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Last Week in Fantasy: Week 9

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Week 9 gave us five touchdown passes from C.J. Stroud, an 8.9 passer rating from Carson Wentz, and a trade deadline that sent Kirk Cousins back to Minnesota, Josh Downs to Kansas City, and Keenan Allen to San Francisco. Vikings and Chiefs fans rejoice! Justin Jefferson has a QB again, and Mahomes and Andy Reid have a new toy. Meanwhile, the Chargers finally scored a touchdown and are still 0-8.

*All points are PPR, with tight ends in TE-premium (1.5).

Arizona Cardinals: Arizona scored 33 points in Week 8 and three against Seattle, and the scoreboard was the least of its problems. Michael Wilson fractured his neck on the fourth play, kept playing anyway, and is now out for the season. Gardner Minshew likely tore the UCL in his throwing elbow, so rookie Carson Beck gets his first start.

Takeaway: Wilson leaves behind 89 targets, and Trey McBride already led the team with eight of Minshew’s 30 attempts on Sunday. A rookie making his first start usually leans on the easiest read, and McBride is the most established target left in this offense. Tyler Allgeier also played 96% of the snaps, so the backfield is his while Jeremiyah Love and Bam Knight are out.

Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons flew more than 4,000 miles to Madrid to get flagged 12 times for 88 yards, three of them in the red zone, which feels like something they could have done at home. Bijan Robinson was the bright spot, with 100 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries plus six catches for 47 yards. Michael Penix finished with just 162 passing yards, and his 50 rushing yards were a career high.

Takeaway: Bijan led the team with seven targets, two more than Drake London, while Penix went 2-of-5 on throws of 10 or more air yards. When the downfield passing isn’t there, the ball goes to the running back, and that receiving role makes Bijan the steadiest piece of this offense.

Baltimore Ravens: Joe Fagnano, an undrafted QB playing on a heavily wrapped ankle, started Thursday and went 10-of-18 for 60 yards and two interceptions. Baltimore’s longest completion went 14 yards, and the loss to Jacksonville was its fourth straight. On a brighter note, Derrick Henry moved into seventh on the NFL’s all-time rushing list.

Takeaway: Zay Flowers caught three of six targets for six yards, and he has three catches on 11 targets over the last two weeks. The Ravens threw one pass of 10 or more air yards all game, so those numbers say more about the quarterback play than about Flowers. Jacoby Brissett, acquired from Arizona, is expected to start this week.

Buffalo Bills: James Cook touched the ball 32 times on Monday night, finishing with 107 rushing yards and a touchdown, and nine of those carries came on a single fourth-quarter drive that ate 8:32 off the clock. That’s not a drive, that’s a commute! Cook now has a rushing touchdown and 75+ rushing yards in seven straight games, the longest streak in Bills history and the longest by any player since LaDainian Tomlinson’s eight straight in 2006. He and Josh Allen also each passed 5,000 career rushing yards on the same drive, making them the first teammates in NFL history to do it in the same game.

Takeaway: Cook had 32 of Buffalo’s touches, and no pass-catcher saw more than six targets. When one guy gets that much work, everyone else splits what’s left, so I wouldn’t read much into any one receiver’s line this week. Buffalo has allowed 16 points in two games since the bye, and as long as the defense keeps playing like that, the Bills can lean on Cook and run the clock.

Carolina Panthers: Bryce Young has thrown a touchdown pass in 10 straight games, and he has 275+ passing yards in six of eight games, the most in the NFL. Against Denver, he spread three touchdowns to three different players, and Darren Waller led the way with eight catches for 90 yards and a score on 10 targets. That’s the most catches by a Panthers tight end since Greg Olsen in 2019. Not bad for a guy who was retired not long ago.

Takeaway: Waller had three more targets than anyone else on the team, so this wasn’t a one-catch touchdown fluke. Chuba Hubbard went from 30 touches to 21, but he has 60+ scrimmage yards in all eight games, a team record for a running back. Even on a down week, his floor hasn’t moved.

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Dynasty Rookie Round-Up: Week 9

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In this series, I’ll spotlight the standout performances from the 2026 rookie class and highlight both promising and concerning trends. Let’s dive into how these rookies fared in Week 9.

Quarterback

Stock Up

Fernando Mendoza: Did not play in Week 9, but with the recent Kirk Cousins trade, he should be in line to start the rest of the season. The long wait is finally over for Mendoza owners. 
Jalon Daniels: Did not play in Week 9. A capable handcuff if Baker sustains another injury that forces him to miss time.

Stock Down

Joe Fagnano: Played for an injured Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. He completed just ten passes out of his 18 attempts for 60 yards. He also rushed three times for 13 yards. They traded for Jacoby Brissett, who should take over for the Ravens at quarterback.
Athan Kaliakmanis: Did not play in Week 9. Droppable in Dynasty formats.
Jack Strand: No new playing time since Week 1. Likely a hold in Dynasty but potential drop status, with Penix playing well and Tua as the QB2.
Running Back

A few trends are worth noting regarding running backs after Week 9.

Stock Up (Above 40% of team carries)

Jonah Coleman: In Week 9, he had 17 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown. He also added four catches for 31 yards. He led the team in carries again and is clearly the top RB in that room. I hope the Broncos do not trade for another running back like Jonathan Taylor or Tony Pollard. I would be trying to buy as a rebuilder for Alec Pierce or RJ Harvey, but his buy window will be closing soon.
Kaelon Black: In Week 9, he had 11 carries for 70 yards. Christian McCaffrey left but did return from an injury. He is the clear backup and handcuff to CMC, and I would roster him immediately in Redraft leagues. He should be owned in Dynasty leagues already.
Mike Washington: In Week 9, he had six carries for -3 yards. The Raiders did not look good in this game at all rushing the ball.
Jadarian Price: In Week 9, he had nine carries for 24 yards and added four catches for 54 yards. 
Seth McGowan: In Week 9, he had 6 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown. Should the Colts trade Jonathan Taylor, Seth would be the lead back. I would be stashing him now.

Stock Down (Below 40% of team carries)

Emmett Johnson: In Week 9, he had six carries for 34 yards and a touchdown. I would be trying to buy him as a rebuilder for Terry McLaurin or Juwan Johnson. He is the clear backup and handcuff to Kenneth Walker.
Kaytron Allen: He got his first carry for Miami in Week 9, and it went for -1 yard. He also caught a pass on a fake punt for 46 yards.
Nicholas Singleton: Has not played since Week 4.
Demond Claiborne: Has not played since Week 5.

Injury

Jeremiyah Love: He did not play in Week 7 or Week 8 due to an ankle injury, but should regain dominant control of the Arizona backfield when fully healthy; however, he was just placed on injured reserve, so he will miss at least the next four weeks.  If I am a rebuilder, I would be trying to buy him for someone like Jonathan Taylor or James Cook.

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Rapid Reaction: Major Injury News + Your Next Move

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Twas a brutal day today for Week 9 injury fallout. Three major names went down for an extended period of time, right as fantasy managers are making their push towards the playoffs. One manager’s pain can be another’s solace. Today, I will take a look at the game cards generated from the DFF Control Room to identify who might be the next man up in Green Bay, Arizona, and Los Angeles.

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2027 Superflex TE Premium Rookie Mock Draft 1.0 | Dynasty Football Factory

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Some of you have put serious time and effort into accumulating 2027 Rookie Draft Picks, betting that next year’s NFL Draft would be borderline generational, especially at quarterback and wide receiver. We don’t yet know exactly what that class will look like. Rumors of star players returning to school could keep them out of the NFL Draft (Drew Mestemaker, Arch Manning). Injuries and unfortunate life events get in the way (sorry, Ahmad Hardy). As with every rookie class, new stars will emerge, and once-sure things will falter.

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Dynasty Buys and Sells: Week 9

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It’s 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.

Buys

Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams

If you are a contender, he still has upside at quarterback. 
Davante Adams could be returning by Week 12.
Undervalued in superflex because of his age (38) and lack of rushing upside.

I’d try to buy him for Kyle Monangai, Ty Simpson, Marvin Harrison Jr., or Travis Etienne.

Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns

Has been featured back on early downs and red zone opportunities.
Favorable schedule for running backs coming up.
Coming off a rough game against the Steelers.

I’d try to buy him for Justin Herbert, Isaiah Likely, D’Andre Swift, or Bo Nix.

Drake London, WR, Falcons

Elite target share.
Coming off a rough game.
Great playoff schedule for wide receivers.
Proven upside and connection with Michael Penix Jr.

I’d try to buy him for ​Justin Jefferson, Jonathan Taylor, or Lamar Jackson.

Tyler Warren, TE, Colts

Back from injury.
Great target share, and Josh Downs could be moved this week.
Proven upside and still young.

I’d try to buy him for ​George Pickens, Bryce Young, Javonte Williams, or Tyler Shough.

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Last Week in Fantasy: Week 8

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Week 8 gave us a team that won without completing a pass. The Buccaneers beat the Falcons 16-0 on the ground, Joe Burrow did something no QB had done in 75 years, Lamar Jackson lasted one snap, and the Chargers are somehow 0-7. Points are PPR, with tight ends in TE-premium (1.5).

Arizona Cardinals: Tyler Allgeier entered Week 8 averaging 2.9 yards per carry, then ran for 147 yards on 11 carries against Dallas. He added five catches for 44 yards and a touchdown, and his 96 rushing yards over expected were the most by a Cardinal in a game since at least 2018.

Takeaway: With Jeremiyah Love on IR and Bam Knight dealing with a concussion, Allgeier is the last man standing, and one 63-yard run did a lot of the heavy lifting. Michael Wilson is the other name to know. He saw 15 of Arizona’s 41 targets, and Gardner Minshew is now the starter after throwing three touchdowns in relief.

Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix threw one interception in his first five games. On Sunday, he threw four, three of them in the first 18 minutes, and finished 8-of-24 for 125 yards. The Falcons had averaged 31 points per game with Penix starting, and they scored ZERO.

Takeaway: Heavy rain and a 16-0 loss don’t erase what Penix did from Weeks 5-7, but Drake London had six targets and turned them into one catch for eight yards. The Falcons play in Madrid next, so here’s hoping the rain doesn’t follow them to Spain.

Baltimore Ravens: Lamar Jackson lasted one snap before a thumb injury that requires surgery, and he’s likely out for the season. Including the playoffs, the Ravens are 10-17 without Jackson during his career, so they traded for Jacoby Brissett to help mitigate the loss. Zay Flowers went from 8 for 137 and a TD in Week 7 to zero catches on five targets, while running back Justice Hill led the team with eight targets.

Takeaway: Buffalo blitzed on 64.5% of dropbacks, the highest rate Ravens QBs have faced this season, which helps explain why the ball kept finding the running back. No matter who’s under center, Hill’s role in the passing game and Flowers’ target count are the numbers to watch.

Buffalo Bills: Back in Week 5, I said picking a Bills receiver was a guessing game, and I wondered if D.J. Moore’s return would help. In his first game back, Moore had seven targets, four catches, 82 yards, and a touchdown, and Dalton Kincaid added 86 yards and a score of his own. Meanwhile, Khalil Shakir has quietly put together four straight games of double-digit scoring.

Takeaway: Josh Allen threw 34 passes, above his 29.3 per-game average, and James Cook saw just three targets. Between Moore’s return, Shakir’s rise, and Kincaid’s upside, this offense could reach another level. All it took was adding a passing game!

Carolina Panthers: Chuba Hubbard handled 30 touches on Thursday night, and eight of them were targets. He now has 26 targets this season, so nearly a third came in one game. Bryce Young attempted 41 passes and finished with under 210 passing yards for the second straight week, and he’s been sacked 11 times in the last two weeks combined. Not to mention, it’s rumored Young is dealing with a knee injury, and the offensive line’s poor play isn’t helping.

Takeaway: When a QB is under that much pressure, the running back becomes a safety valve. Young is averaging 38.4 attempts per game, and Hubbard’s target count is worth watching if the protection doesn’t improve, especially with OT Taylor Moton out.

Chicago Bears: With Kyle Monangai out the last four games, D’Andre Swift has scored in all four, and seven of his 10 touchdowns have come in that span. That includes three on Monday night, when he averaged 2.6 yards per carry, because apparently yards are optional when you only need to go five.

Takeaway: Since returning from his hamstring injury, Caleb Williams has 860 passing yards, four touchdowns, and ZERO interceptions, and the Bears have scored 31, 30, and 34 points. Colston Loveland and Luther Burden each saw nine targets on Monday, so the passing volume isn’t going to just one guy.

Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow threw for 462 yards and five touchdowns, then ran in the game-winner in overtime, making him just the second QB in NFL history with 450+ passing yards, 5+ passing touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown in the same game. The other is Norm Van Brocklin, who did it in 1951. Burrow also has four or more passing touchdowns in three straight games. Tee Higgins has back-to-back 100-yard games (148 and 155 yards), and Ja’Marr Chase saw 16 targets for 141 yards.

Takeaway: Chase and Higgins accounted for 27 of Burrow’s 47 targets, and Burrow is averaging 38.1 attempts per game, so this passing game has been feeding both of them. And then there’s Mike Gesicki, who has now scored a touchdown in five straight games. All he does is score touchdowns, and he’s done it on just 17 targets in that span.

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Dynasty Rookie Round-Up: Week 8

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In this series, I’ll spotlight the standout performances from the 2026 rookie class and highlight both promising and concerning trends. Let’s dive into how these rookies fared in Week 8.

Quarterback

Stock Up

Fernando Mendoza: Did not play in Week 8. If you need a quarterback and you are rebuilding, I would check with the team that has Fernando. They might be tired of waiting.

Jalon Daniels: Did not play in Week 8. A capable handcuff if Baker sustains another injury that forces him to miss time.

Joe Fagnano: Played for an injured Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. He completed just ten passes out of his 21 attempts for 91 yards. He also rushed three times for three yards. He is starting Thursday night, and we will see how he does with more practice with the first team.

Stock Down

Athan Kaliakmanis: Did not play in Week 8. Droppable in Dynasty formats.

Jack Strand: No new playing time since Week 1. Likely a hold in Dynasty, but a potential drop, with Penix playing well and Tua as the QB2.
Running Back

A few trends are worth noting regarding running backs after Week 8.

Stock Up (Above 40% of team carries)

Jonah Coleman: In Week 8, he had 11 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown. He also added four catches for 63 yards. He led the team in carries again and is clearly the top RB in that room. I hope the Broncos do not trade for another running back like Jonathan Taylor or Tony Pollard. I would be trying to buy as a rebuilder for Alec Pierce or RJ Harvey, but his buy window will be closing soon.

Kaelon Black: In Week 7, he had 12 carries for 63 yards and a touchdown. Christian McCaffrey left but did return from an injury. Week 8 was his bye week. He is the clear backup and handcuff to CMC, and I would roster him immediately in Redraft leagues. He should already be owned in Dynasty leagues.

Mike Washington: In Week 8, he had 25 carries for 83 yards. He had more rushing yards than Ashton Jeanty last week but is currently the clear backup and handcuff. He dominated the carries in Week 8. Was the coaching staff annoyed at Ashton Jeanty, or will this continue in Week 9?

Jadarian Price: He played for the first time since Week 3 after recovering from his injury. In Week 8, he had 10 carries for 29 yards and added 2 catches for 8 yards. A good first game back after a month off.

Seth McGowan: In Week 8, he had 5 carries for 29 yards, with 26% of the team’s carries. Should the Colts trade Jonathan Taylor, Seth would be the lead back. I would be stashing him now.

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Dynasty Stash List: Week 9 

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Sione Vaki (RB – DET)

We’re getting to the point in the fantasy season where fantasy managers need to stop worrying about middling depth. Instead, they should be adding high-upside handcuffs to the back end of their rosters whenever they can. 

Sione Vaki is one of those handcuffs. 

The third-year pro had just 74 career rushing yards entering Week 8. Against a relentless and punishing Minnesota defense, Vaki rushed for a career-high 65 yards on 11 carries. He averaged an impressive 5.9 yards per carry, picked up three first downs, and forced five missed tackles in Detroit’s 19-15 win over the Vikings. 

Not a bad day at the office, especially when you consider Jahmyr Gibbs had 153 yards and a score on 23 carries. Gibbs was a beast, but Vaki helped to close out the game, too, racking up 39 total yards in the fourth quarter. 

On the afternoon, 44 of Vaki’s 65 rushing yards came after contact. He chewed up yardage and made defenders pay in a noteworthy performance. Perhaps this outing will convince the Lions to give him a few extra touches each week, as he’s shown he can be an impactful change-of-pace option. 

More importantly, though, he seems to be the clear backup to Gibbs, who now has 191 touches through seven games. That’s a 17-game pace of 464 touches. Can the 5-foot-9, 202-pound Gibbs handle that much workload? Obviously, we don’t want anything to happen to the fantasy RB1, but if Gibbs misses a game or two, Vaki would be the next man up. 

If you have the roster space, I suggest adding the former fourth-round pick. If Vaki ever gets the chance to start in this offense, he’d be an immediate plug-and-play RB2. There aren’t many players — if any — sitting on dynasty waiver wires with that kind of contingent upside.  

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2026 Dynasty Vet Values: Volume 3

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Welcome back, Dynasty Football managers! Throughout the season, it’s essential to continually evaluate rosters to determine which players to trade for or cut ties with. With that, it’s time for Volume 3 of Dynasty Vet Values for 2026. In this series, I’ll be analyzing veteran players who are excellent targets for your contending teams based on current Dynasty market value. We all know youth and longevity are essential to remain competitive in Dynasty. But the ultimate goal is to win fantasy championships, and sometimes that means acquiring that “win-now” asset. 

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Dynasty Buys and Sells: Week 8

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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.

Buys

Jared Goff, QB, Lions

Very consistent. Always finishes in the top ten.
The Lions have a great offense and a bad defense, so he plays in a lot of high-scoring games.
Undervalued in superflex because of his age (31) and lack of rushing upside.

I’d try to buy him for Derrick Henry, Quinshon Judkins, or Isaiah Likely.

Ollie Gordon, RB, Dolphins

Has been featured back and done well with it.
Favorable schedule for running backs coming up.
Cheap low-end RB1 upside for the rest of the season.

I’d try to buy him for Davante Adams, Kyle Monangai, or Kyler Murray.

Stefon Diggs, WR, Commanders

Elite target share playing without Terry McLaurin now.
Elite quarterback with Jayden Daniels.
Great playoff schedule for wide receivers.
Very efficient and can be had at a discount because he is 32 years old.

I would try to buy him for ​Juwan Johnson, Jacory Croskey-Merritt.

T.J. Hockenson, TE, Vikings

Very efficient with his targets
Trusted target of Kyler Murray
Discounted upside since he is 29.

I would be trying to buy him for ​Kirk Cousins, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, or David Montgomery. 

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Last Week In Fantasy: Week 7

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Week 7 started with a bang: the Bears and Patriots’ 54-point bonanza, and the Cowboys finished it off with a 38-point get-right game against Philly. In between, Joe Burrow led all scorers with 37 points, thanks to a four-touchdown, 35-point second half against division rival Baltimore. Week 7 was the week of rivals, but with 10 more games to go, who is separating themselves from the pack, and who is on the verge of being left behind?

ARIZONA CARDINALS

In TE-premium leagues, Trey McBride has scored double-digit points in every single game this year, is top 5 in points among all positions, and has outscored TE2 Isaiah Likely by 28 points. Averaging almost 23 PPG, McBride is proving that last year’s TE1 overall season was no fluke.

Takeaway: McBride has outscored EVERY WR not named Jaxon Smith-Njigba, EVERY RB not named Jahmyr Gibbs, and EVERY QB not named Brock Purdy, Josh Allen, or Kirk Cousins.

ATLANTA FALCONS

Among all QBs from Weeks 5-7, Michael Penix is 5th in points (57.9), 12th in yards (678), and 4th in touchdowns (7).

Takeaway: In just five games played, Michael Penix already has as many touchdowns (9) as he did in nine games last year, and he is currently averaging 20 PPG.

BALTIMORE RAVENS

In three games without Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews hasn’t scored a touchdown, scored more than seven fantasy points, or had more than 30 receiving yards in any single game. In the four games with Lamar, Andrews scored 10 or more points in every game but one, scored a touchdown, and had multiple games of 40 or more receiving yards.

Takeaway: I don’t believe Andrews is “cooked,” as the kids say, but Zay Flowers’s ascension has limited Andrews more than it has helped him so far this season.

BUFFALO BILLS

Josh Allen has 8 rushing touchdowns this season, the most of any QB and tied for the NFL lead with Jonathan Taylor, Javonte Williams, and Christian McCaffrey. He’s QB1 at 27.6 PPG.

Takeaway: Allen’s legs give him a weekly floor no other QB has. Even on a quiet passing day, he can save your week at the goal line, and that’s how he sits more than five points per game clear of QB2.

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Bryce Young had his worst game of the year, with more turnovers (3) than touchdowns (1) and a season-low 6.42 fantasy points.

Takeaway: The Panthers had been cruising heading into Week 7. Division games are always weird, and even at home, Carolina ran into a Buccaneers team rejuvenated by Baker Mayfield’s return.

CHICAGO BEARS

D’Andre Swift has three straight games with a touchdown, 17 or more fantasy points, and four receptions, but he’s still waiting for his first receiving touchdown. In three games without Kyle Monangai, Swift is averaging 19.7 points per game.

Takeaway: Ben Johnson has the Bears offense rolling, and any piece of it is worth having.

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Tight end Mike Gesicki has scored a touchdown in four straight games, and yet somehow he is the TE20 on the season. In that four-game span, Gesicki has just 11 targets, eight receptions, and less than 90 receiving yards.

Takeaway: Even though he’s touchdown-dependent, Gesicki has the fifth-easiest strength of schedule for tight ends for the rest of the season.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

KC Concepcion had his best game of the year, and would you believe me if I told you he leads the Browns in targets (45) and receptions (30) on the season? Denzel Boston has had a tough stretch, but in his last three games, he has 20 targets compared to Concepcion’s 17.

Takeaway: If this passing game starts clicking, I believe Boston and Concepcion can be trusted in lineups week to week. The Browns have the 12th-easiest strength of schedule.

DALLAS COWBOYS

Prior to Week 7, Javonte Williams had 28 touches in Weeks 5 and 6 combined. In Week 7, he had 25 touches and 155 yards. In seven career games with 20 or more touches, Williams averages 19 PPG.

Takeaway: Last year, Javonte Williams averaged 19 touches per game and was the RB12. This year, he’s averaging 19 touches per game and is the RB7.

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4 Biggest Dynasty Storylines: Week 8

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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. 

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Dynasty Cut List: Halfway Through the 2026 Fantasy Season

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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. 

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