5: (Σ value1.5)1/1.5. You give 9,647 and get 10,207. A straight sum would favour the side with more players; the power mean gives the single better player a premium instead.
- The sides are 5.5% apart. Within 5% reads as fair; beyond it, the larger side wins. Verdict: you win this trade. The calculator suggests Michael Wilson (1,899) as the closest single player to the 1,912 gap.
Top 25 trade values
| # | Player | Pos | Team | 1QB value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | DET | 10,136 |
| 2 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | IND | 9,900 |
| 3 | Puka Nacua | WR | LAR | 9,647 |
| 4 | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | CIN | 9,401 |
| 5 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | SF | 9,226 |
| 6 | Derrick Henry | RB | BAL | 8,906 |
| 7 | James Cook III | RB | BUF | 8,761 |
| 8 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | SEA | 8,417 |
| 9 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | DET | 8,260 |
| 10 | De'Von Achane | RB | MIA | 8,087 |
| 11 | Saquon Barkley | RB | PHI | 7,752 |
| 12 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | DAL | 7,697 |
| 13 | Justin Jefferson | WR | MIN | 7,465 |
| 14 | A.J. Brown | WR | NE | 7,258 |
| 15 | Kenneth Walker | RB | KC | 7,139 |
| 16 | Chase Brown | RB | CIN | 7,139 |
| 17 | Omarion Hampton | RB | LAC | 6,498 |
| 18 | Javonte Williams | RB | DAL | 6,170 |
| 19 | Zay Flowers | WR | BAL | 5,998 |
| 20 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | LV | 5,886 |
| 21 | Kyren Williams | RB | LAR | 5,872 |
| 22 | Chris Olave | WR | NO | 5,655 |
| 23 | Tee Higgins | WR | CIN | 5,099 |
| 24 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | NO | 4,992 |
| 25 | Josh Allen | QB | BUF | 4,853 |
Redraft, standard, 1QB. Top 25 of 92 ranked players.
See every ranked player in the trade value chart.
How to use a trade calculator well
A trade calculator tells you whether the value is close. It can’t tell you whether the trade helps your team. Check these before you accept.
- Start with your lineup, not the totals. A trade that loses 5% of value but fills an empty starting slot can win you more games than one that gains value on your bench.
- Count roster spots. If you take three players for one, someone gets cut. Price in who that is. More in 2-for-1 trades: who really wins.
- Know your league’s scoring. Pick the right scoring format and QB setting before you compare. Quarterbacks are worth far more in superflex (why).
- Look at the calendar. In redraft, a player on bye or returning from injury can be worth more to a contender after the trade deadline than before it.
- Treat it as a starting point. Use the difference and the suggested add-on to open a conversation, not to end one.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a fair trade?
We call a trade fair when the two sides are within 5% of each other. Values are estimates, so a few percent either way is noise. Inside that band, the better deal is the one that fits your roster, such as filling an empty starting slot or turning bench depth into a starter.
Why does a 2-for-1 trade not just add up the values?
Because you can only start so many players. Two good players are usually worth less than one great one, since the extra player takes a bench spot and you may have to cut someone to make room. The calculator totals each side as a power mean, which gives the single better player a premium.
What is the difference between 1QB and superflex?
In a superflex league you can start a second quarterback in the flex spot, so quarterbacks score far more points over replacement and their trade value jumps. Superflex mode uses a separate superflex ranking rather than multiplying quarterback values.
What does TE premium do?
TE premium leagues give tight ends extra points per catch, usually 0.5 or 1. The calculator raises tight end values by 10% for each extra half point. That uplift is our estimate, not a measured figure, so treat TE premium values as approximate.
Do you store my trades?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your trade is kept in the page address so you can copy the link and share it, but nothing is sent to us.
How often do the values update?
We check for new rankings every day from August to January and every week from February to July. The date under the calculator shows when the values were last pulled.
Why do your values differ from other trade calculators?
Each calculator starts from different rankings and turns them into values in its own way. Ours uses a published ranking source, one curve and the formula on our methodology page, so you can check every number. Expect differences of a few hundred points between sites.
More trade tools
Not affiliated with the NFL or any fantasy platform. Values are estimates from public rankings, for fun and league banter, not betting advice.