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Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers After Week 1

Week 1 gave dynasty managers plenty to react to, but separating meaningful changes from one week of noise is the challenge. Garret Price, Rich Dotson, and Peter Bartausky break down the biggest fantasy football risers and fallers after the opening weekend.

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Caleb Williams delivered the type of performance that could push him into the very top tier of dynasty quarterbacks. The combination of efficiency, rushing production, weapons, and stability in Chicago's offense makes his ceiling difficult to ignore.

Dalton Kincaid also made a statement with 130 receiving yards, while Bryce Young continued showing signs of progression in Carolina.

The fallers bring much tougher decisions. Cam Ward struggled despite Tennessee leaning heavily on the passing game, while MarShawn Lloyd failed to capitalize on his opportunity in Green Bay.

Then there is Marvin Harrison Jr. A three target Week 1 only adds to the concern surrounding his role in Arizona's passing attack.

It is only one week, but dynasty is a game of value windows. Waiting until everyone agrees can mean waiting too long.

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0:00 Intro / Week 1 Risers & Fallers
2:08 Honorable Mention Risers: Jalen Coker, David Montgomery & Christian Watson
10:23 Riser #3: Bryce Young
18:36 Riser #2: Dalton Kincaid
28:46 Riser #1: Caleb Williams
38:36 Week 1 Injury Updates
39:02 Zay Flowers
42:10 Ladd McConkey
43:50 Omar Cooper
45:22 Honorable Mention Fallers
45:22 Justin Herbert
46:05 Terry McLaurin
46:51 Travis Etienne
48:27 Faller #3: Cam Ward
52:05 Faller #2: Marshawn Lloyd
55:42 Faller #1: Marvin Harrison Jr.
1:01:44 Outro

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Fantasy Football Players to Watch Closely in Week 1

Week 1 can create some of the best buying opportunities of the entire fantasy football season. Garret Price and Andrew Mott break down the players they will be watching most closely as roles, usage, and target shares finally become real.

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Ladd McConkey enters the season with a wide range of outcomes. The biggest question is whether his new offense manufactures touches for him or leaves him fighting for a smaller target share.

Bucky Irving presents a similar situation. His dynasty price has fallen, but strong early usage could quickly turn him back into a buying opportunity.

The rookie situations might be even more important. Ted Hurst has an opportunity to carve out an early role in Tampa Bay, while Luther Burden enters Week 1 surrounded by massive expectations.

Garret is also watching Jonah Coleman closely. Even a handful of early touches could tell us Denver wants him involved sooner than expected.

Week 1 will not answer everything, but these are exactly the situations where dynasty values can start moving fast.

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00:00 Start

02:05 Kyren Williams

03:49 Jadarian Price

06:00 Ladd McConkey

10:04 Matthew Golden

12:10 Kyler Murray

14:10 Ted Hurst

16:57 Hello, I'm Ugly

18:11 Bucky Irving

20:15 Brendon Strange

25:51 Luther Burden

28:33 Jonah Coleman
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2026 Fantasy Football Even Bolder Predictions

The bold predictions were not enough. Rich Dotson and Garret Price are back with even crazier calls for the 2026 fantasy football season, searching for the unlikely outcomes that could completely reshape dynasty values.

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Brock Bowers is already an elite dynasty asset, but what happens if he starts rewriting the tight end record book?

The predictions keep escalating from there. KC Concepcion gets a top 16 wide receiver call, while Trevor Lawrence is projected to finish as the QB2 and push his way into the first round of superflex startup drafts.

Then there is Jameson Williams. Rich lays out a path for Williams to actually outscore Amon-Ra St. Brown, easily one of the hottest takes of either episode.

Garret brings his own chaos by predicting Washington fails to produce even one top 36 fantasy wide receiver. Add massive seasons for Joe Burrow and several unexpected rookie breakouts, and these predictions could make today's rankings look very different by January.

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00:00 Start

01:38 De'Von Achane & Malik Willis DOMINATE

05:03 Brock Bowers Breaks NFL Records

07:08 Eli Raridon Breakout

09:24 KC Concepcion Becomes a Top-16 WR

17:15 No Top-36 Commanders WR?

19:17 Trevor Lawrence Finishes QB2

23:04 Jameson Williams Better Season Than Amon-Ra?!

25:49 Deebo Samuel's Last Dance

28:21 Croskey-Merritt Goes for 1,000

29:38 Luther Burden Underwhelms

32:00 Hello, I'm Ugly

35:11 Demond Claiborne Takes Over

36:46 Chris Godwin + Kenneth Gainwell Shockers

38:36 Joe Burrow Makes History

42:53 Jonathon Brooks' Comeback Season

45:11 Terrance Ferguson Better Season Than Davante Adams?!

48:10 Omarion Hampton Goes Top 3

50:17 Jadarian Price Better Season Than Jeremiyah Love

52:00 Roster Rescue
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The 2026 NFL season is finally here, which means it is time to throw safe projections out the window. Rich Dotson and Garret Price fire off their bold fantasy football predictions before the first games kick off.

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Could Derrick Henry finally fall outside the RB1 tier? Rich believes age, workload, and changes along Baltimore's offensive line could finally catch up with one of fantasy football's most reliable running backs.

The wide receiver predictions get even hotter. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens are both projected to miss WR1 status in one of the episode's biggest swings, while Rashee Rice is predicted to finish outside the top 24.

Not every prediction is negative. Jordan Addison gets a top 18 call as Garret bets on Minnesota's passing attack creating more explosive opportunities.

There are also aggressive predictions for Jonah Coleman, Javonte Williams, DJ Moore, Dalton Kincaid, and several other players who could completely reshape fantasy rankings by the end of 2026.

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00:00 Start

05:51 Buffalo Bills Fantastic Four

08:09 Chase Brown Falls Outside RB1

10:47 Jordan Addison Top 18 WR

13:19 Rico Dowdle Leads Pittsburgh

15:27 Derrick Henry Falls Outside RB1

17:47 Jonah Coleman Top 18 RB

19:04 RJ Harvey Wins Denver Backfield

19:50 Tyjae Spears Top 24 RB

22:30 George Pickens Fantasy Roller Coaster

23:35 CeeDee Lamb AND Pickens Miss WR1

25:41 Alec Pierce Top 18 WR

30:49 Hello, I'm Ugly

33:40 Quentin Johnston Top 36 WR

36:53 Rashee Rice Falls Outside Top 24

39:16 Kenneth Walker III Takes Over Kansas City

41:30 Cam Skattebo Becomes an RB1

42:58 Javonte Williams Top 6 RB

44:27 Dallas Goedert Leads Philadelphia

47:01 Christian Watson Top 16 WR

48:48 Michael Penix Jr. Unlocks Drake London

50:04 Dalton Schultz Is a TE1

51:58 Garrett Wilson Top 12 WR

52:49 David Montgomery vs. Derrick Henry

54:07 Dynasty Trade Talk
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Dynasty Buys Before Week 1: Get Them Before the Price Jumps

The NFL season is finally here, and some dynasty values could change fast once the games begin. Garret Price and Andrew Mott identify players they want to acquire now before a breakout or increased opportunity sends their price higher.

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Denzel Boston had consistent training camp buzz before the attention shifted elsewhere, creating a potential buying window before his role becomes clearer.

TreVeyon Henderson has also fallen significantly in dynasty value despite already showing high-end upside. If his role grows again, that discount may disappear quickly.

Not every target is an unproven player. Garrett Wilson has already produced at a high level, but improved quarterback play could finally push him back toward the top of the position.

The guys also make cases for De'Zhaun Stribling and Jordan Addison, two receivers with clear opportunities to outperform their current dynasty prices once the season gets underway.

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00:00 Start

01:15 Carson Beck

05:46 Denzel Boston

08:48 TreVeyon Henderson

13:01 Hello, I'm Ugly

13:54 Garrett Wilson

18:27 De'Zhaun Stribling

22:18 Isaiah Likely

22:58 Isiah Likely

23:45 Eli Raridon

24:57 Jordan Addison
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