Dynasty Analysis
Introducing Vance Spafford, 2026 freshman WR for Miami. View his official scouting card for HS production, strengths, and weaknesses.
@joshreedy5 dives into some historical dynasty rookie ADP to determine which fantasy positions have the highest hit rate year over year.
@jim_DFF wraps up his mock draft series by covering his selections from Rounds 9-15, discussing dynasty outlook and startup strategy.
In Dynasty Fantasy Football startups, the roadmap usually starts to crystallize around Round 9. By that point, I’ve generally established the direction of my roster and identified the players I want as long-term building blocks. It’s also the stage of most drafts where managers begin wheeling and dealing to refine their strategy. For this particular mock, however, we kept things strictly business. The DFF crew came together for a pre–free agency startup draft and ran it without trades, letting the board fall naturally. Below are some of my favorite selections from this team build.
The legal free agent tampering period began at 12 PM on March 9th. By 12:15, the Dynasty landscape had changed significantly. Here were the biggest moves and how they affected the value of Dynasty assets:
Introducing Samson Gash, 2026 freshman WR for Michigan State. View his official scouting card for HS production, strengths, and weaknesses.
Introducing Christian Rhodes, 2026 freshman RB for SMU. View his official scouting card for HS production, strengths, and weaknesses.
@DffFrankPanthro covers his picks from Rounds 8-15 in our recent dynasty startup mock draft, talking draft strategy from 12 slot.
In this DFF exclusive article @joshreedy5 discusses his dynasty startup strategy and picks, drafting from the 1.04 spot.
Running backs come in a lot of shapes, but the ones who last in the NFL usually bring a mix of size, speed, and toughness. Mike Washington Jr. checks those boxes. At 6’1” and around 223 pounds, he looks like the kind of back built to handle a heavy workload. What separates him from most runners his size is the speed. When he hits open space, he can erase angles in a hurry. Washington spent his college career climbing the ladder. He started in the MAC before finishing at Arkansas in the SEC, proving along the way that his game translated against better competition. By the time the 2025 season ended, he had established himself as one of the most productive backs in the conference.
Let’s talk about a tier one tight end that isn’t getting enough love. If #85 Packers TE Tucker Kraft wasn’t injured last year, he would be tier one right now. And it’s not crazy to say he could be the best tight end overall. 25 years old. Kraft is a key offensive weapon who has shown high-level performance. Especially with his yard after catch (YAC). He was phenomenal in a 2025 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, where he caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love. Kraft was the major factor in the success versus the Cardinals.
Find out who DFF analyst @DynastyFFWolf selected with his first 15 picks in this Dynasty Superflex TEP startup draft.
@jim_DFF breaks down his draft selections in this expert dynasty startup draft. See how the dynasty landscape as shifted as we head into 2026.
Cole Payton is one of those names that sneaks up on you if you’re not paying attention. Small school. Limited starts. Left-handed quarterback. Easy to overlook if you’re skimming box scores. But once you actually watch him and dig into the season he just put together, it’s hard not to come away impressed. Payton just finished a record-setting year at North Dakota State and put himself firmly on the NFL radar for the 2026 Draft. He’s not a finished product, but the upside is very real, especially in a quarterback class that doesn’t have many players separating themselves. A Late Bloomer Who Made It Count This past season was Payton’s first full year as the starter, and he made the most of it. He led North Dakota State to a 12–1 record and played with a level of efficiency you don’t usually see, regardless of level. He completed nearly 72% of his passes, threw for 2,719 yards with 16 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions, and consistently took care of the football. What really jumps out is how clean the overall production looks when you factor in what he did with his legs. Payton rushed for 777 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 5.7 yards per carry. He wasn’t scrambling just to survive. Designed runs, short-yardage toughness, red-zone scores. He became a legitimate problem for defenses once plays broke down. By the end of the year, he finished as the highest-graded quarterback in the FCS and set school records for efficiency and total offense per play. That doesn’t happen by accident. How […]
Goodness, gracious. This trade is gold for both parties. D.J. Moore made it possible for Buffalo and Chicago to become better. It cost the Buffalo Bills a 2026 second-round pick. In exchange, the Bears sent D.J. Moore and their 2026 fifth-round pick. For Chicago, this opens up so much in a crowded offensive room. Caleb has the weapons to throw to, even with Moore being shipped out. This opens up opportunities for two promising second-year players to shine: Luther Buden III (WR) and Colston Loveland (TE). Hello, young men! These youngsters will have a chance to be special, special. I guarantee they are both already soaring in Dynasty as hot commodities and will be hot as a spoon is a trap house at the beginning of the month. They have shown they are capable of producing in their 2025 rookie campaigns.
In this week’s episode of Always Be Scouting, @DffFrankPanthro and @John_mancuso5 discuss NFL Combine results and dynasty impact.
Introducing Aaron Gregory, 2026 freshman WR for Texas A&M. View his official scouting card for HS production, strengths, and weaknesses.
Introducing Craig Dandridge, 2026 freshman WR for Georgia. View his official scouting card for HS production, strengths, and weaknesses.
These three perceived elite dynasty assets may have already hit their peak. Check out these tier down options and increase your roster value.
Introducing Derrek Cooper, 2026 freshman RB for Texas. View his official scouting card for HS production, strengths, and weaknesses.
Introducing Landon Duckworth, 2026 freshman QB for South Carolina. View his official scouting card for HS production, strengths, and weaknesses.
These 2026 rookie prospects helped raise their Dynasty value, based on the NFL Combine metrics that actually matter.
From cornerstone backs to elite TE value, see how @DffFrankPanthro navigated the 1.12 turn in this Superflex TEP startup mock.
Dynasty Startup Season is often reminiscent of beginning a new romantic relationship. In many ways, you’ve learned valuable lessons about what works and, more importantly, what doesn’t. You promise yourself you won’t repeat old mistakes. You tell yourself you’ll stay patient, trust your board, and not reach for the shiny new thing just because everyone else is swooning. And yet, when you’re finally on the clock, emotions tend to creep back in.
Does Michael Trigg have elite fantasy upside? @DffFrankPanthro explores the mismatch potential and red flags for the Baylor standout.
