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We’ve reached the final quarter of the college football regular season. Sustained production for most of the year has cemented many of the top Devy players in their ranking slots. Meanwhile, the clock is running out on the freshmen who haven’t made enough of an impact to make us feel good about their long-term fantasy value. The slate this week had several teams with high-end Devy talent on a bye, which will make this week’s volume a bit short, but there was still plenty to pick through. Let’s get to it.
At this point of the season, you should have a fairly good understanding as to whether your dynasty team is contending or tanking. If you don’t, Week 8 will soon reveal its secrets and provide you with some clarity as to how you should approach the remainder of the season.
Week 8 gets underway with the Green Bay Packers playing host to the Carolina Panthers – and we will start there with this week’s biggest dynasty storylines.
Gonna be, Gonna be Golden
Matthew Golden was drafted as the WR4 in rookie drafts last season. 69 targets, 36 receptions, 540 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Not exactly the type of rookie stat line that inspires confidence heading into Year Two. Golden’s best game of his rookie season came in the playoff defeat to the Bears. He logged four receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown. An auspicious end to season fighting for targets with a deep receiver room.
Then the off-season came around. And the Packers unceremoniously sorted through their wide receiver room like I recently sorted through all the nonsense I have accumulated in my garage. 33% of last season’s targets were vacated – that was the third most in the league. A lot of targets were up for grabs – and, boy, has Golden stepped up.
Through seven weeks, Golden ranks:
10th in targets per game
10th in target share
11th in receiving yards per game
12th in TPRR
13th in air yards share
15th in fantasy points per game
In the off-season, Golden’s stock was pretty low. You could have got him for scraps. No wide receiver has seen their value grow year on year more than Golden. The price of the Gold is going up.
Rookie Wide Receiver Boom
Last week, I wrote about how this year’s rookie class has underwhelmed through the first six weeks of the season. Well, this week I will have to eat crow. Week 7 was a huge week for rookie wide receivers.
We had:
KC Concepcion: 10 targets, 8 receptions, and 129 receiving yards.
Omar Cooper Jr.: 5 targets, 5 receptions, 115 receiving yards, and one touchdown.
Caleb Douglas: 3 targets, 2 receptions, 70 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Makai Lemon: 8 targets, 7 receptions, 67 receiving yards and one touchdown.
All four players logged over 20 PPR points. While I certainly don’t expect this sort of production on a weekly basis, these are the green shoots of growth that make us feel warm and fuzzy about our dynasty investments. What’s more, there is a clear path for each of the aforementioned players to solidify consistent roles.
Realistically, Concepcion could lead the Browns in targets for the rest of the season, Cooper could emerge as the WR2 on the Jets, Douglas could continue to have some boom weeks, and Lemon could earn more targets in an offense that could be without Devonta Smith for a period of time.
With the 2026 fantasy season now halfway done, I wanted to switch things up this week. I hope you don’t mind that, loyal DFF readers. Instead of listing a few stashes, I’m going to give you a few players you can finally cut the cord on. Either these guys haven’t blossomed and probably aren’t going to, or they’ve aged out at this point. If you need the roster space, especially in shallower leagues, don’t be afraid to move on.
Check out the top analytical trends from a fantasy football lens in this week’s edition of Dynasty Data Trendz, courtesy of @force_fantasy.
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The Control Room: College Fantasy Football Players to Watch – Part 3
Welcome back to the College Fantasy Football Control Room: Players to Watch series! In this series, I explore the players highlighted by our Campus Control Center beta app as either under-rostered or potentially breaking out.
As a reminder, I am Joe Memmolo Jr., Co-Owner and Director of Technology at Dynasty Football Factory. I’m best known for building the Control Room app you are currently using, not for writing articles. With over two decades of experience in fantasy sports and a career in business intelligence, I always seek out the data trends that matter. Now let’s get into it!
Campus Control Center: Week in Review
Joe Jackson, RB, Kansas State, 68% rostered
I mentioned last week that Joe Jackson could easily blow up in my face. Not only did it blow up, but it was probably the worst call of the season. I mentioned that Jackson was a player I wouldn’t normally be in on given the prior inconsistent usage, and it was the right thing to stick to. I’ll learn from this moving forward. 9 carries for 17 yards and a loss for Kansas State, unsurprisingly.
TJ Engleman, RB, East Carolina, 50% rostered
TCU’s starting quarterback Emory Williams got hurt early in this game, which changed the way both the TCU offense and Memphis defense played the game. There were a lot of runs up the middle, and it took Engleman 3+ quarters to finally break a long run. He finished with 16 points after finding the end zone and maintained his role as the leader in the backfield with over 50% of the touches (21 total). Not game-changing, but he didn’t cost you the week like Jackson!
Connor Lair, RB/TE, Missouri State, 3% rostered
Lair played last Tuesday before the article came out and finished the week as the RB20. The best part about it is that in managed lineup leagues, you’ll be able to slot that RB20 cozily into your TE spot! Hope you snagged him as I did!
Tyler Hughes, QB, WYO, 7% rostered
For those following me on Twitter, I mentioned a few extra players I was watching. Tyler Hughes was one of them, and at under 10% rostered, he was a true diamond in the rough find for the Control Room. The stats do the talking here. He blew up last week against NIU and followed it up with another impressive performance. Since taking over as the starter in Week 6, Hughes is looking more like a video game quarterback than an NFL one, but that’s perfectly fine for College Fantasy Football!
Devy Players of the Week: Week 8
Welcome back for another edition of Devy Players of the Week. Week 8 brought a few new breakout performances, including a 40-burger from a true freshman! Let’s take a look at who made the list this time around.
Quarterback
Darian Mensah (QB – Miami)
31-37, 387 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs
2 attempts, 16 yards
Unsurprisingly, Mensah and the Miami Hurricanes took care of business against Pittsburgh this weekend, racking up 52 total points. Mensah had another near-flawless performance, amassing over 400 yards of offense and four touchdowns. He’s now up to 22 touchdowns and just one interception on the season, as Miami remains undefeated at 7-0.
Mensah has as good a case as any to be the first quarterback taken in April’s draft. He may not have that elite fantasy ceiling we’re looking for with our early first-round rookie picks in dynasty, but there’s no doubt this kid is playing some excellent football.
Sam Leavitt (QB – LSU)
32-45, 387 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs
8 attempts, 52 yards, 1 TD
That’s back-to-back appearances on the DPOTW series for Sam Leavitt. This is exactly the player I was hoping for when I traded @Evan_Kerr_ Bryce Young for Leavitt, Naeem Burroughs, and a 2027 2nd in one of my Devy leagues earlier this season. (For what it’s worth, I still hate that trade looking back now.) Leavitt and the Tigers handled Auburn without issue this weekend, winning by a score of 38-17. Leavitt was the star, accounting for four total touchdowns (three passing, one rushing).
If Leavitt can keep this momentum through the final four games of the season, I could see him back in the first-round discussion for the 2027 NFL Draft. His dual-threat ability makes him an enticing fantasy target if he has a real shot at starting under center on Sundays.
The Assembly Line, Vol. 10: Dynasty Football Factory Newsletter
I did something this week I never thought I’d do: I traded away King Henry… TWICE. Was it bold? Absolutely. Was it smart? Ask me in December. That’s Dynasty in a nutshell, and with the halfway point of the season here for a lot of leagues, now is the time to decide whether you’re buying, selling, or holding on for dear life. And if you play Devy or C2C, Saturday brought its own chaos, from Bryce Underwood’s benching to an injury in Columbus that could ripple through Ohio State’s entire QB room. You’ll also notice a couple of changes this week: our new C2C Saturday Prep section has everything you need before kickoff, and we’ve added even more Devy coverage, including a free article from Jim. Whatever your plan, the DFF Crew has you covered. Let’s get after it!
Dynasty Buy and Sell: Week 6
It is time for you to be real with your roster. Are you a top-four team with a legit chance to win? Are you a middle-of-the-road team that has been hit with the injury bug? If not, you should be selling. Do not get stuck with aging Dynasty assets if you are not a contender. With that, let’s dive right into my top four “buys” and “sells” from a Dynasty.
The Art of the Dynasty Tank
Looking to secure the rookie 1.01 in your dynasty league? @force_fantasy gives you the full breakdown on how to tank and complete a rebuild.
Last Week in Fantasy: Week 6
Week 6 had plenty of drama. The Texans beat the Jaguars in London on a last-second field goal, the Broncos were outgained 353 to 168 and still beat the Seahawks in overtime, Jalen Hurts landed on IR, J.J. McCarthy took Jameis Winston’s job with the Giants, Terry McLaurin was lost for the season, and the Chargers are somehow 0-6.
Same format as last week: I dig through the numbers, snap counts, and news from all 32 teams so you don’t have to, and pull out the stat, trend, or storyline from each one that deserves your attention. Some of it points to a clear move. Some of it is food for thought.
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Jeremiyah Love missed his first game in Week 6, and despite a difficult division matchup with the Rams, the Cardinals running backs had a combined 37 touches. Love is averaging 16 touches per game and has 81 total this season.
Takeaway: With Brissett’s up-and-down play week to week, the Cardinals rely heavily on the run game. Love is in for a big workload, despite being in a committee backfield. The Cardinals’ rest-of-season strength of schedule for running backs is second easiest.
ATLANTA FALCONS
Jahan Dotson has started taking over the WR2 role in Atlanta. He’s scored a touchdown in two of the last three games, has more than 50 receiving yards in every game over his last three, and has double-digit points in two of his last three games.
Takeaway: Dotson is a nice waiver-wire add to help combat injuries and bye weeks. Penix has 30 or more pass attempts the last two weeks, and Dotson is averaging four targets per game over the last three weeks.
BALTIMORE RAVENS
For the first time this season, Derrick Henry failed to score a touchdown or reach 15 points in a game.
Takeaway: In a game where the Ravens offense only mustered 235 total yards against a divisional opponent, this is a one-off type of performance for Henry.
BUFFALO BILLS
Despite not having his alpha receiver in D.J. Moore, Josh Allen has two or more touchdowns in every game and is on pace for 51 touchdowns this season.
Takeaway: Last week I said picking a Bills receiver was a guessing game. In Week 6, Keon Coleman played 85% of the snaps and scored, while Khalil Shakir played about 60%. D.J. Moore was inactive again with his shoulder injury, and the Bills are on bye in Week 7.
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Jalen Coker was a warm welcome back to the Panthers offense. For the second time in the four games Coker and Tetairoa McMillan have played together, Coker has outscored him.
Takeaway: Bryce Young is averaging 40 pass attempts a game, and in Week 6 Coker saw 13 targets to McMillan’s 9. With that much volume, the Panthers passing game has room for both receivers.
CHICAGO BEARS
After a tumultuous start to the season, Luther Burden has found a way to be a top-24 receiver: 20th in receiving yards, 13th in receptions, and 21st in total points.
Takeaway: With the return of Caleb Williams, Luther Burden caught all eight of his targets for 95 yards, and Colston Loveland added six catches and a touchdown. Rome Odunze didn’t put up the fantasy numbers on four targets, but he played 96% of the snaps, his second most all season.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Despite ranking 20th in the NFL in red zone possessions and scoring only seven touchdowns in the red zone, the Bengals offense was averaging over 25 PPG heading into their bye week, ranking ninth in the NFL.
Takeaway: The Bengals have played one fewer game than most teams, so their 20th-place red zone ranking is partly a product of the bye. Chase Brown has 14 red zone touches this season, and they face the Ravens in Week 7.
C2C Control Room Players to Watch: Part 2
Welcome back to C2C Control Room: Players to Watch, Part 2! I hope you enjoyed the first article in this series, where I explored the players highlighted by our Campus Control Center beta app during the first half of the season. In this installment, I will review the previous week’s notable players, discuss some early-season hits and misses, and identify three more players for you to keep an eye on.
As a reminder, my name is Joe Memmolo Jr., and I am a Co-Owner and Director of Technology at Dynasty Football Factory. I am primarily known for my work on building the Control Room app, which you are currently using, rather than for writing articles. With over two decades of experience in fantasy sports and a career in business intelligence, I always seek out the data trends that matter. My goal is to provide you with a tool that simplifies the process. Now, let’s dive back in!
Campus Control Center: Week in Review
Dominic Knicely, RB, Coastal Carolina (18% rostered)
I was extremely excited to watch Knicely play last week and was absolutely devastated as soon as I checked the box score in the second quarter. Apparently, some linebacker was leading the team with nine carries! Luckily, this was just an error, and it was Knicely all along. Now, despite leading the team with 18 carries, 60% of the total rushes, Knicely only finished with 90 yards on the ground to go along with one catch for 5 yards. I love the workload, but was disappointed with the outcome overall. However, 12 points as a floor play for someone rostered in only 18% of leagues (up 2% week over week) isn’t bad. Now we just need to hope the ceiling is still there, and with 19 touches, I believe it is. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait until after the bye to see Knicely take the field against Georgia State in week 10.
Dominic Kelley, RB, Nevada (29%)
I mentioned last week that Kelley had a tough matchup against NDSU, but what I didn’t expect was the absolutely wild sequence that took place near halftime. There was a kick-six at half, a two-point conversion attempt returned for a safety, and then an absolutely unreal touchdown catch all within a 10-minute span. Through the chaos, Nevada found themselves trailing the entire second half against a team that was already tough to run against. What I didn’t expect to see was Kelley getting targeted six times. That was an extremely pleasant surprise that turned a bad situation into a potential fantasy goldmine. Of course, five catches on six targets for 33 yards isn’t anything stellar, but that potential in the receiving game, plus a good day on the ground leading Nevada once again with 11 carries (52% of the team’s share) for 60 yards, got him to 14 points. San Jose State is up next and should be much easier to run against, so there might be some delayed satisfaction with Kelley, but I’m expecting over 20 points this week, so if you’re in any of the 71% of leagues that haven’t caught wind, grab him before it’s too late.
Josiah Freeman, WR, Fresno State (27%)
Freeman had the targets but could not get anything going with them. This was definitely one of those gambles where you’re hoping that the inefficiency returns to the mean at some point, but once again, despite leading the team in targets with 7 (33% of the team’s total), Freeman failed to catch even 50% of them for the second game in a row and finished with only 49 yards and no touchdowns. He’s the clear leader in the clubhouse at Fresno State, but I’m starting to become concerned with his efficiency. He has a bye next week, so I wouldn’t blame anyone for dropping him, but his schedule does look fantastic to end the year if you want to wait until after Halloween when they play Oregon State.
4 Biggest Dynasty Story Lines: Week 7
The NFL season rolls on into Week 7 and kicks off with a huge game in Chicago. More on that later. Believe it or not, Week 7 will mark the halfway point of those leagues that start their playoffs in Week 15. I know. I know. Nothing like the fantasy football season to remind us all of the unforgiving and relentless passage of time. But anyway, I will cut the morbidity. We have a great slate this week, starting with a great contest between two of the league’s brightest and best. Let’s get into it.
