Dynasty Risers and Fallers Week 15: McCarthy, Pitts, Burrow! Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast - EP. 764

Rich Dotson⁠, ⁠Matt O'Hara⁠, and ⁠Garret Price⁠ debated fantasy breakout candidates on the Dynasty Nerds podcast. AD Mitchell earned a 3/5 belief rating after averaging 15 PPR points over three games with the Jets. Tyler Shough and Devin Neal emerged as cheap SuperFlex depth options in New Orleans. Rich's bold prediction: Trevor Lawrence establishes himself as a top-12 dynasty quarterback in 2026 under Liam Cohen's offense. Mitchell topped the risers with six-plus targets per game since joining New York. Rich gave him a 3/5, citing athletic upside but noting he needs everything to break right. If the Jets land Fernando Mendoza, Mitchell could thrive as the Z receiver opposite Garrett Wilson. Matt compared his ceiling to Jameson Williams' role in Detroit. Jalen Coker disappointed the panel despite recent production. Garret rated him just 1.5/5, predicting Carolina adds a tight end like Kyle Pitts or Dallas Goedert in free agency, pushing Coker to WR3. Rich saw him as pure trade bait—a "scale tipper" with name value exceeding actual dynasty upside. Shough earned 3.5-4/5 ratings as New Orleans' likely 2026 starter after winning back-to-back games. Garret compared him to Davis Mills—competent enough to be a QB2 but not a long-term franchise solution. Neal scored 2.5/5 as a Brian Robinson type who could split carries with Alvin Kamara if the Saints move on from the 31-year-old's $18 million cap hit. Rich's crystal ball prediction centered on Lawrence becoming QB2 overall since the bye week. With Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr. developing in year two, he projects Lawrence as a top-8 dynasty quarterback. Garret's bold take: 2026 will have the fewest fantasy-relevant day-one and day-two NFL Draft picks in 15 years, with only Jeremiyah Love, one or two quarterbacks, and 4-5 receivers worth first-round rookie picks. Gunner Helm received 4/5 ratings as a sneaky tight end buy with Tennessee's bare cupboard creating opportunity alongside Cam Ward. Jayden Reed scored 3-4.5/5 despite Green Bay's crowded receiver room, with the panel split on whether he can consistently crack starting lineups. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the ⁠FastDraft app⁠ and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). ⁠FastDraft⁠ will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! 00:00:00 Start 00:05:44 Do We Believe in Adonai Mitchell? 00:15:47 Do We Believe in Devin Neal and Tyler Shough? 00:25:03 Do We Believe in Jalen Coker? 00:34:25 Do We Believe in Gunnar Helm? 00:41:50 Do We Believe in Jayden Reed? 00:49:36 Crystal Ball Segment 00:50:50 Trevor Lawrence Betcomes an Established Top 12 QB 00:58:54 AJ Barner Fits Seattle's Offense Really Well 01:02:16 The NFL Draft Will Not Be Great for Fantasy Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garret Price and Andrew Mott reviewed the 2025 rookie wide receivers and tight ends on the Dynasty Nerds podcast. Tetairoa McMillan and Emeka Egbuka posted nearly identical stats, while Luther Burden emerged as Chicago's future alongside Rome Odunze. The tight end class delivered four potential top-10 dynasty assets in Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, Harold Fannin, and Oronde Gadsden. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Travis Hunter showed improvement before injury, trending toward 80% snap counts on offense with 14 targets in his final game. Andrew called him underrated in current trade markets despite the two-way player concerns. T-Mac and Egbuka both finished with nearly identical production—59 and 58 receptions, 851 and 870 yards, six touchdowns each—with T-Mac proving more consistent week-to-week. Matthew Golden disappointed both analysts, with Garret ranking him WR8 pre-draft and Andrew viewing him as a second-round rookie pick value. His blocking deficiencies mirror the issues that limited Jaden Reed's snap counts in Green Bay. Burden sits at 479 yards with three games remaining, positioned to be Chicago's Amon-Ra St. Brown in Ben Johnson's offense once DJ Moore departs. The 2025 tight end class may be historic. Warren and Loveland lead the way as potential top-four dynasty tight ends, with Andrew preferring Warren due to less target competition in Indianapolis. Fannin has been the surprise, posting 667 yards and making David Njoku's free agency decision easy for Cleveland. Gadsden's 602 yards as a converted wide receiver gives the Chargers a legitimate receiving weapon. Even depth pieces like Mason Taylor (369 yards in Houston's struggling offense) and Gunner Helm (347 yards for Miami) show promise. Andrew emphasized the tight end development window: 90% of multi-year top-six tight ends hit that threshold within their first two seasons. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! 00:00 Start 05:10 Takeaways From Travis Hunter's Season 08:00 Tetairoa McMillan & Emeka Egbuka's Season 11:57 Matthew Golden's Season is Disappointing 15:37 Texans WRs 18:50 Luther Burden Has Impressed 22:58 The Rest of the WRs 27:57 Rookie TEs 28:16 Colston Loveland & Tyler Warren Look Great! 31:25 Harold Fannin Jr. & Oronde Gadsen 34:46 Mason Taylor & Gunnar Helm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: JJ McCarthy, Kyle Pitts, and Joe Burrow Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Jagger May broke down the week's biggest dynasty risers and fallers on the latest podcast. JJ McCarthy topped the risers after back-to-back solid performances, while Kyle Pitts exploded for 45.6 PPR points. On the flip side, Joe Burrow continues to struggle, raising concerns about his long-term future in Cincinnati. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Rich emphasized that McCarthy remains obtainable despite his recent success, projecting he could be acquired for a first-round pick plus. The young quarterback is completing over 73% of his passes with six touchdowns across two games in Kevin O'Connell's system. Garret threw cold water on the hype, noting McCarthy faced the third and first-worst defenses against fantasy quarterbacks, but all three hosts agreed the positional value makes him worth the gamble. Luther Burden also earned riser status after leading the Bears in targets since Week 10, though Rich cautioned his value is situational with Rome Odunze returning soon. Pitts' massive game sparked debate about whether this is his second coming or just a contract-year fluke, with the Patriots and Commanders emerging as potential landing spots. The fallers list featured Sam Darnold cooling off after a hot start, Stefon Diggs entering his Keenan Allen phase, and Burrow raising Andrew Luck retirement comparisons. Jagger highlighted the Bengals' organizational cheapness as a major concern for Burrow's health and happiness moving forward. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! 00:00 Start 01:14 Injuries 03:02 Dynasty Risers 03:53 Riser: JJ McCarthy 15:21 Riser: Luther Burden 23:10 Riser: Kyle Pitts 30:31 Dynasty Fallers 31:03 Faller: Sam Darnold 38:01 Faller: Stefon Diggs 42:25 Faller: Joe Burrow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garret Price, Andrew Mott, and Jagger May ranked wide receiver classes from 2020 to 2027 on the College Show. The 2024 class topped their rankings despite Year 2 disappointments from Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Brian Thomas Jr. The crew also hyped the 2027 class featuring Jeremiah Smith, who some believe could be the best prospect in years. The hosts agreed the 2021 class ranked second overall, producing dynasty assets like Ja'Marr Chase, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Nico Collins. The 2020 class landed fourth despite early whiffs on Jalen Reagor over Justin Jefferson. Meanwhile, 2023 ranked dead last entering the draft but got salvaged by Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Looking ahead, the 2026 class lacks a true alpha, with Jordan Tyson, Carnell Tate, and Makai Lemon forming a solid but unspectacular top tier. The 2027 class stole the show, with Smith drawing Julio Jones comparisons and Cam Coleman rounding out an elite top duo. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! 00:00:00 Start 00:02:31 2020 WR Class 00:08:32 2021 WR Class 00:14:40 2022 WR Class 00:23:35 2023 WR Class 00:33:05 2024 WR Class 00:41:19 2025 WR Class 00:51:12 2026 WR Class 00:57:39 2027 WR Class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price return to the Dynasty Nerds podcast to reflect on the biggest mistakes and lessons learned from the 2025 dynasty fantasy football season. With decades of experience between them, the hosts dive into the critical errors that cost dynasty managers championships and the strategies that led to success. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Rich's biggest regret? Letting NFL draft capital override his film room evaluations. He moved Kaleb Johnson up his board over Cam Skattebo simply because of draft position, despite his tape analysis favoring Skattebo. The lesson: stick with your February to May process, because post-draft adjustments have a ridiculously low hit rate. Matt learned that even elite players like Justin Jefferson need competent quarterbacks and offensive lines. When everything crumbles around a superstar receiver, even the best talent becomes unreliable. Meanwhile, Garret went all in on 14 of his 21 teams, and all 14 made the playoffs with eight finishing as the number one scoring team. The takeaway? Avoid the middle at all costs. Either go all in or blow it up completely. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! 00:00 Start 06:29 Trust Your Rooke Film Evaluations 12:49 Elite Players Need Supporting Casts 18:04 Use The Tools Available 24:24 Go ALL IN or Blow it Up 36:25 Second Round Picks are Overrated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dynasty Nerds wrap up the 2025 regular season with their annual awards show. Hosts Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price hand out hardware to the breakout stars, disappointments, comebacks, and MVP candidates that defined fantasy football this year. From the Nico Collins Award to the Kim Kardashian Comeback Player trophy, this episode celebrates the players who exceeded expectations and the ones who fell short. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube George Pickens dominates the Nico Collins Award as wide receiver three on the season after his trade to Dallas. Running a full route tree alongside CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott, Pickens proved he can be a true alpha receiver. The hosts debate whether he maintains his hunger after getting paid, but his production speaks for itself. Harold Fannin Jr. earns multiple trophies including Rookie Value Award after going in the third round of rookie drafts. The 21 year old Cleveland tight end has become the clear number one weapon for Shedeur Sanders, showcasing elite yards after catch ability and solid route running despite coming from Bowling Green. Javonte Williams unanimously wins the Kim Kardashian Comeback Player Award as running back seven. After devastating injuries derailed his career, Williams looks like his rookie self again in Dallas, breaking tackles and delivering the juice fantasy managers thought they'd never see again. The hosts hope he stays with the Cowboys to maximize his remaining window. Josh Jacobs claims Mr. Consistent for the second straight year, proving once again he's a set and forget running back one. Since 2021, Jacobs has finished as a running back one every season except his final Raiders year, making him one of the most underrated dynasty assets in fantasy football. Saquon Barkley earns Matt's "I Told You So" after his massive 378 touch season in 2024 led to predictable regression. Dropping from 21 points per game to 14.4, Barkley went from Superman to a mere mortal, validating concerns about his workload. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! 00:00:00 Start 00:08:45 The Nico Collins Award 00:20:34 I'm Ready to Get Hurt Again Award 00:27:12 The Kim Kardashien Award 00:30:40 The Consistability Award 00:37:00 The "I Told You So" Award 00:42:40 The Pleasant Suprise Award 00:45:06 Rookie Value Award 00:48:57 Rookie of the Year 00:53:31 The LVP 01:00:59 Our MVP! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football 2025 season awards, George Pickens Dallas Cowboys, Harold Fannin Jr. Javonte Williams comeback,Trey McBride fantasy value, Saquon Barkley regression, dynasty fantasy football rankings, 2025 fantasy football awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dynasty Nerds are reviewing the 2025 rookie class at the season's end. Hosts Garret Price and Andrew Mott break down how quarterbacks and running backs have performed, from disappointing debuts to breakout stars. With playoff positioning locked in and the regular season winding down, it's time to assess which rookies lived up to the hype and which ones left fantasy managers wanting more. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Cam Ward has been the biggest quarterback disappointment, averaging just 10.3 fantasy points per game for Tennessee. The hosts debate whether he'd even go in the first round of a 2025 redraft today, comparing his trajectory to Bryce Young's inconsistent path. With the Titans needing a new coach and multiple weapons, Ward's ceiling appears limited. Meanwhile, Jaxson Dart has been the opposite story. Averaging 17.7 points per game despite losing his head coach and key offensive pieces, Dart has shown the ability to will his team to production. His rushing upside has been a superpower, and the hosts consider him a potential 1.01 or 1.02 in a Super Flex redraft. Shedeur Sanders remains the ultimate roller coaster. After falling to the fifth round and sitting behind Dillon Gabriel, he's finally getting his shot in Cleveland. The hosts hope his final three games provide clarity, either elite or terrible, to avoid another muddy Browns offseason. Ashton Jeanty remains the most talented back despite disappointing numbers behind Las Vegas's terrible offensive line. The hosts still believe he's the first running back off the board in a redraft, though the conversation has gotten closer. Omarion Hampton has moved to the top of some rankings after showing he's built for the Chargers' offense. TreVeyon Henderson continues flashing elite big play ability in New England, averaging five yards per carry despite limited touches. Quinshon Judkins has been steady for Cleveland with nearly 800 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, though touchdown consistency remains an issue. RJ Harvey, Cam Skattebo, and Woody Marks all face uncertain futures heading into an offseason loaded with veteran free agent running backs who could shake up depth charts across the league. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: 2025 dynasty rookie class review, Jaxson Dart fantasy football, Cam Ward dynasty value, Ashton Jeanty rookie season, Omarion Hampton Chargers, TreVeyon Henderson Patriots, Quinshon Judkins Browns, Shedeur Sanders Cleveland, dynasty fantasy football rookies, 2025 NFL rookie review 00:00 Start 01:28 Cam Ward is Having a Terrible Season 06:35 Jaxson Dart is Looking Great 10:41 The Shedeur Sanders Roller Coaster Continues 16:45 Tyler Shough is on the Saints 21:24 Is Ashton Jeanty Still #1? 26:32 Omarion Hampton is Garret's #1 Rookie RB 28:54 TreVeyon Henderson is HERE! 31:43 Quinshon Judkins Looks Like a Bellcow 34:23 RJ Harvey is Gaining Momentum 39:09 Kaleb Johnson Makes Us Very Nervous 44:57 Cam Skattebo is Still a Legit Dynasty Asset 48:15 Bhayshul Tuten or Woody Marks? 51:48 Kyle Monangai Will be a Solid Fantasy RB 53:44 Jacory Croskey-Merrit's Dynasty Outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dynasty Nerds are back breaking down the biggest winners and losers from Week 14. Hosts Garret Price and Jagger May tackle a wild NFL season where playoff contention feels more unpredictable than ever. From devastating injuries to breakout performances, this episode covers the fantasy implications you need to know heading into the stretch run. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Harold Fannin Jr. tops the risers list after dominating with 11 targets and 25.4 fantasy points for Cleveland. With David Njoku potentially facing free agency and Shedeur Sanders showing competence under center, Fannin's dynasty stock is climbing fast. The hosts debate whether he can reach Mark Andrews or Isaiah Likely territory if the Browns find their quarterback. Devin Neal claims the number two spot after his opportunity in New Orleans. With Alvin Kamara aging and a weak 2025 running back draft class, Neal could emerge as a starter. The hosts recommend buying low before his value spikes. Michael Wilson takes the top riser slot with a massive 37.2 point performance in Marvin Harrison Jr's absence. While his production without Harrison is elite, the hosts caution this is a firm hold rather than buy or sell situation given the uncertainty around Arizona's future. Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield headline the fallers after disappointing weeks. The Tampa Bay offense hasn't gelled with injuries disrupting chemistry all season. Mayfield is battling through pain, and the hosts see him as a strong buy low candidate this offseason when his value dips further. The biggest faller isn't a single player but the entire Indianapolis pass catchers group. With Anthony Richardson's health concerns and Riley Leonard potentially taking over, Michael Pittman Jr, Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, and Tyler Warren all face major downgrades. Even Jonathan Taylor will see stacked boxes tank his efficiency. Daniel Jones' devastating Achilles tear clouds his future after showing promise with the Colts. The nine month recovery timeline puts his Week 1 availability in question, and teams may hesitate to commit significant money. Minnesota emerges as a potential landing spot. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football risers fallers week 14, Harold Fannin Jr. dynasty value, Michael Wilson fantasy football, Devin Neal Saints, Baker Mayfield buy low, Daniel Jones injury, Indianapolis Colts fantasy, dynasty fantasy football podcast, fantasy football week 14 analysis 00:00 Start 01:43 Injuries 05:24 Dynasty Risers 06:06 Riser: Harold Fannin Jr. 12:00 Riser: Devin Neal 15:34 Riser: Michael Wilson 20:26 Faller: Emeka Egbuka & Baker Mayfield 26:33 Faller: Colts Pass Catchers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dynasty Nerds College Show hosts Garret Price, Jared Wackerly, and Andrew Mott ranked eight years of running back draft classes to understand how 2026 and 2027 stack up against recent history. Their pre-draft evaluations reveal which classes delivered on expectations and which ones fell short. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube The 2025 class earned unanimous number one rankings from all three hosts. Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, Quinshon Judkins, and TreVeyon Henderson all scored above 76 on their pre-draft nerd scores. The 2023 class featuring Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs ranked second or third for most evaluators. The 2024 class ranked dead last. Jonathon Brooks, Trey Benson, and Blake Corum headlined a weak group plagued by injuries. The 2026 class barely fares better, with Jeremiyah Love standing alone as an elite talent followed by a significant talent drop. FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty running back rankings, Ashton Jeanty, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jeremiah Love, Ahmad Hardy, Omarion Hampton, Jonathan Brooks, 2025 rookie class, 2027 draft class 00:00 Start 01:43 2020 RB Class 08:18 2021 RB Class 15:05 2022 RB Class 25:42 2023 RB Class 34:37 2024 RB Class 41:21 2025 RB Class 49:27 2026 RB Class 55:01 2027 RB Class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynasty Game Show: Blind Resume & Pick Your Poison The Dynasty Nerds crew turned their fantasy football analysis into a game show format for the final week of the regular season. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price tested their player knowledge with blind resume questions before diving into tough dynasty trade decisions. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube The blind resume segment revealed surprising stats. Jordan Love ranked as the number two passer by PFF despite middling fantasy numbers. Rome Odunze leads his team in targets with the second-highest average depth of target among number one receivers. The pick your poison segment forced difficult choices. All three hosts unanimously preferred Chris Olave over Tee Higgins for dynasty rosters. The Kyle Monangai versus Trey Benson debate split the room between proven production and upside potential. Most surprisingly, the crew talked themselves into ranking Caleb Williams ahead of Joe Burrow for dynasty value despite Burrow's elite talent. Keywords: dynasty fantasy football rankings, Chris Olave, Tee Higgins, Caleb Williams, Joe Burrow, Rome Odunze, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Kyle Monangai, Trey Benson, Jordan Love 00:00 Start 02:26 Blind Resume #1 08:55 Blind Resume #2 19:27 Blind Resume #3 32:11 Pick Your Poison 32:34 Tee Higgins or Chris Olave? 38:47 Kyle Monangai or Trey Benson? 46:24 Joe Burrow or Caleb Williams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices