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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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
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Fantasy Football Week 1: Cash or Trash?

One huge game can change a player's fantasy value overnight, but deciding which Week 1 performances actually matter is another story. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price put the biggest opening-week surprises through the Cash or Trash test.

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Jalen Coker exploded for 138 yards and two touchdowns, but the bigger takeaway may be that his role is not going away. Carolina could have two fantasy relevant receivers even if Tetairoa McMillan remains the top option.

Deebo Samuel also gets the cash treatment. His combination of targets and rushing opportunities could provide a strong weekly floor in San Francisco.

A big fantasy total does not automatically mean the underlying role is safe. Chuba Hubbard scored twice, but Jonathan Brooks could continue taking more of the backfield as the season progresses.

The guys also debate Tyler Shuck, Devaughn Vele, Bucky Irving, DeVonta Smith, and whether Travis Etienne can remain a high-end fantasy running back with increasing competition for touches.

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00:00 Start

03:28 Cash or Trash

04:07 Jalen Coker

10:41 Tyler Shough and DeVaughn Vele

17:46 Chuba Hubbard

20:37 Mike Gesicki

21:51 Deebo Samuel

25:10 Ugly Player of the Week

28:14 Likely-O-Meter

28:59 The Giants are the real deal

34:16 Bucky Irving Top 12

37:02 DeVonta Smith Top 18 Again?

39:16 Garrett Wilson & Breece Hall Top 12?

43:20 Travis Etienne Top 18?

47:02 Dynasty Trade Talk
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Fantasy Football Panic Meter: Who Should You Actually Worry About?

Week 1 creates some of the best dynasty buying and selling windows of the entire season. Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara hit the panic meter and decide which disappointing performances matter and which ones fantasy managers should ignore.

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A quiet opener from Kyle Pitts is not enough to create real concern, especially considering Atlanta's quarterback situation.

De'Von Achane creates a more complicated discussion. The talent and workload remain attractive, but Miami's struggling offense could lower the fantasy ceiling managers expected.

There are also questions surrounding Colston Loveland after Chicago scored 59 points without him recording a catch. The concern is less about talent and more about how many mouths Ben Johnson has to feed.

Parker Washington is becoming impossible to ignore. His Week 1 usage continued the breakout we saw last season, creating legitimate discussion about just how high he belongs in dynasty rankings.

Kenneth Walker made an equally strong statement. His combination of talent, workload, and offensive environment has him pushing into the top tier of dynasty running backs.

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00:00:00 Start

00:04:04 The Panic Meter

00:05:37 Kyle Pitts

00:08:51 Makai Lemon

00:13:31 De'Von Achane

00:19:44 Matthew Stafford

00:25:51 Colston Loveland

00:32:05 The Ugly Player of the Week

00:33:33 Adjust the Ranks

00:34:44 Parker Washington

00:39:36 Bucky Irving

00:40:57 Kenneth Walker

00:46:07 Isaiah Likely

00:48:51 Arizona Cardinals

00:52:39 Packers vs Vikings
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Fantasy Football True or False: What Should We Believe After Week 1?

Week 1 gave fantasy managers plenty of reasons to overreact. Garret Price and Andrew Mott put some of the biggest early-season takes to the test and decide what is real and what needs more time.

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Parker Washington made an immediate case for another dynasty value jump, but is he already worthy of a top 18 ranking?

Kenneth Walker created a similar conversation at running back after a huge opening performance. Meanwhile, the guys debate whether Dallas Goedert can ride his opportunity into a top six tight end finish.

The questions get much tougher with Cam Ward. After another disappointing performance, Garret and Andrew debate whether Tennessee should already be considering a first-round quarterback in 2027.

Then there is Jeremiah Smith. Could the elite prospect immediately become dynasty's WR1 the moment he enters the NFL?

Week 1 gave us information. Deciding which information actually matters is the hard part.

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How Much Did Week 1 Change?Time to Start Worrying?

00:00 Start

01:18 Carson Wentz Long Term QB?

06:32 Jalen Coker vs Tetairoa McMillan

11:20 Dallas Goedert Top 6 TE

16:21 Parker Washington Top 18 WR

21:56 Drake Maye Value Dip

24:46 Titans Draft a QB in 2027

28:31 Hello, I'm Ugly

30:29 Mike Evans Outscores Davante Adams

32:06 Jeremiah Smith WR1 in Dynasty

36:55 Kenneth Walker Top 6 Dynasty RB?

38:43 KC Concepcion Top 26 WR?
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