How to Value Injured Players | Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 914

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

How to Value Injured Dynasty Stars Right Now Injuries are creating some of the most difficult trade decisions of the dynasty season. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price break down what they would actually pay for injured stars depending on whether a roster is contending, rebuilding, or stuck somewhere in the middle. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube De'Von Achane becomes a fascinating target for a soft rebuild, where the immediate lost production matters far less than his long-term upside. Jayden Daniels creates a completely different debate for contenders, with elite upside balanced against growing durability concerns. The guys also work through Breece Hall and Jaxson Dart, showing why the exact same player can be a buy, sell, or pass depending on where your dynasty roster stands. The second half gets less serious with Dynasty Nerds' first dating game. Hidden player profiles force Rich and Matt to choose between mystery quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and flex options without knowing exactly who they are getting. The results include some great picks, some immediate regret, and one particularly painful Michael Penix Jr. reveal. 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 00:07:20 How to Value Injured Dynasty Stars 00:08:22 What Would You Pay for De'Von Achane? 00:15:49 Would You Pay Two 1sts for Jayden Daniels? 00:26:07 Should You Buy Breece Hall? 00:31:02 What Is Jackson Dart Worth in a Rebuild? 00:39:53 Ugly Player of the Week 00:42:46 The Dating Game 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 Risers and Fallers After Week 3 Dynasty values are moving quickly after another chaotic week of football. Garret Price and Peter Bartausky break down the biggest risers, fallers, injuries, and potential trade windows emerging across the league. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Drake Maye has struggled badly to open the season, but Garret and Peter are not treating the downturn as a reason to sell. Instead, the market's frustration may finally be creating the buy-low window that did not exist during the offseason. The concern is much stronger with Brian Thomas Jr.. Three games into the season, his usage and production have fallen well short of expectations, creating legitimate questions about where his dynasty value goes from here. Tyler Shough is starting to win over the skeptics as New Orleans continues playing fast and putting him in fantasy-friendly situations. Rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq may be even more intriguing after his usage and athleticism flashed again. Ollie Gordon II also becomes the week's biggest riser following the De'Von Achane injury, although the sudden value spike could create a better selling opportunity than a long-term breakout. 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 3 Chaos 02:03 Dynasty Fallers 04:38 Jadarian Price 11:19 Drake Maye 22:13 Brian Thomas Jr. 27:34 Week 3 Injury Report 31:17 Baker Mayfield 33:07 De'Von Achane 37:20 Breece Hall 42:42 Justin Jefferson 45:30 Travis Etienne 47:02 Dynasty Risers 47:02 Jordan Addison 48:09 Braelon Allen 48:47 Tyler Shough 53:51 Kenyon Sadiq 1:00:59 Ollie Gordon 1:01:29 BREAKING: Achane ACL Update 1:04:40 Final Thoughts 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

2026 Rookie Class Review: Stock Up or Stock Down? The 2026 rookie class entered the season with plenty of hype, but two weeks of NFL action have already started separating the hits from the concerns. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price revisit the class and decide whose dynasty stock has actually changed. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Denzel Boston has been the biggest early riser. The separation, explosiveness, and big-play ability have translated better than expected, creating a legitimate argument for him as one of the first receivers selected if rookie drafts were held again today. KC Concepcion is also trending upward, while the guys remain patient with Carnell Tate despite Tennessee's struggling offense. On the other side, recurring injury concerns have Jordan Tyson moving down. The show closes with another round of Adjust the Ranks. Christian Watson gets a major boost, Brock Purdy enters the elite dynasty quarterback conversation, and Chris Olave forces another look at where he belongs among fantasy's top wide receivers. 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 03:40 App Update 06:55 Jeremiyah Love 09:09 Carnell Tate 10:28 Ferando Mendoza 12:02 Jordyn Tyson 13:21 Makai Lemon 14:44 Jadarian Price 16:04 Kenyon Sadiq 17:07 KC Concepcion 18:52 Omar Cooper Jr. 20:14 Ty Simpson 20:32 Denzel Boston 24:11 Honorable Mention 29:27 Ugly Player of the Week 31:58 Rankings Risers and Fallers 32:29 Marvin Harrison Jr. 33:20 Christian Watson 34:59 Brock Purdy 42:37 Chris Olave 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 Fantasy Football Buy Low Targets After Week 2 Two weeks of football is enough to move dynasty markets, but it is not always enough to change what we know about a player. Garret Price and Andrew Mott identify the early-season dips they are looking to buy before prices rebound. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Justin Herbert has opened the season slowly, but his dynasty price may finally have fallen far enough to create a buying opportunity. Atlanta offers two more potential discounts. Kyle Pitts has produced almost nothing through two weeks, while Drake London has also disappointed. The return of Michael Penix Jr. could quickly change both conversations. Quinshon Judkins has not delivered the rushing production managers expected, but increased receiving involvement keeps his long-term outlook intriguing. The same patience applies to Colston Loveland, Drake Maye, Jaxson Dart, and Carnell Tate. Early production has created uncertainty, but dynasty managers willing to look beyond two games may find some of the best buying windows of the season. 00:00 Start 01:03 Justin Herbert 05:25 Kyle Pitts 08:54 Drake London 11:38 Quinshon Judkins 15:27 Hello, I'm Ugly 17:16 Colston Loveland 25:28 Jaxson Dart 29:59 Carnell Tate 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

2027 Rookie Class Risers and Fallers The 2027 rookie class already looks loaded, but the opening weeks of college football are changing the conversation. Garret Price and Andrew Mott break down the prospects climbing dynasty boards and the names starting to lose momentum. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube Darian Mensah has quickly entered the QB1 conversation after a dominant start at Miami. Garret is already comfortable putting him atop the quarterback class if rookie drafts were held today. At running back, Jadan Baugh is making an equally strong push. His size, receiving ability, contact balance, and improved explosiveness have him challenging for RB1 status. Reed Harris may be the biggest breakout name of the group. At 6-foot-5 with legitimate movement skills, the Arizona State receiver has quickly become a prospect dynasty managers need to know. The early season has been less encouraging for Dante Moore. After entering the year with potential top-five NFL Draft expectations, Garret and Andrew have not seen the franchise quarterback level play necessary to maintain that valuation. The 2027 class remains deep, but the order is already changing. 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 01:38 Darian Mensah 04:40 Charlie Becker 07:30 Jadan Baugh 12:09 Reed Harris 14:32 Trey'Dez Green 17:21 Hello, I'm Ugly 19:33 Jayden Maiava 22:55 KJ Duff 26:37 Fame Ijeboi 29:49 Ahmad Hardy 32:48 Dante Moore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices