Another week, another batch of guys blowing up your fantasy matchup and your eBay watchlist. If you’ve been riding with the Hobby Waiver Wire all season, you know how this goes: one heater can wake up a market, one breakout can flip a dusty shoebox into a payday, and one weird Thursday Night game can bring a forgotten rookie class roaring back to life.
This week’s theme is simple — unexpected performances that moved cardboard.
For reference, you can always check our Pre-Season Fantasy Football / Prizm Silver Price Comparison Guide to benchmark player’s Prizm Rookie PSA 10 price movement.
Let’s take a look at who’s trending up, who’s still undervalued, and which names might not stay affordable for long after an exciting Week 11.
Where Did THAT Come From?
Davis Mills – Houston Texans
Prizm Silver Rookie PSA 10: Preseason $10 → Now ~$40
If you were hoarding Davis Mills during his rookie-year fever dream, and didn’t sell at the bottom, congratulations — your stubborn loyalty might have a light at the end of the tunnel.
With Stroud out, Mills has quietly ripped off three straight wins, including a huge Thursday night upset over Buffalo where he went:
16/30 • 153 yards • 2 TD • 0 turnovers
And just like that… a pulse. His Silver PSA 10s were literal $8–$10 pocket lint all offseason. Now they’re pushing $40. Not life-changing, but definitely “oh wow, I should find where I stashed his cards” territory.
Stroud takes the job right back, sure — but this was the window Mills collectors have been dreaming about since 2021. If you still have some, now’s the time to list.
Tetairoa McMillan – Carolina Panthers
Rookie Autos (Mosaic/Origins/Absolute): Buy Target < $75
McMillan finally decided to introduce himself.
8 catches • 130 yards • 2 touchdowns and multiple high-leverage plays in OT. For a rookie who’s been quiet, this is the spark you look for.
The hobby doesn’t spike on one nice game — but two or three in a row and things get loud fast. He’s officially in that “early flip” territory. If you can grab on-card or sticker rookie autos under $75, that’s an easy buy with a fast exit strategy.
Real Opportunity
George Pickens – Dallas Cowboys
Prizm Silver Rookie PSA 10: Preseason $74 → Now ~$60
Pickens is putting up real numbers — 7 touchdowns, three 130+ yard games, and a constant highlight reel. And somehow… his market is down?
His Silvers sold around $100 all last year. This dip feels like a straight-up opportunity. Pickens is a rollercoaster WR, and that volatility makes for perfect quick flips: buy the dips, sell the blowups.
This latest performance? Exactly the kind of game that reminds you why stashing him isn’t crazy.
Joe Burrow – Cincinatti Bengals
Prizm Silver Rookie PSA 10: Preseason $1,700 → Now $1,000–$1,300
Burrow’s return looks close, and the market is quietly positioning itself.
Yes, $1,000+ is serious money. But here’s the math:
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Preseason: $1,700
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2023 peak: $2,800
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Current: $1,000–$1,300
If you’ve been waiting for a clean entry point, this is as soft a landing as the Burrow market ever gives you. High risk, sure. But historically? When Burrow heats up, prices follow fast.
Trey McBride – Arizona Cardinals
Prizm Silver Rookie PSA Population:
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1 PSA 10
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14 PSA 9s
McBride is the No. 1 tight end in Fantasy Football, averaging 10+ yards per catch with 7 touchdowns… and the hobby hasn’t caught up at all.
Why?
Because his 2022 Prizm Silvers basically don’t exist.
This isn’t even a traditional buy recommendation — it’s a go check your 2022 Prizm box recommendation. Raw Silvers and autos could be sneaky submission plays. With demand rising and supply non-existent, McBride is a great grab and stash or submit and flip.
Another chaotic week in the NFL means another round of opportunities in the hobby. Whether it’s forgotten rookies showing life, breakout receivers finding consistency, or a superstar on the verge of returning, the market continues to reward collectors who stay ahead of the curve. As always, track the trends, buy the dips, and move quick when the window opens — the hobby never waits.
Who has been your buy this season? Let us know on Mantel.
