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How Much Dynasty Value Should Contenders Sacrifice? Winning a dynasty championship sometimes requires making a trade that looks uncomfortable on paper. Garret Price and Rich Dotson put themselves in the shoes of contenders and decide how much young dynasty value they would sacrifice for proven production right now. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube The first debate centers on Omar Cooper Jr. and A.J. Brown. Cooper has flashed exciting long-term upside, but Brown offers the type of established production a contender may trust more in a championship lineup. The decision gets even tougher with Jeremiah Love. Would a contender really move one of dynasty's most exciting young running backs for Jonathan Taylor? Both hosts ultimately acknowledge that Taylor's immediate scoring advantage could justify the uncomfortable move. At quarterback, Fernando Mendoza versus C.J. Stroud is much easier. Stroud's recent improvement and established NFL production make him the preferred option for a contender. The same philosophy pushes Harold Fannin Jr. toward George Kittle, while Jordan Tyson is a different story. Jameson Williams does not provide enough of an immediate upgrade to justify giving away Tyson's upside. 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 02:57 Omar Cooper or AJ Brown 09:17 Jeremiyah Love or Jonathan Taylor 13:02 CJ Stroud or Fernando Mendoza 15:16 Harold Fannin or George Kittle 17:18 Jordyn Tyson or Jameson Williams 19:44 Hello, I'm Ugly 21:44 Isaiah Likely-O-Meter 23:48 Cowboys Will Win the East? 26:03 The Bears Disapoint for Fantasy 31:09 Chargers Have a Top 5 Draft Pick? 33:40 Michael Penix is the Longer Term Starter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Dynasty Managers Overvaluing Youth? Youth and draft capital drive dynasty value, but eventually your roster has to score points. Garret Price and Rich Dotson examine whether dynasty managers are becoming too obsessed with long-term upside while ignoring proven veterans who can actually win championships. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Jared Goff continues to outperform his dynasty price and represents exactly the type of veteran quarterback contenders can exploit. The same argument becomes even stronger at running back. Christian McCaffrey, DeAndre Swift, and other established veterans raise an uncomfortable question: how much future upside should managers sacrifice for production they already know exists? At receiver and tight end, proven veterans can offer similar opportunities. Players like Mike Evans and Dallas Goedert may not carry exciting long-term valuations, but a few seasons of championship-level production can make them better investments than waiting on younger assets to develop. Dynasty is about building for the future, but that future eventually needs to become the present. 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/ Production Over PotentialBuild for a Championship Window 00:00 Intro 00:59 Are dynasty managers overvaluing youth? 02:58 Building a two-to-three-year championship window 10:03 Veteran QBs: market value vs. production 14:49 Jared Goff’s contender trade value 17:15 Patrick Mahomes, longevity and KTC values 26:01 Running backs: age, rebuilds and roster construction 30:17 The Ugly Company sponsor segment 31:48 Bo Nix: Ugly Player of the Week 32:37 Sponsor segment continued 34:24 Veteran RB values and production 35:41 Christian McCaffrey vs. younger running backs 37:55 Henderson for Henry or Swift? 38:40 Trading upside for points—and a pick back 42:59 Veteran wide receivers and the age discount 47:57 Veteran tight ends and Dallas Goedert 49:46 Next episode and Roster Rescue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2026 Dynasty Rookies Changing Our Minds Three weeks into the season, some members of the 2026 rookie class already look very different than they did during draft season. Garret Price and Andrew Mott revisit the prospects who have forced them to adjust their evaluations, for better or worse. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Caleb Douglas has already earned a significant role in Miami after entering the league as a player Andrew was skeptical of. Kaelon Black has similarly moved up after establishing himself as Christian McCaffrey's clear backup in San Francisco. Garret has also become more encouraged by Emmett Johnson, whose receiving ability and elusiveness have translated better than expected. Even without playing yet, Fernando Mendoza benefits from how promising the Raiders offense has looked under Clint Kubiak. 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 Dynasty QB Rankings Have Changed 01:29 Establishing the QB Tiers 05:03 Is Josh Allen in a Tier of His Own? 06:37 Drake Maye Joins the Elite 09:52 Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart 12:08 Caleb Williams Is QB2?! 12:19 Justin Herbert's Dynasty Value Is Crashing 20:34 Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson 26:19 What Happens to Jalen Hurts? 28:41 Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy 30:06 Jordan Love's Dynasty Rise 34:03 Fernando Mendoza's Dynasty Value 36:38 Baker Mayfield and Dak Prescott 37:41 Why Jared Goff Deserves More Respect 39:18 Sponsor Break 40:33 Cam Ward and Sam Darnold 41:29 Is C.J. Stroud a Dynasty Buy? 43:09 Tyler Shough's Uncertain Future 45:38 Ty Simpson and Daniel Jones 46:17 Bryce Young vs. C.J. Stroud 48:31 Matthew Stafford and Michael Penix 51:08 Final Dynasty QB Tier List Revealed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynasty Risers and Fallers After Week 6 Another week has created major movement across the dynasty market. Garret Price, Rich Dotson, and Peter Bartausky break down the biggest risers and fallers after Week 6, including several young receivers forcing their way up the rankings. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Matthew Golden headlines the risers after another strong performance convinced all three hosts that his breakout is no longer a small sample. His dynasty ranking is climbing quickly as he continues producing in Green Bay's pass-heavy offense. Omar Cooper Jr. offers another intriguing ceiling after flashing the same playmaking ability that made him exciting as a prospect. Meanwhile, Germie Bernard delivered a massive PPR performance, although the guys debate whether his current production creates a better selling opportunity than long-term breakout signal. Josh Downs continues receiving opportunities without turning them into consistent fantasy production, while Sam Darnold has struggled through a rough stretch. The biggest concern may be Cam Skattebo, whose role disappeared completely after already showing signs of slipping in the Giants' backfield. 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 Week 6 Dynasty Risers & Fallers 04:11 Travis Hunter & Michael Penix Jr. 07:26 Germie Bernard: Breakout or Sell High? 17:14 Omar Cooper Jr.: Rookie Stock Rising 27:21 Matthew Golden: A Top-15 Dynasty WR? 31:41 Why Josh Jacobs Could Be a Buy Low 35:20 Injury Roundup 40:50 Jalen Hurts Injury News 43:46 Dak Prescott: A Tough Dynasty Sell 47:20 Josh Downs: Running Out of Chances? 50:15 Sam Darnold: Turnover Concerns 54:15 Kenneth Walker vs. Ashton Jeanty 58:11 Brian Thomas Jr. Trade Debate 1:00:21 Ladd McConkey and the Chargers 1:03:35 Cam Skattebo: Zero Touches! 1:07:48 Cam Skattebo Dynasty Value Debate 1:13:50 Lamar Jackson vs. Fernando Mendoza 1:18:10 Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynasty Value Check: What Are We Doing With These Stars? Some dynasty players are easy to value. Others sit right in the uncomfortable middle where buying, selling, or holding can all make sense. Garret Price and Andrew Mott work through five major names that dynasty managers need to make decisions on right now. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Ashton Jeanty remains one of dynasty's top young running backs, but his week-to-week ceiling has not matched the elite tier above him. Christian Watson is producing like a fantasy WR1, but touchdown regression and Green Bay's changing target distribution make his long-term value harder to pin down. The biggest quarterback debate centers on Jayden Daniels. His rushing ceiling remains elite, but injuries, inconsistent passing production, and uncertainty in Washington have created more risk than expected. Drake London has looked like a star again with Michael Penix Jr. under center, while Chase Brown remains an intriguing buy for contenders despite a disappointing start. The key is roster context. Some of these players are holds. Others become buys only at the right price. 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 00:43 Ashton Jeanty 07:48 Christian Watson 16:12 Hello, I'm Ugly 16:53 Jayden Daniels 23:35 Drake London 30:03 Chase Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynasty Buy Low or No Go: Which Struggling Stars Are Worth It? Not every disappointing start creates a dynasty buying opportunity. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price play Buy Low or No Go, deciding which struggling players are worth targeting and which declining values might have even further to fall. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Bo Nix has struggled, but his previous production keeps the door open for a rebound. Colston Loveland has also disappointed, although the guys question whether his dynasty managers are actually willing to sell low enough to create a true discount. The outlook gets murkier with Daniel Jones and Jaylen Waddle, where price matters considerably more than name value. Then there is Justin Jefferson. He remains one of dynasty's biggest names, but injuries, uncertainty in Minnesota, and a changing receiver landscape make his value much more complicated than it once was. The guys finish by adjusting their dynasty boards. C.J. Stroud is climbing after a strong stretch, Isaiah Likely is earning a significant tight end bump, and A.J. Brown rises despite being sidelined as other receivers around him continue losing 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 Intro 02:50 Buy Low or No Go? 03:11 Bo Nix: Buying the Dip? 06:29 Jared Goff: The Contender Buy 09:25 Colston Loveland: Is There a Discount? 14:14 Daniel Jones: Buy Low or No Go? 18:07 Jaylen Waddle's Dynasty Value 21:55 Is It Time to Sell Justin Jefferson? 30:12 Tucker Kraft: A Long-Term Buy? 32:57 Mark Andrews: Ugly Player of the Week 33:54 Adjust the Dynasty Rankings 34:16 C.J. Stroud Rising 36:38 Isaiah Likely Breakout 39:33 A.J. Brown Moving Up 41:46 The Dynasty Market Is Getting Ugly 44:09 Reassessing the 2026 Rookie Class 46:09 Roster Rescue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynasty Running Back Values Are Getting Complicated The dynasty running back landscape is getting uncomfortable. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price break down a surprisingly thin group of young backs while also reacting to the massive Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube A fresh start alongside C.J. Stroud creates an intriguing new opportunity for Harrison. The talent that made him an elite prospect has not disappeared, but determining the right price remains difficult. Is this the moment to buy the dip, or should managers use the excitement surrounding the trade to finally move on? Beyond Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, finding young running backs who combine security, production, and long-term upside is becoming difficult. The guys work through names like Ashton Jeanty, Jeremiah Love, Breece Hall, Bucky Irving, Omarion Hampton, Quinshon Judkins, TreVeyon Henderson, and Bhayshul Tuten to determine who can actually be trusted. That scarcity could also keep productive veterans valuable much longer than dynasty managers normally expect. Check the latest Dynasty Rankings as the position continues to shift.high strategy from Dynasty Nerds. Subscribe for more dynasty football rankings, rookie breakdowns and fantasy football strategy!📊 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 02:05 Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade! 21:11 Are We in a RB Emergency? 32:34 Ugly Player of the Week 34:18 Young Stud RBs 46:11 The 2027 Rookie Running Back Class 47:45 Bhayshul Tuten & Other Young RBs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 dynasty rookie class has been a frustrating one so far, so it's time to REDRAFT the entire first two rounds! Garret Price and Andrew Mott revisit their 2026 dynasty rookie rankings and go pick by pick through a 24-player superflex, tight end premium rookie mock draft. Is Jeremiyah Love still the clear 1.01? Has Denzel Boston done enough to pass Carnell Tate and Jordan Tyson? How concerned should dynasty managers be about Jadarian Price, Makai Lemon and the injuries piling up across this rookie class? The guys debate Fernando Mendoza, Kenyon Sadiq, KC Concepcion, Ty Simpson, Omar Cooper Jr. and more before digging into the second-round sleepers who could still become valuable dynasty assets. Find out which rookies are rising, which are disappointing, and where these players belong in updated dynasty fantasy football rankings. Subscribe to Dynasty Nerds for dynasty rookie rankings, fantasy football analysis, rookie mock drafts and dynasty trade strategy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 5 brought some BIG changes to dynasty fantasy football rankings! Which players are rising, which are falling, and who should you be worried about moving forward? Garret Price breaks down his top three dynasty RISERS and FALLERS following Week 5 of the NFL season. 📈 RISERS Jordan Love — Can he be a reliable dynasty QB1? Bucky Irving — Is he finally becoming a must-start running back? Jaylen Warren — Has he earned our trust as an RB1? 📉 FALLERS Justin Herbert — How worried should dynasty managers be about the Chargers offense? Tyler Shough — Is it time to sell before his dynasty value falls further? Jeremiyah Love — Are there legitimate reasons for concern after five weeks? Plus, Garret discusses the reported Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston, the latest injuries, and live dynasty trade questions involving Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Brock Bowers, Omarion Hampton and more. Get the latest dynasty fantasy football analysis, player rankings, trade advice and buy-low/sell-high strategy from Dynasty Nerds. Subscribe for more dynasty football rankings, rookie breakdowns and fantasy football strategy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Who would you rather have in dynasty fantasy football: Drake London or Malik Nabers? Patrick Mahomes or Jayden Daniels? Justin Herbert or Fernando Mendoza? On this episode of the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast, Rich Dotson, Garret Price and Matt O'Hara play Pick Your Poison, debating dynasty players ranked right next to each other and deciding which ones they'd rather have on their rosters. We break down tough dynasty rankings decisions involving Kyle Monangai, Blake Corum, Christian Watson, Ladd McConkey, Jalen Waddle and A.J. Brown. Then it's time to adjust our rankings. Is Omarion Hampton becoming a dynasty sell? Has Ladd McConkey fallen too far? And why is Chuba Hubbard one of the best running back trade targets for contenders? Get actionable dynasty fantasy football advice on player values, rankings, buy-low opportunities, trade targets and long-term roster construction. Subscribe to Dynasty Nerds for dynasty rankings, rookie analysis, trades and fantasy football strategy. 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

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

The 2027 dynasty rookie class is already starting to take shape, and it’s time to update the rankings. Garret Price and Andrew Mott go position by position through the 2027 class, placing the top prospects into tiers based on what we’ve seen so far this college football season. Is Arch Manning still the QB1? How high should Jaden Baugh climb after his impressive start? Is anyone even close to Jeremiah Smith at the top of the class? Plus, the guys break down Darian Mensah, Dante Moore, Kewan Lacy, Nate Frazier, Cam Coleman, Charlie Becker, Ryan Williams, KJ Duff, Bryant Wesco Jr. and many more. It’s still early, but the 2027 class looks loaded. Find out which prospects are rising, which have fallen, and where the top dynasty assets belong right now. 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

2026 Dynasty Rookies Changing Our Minds Three weeks into the season, some members of the 2026 rookie class already look very different than they did during draft season. Garret Price and Andrew Mott revisit the prospects who have forced them to adjust their evaluations, for better or worse. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Caleb Douglas has already earned a significant role in Miami after entering the league as a player Andrew was skeptical of. Kaelon Black has similarly moved up after establishing himself as Christian McCaffrey's clear backup in San Francisco. Garret has also become more encouraged by Emmett Johnson, whose receiving ability and elusiveness have translated better than expected. Even without playing yet, Fernando Mendoza benefits from how promising the Raiders offense has looked under Clint Kubiak. The start has been much rougher for Elijah Sarratt, who has struggled to even crack Baltimore's active lineup. Makai Lemon is also creating concern. The Eagles are getting him on the field, but his extremely shallow usage has looked more like a gadget role than the complete receiver role Garret expected coming into the league. 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 01:54 Caleb Douglas Is Proving Us Wrong 05:31 Fernando Mendoza's Situation Keeps Improving 09:53 Kaelon Black Is Rising Fast 12:59 Emmett Johnson Is Translating 15:45 Hello, I'm Ugly 16:54 Elijah Surratt Is Falling 20:50 Early Concerns With Makai Lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices