Dynasty Nerds Podcast | Dynasty Fantasy Football

BUY, SELL or HOLD? Dynasty fantasy football player values are moving FAST, and some of the biggest risers and fallers are creating major trade opportunities. Garret Price and Andrew Mott break down nine dynasty players whose KeepTradeCut values have changed dramatically over the first month of the NFL season. Is Brock Purdy really a top-five dynasty quarterback? Has Parker Washington become too expensive? Should you buy the dip on Omarion Hampton and Rome Odunze, or cash out on the hype surrounding Tyler Shough? The guys also debate Matthew Golden's breakout, Emeka Egbuka's disappointing start, Zay Flowers' rising value and Jadarian Price's falling stock. Find out which players we're buying, selling and holding, and how to take advantage of shifting dynasty rankings, trade values and market overreactions. Subscribe to Dynasty Nerds for dynasty fantasy football rankings, rookie analysis, trade strategy and actionable fantasy football advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When should you trade your future rookie picks for proven dynasty players? The Dynasty Nerds put some of the toughest contender and rebuild decisions to the test, debating whether they'd rather have coveted 2027 draft capital or players who can help fantasy teams right now. Would you trade a 2027 first for Cam Skattebo? Is it time for rebuilding teams to move on from Saquon Barkley? Should a contender pay up for Tyler Warren or Garrett Wilson? And has Denzel Boston already become more valuable than a 2027 first? Rich Dotson, Garret Price and Matt O'Hara break down each scenario before diving into Josh Downs and asking whether Rome Odunze, Drake Maye, Brian Thomas Jr. and Quinshon Judkins are officially back. Whether you're contending, rebuilding or somewhere in between, it's time to figure out when to protect those future picks—and when to cash them in. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. Rookie Big Boards Rookie Mock Drafts Dynasty Rankings Dynasty Nerds App IDP Hub Check out the Ugly Company: https://www.theuglyco.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson and Garret Price break down the biggest dynasty risers and fallers after Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season. They cover injuries to Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Lamar Jackson, and Saquon Barkley, and what they mean for your lineups heading into the bye weeks. They also cover which players are rising or falling in dynasty value and where to buy low or sell. Risers: Kirk Cousins, Carnell Tate, Emmanuel Wilson, Drake Maye, and Kyle Monangai, plus bonus risers CJ Stroud and Tet McMillan's huge game. Fallers: Bo Nix, Malik Willis, and Emeka Egbuka, plus Jalen Hurts and Justin Herbert. Questions answered: Is Kirk Cousins a real superflex starter right now? Is Emmanuel Wilson a short-term RB1 with Zach Charbonnet on IR? Should you buy Bryce Young over Bo Nix? What can you get for Malik Willis? Should the Dolphins or another QB-needy team take Jeremiah Smith at No. 1? How much should a rebuilding team pay for Emeka Egbuka? Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. Rookie Big Boards Rookie Mock Drafts Dynasty Rankings Dynasty Nerds App IDP Hub Check out the Ugly Company: https://www.theuglyco.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Football Boom, Bench or Bust? The first few weeks have changed how several major fantasy assets look for the rest of the season. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price play Boom, Bench, Bust with similarly valued quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends before adjusting their dynasty rankings. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Tyler Shough continues forcing his way into the fantasy conversation, while Parker Washington has established himself as one of the biggest early-season surprises. The debates get tougher at running back and tight end, where TreVeyon Henderson, Kyren Williams, Dalton Kincaid, and Harold Fannin Jr. all present very different combinations of floor and upside. Matthew Golden is climbing after earning a larger role in Green Bay, while rookie Denzel Boston continues looking like one of the strongest early hits from his class. Meanwhile, Rome Odunze is sliding after failing to produce consistently, and Michael Wilson is finally earning a major rankings bump as his target volume becomes increasingly difficult to ignore. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. 📊 Rookie Big Boards 📝 Rookie Mock Drafts 📈 Dynasty Rankings 📱 Dynasty Nerds App 🧱 IDP Hub Check out the Ugly Company: https://www.theuglyco.com/ 00:00 Start 07:04 Boom, Bench, Bust 08:03 QBs: Tyler Shough, Justin Herbert & Bo Nix 12:36 WRs: Parker Washington, Emeka Egbuka & George Pickens 19:31 RBs: Kyren Williams, Bucky Irving & TreVeyon Henderson 23:30 TEs: Dalton Kincaid, Harold Fannin & Tucker Kraft 28:20 Ugly Player of the Week: Tyler Higbee 29:40 Adjust the Rankings 30:27 Matthew Golden Is Rising 35:54 Rome Odunze Is Falling 37:22 Denzel Boston Keeps Climbing 38:35 Michael Wilson Is WAY Too Cheap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynasty markets move fast, but that does not mean they always move correctly. Garret Price and Andrew Mott compare their own evaluations against KeepTradeCut to identify players whose current dynasty values may be creating real trade opportunities. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Bryce Young has climbed quickly after a strong opening stretch, but Andrew sees several similarly priced assets he would rather roster. That creates an opportunity to tier down while adding additional draft capital. On the opposite end, Jared Goff continues producing QB1 numbers without receiving equivalent dynasty respect. His age may scare some managers, but Garret argues that dynasty players often sacrifice proven production while chasing youth. DJ Moore has quickly established himself as a major part of Buffalo's passing attack, while Michael Wilson continues forcing managers to reconsider his long-term ceiling. The younger upside comes from Kenyon Sadiq and TreVeyon Henderson. Both remain outside the elite dynasty tiers, but another breakout performance could make today's buying window disappear quickly. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. 📊 Rookie Big Boards 📝 Rookie Mock Drafts 📈 Dynasty Rankings 📱 Dynasty Nerds App 🧱 IDP Hub Check out the Ugly Company: https://www.theuglyco.com/ 00:00 Start 01:49 Bryce Young 07:01 Jared Goff 10:05 DJ Moore 13:59 Michael Wilson 16:45 Kenyon Sadiq 23:11 Hello, I'm Ugly 24:48 TreVeyon Henderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynasty Fantasy Football Sell High Targets After Week 2 Early-season production can create some of the best selling windows dynasty managers will get all year. Garret Price and Andrew Mott identify the players they are willing to move while the market is still buying the hype. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Bryce Young has been one of fantasy's hottest quarterbacks, but a much tougher stretch of defenses is coming. If his early production has created a major dynasty value spike, Garret would rather sell before that schedule changes the conversation. Stefon Diggs has also benefited from three touchdowns through two games, while DeAndre Swift could lose valuable red zone opportunities as Chicago's backfield evolves. Christian McCaffrey is still producing, but his reduced snap share could signal a lower fantasy ceiling than managers have grown accustomed to. For rebuilding rosters, Travis Kelce and Jonathan Taylor present a different question. Both can still help win championships, but managers outside the title hunt may be approaching their best remaining opportunity to turn aging production into long-term dynasty value. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. 📊 Rookie Big Boards 📝 Rookie Mock Drafts 📈 Dynasty Rankings 📱 Dynasty Nerds App 🧱 IDP Hub Check out the Ugly Company: https://www.theuglyco.com/ 00:00 Start 00:48 D'Andre Swift 04:03 Bryce Young 07:05 Stefon Diggs 09:53 The Ugly Company 11:57 Christian McCaffrey 17:14 Tyler Shough 21:12 Travis Kelce 25:45 Rhamondre Stevenson 31:24 Jonathan Taylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Football Week 2: Which Performances Can We Trust? Two weeks into the season, fantasy managers are already dealing with wildly different performances from the same players. Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Matt O'Hara break down which version we should actually believe before turning their attention to the long-term security of every NFL quarterback room. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube David Montgomery went from nearly 29 fantasy points to just 4.4, while DeVonta Smith followed a quiet opener with a massive Week 2. The guys also debate Javonte Williams, Mike Evans, Rachaad White, and Josh Downs as they decide whether the monster performance or the disappointing one is closer to what managers should expect going forward. The second half of the show tackles a different question: which NFL teams are actually set at quarterback for the next three years? From completely secure franchise cornerstones to teams that could be drafting another quarterback very soon, the guys tier every situation and discuss what that stability means for dynasty value. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. 📊 Rookie Big Boards 📝 Rookie Mock Drafts 📈 Dynasty Rankings 📱 Dynasty Nerds App 🧱 IDP Hub Check out the Ugly Company: https://www.theuglyco.com/ 00:00:00 Start 00:06:33 App Update 00:12:29 David Montomery 00:20:47 DeVonta Smith 00:24:50 Javonte Williams 00:26:55 Mike Evans 00:29:38 Rachaad White 00:32:52 Josh Downs 00:35:47 The Ugly Player of the Week 00:39:16 QB Tier List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynasty Risers and Fallers After Week 2 Week 2 delivered injuries, breakout performances, and several dynasty values already moving in opposite directions. Garret Price, Rich Dotson, and Peter Bartausky break down the players gaining momentum and the situations becoming much harder to trust. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube TreVeyon Henderson returned and immediately captured the majority of New England's rushing work, giving managers hope that the backfield is finally shifting in his direction. Bryce Young continues building an increasingly convincing sample. His recent fantasy production has Pete wondering whether Young has graduated from speculative dynasty asset to legitimate starter for contending teams. Then there is Denzel Boston, who has scored in each of his first two games while showing the vertical separation and contested-catch ability that could quickly reshape the rookie receiver rankings. Travis Etienne is losing confidence quickly as Alvin Kamara's return complicates an already concerning workload. Chicago's entire offense also takes a hit following Caleb Williams' injury, while Justin Herbert headlines the fallers after the Chargers opened 0-2 and scored just 14 points in each game. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. 📊 Rookie Big Boards 📝 Rookie Mock Drafts 📈 Dynasty Rankings 📱 Dynasty Nerds App 🧱 IDP Hub Check out the Ugly Company: https://www.theuglyco.com/ 0:00 Intro 3:12 Week 2 Injury Roundup 3:29 Jayden Daniels Injury 7:07 Caleb Williams Injury 14:14 Alec Pierce & Dallas Goedert Injuries 16:35 J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey & Jonah Coleman 22:27 Other Injuries & Dynasty Fallout 29:32 Risers & Fallers Begin 32:19 Faller #3: Travis Etienne 37:31 Faller #2: Bears Offense 42:23 Faller #1: Justin Herbert 50:20 Risers Begin 50:39 Dalton Schultz, Jonah Coleman & Patrick Mahomes 54:08 Riser: TreVeyon Henderson 58:58 Riser: Bryce Young 1:10:31 Riser: Denzel Boston 1:15:38 Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Football Week 1: Cash or Trash? One huge game can change a player's fantasy value overnight, but deciding which Week 1 performances actually matter is another story. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price put the biggest opening-week surprises through the Cash or Trash test. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Jalen Coker exploded for 138 yards and two touchdowns, but the bigger takeaway may be that his role is not going away. Carolina could have two fantasy relevant receivers even if Tetairoa McMillan remains the top option. Deebo Samuel also gets the cash treatment. His combination of targets and rushing opportunities could provide a strong weekly floor in San Francisco. A big fantasy total does not automatically mean the underlying role is safe. Chuba Hubbard scored twice, but Jonathan Brooks could continue taking more of the backfield as the season progresses. The guys also debate Tyler Shuck, Devaughn Vele, Bucky Irving, DeVonta Smith, and whether Travis Etienne can remain a high-end fantasy running back with increasing competition for touches. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. 📊 Rookie Big Boards 📝 Rookie Mock Drafts 📈 Dynasty Rankings 📱 Dynasty Nerds App 🧱 IDP Hub 👉 Upgrade your strategy and dominate your dynasty league. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league.Rookie Big BoardsRookie Mock DraftsDynasty RankingsDynasty Nerds AppIDP Hub Check out the Ugly Company: https://www.theuglyco.com/ 00:00 Start 03:28 Cash or Trash 04:07 Jalen Coker 10:41 Tyler Shough and DeVaughn Vele 17:46 Chuba Hubbard 20:37 Mike Gesicki 21:51 Deebo Samuel 25:10 Ugly Player of the Week 28:14 Likely-O-Meter 28:59 The Giants are the real deal 34:16 Bucky Irving Top 12 37:02 DeVonta Smith Top 18 Again? 39:16 Garrett Wilson & Breece Hall Top 12? 43:20 Travis Etienne Top 18? 47:02 Dynasty Trade Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Football True or False: What Should We Believe After Week 1? Week 1 gave fantasy managers plenty of reasons to overreact. Garret Price and Andrew Mott put some of the biggest early-season takes to the test and decide what is real and what needs more time. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Parker Washington made an immediate case for another dynasty value jump, but is he already worthy of a top 18 ranking? Kenneth Walker created a similar conversation at running back after a huge opening performance. Meanwhile, the guys debate whether Dallas Goedert can ride his opportunity into a top six tight end finish. The questions get much tougher with Cam Ward. After another disappointing performance, Garret and Andrew debate whether Tennessee should already be considering a first-round quarterback in 2027. Then there is Jeremiah Smith. Could the elite prospect immediately become dynasty's WR1 the moment he enters the NFL? Week 1 gave us information. Deciding which information actually matters is the hard part. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league.Rookie Big BoardsRookie Mock DraftsDynasty RankingsDynasty Nerds AppIDP Hub Check out the Ugly Company: https://www.theuglyco.com/ How Much Did Week 1 Change?Time to Start Worrying? 00:00 Start 01:18 Carson Wentz Long Term QB? 06:32 Jalen Coker vs Tetairoa McMillan 11:20 Dallas Goedert Top 6 TE 16:21 Parker Washington Top 18 WR 21:56 Drake Maye Value Dip 24:46 Titans Draft a QB in 2027 28:31 Hello, I'm Ugly 30:29 Mike Evans Outscores Davante Adams 32:06 Jeremiah Smith WR1 in Dynasty 36:55 Kenneth Walker Top 6 Dynasty RB? 38:43 KC Concepcion Top 26 WR? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Football Players to Watch Closely in Week 1 Week 1 can create some of the best buying opportunities of the entire fantasy football season. Garret Price and Andrew Mott break down the players they will be watching most closely as roles, usage, and target shares finally become real. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Ladd McConkey enters the season with a wide range of outcomes. The biggest question is whether his new offense manufactures touches for him or leaves him fighting for a smaller target share. Bucky Irving presents a similar situation. His dynasty price has fallen, but strong early usage could quickly turn him back into a buying opportunity. The rookie situations might be even more important. Ted Hurst has an opportunity to carve out an early role in Tampa Bay, while Luther Burden enters Week 1 surrounded by massive expectations. Garret is also watching Jonah Coleman closely. Even a handful of early touches could tell us Denver wants him involved sooner than expected. Week 1 will not answer everything, but these are exactly the situations where dynasty values can start moving fast. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league.Rookie Big BoardsRookie Mock DraftsDynasty RankingsDynasty Nerds AppIDP Hub Check out the Ugly Company: https://www.theuglyco.com/ 00:00 Start 02:05 Kyren Williams 03:49 Jadarian Price 06:00 Ladd McConkey 10:04 Matthew Golden 12:10 Kyler Murray 14:10 Ted Hurst 16:57 Hello, I'm Ugly 18:11 Bucky Irving 20:15 Brendon Strange 25:51 Luther Burden 28:33 Jonah Coleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices