Disclaimer: This is just my personal preference and play style with Pickens, you don't have to dislike him!

Just trying to start a nice dynasty discussion in the dead of summer lol.

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For me it's Pickens. Maybe it's misplaced but for how much he costs I'm worried he might get used less due to him not giving effort during every game after reports of him giving up on playoff hunt games last year. This was a concern with him in PIT but doing it in a ++ situation (pass heavy, great qb, etc), I just don't see him getting a better environment. I also saw some rumors that the coaches had to move him around just so he wouldn't get bored as well last year. He's also the only player playing on the tag in the entire league this year, tho thats a bit of the Jerry Jones effect.

Not saying he sucks or won't put up points, I think I'm just worried about his longevity with those dedication concerns. he'd be great if he was a bit cheaper but he's going pick 32 right now on ddl in round 3, right behind Tmac and TLaw. Just way too expensive for me when he has these things that i feel are risky at least

Who are you more out on than most people at their current prices?

Feel like this year is interesting for TEs this year. There are quite a few options getting slotted as TE1 on their team and I can see a path forward for them. I’m really liking Chig, Gunnar Helm and Terrance Ferguson this year. Feel like they could end up as low end TE1 on the season, maybe even mid tier. Guys like Dalton Kincaid, Jake Ferguson and Brenton Strange I’m just not as high on.

What do you all think on the TE position this year outside of McBride, Bowers, Loveland, Warren, Fannin, Kraft, Pitts and Kittle?

Whether it is to brag, get a pulse check, or just see if everyone else has the same feelings about your team as you do, here is r/DynastyFF's Rate My Team Megathread. This will only be around for the offseason-once the season starts it will be wrapped back up into the daily Individual Team Megathread, so take advantage while it is around.

List out your teams, don't forget your league settings, and see what other people think. The nicer you format it, the easier time people will have analyzing it.

PLEASE make sure you rate someone else's team before posting your own. If you rate someone else's, feel free to link your own to make it easy to return the favor.

Welcome to the third piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves.  This series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to:

• Coaching Changes
• Free Agency
• NFL Draft

The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Cleveland Browns who are +20,000 odds.

Article TL;DR: The Browns made a ton of changes this offseason and have built an offense that meets the needs of new Head Coach Todd Monken. They have added four offensive lineman, two WRs, two TEs, and a QB this offseason.  KC Concepcion is primed for a solid fantasy year. Him, Quinshon, and Fannin are the only names I have any interest in buying at their price points. There aren’t any other pieces that the tea leaves support us buying into for 2026. This is clearly a team that is building for the future.

Previous articles:
In the last two days I posted the articles for the Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins. I’ll keep a running list for those who are getting into this series deeper into the offseason.

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Monday: Mock Draft/Draft Results

Tuesday: Find-A-League

Wednesday: Price Check

Thursday: Find-A-League

Friday(Every other week): App/Platform Sharing

Saturday: Mock Draft/Draft Result

If you’re like me, you might find yourself with an abundance of picks in 2027 onward.

I’m curious if the ‘tried and true’ strategy of waiting until you’re on the clock to trade your picks is really the best practice, especially with this upcoming class.

Hear me out, because this is kind of against the grain. I’ve personally NEVER seen a class as hyped as ‘27 has been, and I want to capitalize on that in this new era of college football that sees players with early round draft projections stay for an additional year due to NIL. I’m worried that some of the marquee names in this class may stay for another year (hardy, arch?, sellers, etc) and hurt the overall strength of this class, and thus am considering selling a few of my picks now when they’re purely speculative.

Every year we see someone surprising choose to stay in school rather than declare (Henderson in ‘24, Beck in ‘25, Jordan Marshall ‘26, etc) and the back end of the rookie draft gets a little bit weaker. Last year, if you traded a projected late ‘26 1st you were probably expecting it to be someone like Hollywood Smothers or Jordan Marshall, which league mates may have paid a premium for when in reality it turned into someone like Jonah Coleman.

I do NOT want this to be taken out of context, I think that there are enough names in ‘27 that it will be a loaded class regardless, but if someone like LJ Martin gets pushed to an ADP in the 1st because of lack of declares, the picks definitely lose some value.

What do you guys think?

Who are you taking this year, vs. long term. And who are you taking if you are in win now mode, and can only pick one?

BTJ had the better rookie year, but clearly took a step back last season. Will he have a year three, “breakout”even with Myers and Washington there?

Egbuka started strong and fell off the map. Injuries, QB issues, starters coming back or does he need talent around him to succeed?

If both were in this years class where would you take then and what pick(s) do you value them at if trading for them/away.

I have the highest value team in a league. I have a few volatile assets who have a wide range of outcomes in 2026 and beyond (e.g. Bucky, Rashee and Nabers). Should I move off the volatile assets into safer territory and aim for players with fewer red flags and higher floors? Or, having a team with a lot of depth, am I insulated from the risk and should hold players with the highest ceilings?

Who is CMC’s handcuff?

James who is a fifth-round pick and has had a year of familiarity in the 49ers system? Or Black who was just drafted in the third-round and Shanahan has praised as the second best running back in the class (even over Price who went in the first round).

If you are on the clock in a dynasty draft and both are available, who are you picking?

I really think it would be cool to see who in the "expert" world is the most accurate in their rookie takes. I understand its kindof a sliding scale year to year for each player but I'd be curious who owns the most accurate takes prior to the start of the seasons.

I think this year's rookie class really is a perfect group of players since it was such a down class. It would at least show who's film review and takes were better than others.

And I'm curious who has taken both sides of the same player too..... seems like some things are just said for content (which I understand why, just seems disingenuous)

I remember a time where MHJ was a perfect can't miss prospect and now everyone is coming out of the woodworks (same folks mind you) to claim they had issues with certain things coming out of college. Would be nice to see a listing of takes and accuracy.

Welcome to the second piece in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves.  This series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to:

Coaching Changes

Free Agency

NFL Draft

The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Miami Dolphins who are +35,000 odds.

Article TL;DR: De’Von Achane got paid this offseason and is set to see massive volume in the short-term for the Fins. He’s the 3rd highest paid RB in the NFL, and new HC Jeff Hafley made a point in his first presser that the team will win by running the ball. In Dynasty, the pass catchers are all dart throws and will not likely be the WR1 of the future. If one had to emerge as a long-term WR1 for the Fins, it’s Chris Bell. The tea from Miami was bitter going down, and the only notes I could taste were from the starting RB and QB.

Previous articles:
Yesterday I posted the article for the Arizona Cardinals. I’ll keep a running list for those who are getting into this series deeper into the offseason.

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Tuesday: Find-A-League

Wednesday: Price Check

Thursday: Find-A-League

Friday(Every other week): App/Platform Sharing

Saturday: Mock Draft/Draft Result

All of what I am about to say has no stats involved, and is all based on situation and Matt Harmon love.

A year and a half ago, Harmon was hyping up Reed to an absurd extent (wr1?, sky’s the limit)

Any reception perception follower knows Downs and Reed were guys ranked 10-15 spots above thier KTC.

This year, both have, as their main competition, a big paid guy who we’re not sure we can run intermediate routes (Pierce, Watson), a projected YAC monster at tight end (Warren, Kraft), and a top end rb (Jacobs, Taylor). Kraft is coming off injury, Jacobs is coming off being a bad person (allegedly!), and Pierce may miss time (which may be the biggest factor in Downs favor).

Edit: Pittman left Colts (111 targets), Doubs and Wicks left GB (131 targets)

First, I’m basing this off of what the hype feels like. Maybe I’m off. But Downs is wr36 in ktc vs Reeds wr46.

I get that there’s more coach speak in Downs favor, and they pass more. Is that it? Because I’d be tempted to argue that Love vs Daniel Jones 10 minutes off a torn achilles closes the gap a little.

Side note- no one seems to be the least bit concerned that Daniel Jones - who wasn’t a sure thing as an NFL quarterback this time last year, is going to come back from an achilles injury in nine months, which I think is a record for a human (not verified). Is it possible he’s not 100% throwing off the PLANT LEG he injured. I like Daniel Jones and every report says he’s on track- I know nothing and the Colts wouldn’t have extended him if he wasn’t great. I’m just amazed at this and hope it’s all true.

Sorry, I had to say that out loud once. Anyway;

What do you think- is Downs just a superior player, or is Reed a good guy to target for similar or higher upside? If pressed, I’d probably have to admit I’d take Downs first in a start up draft, but I’m closer than most-
I’m curious if there’s any holdover Reed fans out there who think it’s close? Let’s not forget Reed missed a lot of games last year with a collarbone injury, whereas Downs injuries have been of the more recurring nature.

The most important camp battle to watch for me is in Washington. Can the $2 million man, Rachaad White, hold off Bill, Jerome Ford and Kaytron Allen to hold onto to the RB1 role he established throughout OTAs? 🥶

Beyond one of the most intriguing training camp backfield scrums of all time, here are 25 other camp battles to watch in July and August:

1. Jonathon Brooks vs. Chuba Hubbard

• Assuming full health, can all-purpose stud Jonathon Brooks push Chuba Hubbard for early down touches in Carolina?

2. Parker Washington vs. Brian Thomas Jr.

• The Jaguars are trying too hard to pump up Brian Thomas Jr. Washington’s contract extension looms over the situation.

3. Jayden Reed vs. Matthew Golden

• The Packers want Golden to seize the WR2 role, but Reed has a more impressive profile.

4. Treveyon Henderson vs. Rhamondre Stevenson

• Henderson has the talent, Stevenson has the trust.

5. Tre’ Harris vs. Quentin Johnston

• Will designed plays for Johnston be enough to marginalize Tre’ Harris? Advantage: Harris.

6. RJ Harvey vs. Jonah Coleman

• Harvey is the ultimate best ball running back. Coleman’s preseason role will determine how bad will the touch squeeze be in Denver this year?

7. Jaylin Noel vs. Tank Dell

• Can Tank Dell regain his pre-injury form? Noel’s future hangs in the balance…

8. Kenyon Sadiq vs. Mason Taylor

• It should surprise no one if Mason Taylor delays the Saddiq breakout in 2026.

9. Bucky Irving vs. Kenneth Gainwell

• How severely will Gainwell cannibalize touches in Tampa this year?

10. Adonai Mitchell vs. Omar Cooper Jr.

• The Mitchell hype machine has been turned up to 10 this offseason.

11. Oronde Gadsden II vs. David Njoku

• We will find out just how dusty David Njoku really is.

12. Jordan Addison vs. Juaun Jennings

• Will Jennings’ run blocking vault him into 2-receiver sets?

13. Chig Okonkwo vs. Ben Sinnott

• Chig needs to watch out for Ben Sinnot and his impressive prospect profile.

14. Jalen McMillan vs. Ted Hurst

• It’s only a matter of time for Ted Hurst. The question is when will the break-through happen?

15. Emmett Johnson vs. Emari Demercado

• The Chiefs are trying to win games, Demercado has the early RB2 edge.

16. Shedeur Sanders vs. Deshaun Watson

• The ultimate coaches vs. management struggle session.

17. Terrance Ferguson vs. Coby Parkinson

• Athleticism vs. experience. Parkinson’s back is up against the wall as Rams coaches and fantasy gamers desperately want Ferguson to happen.

18. Isaiah Bond vs. Denzel Boston

• Does draft capital matter? Bond has been an OTA superstar and Boston can’t separate.

19. Jordan James vs. Kaelon Black

• James has the trust of coaches, Black has the juice.

20. Tory Horton vs. Rashid Shaheed

• Shaheed is the leader in the clubhouse while Horton has been rehabbing.

21. Ollie Gordon II vs. Jaylen Wright

• Wright surged at the end of 2025, but Gordon is the better all-around talent.

22. Phil Mafah vs. Malik Davis

• Mafah took the first snap of 11-on-11 drills.

23. Emanuel Wilson vs. George Holani

• Holani is the incumbent, Wilson needs to prove he belongs on the active roster.

24. Elic Ayomanor vs. Chimere Dike

• The most difficult battle to project. Ayomanor has the polish, Dike is capable of the spectacular.

25. Colbie Young vs. Andrei Iosivas

• Young came on strong during OTAs, and Iosivas is a guy.

Any of these already decided in your mind? Which ones did I miss?

Matt looks at five running backs who have the potential to overthrow Bijan Robinson and claim the RB1 crown in dynasty fantasy football.

Read why Matt believes that Jahmyr Gibbs, De'Von Achane, Jeremiyah Love, Ashton Jeanty, and Omarion Hampton have the path to claim the top spot on dynasty rankings.

Do you agree with his takes?

In today’s episode we’re breaking down the players we’re out on at cost and fading for the 2026 Fantasy Football Season
Breakdown of 3 of the Players Discussed:

Omarion Hampton
I know everybody is going to hate this one, but I think we’re all a bit over our skis for Omarion Hampton here in 2026. Priced right now as the RB8, there is a lot of red flags signaling that Hampton could fall short of this premium price tag. He’s by no means a bad running back, and will likely have a good year in the NFL, but in regard to fantasy production this is too rich for my blood. I’ve heard a lot about what Mike McDaniel could do for this run game, but not as much about how hard he lobbied to get Keaton Mitchell in the building. So much so that he literally printed out wanted posters and hung them on GM Joe Hortiz’s wall. We’re also quick to forget that Kimani Vidal was heavily used last year and was actually pretty good. He had 4 top 8 fantasy finishes and when things mattered most in the playoffs, he played 93% of snaps compared to Hampton who only played 3% despite being active for his 5th consecutive game where the starters played. I don’t say this to pretend that either of these guys will get more opportunities, volume, or snaps than Omarion Hampton. I say it to shine light on the fact that maybe Hampton won’t dominate this backfield like many are projecting. I love the passing work, but on the ground I have concerns as well. Despite being perceived as a big-bodied and physical back, he only ranked 32nd in yards after contact per carry among all RBs with at least 50 carries. On top of that he ranked 32nd in fantasy points per rush among running backs with at least 50 carries. Pull out the pitchforks if you must, but there are other guys in this range I’d rather take the shot on

Alec Pierce
Alec Pierce is a phenomenal real life receiver who brings a tremendous spark to the Colts offense, but I fear that may not translate to paying off his WR32 price tag this season. Clearly an elite field stretcher, but Pierce has never had a season with 50 or more receptions. He’s always a big play threat to score long bomb touchdowns, but do we really want to bet on those coming consistently with Daniel Jones coming off a torn achilles? In fact, 4 of Pierce’s 6 TDs, and his two best fantasy performances, of last year came after Daniel Jones got hurt. So he wasn’t even at his best with a healthy Daniel Jones, let alone one coming off of the torn achilles. The nail in the coffin for me was the ankle injury though. He had surgery this offseason, did not participate in OTAs or minicamp at all, and the Colts have been very cryptic about his timetable to return. I’m fading Alec Pierce and loading up on Josh Downs shares before the price gets out of control.

De’Von Achane
This pains me as a De’Von Achane truther, but I don’t think an elite fantasy football season that will pay off an RB7 price is in the cards for 2026. There’s not a lot of scenarios anymore where having Tua Tagovailoa as your QB is a boost, but this was one of them. In 2024, his last full season as a starter, Tua ranked 5th in checkdown rate among all QBs with at least 200 dropbacks. Our low ADoT king make sure that his safety valve was always involved last season as Achane ranked third in target share among all NFL running backs in 2024 and 2nd in 2025. Now the team brings in Malik Willis, a run-first QB who in his small sample size last year boasted the highest scramble rate in the NFL and the fourth highest ADoT of any QB who played 50 or more snaps last season. Also, Achane was the RB5 last year but 139.8 of his PPR points came through the air and I have serious concerns that the number could drop significantly along with his rushing opportunities. This fear of decreased rushing volume is due to the likelihood of a lot of negative game scripts for this Miami Dolphins team whose win total sits at 4.5 as of today. Achane profiles as an unbelievably efficient running back who just won’t have the opportunities necessary to finish as a top-10 running back.

For a more in-depth deep dive on each player plus a few more, tune in to the episode above and drop us a comment on the video with your player that you’re fading at cost!

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Thursday: Find-A-League

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Welcome to the first part in a long, daily series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves.  This series is meant to be a primer for anyone who’s not yet steeped themselves in the NFL’s offseason events. We’ll be touching on the fantasy implications for all 32 NFL teams in regards to:

• Coaching Changes
• Free Agency
• NFL Draft

The 32-day series will go in reverse order of DraftKings odds of winning the Super Bowl, which means today’s article will cover the Arizona Cardinals who are +50,000 odds of winning the Lombardi.

Article TL;DR: What I want you to take away is that the Cardinals coaching situation has massively improved with the addition of Mike LeFleur. Mike LaFleur’s time in the McShanny (McVay & Shanahan) systems ensures we see innovative offensive philosophies implemented. The Cardinals have the weaponry to explode. They will need to keep their QB healthy and upright, and the offensive line is their one glaring weakness.