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Dynasty Running Back Rankings: Updated RB Tiers

The dynasty running back landscape is getting harder to navigate. Garret Price and Andrew Mott rebuild their running back tiers, separating the elite difference-makers from a massive group of backs carrying questions about age, production, role, or long-term security.

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Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs remain the standard, but Kenneth Walker has produced at such an extreme level that he earns a spot alongside them in S tier.

Ashton Jeanty, Jonathan Taylor, James Cook, De'Von Achane, and Jeremiah Love make up a strong group immediately behind them, although each comes with a different combination of age, injury, or production concerns.

This is where the rankings become difficult. Christian McCaffrey remains productive enough to avoid being aged out of the upper tiers, while players like Breece Hall, Kyren Williams, Omarion Hampton, Quinshon Judkins, Bucky Irving, and Chase Brown create major debates.

Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley has fallen dramatically after a rough start, and Chuba Hubbard continues forcing his way higher with consistent production.

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00:00 Dynasty Running Back Tier List

01:06 Bijan Robinson & the S Tier

01:39 Ashton Jeanty & Breece Hall

02:54 Where Does Christian McCaffrey Belong?

04:07 Javonte Williams & the Lower Tiers

06:29 Jahmyr Gibbs, De'Von Achane & Jeremiyah Love

09:26 Omarion Hampton Is Falling

11:27 Jonathan Taylor & James Cook

12:43 Quinshon Judkins vs. Christian McCaffrey

17:40 Is Dynasty Becoming More Like Redraft?

18:50 TreVeyon Henderson & Bhayshul Tuten

22:48 Is Kenneth Walker an S-Tier Dynasty RB?

26:19 Has Saquon Barkley Fallen Off?

27:24 Kyren Williams Keeps Proving Everyone Wrong

28:05 Bucky Irving vs. Chase Brown

32:52 The Messy Middle of the RB Rankings

33:45 Cam Skattebo's Dynasty Value Is Falling

35:09 Josh Jacobs & Travis Etienne

36:29 D'Andre Swift & Derrick Henry

37:20 Ranking the Next Tier of Running Backs

38:14 The R.J. Harvey Debate

40:27 Jaylen Warren's Rise

41:15 Chuba Hubbard Is Still Undervalued

43:11 The F-Tier Running Backs

45:25 Final Dynasty RB Takeaways
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How Much Dynasty Value Should Contenders Sacrifice?

Winning a dynasty championship sometimes requires making a trade that looks uncomfortable on paper. Garret Price and Rich Dotson put themselves in the shoes of contenders and decide how much young dynasty value they would sacrifice for proven production right now.

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The first debate centers on Omar Cooper Jr. and A.J. Brown. Cooper has flashed exciting long-term upside, but Brown offers the type of established production a contender may trust more in a championship lineup.

The decision gets even tougher with Jeremiah Love. Would a contender really move one of dynasty's most exciting young running backs for Jonathan Taylor? Both hosts ultimately acknowledge that Taylor's immediate scoring advantage could justify the uncomfortable move.

At quarterback, Fernando Mendoza versus C.J. Stroud is much easier. Stroud's recent improvement and established NFL production make him the preferred option for a contender.

The same philosophy pushes Harold Fannin Jr. toward George Kittle, while Jordan Tyson is a different story. Jameson Williams does not provide enough of an immediate upgrade to justify giving away Tyson's upside.

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00:00 Start

02:57 Omar Cooper or AJ Brown

09:17 Jeremiyah Love or Jonathan Taylor

13:02 CJ Stroud or Fernando Mendoza

15:16 Harold Fannin or George Kittle

17:18 Jordyn Tyson or Jameson Williams

19:44 Hello, I'm Ugly

21:44 Isaiah Likely-O-Meter

23:48 Cowboys Will Win the East?

26:03 The Bears Disapoint for Fantasy

31:09 Chargers Have a Top 5 Draft Pick?

33:40 Michael Penix is the Longer Term Starter
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Are Dynasty Managers Overvaluing Youth?

Youth and draft capital drive dynasty value, but eventually your roster has to score points. Garret Price and Rich Dotson examine whether dynasty managers are becoming too obsessed with long-term upside while ignoring proven veterans who can actually win championships.

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Jared Goff continues to outperform his dynasty price and represents exactly the type of veteran quarterback contenders can exploit.

The same argument becomes even stronger at running back. Christian McCaffrey, DeAndre Swift, and other established veterans raise an uncomfortable question: how much future upside should managers sacrifice for production they already know exists?

At receiver and tight end, proven veterans can offer similar opportunities. Players like Mike Evans and Dallas Goedert may not carry exciting long-term valuations, but a few seasons of championship-level production can make them better investments than waiting on younger assets to develop.

Dynasty is about building for the future, but that future eventually needs to become the present.

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Production Over PotentialBuild for a Championship Window

00:00 Intro

00:59 Are dynasty managers overvaluing youth?

02:58 Building a two-to-three-year championship window

10:03 Veteran QBs: market value vs. production

14:49 Jared Goff’s contender trade value

17:15 Patrick Mahomes, longevity and KTC values

26:01 Running backs: age, rebuilds and roster construction

30:17 The Ugly Company sponsor segment

31:48 Bo Nix: Ugly Player of the Week

32:37 Sponsor segment continued

34:24 Veteran RB values and production

35:41 Christian McCaffrey vs. younger running backs

37:55 Henderson for Henry or Swift?

38:40 Trading upside for points—and a pick back

42:59 Veteran wide receivers and the age discount

47:57 Veteran tight ends and Dallas Goedert

49:46 Next episode and Roster Rescue
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2026 Dynasty Rookies Changing Our Minds

Three weeks into the season, some members of the 2026 rookie class already look very different than they did during draft season. Garret Price and Andrew Mott revisit the prospects who have forced them to adjust their evaluations, for better or worse.

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Caleb Douglas has already earned a significant role in Miami after entering the league as a player Andrew was skeptical of. Kaelon Black has similarly moved up after establishing himself as Christian McCaffrey's clear backup in San Francisco.

Garret has also become more encouraged by Emmett Johnson, whose receiving ability and elusiveness have translated better than expected. Even without playing yet, Fernando Mendoza benefits from how promising the Raiders offense has looked under Clint Kubiak.

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00:00 Dynasty QB Rankings Have Changed
01:29 Establishing the QB Tiers
05:03 Is Josh Allen in a Tier of His Own?
06:37 Drake Maye Joins the Elite
09:52 Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart
12:08 Caleb Williams Is QB2?!
12:19 Justin Herbert's Dynasty Value Is Crashing
20:34 Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson
26:19 What Happens to Jalen Hurts?
28:41 Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy
30:06 Jordan Love's Dynasty Rise
34:03 Fernando Mendoza's Dynasty Value
36:38 Baker Mayfield and Dak Prescott
37:41 Why Jared Goff Deserves More Respect
39:18 Sponsor Break
40:33 Cam Ward and Sam Darnold
41:29 Is C.J. Stroud a Dynasty Buy?
43:09 Tyler Shough's Uncertain Future
45:38 Ty Simpson and Daniel Jones
46:17 Bryce Young vs. C.J. Stroud
48:31 Matthew Stafford and Michael Penix
51:08 Final Dynasty QB Tier List Revealed
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Dynasty Risers and Fallers After Week 6

Another week has created major movement across the dynasty market. Garret Price, Rich Dotson, and Peter Bartausky break down the biggest risers and fallers after Week 6, including several young receivers forcing their way up the rankings.

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Matthew Golden headlines the risers after another strong performance convinced all three hosts that his breakout is no longer a small sample. His dynasty ranking is climbing quickly as he continues producing in Green Bay's pass-heavy offense.

Omar Cooper Jr. offers another intriguing ceiling after flashing the same playmaking ability that made him exciting as a prospect. Meanwhile, Germie Bernard delivered a massive PPR performance, although the guys debate whether his current production creates a better selling opportunity than long-term breakout signal.

Josh Downs continues receiving opportunities without turning them into consistent fantasy production, while Sam Darnold has struggled through a rough stretch.

The biggest concern may be Cam Skattebo, whose role disappeared completely after already showing signs of slipping in the Giants' backfield.

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00:00 Week 6 Dynasty Risers & Fallers

04:11 Travis Hunter & Michael Penix Jr.

07:26 Germie Bernard: Breakout or Sell High?

17:14 Omar Cooper Jr.: Rookie Stock Rising

27:21 Matthew Golden: A Top-15 Dynasty WR?

31:41 Why Josh Jacobs Could Be a Buy Low

35:20 Injury Roundup

40:50 Jalen Hurts Injury News

43:46 Dak Prescott: A Tough Dynasty Sell

47:20 Josh Downs: Running Out of Chances?

50:15 Sam Darnold: Turnover Concerns

54:15 Kenneth Walker vs. Ashton Jeanty

58:11 Brian Thomas Jr. Trade Debate

1:00:21 Ladd McConkey and the Chargers

1:03:35 Cam Skattebo: Zero Touches!

1:07:48 Cam Skattebo Dynasty Value Debate

1:13:50 Lamar Jackson vs. Fernando Mendoza

1:18:10 Final Thoughts
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