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Dynasty Boom, Bench or Bust: Which Fantasy Players Can You Actually Trust?

Not every dynasty asset with strong long-term value belongs in your starting lineup every week. Sometimes, choosing between three similarly valued players is harder than it looks.

Garret Price and Andrew Mott play Boom, Bench or Bust, comparing quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends to determine which players are positioned to succeed and which could disappoint down the stretch.

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The biggest surprise comes at running back, where both Garret and Andrew select Kyren Williams as their bust over Javonte Williams and DeAndre Swift.

Blake Corum's growing involvement has created serious concerns about Kyren's workload, while injuries to key Rams receivers could make the offense more difficult to trust.

Andrew chooses Swift as his boom thanks to Chicago's offensive outlook. Garret prefers Javonte, whose consistent role and red-zone opportunities make him a more dependable fantasy option.

The guys also discuss whether paying a premium for Javonte is justified when a dynasty contender needs immediate running back production.

At wide receiver, Rome Odunze earns the boom selection over Denzel Boston and Omar Cooper.

Odunze's improving role in Chicago, favorable remaining schedule, and increasing involvement in important passing situations create an encouraging fantasy outlook.

Boston takes the bench spot, while Cooper is labeled the bust primarily because of uncertainty surrounding his target competition in New York.

At tight end, Kyle Pitts gets another vote of confidence. Atlanta's favorable remaining schedule offers a potential path to stronger production, leaving Dalton Kincaid on the bench and Brenton Strange as the bust.

The next running back comparison features Jonah Coleman, Quinshon Judkins, and Jadarian Price.

Both hosts back Coleman as the boom after his impressive performances in Denver. Judkins still offers enough upside to avoid the bust designation, but Price's uncertain workload makes him the least trustworthy option of the three.

The final speed round produces the episode's biggest disagreement.

Andrew selects Jaylen Waddle as his boom and A.J. Brown as his bust because of Brown's injury uncertainty.

Garret takes the exact opposite approach. He prefers Brown's upside when healthy and is less confident in Waddle's weekly consistency.

The debate highlights the challenge facing dynasty contenders: should you prioritize the highest ceiling or the player most likely to be available and productive?

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Is Kyren Williams Becoming a Dynasty Bust?Rome Odunze Is Gaining MomentumKyle Pitts and Jonah Coleman Lead the Boom PicksA.J. Brown or Jaylen Waddle?

00:00 Intro

01:55 Quarterbacks: Bryce Young, Tyler Shough, Bo Nix

05:32 Running backs: Kyren Williams, Javonte Williams, D'Andre Swift

11:21 Trade question: Javonte Williams for Garrett Wilson

15:09 Wide receivers: Omar Cooper Jr., Rome Odunze, Denzel Boston

20:03 Tight ends: Kyle Pitts, Brenton Strange, Dalton Kincaid

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24:12 Running backs: Quinshon Judkins, Jonah Coleman, Jadarian Price

28:56 Speed round: Jaylen Waddle, DJ Moore, A.J. Brown

30:59 Outro
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Dynasty Risers & Fallers: C.J. Stroud Is Back, but Is Ladd McConkey a Buy?

The dynasty landscape keeps changing, and some familiar names are finally starting to rebuild their fantasy value.

Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Pete Bartausky break down this week's biggest dynasty risers and fallers, including two quarterbacks making significant moves up the rankings and several established players becoming increasingly difficult to trust.

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C.J. Stroud delivers another massive performance, throwing for 385 yards and five touchdowns as Houston's passing offense continues improving. His dynasty value is recovering, but the Nerds question whether his long-term ceiling extends much beyond a dependable Superflex QB2.

Jordan Love presents a different situation. Green Bay has increasingly leaned on its passing attack, with Christian Watson and Matthew Golden emerging as major beneficiaries. Love's production has become so impressive that the guys debate whether he should be valued ahead of Jayden Daniels.

Meanwhile, Rome Odunze is regaining a meaningful role in Chicago's passing offense. Although Luther Burden III remains an explosive weapon, Odunze's growing involvement could make him an intriguing dynasty acquisition.

Saquon Barkley continues struggling with limited opportunities in Philadelphia, creating questions about how much immediate fantasy production dynasty contenders can reasonably expect.

Tyler Warren has also disappointed relative to expectations, but his consistent target volume could make him a valuable buy-low candidate if his dynasty price continues falling.

The biggest discussion centers on Ladd McConkey. Injuries and an inconsistent Chargers offense have pushed his market value down significantly, leading the Nerds to debate whether managers should be actively trading for him.

Could McConkey's current price be one of the better buying opportunities in dynasty fantasy football?

0:00 Dynasty Risers & Fallers

0:34 The Fantasy Playoff Push

1:45 Charlie Becker's 2027 Rookie Value

3:11 Marvin Harrison Jr. Keeps Falling

6:11 C.J. Stroud Is BACK!

10:24 When Should You Stop Buying C.J. Stroud?

11:33 Is Stroud Really a Dynasty QB1?

14:46 Jordan Love Is a Massive Riser

17:13 Christian Watson & Matthew Golden

18:52 Jordan Love vs. Jayden Daniels

22:48 Pete's Take on Jayden Daniels

24:33 Rome Odunze Is Rising Again

26:38 Luther Burden vs. Rome Odunze

32:15 The Bears vs. Browns Receiving Corps

32:43 Rome Odunze or Omar Cooper?

34:21 Dynasty GM App Update

38:28 More Dynasty Riser Candidates

39:48 Week 10 Injury Report

43:02 J.J. McCarthy & Patrick Mahomes Injury Scares

46:07 Luther Burden & Jonah Coleman Trade Question

48:22 Jake Ferguson Injury Update

48:57 Sam LaPorta Is Losing Value

53:22 Saquon Barkley's Dynasty Decline

58:18 Tyler Warren Is a Dynasty Buy-Low?

1:04:15 Ladd McConkey's Falling Dynasty Value

1:07:39 What Is Ladd McConkey Worth?

1:09:56 Real Dynasty Trades Involving McConkey

1:12:06 Ladd McConkey vs. Denzel Boston

1:12:22 Could Jeremiah Smith Help Ladd McConkey?

1:13:17 Final Dynasty Takeaways
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Midseason Dynasty Startup Mock Draft: Have Player Values Changed?

What would a dynasty startup draft look like if you started a new league today?

Garret Price and Andrew Mott put dynasty values to the test with a midseason Superflex, tight end premium startup mock draft featuring a third-round reversal.

With breakout players climbing the rankings, established stars losing value, and preseason ADP struggling to keep up, the guys discover some surprising opportunities throughout the draft.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba comes off the board third overall as Andrew builds around one of dynasty's premier young receivers. Meanwhile, Garret lands Malik Nabers and Kenneth Walker III, prioritizing young players with high-end production potential.

Quarterback values create some of the biggest decisions. Lamar Jackson falls into the third round amid concerns about injuries and aging, while Jared Goff presents a more affordable option for managers willing to wait at quarterback.

The middle rounds reveal two different strategies.

Andrew leans into a championship window with James Cook, Chase Brown, A.J. Brown, Jaylen Waddle, and veteran production from Mike Evans and Travis Kelce.

Garret takes a more flexible approach, betting on ascending assets like Matthew Golden, Jonah Coleman, and Denzel Boston, while still adding productive veterans.

Which approach creates the stronger dynasty roster, and where should managers be targeting value in their next startup?

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00:00 Midseason dynasty startup reset

00:39 Superflex, TE premium and JSN at 1.03

01:51 No QB in Garret's top three and Malik Nabers at 1.10

03:56 Kenneth Walker in Round 2

05:25 Trevor Lawrence as Andrew's QB1

06:39 Third-round reversal and Zay Flowers

08:10 Lamar Jackson at 3.05: too early?

11:10 James Cook and a balanced start

12:14 Jordan Love as Andrew's QB2

13:46 Waiting until Round 4 for Jared Goff

15:40 Breece Hall and the Braelon Allen question

17:19 Matthew Golden in Round 5

18:01 Chase Brown as Andrew's RB2

20:05 DeVonta Smith and a win-now direction

20:39 Hello, I'm Ugly sponsor break

21:40 The quarterback run changes the board

22:22 Denzel Boston and best player available

24:13 Jonah Coleman vs. Cam Skattebo

25:42 Finding value in the middle WR tiers

26:39 A.J. Brown: weighing risk against upside

29:15 Jaylen Waddle and Andrew's contender build

30:53 Michael Penix Jr. as Garret's QB2

32:38 Kyle Pitts and the tight end decision

34:04 Missing the TE tier and pivoting to Mike Evans

36:56 Zach Charbonnet as an RB3

38:07 Mike Washington Jr. and Ashton Jeanty's workload

40:21 Eli Stowers as an upside TE pick

41:24 Travis Kelce for a win-now roster

42:24 Brenton Strange and the Trevor Lawrence stack

43:46 Daniel Jones and Tony Pollard late

45:07 Kirk Cousins as Andrew's QB3

45:57 Final picks: Jordan Mason and Adonai Mitchell

47:24 Andrew's final roster: built to win now

48:50 Garret's final roster: compete or pivot

49:52 Roster Rescue: get your dynasty team reviewed
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2027 NFL Free Agency: Dynasty Players to Buy and Sell Now

The NFL offseason may still be months away, but dynasty managers who get ahead of free agency could find some valuable trade opportunities.

Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Matt O'Hara examine potential 2027 NFL free agents and identify players whose dynasty values could change dramatically depending on where they land.

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Chase Brown is one of the biggest potential free-agent names at running back, but the Nerds are concerned that his next opportunity could significantly reduce his fantasy value.

Zach Charbonnet presents a different possibility. Despite his limited opportunities, a change of scenery could give him a chance to compete for a larger role.

At wide receiver, George Pickens and Rashee Rice create difficult dynasty decisions. A new contract or landing spot could change their outlook, but neither player comes without considerable risk.

Not every interesting free agent carries a premium price tag.

Josh Downs and Tre Tucker could generate renewed dynasty interest with favorable landing spots, while veterans like Davante Adams and Chris Godwin may offer affordable production for contenders.

At tight end, Sam LaPorta faces an intriguing contract situation, but the biggest deep sleeper might be Luke Musgrave. A fresh opportunity could give the former second-round pick a chance to rebuild his dynasty value at an extremely low acquisition cost.

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00:00 Dynasty Nerds intro
02:22 How NFL Draft scouting got Rich into dynasty
04:40 Looking ahead to 2027 NFL free agency
05:09 Deshaun Watson and Cleveland’s QB decision
10:42 A bridge quarterback for the Browns?
12:06 Which quarterbacks could gain trade value?
13:42 Is Mac Jones worth a third in superflex?
16:03 Running backs on the free agency radar
16:40 Chase Brown’s path to another starting job
19:58 Could a new role help Tyjae Spears?
23:31 Zach Charbonnet vs. betting on Spears
26:39 Buy a running back now or wait for the role?
27:49 Zay Flowers and the Hello, I’m Ugly sponsor break
31:41 WR outlook: Puka Nacua, Parker Washington and George Pickens
33:48 What if Rashee Rice leaves Kansas City?
38:06 Second-tier receivers: Josh Downs, Tre Tucker and more
39:20 Why a Josh Downs move could be a sell window
41:52 Davante Adams and Chris Godwin for contenders
44:39 Sam LaPorta and Detroit’s franchise-tag option
45:31 T.J. Hockenson, Dallas Goedert and Greg Dulcich
46:53 Why RBs and TEs get a different free agency outlook
48:14 Luke Musgrave as a low-cost TE stash
50:16 Checking the waiver wire for Musgrave
52:59 Michael Turner and Ben Tate: two very different outcomes
54:10 Final takeaways
54:25 Roster Rescue — get your dynasty team reviewed
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Dynasty Rankings Debate: Are We Too High on Ashton Jeanty?

Dynasty rankings are constantly changing, but sometimes the biggest adjustments come from challenging your own evaluations.

Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Matt O'Hara compare their dynasty rankings and debate several players creating major disagreements across the fantasy football landscape.

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Ashton Jeanty entered the season as one of dynasty's premier young running backs, but Mike Washington's increasing involvement has raised serious questions about his long-term workload.

Meanwhile, George Pickens creates another difficult evaluation. His talent is undeniable, but concerns about consistency, free agency, and his future offensive situation have the Nerds reconsidering where he belongs in the rankings.

Luther Burden III has quickly become one of the most intriguing young dynasty receivers. Rich believes his role in Ben Johnson's offense could eventually make him a consistently elite fantasy asset, while Garret remains more cautious about Chicago's crowded collection of weapons.

The guys also debate Isaiah Likely and how aggressively dynasty managers should value tight ends in premium formats. Is locking down a productive young tight end worth passing on similarly valued running backs and receivers?

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00:00 Dynasty Nerds intro

11:16 George Pickens at WR15 or WR24?

18:19 Pickens’ WR1 upside and trade value

21:27 Baker Mayfield’s zero-completion game

22:42 Ashton Jeanty and the Raiders’ backfield split

26:20 What Rich got for Jeanty and Brian Thomas Jr.

28:10 Buying Jonathan Taylor and Christian McCaffrey to win now

29:58 Jeanty’s declining carries and revised RB rank

33:12 Trading back when a rookie RB is on the board

35:09 Is Luther Burden a top-10 dynasty WR?

39:10 Jaxon Smith-Njigba at the superflex 1.01?

44:13 Luther Burden or Justin Jefferson?

51:48 Isaiah Likely’s dynasty value in tight end premium

53:17 TE tiers after Brock Bowers and Trey McBride

57:38 The case for drafting Likely early

1:02:38 Can Likely sustain his scoring with J.J. McCarthy?

1:04:56 Using a second tight end to close a trade

1:07:05 Next episode preview — dynasty values ahead of free agency

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