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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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The Assembly Line, Vol. 10: Dynasty Football Factory Newsletter

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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!

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Dynasty Buy and Sell: Week 6

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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.

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Last Week in Fantasy: Week 6

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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.

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4 Biggest Dynasty Story Lines: Week 7

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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. 

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Dynasty Stashes – Week 7

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Treylon Burks (WR – WAS)

Treylon Burks was so close to being a hero for the Commanders on Monday night against the 49ers. The former first-round pick had the potential game-winning touchdown in his hands, but couldn’t survive the ground while being tackled on a jump ball at the goal line. Ball comes loose. Commanders lose.

It was a sour way to end the night for Burks, who otherwise played well. He stepped up and took on a larger role after Terry McLaurin was carted off early in the game with a season-ending knee injury. In McLaurin’s absence, Burks earned six targets, reeling in four of them for 66 yards. It wasn’t a monster game, but the numbers did give him a WR3 finish for the week. 

Provided Washington doesn’t make a move for a receiver — which seems unlikely since they are 1-4-1 and not really competing — Burks could have some FLEX appeal going forward. His targets have increased every week this season, and he should be on the field a ton with Stefon Diggs and rookie Antonio Williams rounding out the top three receivers. 

Washington has a bye this week, so Burks will likely fly under the radar in most dynasty leagues. He also got banged up on the dropped touchdown at the end of the game, but was able to walk to the locker room. Just keep an eye out for any potential injury updates. 

Still, Burks is only rostered in roughly 16% of Sleeper dynasty leagues and has a clear path to playing time coming out of the bye. 

I know some dynasty managers still have PTSD from Burks. I get it. The guy never lived up to the hype. A lot of that has to do with the fact that he was a direct replacement for A.J. Brown in Tennessee, but he dealt with a multitude of injuries and just didn’t produce.

Still only 26, he’s worth a stash, though. With more than 10 fantasy points in two of his last three games, Burks could help you down the stretch if his role expands.

Tommy Tremble (TE – CAR)

I kid you not, I had Tommy Tremble as a potential player for this article last week. Ultimately, I decided to scrap him for Efton Chism, who had been playing well. I wish I had gone with my gut, though, because Tremble’s two-touchdown spike week would’ve made me look like a genius. 

Oh well, you win some, and you lose some. 

Back to Tremble. He’s starting to see the field more than Darren Waller, and it’s showing up on the stat sheet. Last week, he played a season-high 68% of the snaps and earned four targets for the third straight game. Tremble turned those into four receptions for 46 yards and two scores, giving him the first multi-score game of his six-year career.

It was a great outing for Tremble, who finished as the TE3 last week. He’s now up to an 88.2% catch rate on the season, seventh-best among qualifying tight ends. He also ranks eighth in missed tackles forced per reception, with a mark of 0.20, per the Fantasy Points Data Suite.

Ideally, the slider moves towards more targets going forward. Tremble is currently averaging just 3.4 targets per game with an 8.4% target share. That’s not playable for fantasy. But if those numbers pump up to around five targets and a 15% target share, then Tremble could be used as an occasional FLEX in TE-premium formats. 

Available in roughly 90% of Sleeper dynasty leagues, you shouldn’t have much of an issue scooping up Tremble even after his breakout performance. Stash him for now and see if he starts to get more playing time and opportunities.

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The Assembly Line, Vol. 9: Dynasty Football Factory Newsletter

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We’re almost a third of the way through the 2026 season, and this season has been about as unpredictable and injury-riddled as I can remember. Jalen Hurts is the latest big-name player to find himself on the injury list (get well soon, Jalen), and last week we were without Lamar Jackson. Hopefully, neither injury keeps them out long. Whether you’re trying to find your replacement QB or looking for a bye week fill-in, as always, the DFF Crew has you covered. Let’s get after it!

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Last Week in Fantasy: Week 5

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Week 5 had a little bit of everything. Josh Allen ran for 121 yards in a Monday night overtime classic; Puka Nacua caught 17 passes (on 24 targets!), Drake Maye threw four touchdowns, Jahmyr Gibbs piled up over 200 total yards, the Giants and Commanders played more than 60 minutes of football to settle absolutely nothing, and Marvin Harrison Jr. is now a Houston Texan.

You might notice things look a little different this week. I’ve moved away from slapping a Buy, Sell, or Stash label on every team, because the most useful stuff doesn’t always fit in one of those boxes.

Here’s how this works. 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. Either way, you’ll walk away with something you can use when you set your lineup, work the waiver wire, or fire off that trade offer.

ARIZONA CARDINALS

Marvin Harrison Jr. was traded to the Houston Texans, but oddly enough, I don’t think any of the other Cardinals receivers should be elevated because of this move. Harrison had just 13 targets on the year and wasn’t a real focal point of the offense.

Takeaway: Kendrick Bourne is third on the team in targets with 22. He’s worth keeping an eye on, but if anyone should rise up the rankings, it’s RB Jeremiyah Love.

ATLANTA FALCONS

Kyle Pitts caught his first touchdown of the season and looks to be finding his place in the Falcons’ offense, and Michael Penix Jr. has three straight games with 200 or more passing yards, something he did only five times in 2025.

Takeaway: Bijan Robinson and Drake London are the stars of the Falcons’ offense, but Pitts and Penix aren’t far behind.

BALTIMORE RAVENS

Even without Lamar Jackson, the Ravens’ offense didn’t skip a beat. Receiver Rashod Bateman is rumored to be on the trade block, and while his stats don’t jump off the screen, he has 30 or more receiving yards in every game this season and has played 75% or more of the snaps in every game but one. He also proved he can handle the WR1 role in Week 2 without Zay Flowers, putting up 21 points.

Takeaway: Bateman is a low-end flex play right now, but depending on where he lands (if he gets traded at all), he could be a WR3 in fantasy lineups.

BUFFALO BILLS

The Buffalo offense is efficient, but if you’re chasing their receivers, I’d temper expectations. The Bills rank 29th in pass attempts at 27 per game. Maybe the return of D.J. Moore will help?

Takeaway: D.J. Moore is the only Bills receiver with double-digit targets in a game this year, and that happened just once. Right now, picking which Bills receiver to start is a guessing game I’m not looking to play.

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Coming off their bye week, nothing has changed for the new and improved passing attack. However, Jalen Coker is expected to return and give Bryce Young another weapon.

Takeaway: In the first three weeks of the season, Jalen Coker had 22 targets (he left in the third quarter of Week 3) and Tetairoa McMillan had 23. Coker’s return doesn’t hurt McMillan as much as it complements him.

CHICAGO BEARS

The trio of Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, and Colston Loveland has started to show signs of life over the last three weeks. Odunze has 24 targets, Burden has 23, and Loveland has 18. The return of Caleb Williams can’t come soon enough.

Takeaway: The injury to RB Kyle Monangai, who is second on the team in red zone touches with 15, should open up more scoring opportunities for Burden, Odunze, and Loveland.

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Fun fact: Chase Brown is second among all RBs with 24 receptions. Brown has been frustrating lately, and Samaje Perine stealing a touchdown from him didn’t help matters. Over the last three games, Brown has 52 total touches and Perine has 26.

Takeaway: Brown is a big part of this offense and leads the team in red zone touches with 12 (Perine has eight). The touchdowns are coming for Brown.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

Quinshon Judkins got hurt in Week 5, and Raheim Sanders is on IR. Dylan Sampson might play on Sunday. Add in Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime, and this backfield is a mess.

Takeaway: Judkins has a chance to play, but if he doesn’t, I like Denzel Boston’s and Harold Fannin Jr.’s chances of scoring a touchdown given the state of the RB room. Maybe Watson finally scores his first rushing touchdown of the season?

DALLAS COWBOYS

With 10 days off, hopefully the Cowboys are well rested after playing three games in 12 days. Javonte Williams heads into the break riding a three-game touchdown streak.

Takeaway: The Packers have allowed nine total touchdowns to RBs this season, which ranks 30th in the NFL. I expect Javonte to have a big game in Week 6.

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4 Biggest Dynasty Story Lines: Week 6

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Week 5 is in the books, and we’re officially a third of the way through the season. While Week 5 will be remembered for Mike Evans mogging Trevon Diggs, Week 6 is the first bye-pocalypse of the season. When the byes and injuries pile up, we have to make lineup decisions that make your skin crawl. With those bad decisions in mind, we start with a huge trade involving a former 1.01 pick. Here are the biggest Dynasty storylines in Week 6.

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Always Be Scouting, Episode 20: DFF’s Top 10 Devy Quarterbacks

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@DffFrankPanthro, @GridironNerd, and @Jmancuso005 are back with another episode of Always Be Scouting! The boys break down the MHJ trade, preview the biggest games of the Week 7 college football slate, and argue over their Top 10 Devy quarterbacks. Check it all out and more here! 

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Dynasty Data Trendz: Week 5

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Fantasy point production is not always the best predictor of future fantasy point production. One blown coverage or short touchdown can instantly make a player’s otherwise pedestrian week look great for fantasy..

This is where usage trends come in. A player’s usage is a better predictor of what kind of future fantasy production we should expect. You can use this to target Dynasty owners who may be otherwise disenchanted with a low macro fantasy output, while you know the underlying factors are healthy. On the other hand, you can also utilize usage trends to see which players may have a concerning trend relative to their historical valuation that you may want to consider trading.

*Data Sources: DFF Data Factory, PFF, Fantasy Pros, NFL Pro, Next Gen Stats*

Run your own custom reports in the DFF Data Factory within the Control Room app. Receiving yards per team pass attempt is a good way to measure a player’s efficiency within their offense.  The above chart lists the top eight in RYPTPA.

1. Zay Flowers is a player I am aggressively targeting in trade offers. He is WR11 in Dynasty Community value on Keep Trade Cut. He will cost you about a mid-first. But he is still obtainable because he has played most of this season injured. His Dynasty managers haven’t seen the end result of huge fantasy points, but in reality he is producing that way in his limited time. You can see in the chart above he is even out-producing the far more expensive Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The newest factor depressing his fantasy value is the absence of Lamar Jackson. This makes the trade window wide open.  Fire out some offers this week before it is too late.

2. Similarly, Drake London has been electric since the return of Michael Penix. He has nearly doubled his target share and fantasy points per game since Penix took over the reins. 

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