The Biggest Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football in NFL Week 2 - Ep. 700

Dive into the latest risers and fallers from NFL Week 2 on the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast. We break down key injuries like Austin Ekeler's torn Achilles, Jayden Reed's broken collarbone, and Joe Burrow's toe ligament issue that's sidelining him for three months, plus how Jake Browning steps up as a solid Superflex pickup averaging 20 points per game. Hosts Rich, Garret, and Jagger react to performances from players like Kayshon Boutte, Javonte Williams, Travis Etienne, Cam Skattebo, Tucker Kraft, Rome Odunze, Justin Fields, and Calvin Ridley. We discuss dynasty trades, target shares, backfield splits, and whether guys like Rome Odunze are creeping into top wide receiver territory or if Calvin Ridley is fading fast. Don't miss our takes on Green Bay's tight end room with Tucker Kraft emerging, the Giants' running back committee, and buy-low opportunities in dynasty leagues. Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!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 and fallers NFL Week 2, Austin Ekeler injury, Jayden Reed broken collarbone, Joe Burrow, Jake Browning, Kayshon Boutte, Javonte Williams, Travis Etienne, Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, Tucker Kraft, Rome Odunze, Justin Fields, Calvin Ridley, dynasty trades 00:00 Start 05:59 Honorable Mentions for Risers 10:50 Riser: Cam Skattebo 18:12 Riser: Tucker Kraft 27:07 Biggest Riser: Rome Odunze 42:19 Roster Rescue 42:51 Fallers 44:42 Faller: Justin Fields 51:38 Faller: Calvin Ridley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garret, Jared, and Andrew dive into our early take on the 2026 dynasty RB class for dynasty fantasy football, breaking down top prospects like Jeremiyah Love, Jonah Coleman, Nick Singleton, Justice Haynes, and Darius Taylor. We chat about their upside in rookie drafts, from explosive home run threats with elite contact balance and burst to patient runners with solid vision and pass-catching skills. Hear our rankings, sleeper picks like Makhi Hughes, Kaytron Allen, and Quinten Joyner, plus concerns on injuries, size, and long speed. Perfect for devy leagues and NFL draft prep, we compare this group to studs like Ashton Jeanty, TreVeyon Henderson, and Quinshon Judkins from last year, debating day two picks and three-down potential in PPR formats. Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!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, 2026 rookie rankings, devy league, college running backs, NFL draft prospects, Jeremiyah Love, Jonah Coleman, Nick Singleton, Justice Haynes, Darius Taylor, Makhi Hughes, Kaytron Allen, Quinten Joyner, C.J. Baxter, Le'Veon Moss, Tre Wisner, Jamal Haynes, Mark Fletcher, Dante Dowdell, Raleek Brown, Jamarion Miller, Jaydn Ott, Terion Stewart, Demond Claiborne 00:00 Start 04:26 Top 6-10 2026 RBs 08:18 C.J. Baxter Breakdown 10:34 Quintrevion Wisner Breakdown 12:27 Kaytron Allen Breakdown 15:34 Darius Taylor Breakdown 19:36 Dante Dowdell Breakdown 23:23 Quinten Joyner Breakdown 25:08 Roster Rescue 25:43 Top 5 RBs for 2026 26:40 Makai Hughes Breakdown 29:40 Justice Haynes Breakdown 32:02 Nicholas Singleton Breakdown 36:41 Jonah Coleman Breakdown 39:19 Demond Claiborne 41:44 Jeremiyah Love Breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Rich, Garret, and Matt Dive into the chaos of NFL running back committees after Week 1. We break down backfields like the Cowboys, Chiefs, Jaguars, and more. We're talking Javonte Williams bursting back onto the scene, Isaiah Pacheco's committee mess, Travis Etienne's monster day against the Panthers, and sneaky buys like Jaydon Blue and Woody Marks. From buy-low targets to sell-high candidates, we cover dynasty trades, snap shares, red zone work, and yards per carry to help you dominate your league. Whether you're chasing championships or rebuilding, get the edge on fluid RB situations and spot those hidden gems before everyone else. Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!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, Javonte Williams, Isaiah Pacheco, Travis Etienne, Chiefs backfield, Jaguars running backs, Cowboys RB situation, Breece Hall, Kareem Hunt, Tank Bigsby 00:00:00 Start 00:01:20 Dallas Cowboys Backfield 00:10:09 Kansas City Chiefs Backfield 00:13:42 Jacksonville Jaguars Backfield 00:24:21 New England Patriots Backfield 00:26:10 FastDraft 00:27:41 New York Jets Backfield 00:31:35 Pittsburgh Steelers Backfield 00:34:44 Washington Commanders Backfield 00:44:18 Roster Rescue 00:49:14 Seattle Seahawks Backfield 00:53:44 Houston Texans Backfield 00:57:34 Minnesota Vikings Backfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Rich, Garret, and Matt dive into the Dynasty Nerds' Dynasty Fantasy Football podcast, reacting to NFL Week 1 chaos with "Does it matter?" breakdowns on Chargers' pass rate boosting Justin Herbert, JSN's target share in Seattle, Justin Fields' 29.5-point revenge game, Bryce Young's Jacksonville dud, and Harold Fannin's Browns out-targeting David Njoku. We debate "Are they back?" for veterans like Deebo Samuel's Washington revival, Keenan Allen's Chargers resurgence (19.8 points), Michael Pittman's Colts consistency, Hollywood Brown's 36% Chief's targets, and Stefon Diggs' Patriots upside. Tune in for dynasty trades, contender tweaks, rebuild strategies, and roster rescue tips amid early-season volatility. Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!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, NFL Week 1 reactions, dynasty fantasy football, Week 1 reactions, Deebo Samuel, Keenan Allen, Michael Pittman, Hollywood Brown, Stefon Diggs, Justin Herbert, Justin Fields, Bryce Young, Harold Fannin, David Njoku, JSN, Xavier Worthy 00:00:00 Start 00:03:26 Does It Matter? 00:04:44 Does it Matter That the Chargers Passed A lot Week 1? 00:11:49 JSN Had an INSANE Target Share! 00:18:10 Is Justin Fields for Real? 00:23:00 Bryce Young Falling Back to Earth? 00:29:31 Harold Fannin Jr. Looked Great! 00:36:35 FastDraft 00:38:21 Are These WRs Back? 00:38:58 Deebo Samuel 00:45:16 Michael Pittman Jr. 00:55:57 Roster Rescue 00:56:31 Hollywood Brown 01:01:52 Keenan Allen 01:06:00 Stefon Diggs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kick off the week with Dynasty Nerds' risers and fallers episode, where we react to the biggest value shifts from Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season in Week 1. We highlight Javonte Williams' explosive debut with the Cowboys, which boosts his appeal for contenders. Additionally, we discuss Daniel Jones’ efficient takeover with the Colts, positioning him as a sneaky QB2 buy, and Emeka Egbuka's immediate impact with the Buccaneers, scoring twice and indicating a potential WR1 trajectory.On the other side, we analyze Tua Tagovailoa's disappointing performance with the Dolphins, raising concerns about a possible blowup. We also look at Kenneth Walker's challenges with a timeshare alongside Zach Charbonnet in Seattle, and Kaleb Johnson's benching with the Steelers amid the emergence of Kenneth Gainwell and Jaylen Warren. Hosts Rich, Garret, and Jagger explore buy-low opportunities, like the potential value of post-hype Javonte Williams, concerns about panic selling Tua amid issues with Mike McDaniel, and Charbonnet's growing role in the ground-and-pound game. We also mention other players worth noting, such as Quentin Johnston's quiet rise, Dylan Sampson's PPR upside, and Isaiah Pacheco's split role with the Chiefs, which is affecting his value. Additionally, we provide injury updates on Xavier Worthy, George Kittle, Drake London, Evan Engram, Brock Bowers, and Jauan Jennings, while keeping an eye on backups like Jalen Royals, Ricky Pearsall, and RJ Harvey. Tune in for insights on trade targets, rebuilding strategies, and adjustments for contenders to capitalize on the early-season chaos. Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!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 winners and losers, nfl week 1, Javonte Williams, Daniel Jones, Emeka Egbuka, Tua Tagovailoa, Kenneth Walker, Zach Charbonnet, Kaleb Johnson, Quentin Johnston, Dylan Sampson, Isaiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt 00:00:00 Start 00:05:13 Risers 00:06:19 Riser: Javonte Williams 00:15:53 Riser: Daniel Jones 00:27:27 Riser: Emeka Egbuka 00:36:02 Fallers 00:37:08 FastDraft 00:38:10 Faller: Tua Tagovailoa 00:43:29 Roster Rescue 00:44:01 Faller: Kenneth Walker 00:52:47 Faller: Kaleb Johnson 01:00:08 Injuries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jump into the Dynasty Nerds' Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast as Garret, Jared, and Jagger for our debut college football show, diving into the top 10 draft-eligible quarterbacks for the 2026 NFL Draft based on early 2025 season insights. We break down rising talents like Taylen Green flashing elite athleticism at Arkansas, John Mateer stepping up at Oklahoma, Nico Iamaleava's raw tools shining after his Tennessee to UCLA move, Arch Manning's high-upside arm needing more starts, and Carson Beck redeeming himself at Miami. We analyze pocket presence, processing speed, arm talent, rushing floors, and fantasy ceilings for prospects including Sam Leavitt, Cade Klubnik, Drew Allar, Garrett Nussmeier, Josh Hoover, and LaNorris Sellers. From SEC battles to Big Ten matchups, we highlight why experience matters, compare to pros like Bo Nix and Anthony Richardson, and debate who stays another year versus declaring early. Perfect for Campus to Canton leagues, devy formats, and scouting future dynasty gems. Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!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, college football prospects, 2026 NFL Draft, Taylen Green, John Mateer, Nico Iamaleava, Arch Manning, Carson Beck, Fernando Mendoza, Sam Leavitt, Cade Klubnik, Drew Allar, Garrett Nussmeier, Josh Hoover, LaNorris Sellers 00:00 Start 03:13 Jared's Top 6-10 2026 QBs 05:20 Jagger's 6-10 2026 QBs 06:21 Garret's Top 6-10 2026 QBs 07:04 Taylen Green Discussion 09:05 Jackson Arnold and John Mateer Discussion 10:52 Nico Iamaleava Discussion 16:15 Carson Beck Discussion 19:48 Jared's Top 5 2026 QBs 20:16 Josh Hoover Discussion 23:50 Jagger's Top 5 2026 QBs 24:26 Arch Manning & Nico Iamaleava Discussion 29:28 Roster Rescue 30:00 Garret's Top 5 2026 QBs 30:22 Cade Klubnik Discussion 31:52 Drew Allar Discussion 33:41 LaNorris Sellers Discussion 38:09 Garrett Nussmeier Discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into Dynasty Nerds' Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast as Rich, Matt, and Garret go through their bold predictions for the 2025 NFL season, spotlighting breakout candidates like Jerry Jeudy surging to top-14 wide receiver status, David Njoku locking in as a top-three tight end, and J.J. McCarthy exploding as a top-eight quarterback. We unpack sleepers such as Ollie Gordon stepping up amid De'Von Achane's injuries, Ricky Pearsall claiming wide receiver two relevance in San Francisco, and Mason Taylor hitting top-eight tight end numbers with the Jets. From Jalen Hurts dropping outside the top-12 quarterbacks to Dak Prescott reclaiming a top-three finish, Davante Adams outscoring Puka Nacua for top-six wide receiver honors, Bryce Young being a top-16 quarterback, Aaron Jones delivering top-20 running back value, and Jayden Daniels dominating as the overall top fantasy scorer and NFL MVP contender. Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!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, fantasy football, bold predictions, 2025 NFL season, Jerry Jeudy, David Njoku, Jalen Hurts, De'Von Achane, Ollie Gordon, Ashton Jeanty, J.J. McCarthy, Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, Bryce Young, Ricky Pearsall, Aaron Jones, Jayden Daniels, Dak Prescott, Mason Taylor, Joe Flacco, Justin Fields, Jordan Love 00:00:00 Start 00:02:39 Jerry Jeudy and David Njoku DOMINATE for Fantasy Football 00:05:22 Jalen Hurts is NOT A QB1! 00:13:07 Ollie Gordon has a Fantastic Fantasy Season! 00:17:09 3 Rookie RBs Will Have More Than 4k Total Yards Combined 00:20:25 Russell Wilson Loses the Team 00:21:12 D.J. Moore is the WR1 on the Bears 00:23:03 Jordan Love is a Top 5 QB 00:29:16 FFPC and FastDraft 00:32:40 Dak Prescott Will be a Top 3 QB 00:35:31 JJ McCarthy is a Top 8 QB! 00:36:49 Davante Adams Outscores Puka Nacua 00:45:50 Roster Rescue 00:46:42 Mason Taylor Will be Top 8 00:48:05 Tyrod Taylor Starts Games 00:51:40 Thomas Fidone II is the TE to Have on the Giants 00:53:14 Bryce Young is a Top 16 QB 00:57:56 Ricky Pearsall is a WR2 00:59:36 Aaron Jones is the Best Cheap Contending RB 01:02:36 Jayden Daniels MVP and #1 Scorer 01:04:20 Browns Make the Playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Rich, Matt, and Garret as they kick off the 2025 NFL season with Dynasty Nerds' bold predictions episode, where we dive into breakout stars like Calvin Ridley exploding as a top-eight wide receiver, George Kittle shattering the all-time tight end fantasy points record, and TreVeyon Henderson surging to top-six running back status. We break down sleeper picks like JK Dobbins holding the Broncos backfield and Darius Slayton sneaking into flex relevance. From Chiefs running back receptions led by a pass-catching threat to Patriots offense boasting three top-12 positional finishers, we cover red zone targets, negative game scripts, and PPR upside for players like Jaylen Waddle post-Tyreek Hill trade, Dalton Kincaid's target dominance, and Jonathan Taylor claiming running back one overall. Whether you're chasing championships in superflex leagues or rebuilding for picks like Jeremiah Love, we hit on everything from Seahawks depth chart shakeups with George Holani to Rams workload shifts away from Kyren Williams. Don't miss these hot takes on Travis Etienne's receiving rebound, Kyle Pitts' potential Patriots revival, and Austin Ekeler's Commanders relevance. Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!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, bold predictions, 2025 NFL season, Calvin Ridley, George Kittle, Treveyon Henderson, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, Dalton Kincaid, Jonathan Taylor, JK Dobbins, Darius Slayton, Travis Etienne, Kyle Pitts, Austin Ekeler, Drake Maye, Stefon Diggs, Hunter Henry, Kyren Williams, Kareem Hunt, Alvin Kamara, Rhamondre Stevenson, Zach Charbonnet, Kenneth Walker, George Holani, D'Andre Swift 00:00:00 Start 00:06:15 Calvin Ridley Will be a Top 8 WR 00:08:05 George Kittle BREAKS THE FFPT Record! 00:11:56 Brashard Smith Will Lead in RB Receptions 00:14:10 TreVeyon Henderson Will be a Top 6 RB 00:18:14 The Patriots Have 3 Top 12 Fantasy Players 00:21:42 George Holani Becomes Fantasy Football Relevant 00:26:45 Kyren Williams Will NOT Ever Again Be a RB1 00:29:11 Tyreek Hill Will be Traded & Its Waddle Time! 00:33:21 FastDraft & FFPC 00:36:37 Dalton Kincaid is Back 00:39:20 Kyle Pitts Gets Traded to the Patriots?? 00:44:19 Kyle Monangai is the Bear's RB1 in FFPTs 00:46:01 Fantasy Roster Rescue 00:47:15 Jonathan Taylor is RB1 OVERALL 00:50:26 Travis Etienne is a Top 20 RB 00:52:42 J.K. Dobbins is a Top 16 RB 00:55:06 Darius Slayton is a Top 36 WR 00:57:18 Austin Ekeler Will be Fantasy Relevant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Rich, Matt, and Garret on the Dynasty Nerds Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast predicting 2025's Top 12 TEs. Bold rankings include Brock Bowers, George Kittle, Trey McBride, David Njoku, Evan Engram, Tucker Kraft, T.J. Hockenson, Sam LaPorta, Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Dalton Kincaid, Hunter Henry, Kyle Pitts, and Zach Ertz. Debates on rookie impacts, target shares in crowded offenses, regression risks, and value buys like Njoku/Kraft. Use "NERDS30" for 30% off of Memberships! Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!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, 2025 tight end ranking, top 12 tes, brock bowers, george kittle, trey mcbride, david njoku, evan engram, tucker kraft, tj hockenson, sam laporta, travis kelce, mark andrews, dalton kincaid, hunter henry, kyle pitts, zach ertz, dynasty nerds podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Rich, Matt, and Garret on the Dynasty Nerds Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast, predicting 2025's top 12 WRs. Rankings include Ja'Marr Chase (WR1 consensus), Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Malik Nabers, Nico Collins, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Drake London, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Brian Thomas Jr., AJ Brown, Puka Nacua, Ladd McConkey, Garrett Wilson, Tee Higgins. Debates on target shares, volume in pass-heavy offenses, regression risks (Puka Nacua with Davante Adams), and sneaky risers like Calvin Ridley, DK Metcalf, Marvin Harrison Jr., Terry McLaurin, Jaylen Waddle, Rashee Rice, Tetairoa McMillan, Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall, Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, Xavier Worthy, and Josh Downs. Use "NERDS30" for 30% off of Memberships! Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!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, top 12 WRs, 2025 wr rankings, top 12 WRs, jamarr chase, justin jefferson, ceedee lamb, malik nabers, nico collins, jaxon smith-njigba, drake london, amon-ra st brown, brian thomas jr, aj brown, puka nacua, ladd mcconkey, garrett wilson, tee higgins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices