The DLF Dynasty Podcast #707 – Makai Lemon Rookie Report & The TE Landscape

Ryan is back, and the guys jump right back into rookie season with another Rookie Report. They break down running back Jonah Coleman, wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, and quarterback Cade Klubnik, discussing what dynasty managers should be watching as evaluations continue to take shape.They also shift gears to talk startup draft strategy, debating the merits of a win-now build versus a productive struggle approach. Whether you’re drafting to contend immediately or building for long-term dominance, the guys lay out how they think through both paths.🔗 Follow us on Twitter:@DLFpodcast | @dmeylor22 | @MattPriceFF | @RyanMc23 | @Justin_Redwards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt and Dan take the reins this week to deliver another edition of the Rookie Report, profiling tight end Kenyon Sadiq, wide receiver Germie Bernard, and quarterback Carson Beck. They break down what dynasty managers should know about each prospect as the evaluation process continues to evolve.The guys also dive into a few tough dynasty debates between similarly valued players, including Ja’Marr Chase vs. Bijan Robinson, before wrapping things up with a discussion on Bo Nix’s injury and how dynasty managers should be valuing him moving forward.🔗 Follow us on Twitter:@DLFpodcast | @dmeylor22 | @MattPriceFF | @RyanMc23 | @Justin_Redwards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re back this week with a tight end–centric episode, digging into how dynasty managers should be valuing the position heading into the offseason. The guys break down Colston Loveland’s dynasty outlook and discuss which tight ends are most likely to see their value change over the coming months.They also roll out the second Rookie Report Card of the year, profiling Makai Lemon, Zachariah Branch, and Michael Trigg. It’s an early look at some intriguing prospects as the rookie evaluation process continues to take shape.🔗 Follow us on Twitter:@DLFpodcast | @dmeylor22 | @MattPriceFF | @RyanMc23 | @Justin_Redwards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys officially shift into offseason mode as they kick off the first Rookie Report of the year. They profile top prospect Jeremiyah Love and take a closer look at wide receivers Chris Brazzell and Antonio Williams, breaking down what dynasty managers should know as early evaluations begin.They also zoom out to discuss how the wide receiver landscape could change this offseason and which coaching vacancies—and potential hires—are most appealing from a dynasty perspective. With Black Monday in the rearview, it’s all about projecting what’s next.🔗 Follow us on Twitter:@DLFpodcast | @dmeylor22 | @MattPriceFF | @RyanMc23 | @Justin_Redwards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fellas close the book on championship week with a breakdown of the biggest studs and duds from dynasty playoff matchups. They discuss which performances mattered most, which disappointments stung the hardest, and what lessons dynasty managers can carry into the offseason.They also zoom out to evaluate the running back landscape heading into the offseason, highlighting the most intriguing backfields to monitor. To wrap things up, the guys dive into Drake Maye’s rapid ascent and debate how dynasty managers should value him as he pushes toward QB1 territory.🔗 Follow us on Twitter:@DLFpodcast | @dmeylor22 | @MattPriceFF | @RyanMc23 | @Justin_Redwards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fellas are back with a holiday-themed episode, starting with the fallout from Quinshon Judkins’ injury and what it means for dynasty managers heading into the offseason. From there, they zoom out to discuss the ever-spinning quarterback carousel and what to expect across the position as teams reset for 2026.Things get festive as the guys hand out Christmas gifts to players and quarterbacks who might need them most. Highlights include gifting Carnell Tate to a quarterback-needy AFC East team, a self-help book for another signal-caller in need of a reset, and Matt volunteering himself as Anthony Richardson’s personal life coach. Dynasty insight meets holiday chaos in this one. 🔗 Follow us on Twitter:@DLFpodcast | @dmeylor22 | @MattPriceFF | @RyanMc23 | @Justin_Redwards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys kick off this week’s episode by reacting to the Patrick Mahomes injury and what it means for dynasty managers heading into the offseason. From there, they dig into early buy and sell candidates—highlighting players they’re looking to acquire or move as the dynasty calendar flips toward 2026 planning.They also wrap things up with one final 2025 rookie mock draft, revisiting some of the biggest questions in this class. Is Ashton Jeanty still the clear 1.01? How high should Jaxson Dart be valued? And which tight end does Matt currently have as his TE1? Plenty of draft-season clarity packed into this one.🔗 Follow us on Twitter:@DLFpodcast | @dmeylor22 | @MattPriceFF | @RyanMc23 | @Justin_Redwards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Matt busy managing a plumbing situation, Ryan and Dan take the reins to discuss Shedeur Sanders’ massive four-touchdown breakout and what it means for his dynasty value moving forward. They also dive into the upcoming NFL free-agent class, identifying players dynasty managers should be keeping an eye on heading into the offseason.To wrap things up, the guys revisit the top-12 rookies from September, tracking who has risen, who’s fallen, and how perceptions have shifted throughout the 2025 campaign. It’s a packed episode full of player value talk, trade angles, and offseason prep.🔗 Follow us on Twitter:@DLFpodcast | @dmeylor22 | @MattPriceFF | @RyanMc23 | @Justin_Redwards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fellas are back with a strategy-focused episode as the fantasy regular season nears its end. They talk through key league settings and rules—covering everything from trade deadlines and tanking to how playoff seeding can shape strategy down the stretch.They also discuss Lamar Jackson’s recent fall-off in production and highlight several players who have disappointed in 2025 but could bounce back in a big way next season. It’s the perfect blend of process, perspective, and planning for dynasty managers looking ahead to 2026.🔗 Follow us on Twitter:@DLFpodcast | @dmeylor22 | @MattPriceFF | @RyanMc23 | @Justin_Redwards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the 700th episode, the guys take a forward (and backward) look at dynasty value. They start by previewing the 2026 rookie draft class, highlighting early names to know and what makes this group unique compared to recent years.Then they flip the script, debating which veteran players—those so-called “old guys”—still have meaningful dynasty value through the 2025 stretch run and beyond. The crew also breaks down the ongoing J.J. McCarthy situation in Minnesota and discuss what to make of Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s dynasty outlook moving forward.🔗 Follow us on Twitter:@DLFpodcast | @dmeylor22 | @MattPriceFF | @RyanMc23 | @Justin_Redwards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.