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Player in hand or pick in pocket?

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The crew (Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price) sits down for a rankings debate, picking out players where at least one of them lands far from the other two and from ADP consensus. It is an honest look at how three analysts can value the same player very differently in Superflex tight end premium formats, and why those gaps exist. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube The debate opens with CJ Stroud, where Rich defends a much higher ranking based on Superflex quarterback scarcity before talking himself closer to the group. Emeka Egbuka sparks a real divide, with Matt going all in on the early season breakout while Garret stays cautious about the Tampa Bay target tree behind Mike Evans. The conversation turns to Kenneth Walker, with Rich betting on a clean Kansas City workload and double digit touchdowns in a thin running back market. They close on Kyle Pitts, whose tight end premium value as a former top finisher makes him a dealmaker the crew refuses to let slip in drafts. Pressure test these takes against our Dynasty Rankings. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. Rookie Big Boards Rookie Mock Drafts Dynasty Rankings Dynasty Nerds App IDP Hub Upgrade your strategy and dominate your dynasty league. FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Startup Team! Get 25% Off Now Of The #NERDHERD and use promo code SFB26! Sign up now! 00:00:00 Start 00:04:47 CJ Stroud 00:13:32 Emeka Egbuka 00:25:00 Kenneth Walker 00:39:04 FFPC 00:40:09 Kyle Pitts 00:58:41 GoT & Red Rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three hosts (Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price) answer listener requests and run a full one quarterback startup mock draft, walking through every pick and the strategy behind it. It is a fun, format specific blueprint for anyone tired of Superflex content and ready to build a 1QB roster the right way. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube With quarterback value pushed down, the crew loads up on skill players early. Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and Ja'Marr Chase come off the board first, while Garret grabs Brock Bowers as his unicorn tight end and pairs him later with Christian McCaffrey for a clear win now build. Matt anchors his team with Josh Allen and CeeDee Lamb, then adds Kyle Pitts for upside. Rich plays quarterback chicken, waiting until the late rounds to land Dak Prescott and Trevor Lawrence after stacking Quinton Judkins, Colston Loveland, and Tee Higgins. The trio shows how patience at the position opens the door to receivers like Brian Thomas and Ladd McConkey who carry real trade value. See how your board compares using our Rookie Mock Drafts and Dynasty Rankings. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. Rookie Big Boards Rookie Mock Drafts Dynasty Rankings Dynasty Nerds App IDP Hub FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Startup Team! Get 25% Off Now Of The #NERDHERD and use promo code SFB26! Sign up now! 00:00 Start 05:29 Round 1 08:10 Round 2 12:37 Round 3 18:18 Round 4 23:52 FFPC 25:49 Round 5 29:01 Round 6 32:41 Round 7 36:07 Round 8 40:48 Round 9 42:51 Round 10 46:09 Round 11 49:19 Round 12 51:08 Team Rundowns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price are back with a dynasty patience or panic episode. The crew looks at players whose value has shifted after injuries, legal concerns, roster moves, or disappointing production, then decides whether dynasty managers should hold tight or start making trade offers. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube The show opens with Rashee Rice, whose off field issues and injury rehab have created major dynasty questions. Josh Jacobs and Matthew Golden also get discussed through very different lenses, with Jacobs still carrying production appeal while Golden faces a crowded Green Bay passing attack. The crew also weighs Baker Mayfield, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and Oronde Gadsden. Baker's value may require patience, while Croskey-Merritt looks like a player to move if there is still trade interest. Gadsden sparks a longer conversation about tight end patience, especially after the Chargers added David Njoku. Use these player debates with Dynasty Rankings before making your next trade. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. Rookie Big Boards Rookie Mock Drafts Dynasty Rankings Dynasty Nerds App IDP Hub Upgrade your strategy and dominate your dynasty league. FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Startup Team! Get 25% Off Now Of The #NERDHERD and use promo code SFB26! Sign up now! 00:00 Start 03:48 Rashee Rice 11:09 Josh Jacobs 19:49 Baker Mayfield 27:08 Our Sale 30:29 FFPC 31:54 Jacory Croskey-Merritt 37:29 Oronde Gadsden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price are talking dynasty sells as hot boy summer rolls on. This episode focuses on player value windows, roster direction, and when it makes sense to cash out before the market shifts. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube The crew starts with DeVonta Smith, whose value could rise after the A.J. Brown news. The question is whether Smith can truly command a number one role, or if the Eagles offense spreads targets between Saquon Barkley, Dallas Goedert, Makai Lemon, and other new pieces. From there, the conversation turns to George Pickens, Bryce Young, Luther Burden, Bucky Irving, and Jonathan Taylor. Each player has a different sell case, from role uncertainty and injury concerns to ADP spikes that may be hard to sustain. This is not about selling every player at any price. It is about understanding when hype, age, workload, or situation creates an opportunity to move into safer assets, future firsts, or more stable production. Use these names with Dynasty Rankings before your league mates adjust. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. Rookie Big Boards Rookie Mock Drafts Dynasty Rankings Dynasty Nerds App IDP Hub Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Startup Team! Get 25% Off Now Of The #NERDHERD and use promo code SFB26! Sign up now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price are back with the annual Dynasty Nerds cornerstone draft. This episode looks at the 2024, 2025, and 2026 rookie classes in a Superflex tight end premium format to decide which young players dynasty managers should build around. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube The draft starts with Brock Bowers, Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, and Jayden Daniels as the top tier cornerstone options. The crew debates positional value, long term safety, and whether elite tight end production can outweigh the quarterback advantage in Superflex. The running back group quickly enters the conversation with Ashton Jeanty, Jeremiyah Love, and Omarion Hampton, while Malik Nabers and Tetairoa McMillan headline a receiver pool that feels thinner than past cornerstone drafts. As the draft moves deeper, names like Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, Emeka Egbuka, Carnell Tate, Ladd McConkey, Cam Ward, Marvin Harrison Jr., TreVeyon Henderson, and Quinshon Judkins show how much value still exists. Use this episode with Dynasty Rankings to compare upside, stability, and trade value. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league.

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price bring back one of the most fun episodes of the year with Dynasty Nerds Family Feud. The crew puts the Nerd Herd survey answers on the board and battles through fantasy football history, bold predictions, and plenty of chaos along the way. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube The show opens with the biggest one year wonders in fantasy football, and the Cleveland Browns take over the board fast. Peyton Hillis, Josh Gordon, and Gary Barnidge all become part of a hilarious run before names like James Robinson, Terrelle Pryor, and Robert Griffin III enter the mix. The crew also tackles which quarterbacks can hit 3,500 passing yards and 400 rushing yards, which NFL teams have the most top end fantasy assets, and the best running backs of the 2000s. LaDainian Tomlinson, Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, and Derrick Henry all get their moments before the fast money round closes the show with rookie predictions, injury discounts, and multi-team wide receiver legends. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league.

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price wrap up their May dynasty buys with wide receivers and tight ends who could beat current market value. From proven veterans to deep bench stashes, this episode is all about finding the right price before dynasty summer heats up. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube The crew starts with Ladd McConkey, whose year three setup in Los Angeles could bring a major target boost. Michael Pittman Jr. also gets highlighted as a steady veteran value in Pittsburgh, while Jalen Royals offers a cheap upside swing if Kansas City needs another pass catcher to step forward. At tight end, Dallas Goedert, Juwan Johnson, and Mark Andrews headline the buy list. Each player offers a path to useful production without paying elite tight end prices. Use these names with Dynasty Rankings to find trade windows before your league mates adjust. 00:00 Start 02:31 Buy Ladd McConkey 11:54 Buy Michael Pittman Jr. 21:19 Buy Jalen Royals 31:08 FFPC 33:52 Buy Dallas Goedert 39:58 Buy Juwan Johnson 46:00 Buy Mark Andrews Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Startup Team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price are shopping for dynasty buys at quarterback and running back. This episode looks at Superflex and tight end premium values, focusing on players whose price does not match their upside, role, or long term insulation. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube The crew opens with a deep dive into Cam Ward, whose rookie struggles have created a buying window entering year two. With added weapons and Brian Daboll helping shape the offense, Ward gets framed as a young quarterback who could quickly climb from QB2 pricing. They also discuss Deshaun Watson and Daniel Jones as cheaper Superflex swings. Watson carries obvious risk, but his price is nearly free. Jones offers rushing upside, a stable offense, and a clearer runway than many quarterbacks in his range. At running back, D'Andre Swift, Rachaad White, and Travis Etienne headline the buy list. Each brings a different profile, from steady RB2 production to cheap pass catching upside to a potential lead role in a fast paced offense. Use these names with Dynasty Rankings to find market gaps before your league mates catch up. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Startup Team! 00:00 Start 02:58 Buy Cam Ward 12:19 Buy Deshaun Watson 19:47 Buy Daniel Jones 26:37 FFPC 28:40 Tenz 29:49 Buy D'Andre Swift 38:56 Buy Rachaad White 47:30 Buy Travis Etienne Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google sheets for data: RBs: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1idJmPno8MCI-WUdCG0f5wXAwngaztZj7V0xTiNI1HJY/edit?usp=sharing QBs: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bJyn6KrrOktHVAFI90buniA3G8iGmogqD9Fv6WFSwwI/edit?usp=sharing WRs: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qwxHm7lMHQ7kZecVZUuWQd1AhaXoKzEUQaqYpQf2tfw/edit?usp=sharing TEs: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FSwzXR62EG_CyBg77BaS8BV0iBLd7ZUoA7Ll8eqEtXE/edit?usp=sharing The Dynasty Nerds crew is back with their annual “repeat rate” deep dive, breaking down how often elite fantasy finishes actually repeat year to year and what that means for building dynasty rosters. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price walk through the biggest shifts in the data, with the running back position showing the most meaningful change. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube The headline is the pivot at RB. Historically, most top 12 RB seasons were one and done, but now only 43.75% of RB1 seasons are single year hits, meaning 56% plus repeat. Even wilder, about 40.6% of RB1 seasons come from backs who eventually log three or more RB1 years. That shift strengthens the case for locking in young cornerstone backs like Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, who already have three RB1 seasons in three years, while Kyren Williams keeps beating the “other shoe” narrative by repeating without elite peak finishes. At QB, Josh Allen is in historic territory with seven top six seasons in eight years, and a massive top three hit rate. The show also notes how rare four top six seasons are, which keeps Patrick Mahomes and Dak Prescott in elite company even when real life value and fantasy value diverge. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00 Start 03:33 A Pivot in the RB Data 25:37 Top QB Hit Rates 38:25 FFPC 39:40 Top WR Hit Rates 48:40 Top TE Hit Rates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With training camps creeping closer, the Dynasty Nerds crew is already digging into the unsexy part of roster building: ultra cheap stashes who can turn into real lineup leverage fast. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price run through deep names that can be had for basically nothing right now, but could matter a lot once roles crystallize. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube The episode kicks off with Jake Tonges, a near free tight end who flashed when George Kittle missed time and now has a clearer path after Kittle's Achilles injury. At wide receiver, Washington's open competition puts Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane under the microscope, while Tory Horton is framed as a best ball friendly bet in Seattle's unsettled depth chart. The Raiders segment circles back to Jack Bech as a cheap post hype option, and the dart throws continue with George Holani and Malik Washington as opportunity based stashes. They close with the classic handcuff thesis, citing Brian Robinson Jr. and other backup backs as boring assets that can flip into league winning volume in one snap. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00 Start 06:34 Jake Tonges 14:38 Luke McCaffery & Jaylin Lane 19:20 Tory Horton 24:31 Tenz 26:40 FFPC 29:24 Jack Bech 35:41 George Holani 37:32 Malik Washington 40:30 Brian Robinson Jr. and Others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price roll into their first post-draft episode with one mission: lock in a Superflex, TE-premium rookie consensus—and call out the traps before rookie fever wrecks your board. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube The big takeaway is simple: this class is thin, and after the early tier, drafts turn into a “shake the bag and pick a name” free-for-all. The guys break down why Jeremiah Love still sits atop the board after going top-three NFL draft capital, while Carnell Tate and Fernando Mendoza form the key pivot point depending on team needs and how you value long-term insulation at QB. From there, it's a knife fight between upside receivers like Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, and KC Concepcion, plus the “flip him for a future first” crowd led by Jadarian Price. They also debate how much tape should outweigh situation with Omar Cooper Jr., and why the next cluster—Eli Stowers, Ty Simpson, Kenyon Sadiq, and Denzel Boston—is more about survivability and trade windows than certainty. 00:00:00 Start 00:08:26 Jeremiyah Love 00:10:01 Carnell Tate 00:13:31 Fernando Mendoza 00:21:11 Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, KC Concepcion 00:25:33 Jadarian Price 00:32:02 Omar Cooper Jr. 00:37:38 FFPC 00:39:15 Eli Stowers, Ty Simpson, Kenyon Sadiq, Denzel Boston 00:45:45 Jonah Coleman, Ted Hurst, Antonio Williams, De'Zhaun Stribling, Germie Bernard, Chris Bell 00:53:11 Malachi Fields 00:53:59 The Rest of the Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast as Rich Dotson, “Handsome Matt,” and “Gorgeous Garret” dig into Superflex startup ADP to find where the market is sharp—and where it's completely losing the plot. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube The crew breaks down a top-12 that includes Josh Allen at 1, Bijan Robinson at 2, and Drake Maye at 3—then gets spicy when Jeremiah Love shows up at 9 overall. The consensus: rookie fever is one thing, but paying first-round startup prices for a back without proven “can't miss” insulation is a massive bet. They also call out the head-scratcher of Trey McBride being drafted ahead of Brock Bowers, especially given Bowers' target competition and quarterback upgrade. As they move through rounds three and four, Christian McCaffrey becomes the “win now or bust” fork in the road. If you're drafting CMC there, you're consciously trading away multi-year value for a title shot. In round four, Chase Brown is the name that gets labeled as the biggest “doesn't belong” pick—productive, sure, but viewed as a short-term RB profile being priced like a foundational piece. Meanwhile, the group keeps circling value in younger quarterbacks and receivers who can hold or gain value as the 2027 rookie class pushes older assets down the board. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00 Start 01:51 Round 1 ADP 04:38 Round 2 ADP 20:39 FFPC 22:11 Round 3 ADP 30:26 Round 4 ADP 39:20 Rest of the ADP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Draft week hits different, and Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price come in with a reminder dynasty players need every year: the pre draft mock often ends up more accurate than the post draft board, because tape tells you who the player is. This superflex tight end premium rookie mock is all about balancing long term value with the trap of overreacting to landing spots, especially in a class they describe as deep in playable names but light on true superstars. 00:00:00 Start 00:07:08 1.01 00:09:18 1.02 00:15:42 1.03 00:20:51 1.04 00:24:33 1.05 00:29:43 1.06 00:33:08 1.07 00:37:59 FFPC 00:39:58 1.08 00:44:57 1.09 00:47:57 1.10 00:49:30 1.11 00:56:29 1.12 Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Draft week means one last chance to draft off conviction, not landing spot panic. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price jump into Rounds 2 and 3 of their Superflex, tight end premium tape mock, where the board turns into pure opportunity hunting. This is the range where dynasty leagues are won by stacking swings and letting the NFL Draft break ties, not rewrite your rankings. 00:00 Start 01:55 2.01 05:25 2.02 07:11 2.03 09:49 2.04 11:09 2.05 14:25 2.06 16:15 2.07 17:09 2.08 19:56 2.09 25:21 2.11 28:15 2.12 30:06 FFPC 31:43 3.01 33:54 3.02 35:40 3.03 37:20 3.04 39:01 3.05 41:04 3.06 42:37 3.07 44:34 3.08 46:00 3.09 47:14 3.10 50:28 3.11 52:03 3.12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price wrap the 2026 scouting series with a tight end episode that feels more important than usual. Even in a weaker rookie class, tight end remains the position where landing spot and opportunity can flip value fast, especially as NFL offenses lean harder into 12 personnel and “move” tight ends who are really big receivers. Listen to This Episode:

The Dynasty Nerds wrap their 2026 rookie wide receiver series with a fast, tape-driven debate on where the real value pockets live in rookie drafts. The crew highlights why this class may feel “flat” at first glance, but still offers multiple paths to fantasy upside if you're willing to swing on traits, draft capital, and role. Listen to This Episode:

The Dynasty Nerds Show is back with Episode 3 of the 2026 wide receiver tape breakdown. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price work through six more receivers, and this group brings a mix of high-end talent, intriguing sleepers, and a couple of names the crew is ready to move past entirely. Makai Lemon opens the show and earns some of the highest praise of the entire series. Garret scores him at 77.8 and Matt at 79.0, putting him right alongside Carnell Tate as the clear top two receivers in the class. The crew calls him a dog in every sense of the word, a Puka Nacua comp who plays with relentless toughness, attacks the catch point, blocks downfield, and refuses to lose. His only concern coming out of the combine was some chatter around his interviews and attitude, but nothing in the tape supported that. The crew sees him as a PPR machine with WR1 upside depending on landing spot. Elijah Sarratt is the toughest evaluation of the episode. He was technically sound at Indiana with 15 touchdowns, but the crew noticed he looked a half step slow at the combine compared to everyone else running identical routes. His tape showed very limited separation, a heavy reliance on back shoulder throws with Fernando Mendoza, and a contested catch conversion rate that raised flags. The crew has him in the WR14 range and needs to see athleticism numbers before feeling comfortable. Antonio Williams draws a Jayden Reed comp and slots into that same mid-tier cluster as a gadget chess piece who lives in the slot, turns every catch into a punt return situation, and adds value with no wasted motion in his routes. The injury history is the one real concern. Ted Hurst out of Georgia State is the breakout name of the episode. Six foot four, a 4.42 at the combine, and a Josh Gordon comp from Matt that the whole crew got behind. His ball tracking grade was his highest mark, his speed glides effortlessly on tape, and his Senior Bowl week was one of the best of any receiver in this class. The crew projects him as a day two pick with a true X receiver ceiling. Kevin Coleman and Jordan Hudson close the show and both land off most boards. Coleman disappears against top competition and Hudson offers a little more with the ball in his hands but neither generates dynasty interest from the crew. Visit the Dynasty Nerds Film Room to watch Ted Hurst and Makai Lemon tape, and check the latest Rookie Big Boards and Dynasty Rankings as the NFL Draft approaches. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00:00 Start 00:00:47 Makai Lemon 00:16:15 Elijah Sarratt 00:27:50 Antonio Williams 00:37:42 FFPC 00:38:40 Ted Hurst 00:52:59 Kevin Coleman 00:58:10 Jordan Hudson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dynasty Nerds Show is back with Episode 2 of the 2026 wide receiver tape breakdown. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price work through six receivers from their personal tape grades, and the early takeaway is that this class is notably cleaner than the running back group. There are no players the crew wants completely off their boards, which makes the tier separation between them all the more important heading into draft season. Carnell Tate opens the show and earns unanimous WR1 status. Garret's tape score of 79.18 puts him in the same all-time company as Ja'Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, and Malik Nabers. His 86% contested catch rate ranked third in the entire country, he had zero drops on the season, and the passer rating when targeting him was 151.8, best nationally. The crew calls him the safest player in the 2026 draft class and a multi-contract dynasty asset who wins in every area of the field. Germie Barnard draws a Robert Woods comp from the crew: reliable, smart, and landing-spot dependent for his fantasy ceiling. Malachi Fields is the most debated name on the show. His ball skills, catch radius, and physicality grade at an elite level, but only 36 catches at Notre Dame left too many questions about route tree and burst. Garret has him with a first-round grade. Zachariah Branch is viewed as a special teams ace and gadget piece with limited dynasty value, while Eric Rivers falls even further for the group due to poor hands and unrefined routes despite running a 4.35. The episode closes with a strong endorsement of small-school sleeper Tyren Montgomery, a former walk-on basketball player at LSU turned polished route runner out of John Carroll who turned heads at the Senior Bowl. The crew plans to draft him in rounds 4 to 5 as a high-upside stash with real development upside. Check out the Dynasty Nerds Film Room for all-22 tape on Malachi Fields and Carnell Tate, and stay current with the latest Rookie Big Boards and Dynasty Rankings as the NFL Draft approaches. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00:00 Start 00:03:17 Carnell Tate 00:17:28 Germie Barnard 00:28:41 Malachi Fields 00:42:47 FFPC 00:44:19 Zachariah Branch 00:56:18 Eric Rivers 01:02:07 Tyren Montgomery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 wide receiver class is officially open for business on the Dynasty Nerds podcast. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price kick off their multi-episode WR breakdown series with six prospects, headlined by one of the most debated players in the class and a few names that spark genuine disagreement on the film room tape. Jordyn Tyson out of Arizona State is the centerpiece of this episode and for good reason — some analysts have him as the number one receiver in the class, others as number three. The crew lands somewhere in between. Tyson earns nerd scores of 77.2 (Rich) and 76.5 (Garret), putting him in the same historical range as Jaylen Waddle and Drake London, with a few cautionary names like Jalen Reagor mixed in. The praise is real: he's a smooth, savvy route runner who gets open against zone at will, works every alignment, and has a 67% contested catch win rate by one metric. The concern is equally real: against press man coverage — specifically the Utah tape — he struggles to create separation, offers almost nothing after the catch, and carries an extensive injury history including a 2022 ACL/MCL, a 2024 broken collarbone, and multiple hamstring injuries in 2025 that prevented him from finishing a season for the third straight year. The consensus projection is WR 1.4 to 1.5 territory in SuperFlex rookie drafts, with Carnell Tate and Makai Lemon grading in a tier above him. His floor comp is Jerry Jeudy; his ceiling is Amari Cooper or Garrett Wilson in the right situation. Ja'Kobi Lane from USC is the kind of player who helps an NFL team more than he helps your dynasty roster — at least in the short term. At 6-4 with a 40-inch vertical, massive catch radius, and vice-grip hands that give him a clear advantage in contested situations, the tape is legitimately intriguing. Garret scores him a 75.8, Matt comes in at 73.4, and the gap reflects a genuine split on how much to weigh his route-running limitations. He's a build-up speed guy, not a burst guy, and physical corners can knock him around at the line. He played through a lower-body injury in 2025 that may explain a down statistical year, and the crew encourages revisiting his 2024 tape before locking in a final grade. Dream landing spots: the Raiders alongside Fernando Mendoza, or New England with Drake Maye. Ceiling: Tee Higgins. Floor: a big possession receiver who helps teams more than dynasty managers. Stay current on all of these receivers with the Dynasty Rankings and go deeper with the Film Room as four more wide receiver episodes drop in the coming weeks. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00:00 Start 00:01:17 Jordyn Tyson 00:23:04 Ja'Kobi Lane 00:37:14 Skyler Bell 00:48:05 FFPC 00:49:38 Barion Brown 00:58:37 De'Zhaun Stribling 01:08:17 Caleb Douglas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price close out the class with six running backs who, outside of the top tier, struggle to inspire confidence in any dynasty format. Jadarian Price out of Notre Dame may carry the "consensus RB2" label in many dynasty circles, but all three hosts come away largely underwhelmed. Price earns nerd scores in the low-to-mid 73s — respectable for this class, but not the kind of tape that inspires first-round dynasty capital. His vision, patience, and contact balance are legitimate strengths, but his near-total absence from the passing game (just 15 career receptions) is a glaring red flag in PPR formats. The hosts land on Price as a prototypical 1.5-to-2-year window guy — the kind of back an NFL team leans on in a pinch before eventually upgrading. Solid, not special. Nick Singleton came into Penn State with first-round buzz and a reputation as the premier running back in his recruiting class. What the Dynasty Nerds film room found was something far less exciting. Singleton scores a 70.8 (Rich) and 69.8 (Garret) — RB5 by default in a shallow class. He has the size, speed, and pass-catching ability to intrigue NFL teams, but his vision is described as "atrocious," his hips are tight, and he offers zero wiggle in the open field. He's a straight-line athlete playing running back rather than a polished NFL prospect. The crew agrees he's a late Day 3 pick — a high-ceiling project that dynasty managers should treat as a third-round flier at best. Le'Von Moss from Texas A&M had just seven games last season before tearing his MCL and ACL, and the limited film makes a full evaluation nearly impossible. When healthy, the crew acknowledges real tools — initial burst, angry running style, low pad level, and surprisingly better lateral movement than Singleton. But with only 121 career carries at his peak and no involvement in the passing game (two career receptions in 2025), Moss falls into the fourth tier of this class. Garret scores him a 68.7. The health question mark simply overshadows everything else. Jam Miller from Alabama carries the stigma of Crimson Tide running backs without the résumé to back it up. His 4.42 40-yard dash was legitimately surprising, and his pass protection grades are a relative bright spot, but that's about it. Poor vision, missed cutback lanes, and a concerning inability to break tackles leave the hosts stumped on how he gets drafted. Rich scores him a 65.6; Garret gives him a 63.7. The consensus: great athlete in the real world, not a dynasty asset in this one. Roman Hemby out of Indiana is everything you expect from a backup running back — nothing more, nothing less. He reads blocks well, almost never fumbles (two career fumbles on 710 carries), catches the ball adequately, and runs with purpose. But he lacks burst, top-end speed, and any ability to make defenders miss after contact. Garret scores him a 67.5. Rich identifies him as the best run blocker in this entire class. He'll stay on rosters because coaches will like him — but if he's ever starting, his team is already making calls. A true baked potato. No butter. The wild card of the episode is Rahsul Faison from South Carolina — a 26-year-old prospect who started college football in 2019, before COVID, and somehow scores a 70.5 on Rich's nerd scale (sixth in the class on tape alone). The age kills his dynasty outlook, but the tape is surprisingly watchable: genuine elusiveness, strong instincts, natural hands, and a high forced-missed-tackle rate per PFF. The hosts agree he's more of a priority free agent or late-round flier than a dynasty stash — but in a class this thin, even a 26-year-old with good tape stands out. His taxi squad eligibility running out before he'd realistically age off your roster is half the selling point. The 2026 running back class outside of Jeremiyah Love is genuinely one of the weakest in recent memory. Nerd scores drop from the 80s (Love) to the low 70s (Mike Washington, Jonah Coleman, Jadarian Price) and then fall below 70 for everyone else. The hosts' advice: be patient, look for value in receivers and tight ends with your premium picks, and only reach for these backs if the landing spot justifies the risk. Monitor all of them as draft capital shakes out with the Dynasty Rankings. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00:00 Start 00:01:52 Jadarian Price 00:17:20 Nick Singleton 00:28:19 Le'Von Moss 00:38:56 FFPC 00:42:19 Jam Miller 00:47:16 Roman Hemby 00:54:27 Rahsul Faison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast, where we discuss dynasty strategy, rankings, and all things NFL. In this episode, Rich Dotson is joined by Garret Price and Matt O'Hara as they continue their rookie running back series and dig into a group of backs who could shape the middle rounds of rookie drafts. Jonah Coleman gets the spotlight early as the “safe” profile. They like the compact power, reliable vision, and real three down utility thanks to pass protection and receiving ability. The big question is the top end speed, and they note how much testing could impact draft capital and landing spot. Emmett Johnson brings production and real receiving volume, but the discussion centers on whether the athletic ceiling is high enough for more than a role player outcome. Jaydn Ott is a tougher eval, since the most relevant production is further back and the recent usage makes the projection messy. They get noticeably more excited when they hit Mike Washington Jr., who flashes size, speed, and legitimate pass catching upside. The concerns are pass protection and ball security, plus the idea that the “value window” may be gone now that more people are caught up to him. To close, Seth McGowan is framed as a unique late dart with NFL traits but plenty of red flags, while Kaelon Black is viewed as an older, average profile without a clear fantasy path. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00:00 Start 00:01:20 Jonah Coleman 00:12:48 Emmett Johnson 00:23:58 Jaydn Ott 00:32:23 FFPC 00:35:48 Mike Washington Jr. 00:51:32 Seth McGowan 01:00:29 Kaelon Black Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Matt O'Hara kick off Part 1 of their 2026 rookie running back breakdown with a blunt message. This class is thin, free agency already filled several backfields, and dynasty managers need to be careful chasing names just because the position looks desperate. Jeremiyah Love sits alone at the top of this group, and the discussion centers on why the fantasy ceiling is built through the passing game. They highlight the movement skills, open-field timing, and route ability that could translate into real PPR volume, while still acknowledging the minor flaws that keep the profile from being “perfect.” Once Love is off the board, the episode shifts into dart throw territory. Kaytron Allen gets credit for vision and reliability, but the lack of juice and limited receiving upside caps the dynasty ceiling. Demond Claiborne brings speed and twitch, but the show debates whether drops and ball security could keep him from earning consistent NFL touches. Adam Randall is the ultimate “traits and projection” swing, with a path that might be more creative usage than true every-down work. They also run through J'Mari Taylor and Robert Henry Jr. as deeper bets where the flashes are there, but the margin for error is tiny in a class that already feels like a tough bet. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00:00 Start 00:04:36 Jeremiyah Love 00:18:21 Kaytron Allen 00:26:56 Demond Claiborne 00:41:53 FFPC 00:45:02 Adam Randall 00:55:45 J'Mari Taylor 01:03:00 Robert Henry Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson and Garret Price are back for one of their most popular yearly shows: the real value of rookie draft picks. With the Combine running and rookie drafts right around the corner, they break down where picks actually hit, where they turn into roster cloggers, and why “not worth a first” is meaningless unless you say which first. Garret lays out the scoring tiers they track to define outcomes. A “hit” requires at least one Tier 1 season, or multiple Tier 2 seasons, with thresholds adjusted by position. Quarterbacks need top six seasons to count as Tier 1, running backs and wide receivers need top 12, and tight ends need top three. The point is simple: if a player never reaches at least Tier 2, that pick never truly helped your starting lineup. After adding the 2024 class to the spreadsheet, they call out early hits already logged, including Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers, Drake Maye, Brock Bowers, Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas Jr., and Bo Nix, while noting plenty of names still need time to prove it. The biggest takeaway is the stability at the very top. Since 2018, the 1.01 has a 100% hit rate in their sample, and top four picks hit about three quarters of the time, with even more value when you include “mid” outcomes. After that, the first round becomes far less differentiated, and they point out an odd recent trend where 1.09 to 1.12 has slightly better results than 1.05 to 1.08. They dig into a possible reason: quarterbacks often get pushed into that 1.05 to 1.08 range in Superflex, and non-elite rookie quarterbacks are harder to “hit” by their definition. The broader lesson stays the same. Outside the top tier, it often makes sense to trade down, tier up into a proven veteran, or move picks into stronger future classes. They hammer the second round value drop. Once you get into the 2.01 to 2.12 range, the hit rate collapses, and third round picks become true dart throws. Their advice for contenders is aggressive: if you can turn a first into multiple years of a proven producer, that is usually the winning bet because many late firsts never become lineup players. Garret also tests a theory about late rookie drafts. If you trade late seconds and thirds for multiple fourths and fifths, the position most likely to return value is running back. Late-round running backs can become “ships to shore” quickly when injuries hit, and that short window can still flip into future seconds. They add that tight ends are often pushed down by the community chasing wide receivers, which can create value pockets in the late second and early third. The data behind “hits” and why the top mattersWhat the hit rates say about trading picksWhy second round picks are the “Ponzi scheme”Late draft strategy: load up on running backs and tight ends. 00:00 Start 00:30 Why Rookie Picks Are Often Overvalued 03:23 Hit/Mid/Miss Definitions 10:42 Top Picks Hit Rates 16:21 Mid/Late Firsts & Second/Third Round Drop-Off 27:43 Trade Firsts for Proven Assets & Late-Round Targets 37:27 FFPC 38:46 2026 Rookie Class Outlook Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson and Garret Price are back with one of the cleanest ways to win trades in dynasty: the tier down. The goal is to move from Player A to a cheaper Player B when the weekly scoring gap is smaller than the market thinks, then take the “plus” in picks or players on top. This episode is built around one core idea: if you can get similar production and add extra capital, you are gaining value without sacrificing points. That can mean targeting bad ADP, fading hype, and taking advantage of managers who overpay for the “bigger name.” The show starts at quarterback with a bold move from Joe Burrow to Baker Mayfield, arguing the production gap can be much smaller than the startup cost gap if you price in injury volatility and the market's perception. Rich adds that quarterback is often the easiest position to tier down and brings up Brock Purdy and Trevor Lawrence as other viable “score close and get younger” targets. At wide receiver, Rich looks at tiering down from Tee Higgins to Jameson Williams, focusing on age, pricing, and how close the points can be if the situation stays favorable. The bigger rebuild-style swing is moving off A.J. Brown to Christian Watson if the plus is strong enough, accepting volatility in exchange for youth, ceiling, and a future first. The running back discussion includes tiering down from Bucky Irving to Javonte Williams, leaning on role security after the contract. The spiciest move is a possible tier down from Jonathan Taylor to Travis Etienne, based on how close their realistic scoring ranges can be and the idea that Etienne's market could climb fast with the right free agency outcome. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00 Start 02:26 Joe Burrow - Baker Mayfield 13:51 Tee Higgins - Jameson Williams 21:22 AJ Brown - Christian Watson 27:04 FFPC 29:06 Bucky Irving - Javonte Williams 35:12 Jonathan Taylor - Travis Etienne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is tight end season on the Dynasty Nerds pod as Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price dig into 2026 TE dynasty buys and sells at one of fantasy's most volatile positions. If you need affordable production, the crew makes the case for Mark Andrews as a low risk bet with Lamar Jackson still leaning on the position and a contract extension adding security. They also highlight AJ Barner as a cheap stash with youth, steady growth, and a scheme fit that could keep the arrow pointing up. For upside on a discount, David Njoku comes up as a player the dynasty community has cooled on, but who could rebound in a better offense if free agency breaks right. The big sell call is Jake Ferguson, a tight end who may be priced at last year's touchdowns and volume rather than repeatable traits. Sam LaPorta also gets the sell label due to back surgery risk and a Detroit offense that may not feed tight ends like it once did. Finally, Brenton Strange is flagged as a surprising TE13 price in an offense that has not consistently funneled targets to the position. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league.

February brings offseason roster management decisions, and Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price break down the wide receivers to target and which studs to flip before values decline. From identifying alpha receivers to recognizing injury red flags, these moves could define your 2026 championship window. Ricky Pearsall sits at WR26 despite becoming the last receiver standing in San Francisco with Jauan Jennings likely leaving and George Kittle recovering from an Achilles injury. Alec Pierce finished WR28 despite Indianapolis dysfunction, and free agency could elevate him to a mid range WR2 if Michael Pittman gets cut. Zay Flowers finished WR7 or WR12 depending on format, and Declan Doyle's arrival from Ben Johnson's coaching tree should increase Baltimore's pass volume dramatically. Start Using the Film Room Today! FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00:00 Start 00:08:46 Buy Ricky Pearsall 00:10:17 Buy Kyle Williams 00:18:45 Buy Alec Pierce 00:26:53 Buy Zay Flowers 00:37:51 FFPC 00:40:48 FastDraft 00:43:00 Sell Nico Collins 00:50:58 Sell Chris Olave 01:01:19 Sell Malik Nabers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February brings the offseason sell window, and Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price identify the players whose values peaked after the Super Bowl. From aging running backs with heavy workloads to dual threat quarterbacks losing their rushing edge, these sell candidates offer a final chance to maximize value before the decline. Kenneth Walker saw his ADP jump four spots after winning Super Bowl MVP, but his career 31% route participation and injury history make him a prime sell high candidate. Target tier ups like Breece Hall, Saquon Barkley, or Quinshon Judkins while the hype is hot. Jonathan Taylor finished RB4 with back to back 300 plus carry seasons, but turning 27 with 369 total touches signals a looming cliff. Sell now for a 2027 first and seconds before next year's inevitable decline. Bucky Irving at RB10 is overvalued at pick 36. His 3.4 yards per carry and small frame scream one year wonder. Wait until Sean Tucker and Rashad White leave in free agency, then flip him when the hype peaks. Lamar Jackson managed just 349 rushing yards last season, his lowest output as a starter. At 29 years old with the 2027 class approaching, tier down to Jared Goff, Brock Purdy, or Bo Nix plus assets before the rushing disappears. Start Using the Film Room Today! FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror and free agency approaching, Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price break down the best dynasty buy targets at running back and quarterback. From injury comebacks to undervalued veterans, these offseason gambles could pay massive dividends for contenders and rebuilders alike. Jonathon Brooks headlines the running back buys despite missing two full NFL seasons with ACL injuries. At RB52 overall, he represents a cheap lottery ticket with Carolina signaling he'll compete for the starting role. Head coach Dave Canales praised him as big, beautiful, and explosive with a real shot to win carries alongside Chuba Hubbard. Sean Tucker offers similar upside as a free agent who flashed in Tampa Bay with eight touchdowns despite limited touches. At just 24 years old, he could land a backup role that turns into a league winner. Quinshon Judkins dropped from RB12 to RB14 in ADP due to injury concerns, but all reports suggest he'll be ready for training camp. The addition of Todd Monken as Cleveland's offensive coordinator is huge, as Monken helped Nick Chubb achieve his best season in 2019. Kyler Murray sits at QB30 despite multiple teams needing quarterback help. Whether he stays in Arizona with Michael LaFleur or lands with the Jets, Dolphins, Steelers, or Colts, his rushing ability gives him QB1 upside for contenders willing to gamble a late first round pick. Mac Jones is the ultimate flip candidate at QB31. San Francisco doesn't want to trade him, but the right offer will change that. His eight game stretch as starter showed QB12 level production, and a Sam Darnold style reclamation project feels inevitable. Jared Goff continues to be dynasty's most disrespected quarterback at QB16 despite four straight seasons finishing between QB6 and QB10. Even without Ben Johnson, he proved he's a set and forget starter who delivers consistent production. Start Using the Film Room Today! FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00:00 Start 00:06:28 Trade for Jonathon Brooks 00:20:37 Trade for Sean Tucker 00:28:54 Trade for Quinshon Judkins 00:38:04 FFPC 00:40:47 FastDraft 00:46:19 Trade for Kyler Murray 00:57:38 Trade for Mac Jones 01:06:24 Trade for Jared Goff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price conducted a live one QB PPR startup draft with Nerd Herd members, revealing stark strategy differences from superflex formats. Rich secured Bijan Robinson at 1.02, while Garrett grabbed De'Von Achane at 1.06, and Matt made an experimental pick taking Brock Bowers at 1.10 despite later regretting the decision. The draft showcased dramatically different positional value compared to superflex formats. Drake May went in the second round, but most quarterbacks fell significantly later. Rich won the quarterback chicken game, waiting until round 10 to take Dak Prescott while quality options like C.J. Stroud, Cam Ward, and Jared Goff remained available. He emphasized cycling through veteran quarterbacks in one QB formats rather than investing premium picks. Matt's Bowers pick sparked debate about tight end strategy. He admitted afterward he would pivot to CeeDee Lamb if redrafting, noting Tucker Kraft went in the fifth round with similar per-game production. Rich doubled down on tight ends, taking Kyle Pitts and Dalton Kincaid back-to-back, betting on elite upside at the position. The hosts agreed this represents the deepest young tight end class in dynasty history, making waiting on the position more viable than ever before. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league.

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price dissected the latest superflex tight end premium ADP, revealing major value shifts and draft strategies. The trio agreed that quarterback value has evolved dramatically, with elite options like Brock Purdy and Trevor Lawrence falling to the third and fourth rounds while top picks are dominated by skill position players. Listen to This Episode:

The Dynasty Nerds crew is back with their monthly Risers and Fallers episode, and the conversation got heated. Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Jagger May debated which players are climbing the dynasty rankings and which ones are plummeting after the AFC and NFC Championship games. Trevor Lawrence topped the risers list as the unanimous number one. With Liam Coen's offense and a loaded receiving corps, Rich declared him an elite dynasty asset at just 26 years old. Jaxson Dart landed at number two, with John Harbaugh bringing stability to the Giants and Malik Nabers returning from injury. Colston Loveland rounded out the top three, cementing himself as a top five tight end after his playoff breakout. On the falling side, CJ Stroud was the unanimous number one faller. Rich went on a legendary rant, calling him overvalued for years and predicting he could slide even further when the elite 2027 quarterback class arrives. JJ McCarthy and Zach Charbonnet also took hits, with McCarthy facing competition rumors and Charbonnet dealing with a devastating ACL injury. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league.

Rich Dotson and Garret Price sound the alarm on running back scarcity in dynasty leagues. With a weak 2026 rookie class, the hosts urge managers to act now before free agency reshapes the landscape. The message is clear: if you need running back help, the time to trade is before values spike. Breece Hall leads the free agent class as the top prize for contending teams. The hosts highlight Kansas City, Houston, and Washington as ideal landing spots. Kenneth Walker and Travis Etienne round out the top tier, while J.K. Dobbins and Javonte Williams offer intriguing mid-tier value. Rich and Garret break down potential cap casualties including Tony Pollard, Joe Mixon, and James Conner, while highlighting Jonathon Brooks as a sneaky buy low candidate in Carolina.

Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara dive into third year players poised for fantasy football success or decline in 2026. With the Chargers firing Greg Roman and committing to protect Justin Herbert, Ladd McConkey emerges as a prime bounce back candidate after finishing as wide receiver 23 in 2025. The hosts debate whether McConkey can return to his rookie form when he posted 82 catches and 1,149 yards. Ben Sinnott gets the spotlight as a potential third year breakout with Zach Ertz likely gone from Washington. Sinnott outperformed John Bates in routes run and air yards when Ertz went down, making him a worthy third round pick gamble. On the breakdown side, Xavier Worthy and Trey Benson face uphill battles with unclear roles and injury concerns limiting their dynasty value heading into year three. Start Using the Film Room Today! FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Playoff Challenge Entry! 00:00 Start 02:12 Breakout: Ladd McConkey 12:43 Breakout: Ben Sinnott 18:04 Honorable Mentions 21:17 FFPC 24:16 FastDraft 26:43 Breakdown: Xavier Worthy 33:18 Breakdown: Trey Benson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 rookie class may be thin, but savvy dynasty fantasy football managers are already targeting second-year players poised for breakout seasons. Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara break down the sophomore standouts to buy low on and the concerning situations to avoid. Cam Ward showed significant improvement in the second half of his rookie season with the Titans, finishing as QB14 from weeks 11 through 17. With Tennessee boasting over 100 million in projected cap space and interviewing new head coaches, Ward's trajectory is pointing up. The Titans have the resources to build around their first overall pick, making him an ideal buy-low target in superflex leagues. The Jaguars running back situation is in flux. Bhayshul Tuten flashed in limited action, averaging 4.6 yards per carry and ripping off chunks in the wild card game. With the Jags tight on cap space and Travis Etienne potentially departing in free agency, Tuten could slide into a starting role. Dynasty managers should make moves now before his value spikes. Despite elite talent, Travis Hunter faces a crowded receiver room in Jacksonville. With Brian Thomas Jr. emerging, Parker Washington breaking out, and Gabe Davis extended to a massive contract, Hunter may see more snaps at cornerback where the Jags desperately need help. His fantasy upside remains uncertain unless he commits full-time to offense. 00:00 Start 10:10 Step Up: Cam Ward 18:54 Step Up: Bhayshul Tuten 26:07 FFPC 28:04 FastDraft 32:54 Step Down: Travis Hunter 40:55 Step Down: Kaleb Johnson 48:03 Honorable Mentions Start Using the Film Room Today! FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Playoff Challenge Entry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you draft a dynasty team with category restrictions? Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price debuted a new game called The Build to close out 2025, drafting teams through ten rounds with unique constraints each turn. From selecting NFC quarterback wide receiver duos to choosing players under 25, the hosts battled to build the highest scoring roster using Dynasty GM point values. Listen to This Episode:

What's on your fantasy football wish list this holiday season? Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price share their top dynasty desires for 2026, from Tyjae Spears getting a full workload in Tennessee to Justin Jefferson finally receiving competent quarterback play in Minnesota. The hosts also debut predictions on the Isaiah Likely-O-Meter, evaluating offseason scenarios for key dynasty assets. Garret wishes for Tyjae Spears to dominate Tennessee's backfield, while Matt hopes Justin Jefferson escapes Minnesota's quarterback chaos. Rich's big wish? Marvin Harrison Jr. finally breaking out and proving he's not just a nepo baby. The crew then fires up the Isaiah Likely-O-Meter to predict offseason scenarios, including Tyler Shough starting for New Orleans, David Njoku staying in Cleveland, Kirk Cousins landing a new starting gig, and Saquon Barkley producing another RB1 season. With quarterback movement looming and the 2027 draft class on the horizon, these dynasty insights will shape your offseason strategy. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! 00:00 Start 08:19 Christmas Fantasy Wish List 09:27 Tyjae Spears Gets All the Work 14:56 For Justin Jefferson to Get a QB 21:46 For Marvin Harrison Jr. to be ELITE! 27:03 The Isaiah Likely-O-Meter 27:28 Tyler Shough Will Start the Majority of Games Next Year 33:38 David Njoku is a Brown in 2026 40:53 Kirk Cousins is a Week 1 Starting QB 46:01 This is Saquon Barkley's Last Year as RB1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price debated aging dynasty assets on the Dynasty Nerds podcast. Jonathan Taylor (27 next season) earned mixed reviews—Matt and Rich want to ride him out while Garret seeks creative exit strategies. AJ Brown (29) got similar treatment, with Matt preferring to wait for a better landing spot. The trio agreed to hold George Kittle (32) despite injury concerns, citing the lack of return value. Taylor's 300-plus touch workload raised red flags despite elite production. Garret would move him for Quinshon Judkins plus a 2-1 or flip him with picks for Devon Achane. Rich prefers holding unless he can get Treveon Henderson straight up, noting Taylor's trade value still commands a 2027 first plus another asset. Matt leaned toward riding it out one more year in Indianapolis' offense. Josh Jacobs (28) earned unanimous "ride it out" verdicts. Rich emphasized Jacobs has been a perennial RB1 since entering the league, calling him "the Dak Prescott of running backs" in terms of consistent value and trade difficulty. The seven-year veteran entered the league at 20 and remains in his athletic prime despite heavy usage. Matt acknowledged nervousness but agreed one more year makes sense before selling. Brown's situation in Philadelphia creates uncertainty, but his talent keeps him WR10 overall. Rich named Ladd McConkey, Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Garrett Wilson as lateral move targets if contenders want to get younger. Garret compared Brown to Mike Evans and Davante Adams—receivers everyone thinks are done before they actually are, projecting 2-3 more WR1 seasons. Chris Godwin (30) got unanimous "ride it out" tags. Rich sold him for a second in a rebuild but called it slight underselling. With Mike Evans likely gone and Godwin running 90% of routes post-injury, Tampa's offensive usage solidifies his 2026 value. The panel suggested buying Godwin for a mid-second as a contender. Dak Prescott (33) sparked debate about George Pickens' future impact on his value. All three hosts prefer holding unless they own multiple elite QBs, with Garret advocating for the "old boring quarterback" strategy of cycling through 30-34 year old QBs instead of paying premium prices for youth. Rich has preached trading firsts for 2-3 year veteran windows for 11 years. Kittle's 14.3 PPG (fourth among tight ends) doesn't offset availability concerns. Matt suggested targeting Tucker Kraft post-ACL as an exit, but Rich countered that no contender return fills the Kittle void. The only straight-up deal all three would accept: Harold Fannin, who Rich ranks closer to Colston Loveland than most realize. 00:00 Start 06:34 Get Out Early? 07:22 Jonathan Taylor 15:24 AJ Brown 27:07 Chris Godwin 30:07 Dark Prescot 39:09 Josh Jacobs 44:26 George Kittle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson⁠, ⁠Matt O'Hara⁠, and ⁠Garret Price⁠ debated fantasy breakout candidates on the Dynasty Nerds podcast. AD Mitchell earned a 3/5 belief rating after averaging 15 PPR points over three games with the Jets. Tyler Shough and Devin Neal emerged as cheap SuperFlex depth options in New Orleans. Rich's bold prediction: Trevor Lawrence establishes himself as a top-12 dynasty quarterback in 2026 under Liam Cohen's offense. Mitchell topped the risers with six-plus targets per game since joining New York. Rich gave him a 3/5, citing athletic upside but noting he needs everything to break right. If the Jets land Fernando Mendoza, Mitchell could thrive as the Z receiver opposite Garrett Wilson. Matt compared his ceiling to Jameson Williams' role in Detroit. Jalen Coker disappointed the panel despite recent production. Garret rated him just 1.5/5, predicting Carolina adds a tight end like Kyle Pitts or Dallas Goedert in free agency, pushing Coker to WR3. Rich saw him as pure trade bait—a "scale tipper" with name value exceeding actual dynasty upside. Shough earned 3.5-4/5 ratings as New Orleans' likely 2026 starter after winning back-to-back games. Garret compared him to Davis Mills—competent enough to be a QB2 but not a long-term franchise solution. Neal scored 2.5/5 as a Brian Robinson type who could split carries with Alvin Kamara if the Saints move on from the 31-year-old's $18 million cap hit. Rich's crystal ball prediction centered on Lawrence becoming QB2 overall since the bye week. With Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr. developing in year two, he projects Lawrence as a top-8 dynasty quarterback. Garret's bold take: 2026 will have the fewest fantasy-relevant day-one and day-two NFL Draft picks in 15 years, with only Jeremiyah Love, one or two quarterbacks, and 4-5 receivers worth first-round rookie picks. Gunner Helm received 4/5 ratings as a sneaky tight end buy with Tennessee's bare cupboard creating opportunity alongside Cam Ward. Jayden Reed scored 3-4.5/5 despite Green Bay's crowded receiver room, with the panel split on whether he can consistently crack starting lineups. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the ⁠FastDraft app⁠ and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). ⁠FastDraft⁠ will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! 00:00:00 Start 00:05:44 Do We Believe in Adonai Mitchell? 00:15:47 Do We Believe in Devin Neal and Tyler Shough? 00:25:03 Do We Believe in Jalen Coker? 00:34:25 Do We Believe in Gunnar Helm? 00:41:50 Do We Believe in Jayden Reed? 00:49:36 Crystal Ball Segment 00:50:50 Trevor Lawrence Betcomes an Established Top 12 QB 00:58:54 AJ Barner Fits Seattle's Offense Really Well 01:02:16 The NFL Draft Will Not Be Great for Fantasy Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price return to the Dynasty Nerds podcast to reflect on the biggest mistakes and lessons learned from the 2025 dynasty fantasy football season. With decades of experience between them, the hosts dive into the critical errors that cost dynasty managers championships and the strategies that led to success. Listen to This Episode:

Save 40% off of our annual subscription with code 'blackfriday40' Sign up: https://www.dynastynerds.com/nerdherd-dynastygm-bundle-annual-checkout/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=youtube-description&utm_campaign=website-membership&utm_term=black-friday&utm_content= Dynasty Game Show: Blind Resume & Pick Your Poison The Dynasty Nerds crew turned their fantasy football analysis into a game show format for the final week of the regular season. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price tested their player knowledge with blind resume questions before diving into tough dynasty trade decisions. Listen to This Episode:

The Dynasty Nerds crew breaks down players heading for a value cliff in 2026 and shares trade strategies for the playoff push. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price discuss end-of-season roster moves, graveyard candidates, and players they can't quit. Listen to This Episode:

Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Jagger May break down the biggest dynasty risers and fallers heading into the fantasy playoffs. With just one week remaining before most leagues kick off their postseason, the crew analyzes which players are surging at the perfect time and which assets are tumbling down dynasty rankings. Listen to This Episode:

Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara tackle a unique challenge: describing dynasty players in just one word. The duo breaks down Mason Taylor, Ricky Pearsall, Kyler Murray, Brian Thomas Jr., Dak Prescott, and Rome Odunze with creative terms that capture each player's current situation and fantasy outlook. From Mason Taylor as a beacon of hope for the Jets to Kyler Murray's ambiguous future, the hosts explore buying opportunities and value windows heading into the fantasy playoffs. Listen to This Episode:

Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara kick it old school in this Dynasty Fantasy Football Thanksgiving episode, diving into players they're thankful for in 2025. The duo explores comeback stories like Javonte Williams and Daniel Jones, proving no player is ever truly buried in dynasty. They discuss veterans like Davante Adams and Derrick Henry, showing age isn't always the damning stat we think it is. The hosts also celebrate patience with players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cam Skattebo, reminding dynasty managers that development takes time. Listen to This Episode:

Join hosts Rich Dotson and Garrett Price on the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast – Risers and Fallers Edition – as they break down the latest NFL injuries crushing contenders, from Tucker Kraft's devastating ACL tear opening doors for Luke Musgrave and Christian Watson, to Jayden Daniels' gruesome elbow dislocation and Brian Thomas Jr.'s high ankle sprain boosting Parker Washington. They dissect fallers like Evan Engram's complete fade in Denver, Jordan Mason's ground-and-pound limits in a committee with Aaron Jones, and rookie Matthew Golden's fit issues in Green Bay. On the rise, Colston Loveland dominates with touchdowns, Kyle Monangai explodes for nearly 200 yards replacing DeAndre Swift, and JJ McCarthy delivers rhythm, ball placement, and rushing scores in his debut. Perfect for dynasty strategy, rookie drafts, trade targets, and waiver wire pickups to build your championship rosters. Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, risers and fallers, Tucker Kraft injury, Jayden Daniels injury, Luke Musgrave, Parker Washington, Evan Engram, Jordan Mason, Matthew Golden, Colston Loveland, Kyle Monangai, JJ McCarthy, waiver wire, dynasty rankings, rookie tight ends, NFL injuries, Christian Watson, Brian Thomas Jr., Travis Hunter, Aaron Jones, DeAndre Swift, trade targets, superflex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join hosts Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garrett Price on the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast as they break down their in-season top 12 dynasty QB and RB rankings in superflex TE premium formats. Kicking off with QB tiers highlighting Josh Allen and Jayden Daniels as untouchables, Drake Maye rocketing to QB3 amid breakout performances, and debates on Baker Mayfield's resurgence, Bo Nix's efficiency, Jaxson Dart's upside, plus concerns over Jalen Hurts' tush push dependency, Joe Burrow injuries, and Patrick Mahomes longevity. Shifting to RBs, they tier Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson at the top, evaluate Ashton Jeanty vs Rico Dowdle, Jonathan Taylor's berserk pace, Breece Hall's elite metrics and trade potential, Bucky Irving pass-game role, TreVaughn Henderson unleashing, Christian McCaffrey post-injury value, and James Cook's yards per carry explosion. Perfect for dynasty traders eyeing cornerstone players mid-season. Get 20% off the #NERDHERD: Use promo code 'datahub' Fantasy Roster Rescue: ⁠Get your Roster Rescued!⁠ FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the ⁠FastDraft app⁠ and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). ⁠FastDraft⁠ will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty rankings, superflex, TE premium, top 12 QB, top 12 RB, Josh Allen, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield, Bo Nix, Jaxson Dart, Caleb Williams, Brock Purdy, Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Ashton Jeanty, Rico Dowdle, Jonathan Taylor, Breece Hall, Bucky Irving, TreVaughn Henderson, Christian McCaffrey, James Cook, Saquon Barkley, Quinnshawn Judkins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices