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Dynasty Rankings Debate: Are We Too High on Ashton Jeanty?

Dynasty rankings are constantly changing, but sometimes the biggest adjustments come from challenging your own evaluations.

Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Matt O'Hara compare their dynasty rankings and debate several players creating major disagreements across the fantasy football landscape.

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Ashton Jeanty entered the season as one of dynasty's premier young running backs, but Mike Washington's increasing involvement has raised serious questions about his long-term workload.

Meanwhile, George Pickens creates another difficult evaluation. His talent is undeniable, but concerns about consistency, free agency, and his future offensive situation have the Nerds reconsidering where he belongs in the rankings.

Luther Burden III has quickly become one of the most intriguing young dynasty receivers. Rich believes his role in Ben Johnson's offense could eventually make him a consistently elite fantasy asset, while Garret remains more cautious about Chicago's crowded collection of weapons.

The guys also debate Isaiah Likely and how aggressively dynasty managers should value tight ends in premium formats. Is locking down a productive young tight end worth passing on similarly valued running backs and receivers?

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00:00 Dynasty Nerds intro

11:16 George Pickens at WR15 or WR24?

18:19 Pickens’ WR1 upside and trade value

21:27 Baker Mayfield’s zero-completion game

22:42 Ashton Jeanty and the Raiders’ backfield split

26:20 What Rich got for Jeanty and Brian Thomas Jr.

28:10 Buying Jonathan Taylor and Christian McCaffrey to win now

29:58 Jeanty’s declining carries and revised RB rank

33:12 Trading back when a rookie RB is on the board

35:09 Is Luther Burden a top-10 dynasty WR?

39:10 Jaxon Smith-Njigba at the superflex 1.01?

44:13 Luther Burden or Justin Jefferson?

51:48 Isaiah Likely’s dynasty value in tight end premium

53:17 TE tiers after Brock Bowers and Trey McBride

57:38 The case for drafting Likely early

1:02:38 Can Likely sustain his scoring with J.J. McCarthy?

1:04:56 Using a second tight end to close a trade

1:07:05 Next episode preview — dynasty values ahead of free agency

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2027 Rookie Mock Draft: Jeremiah Smith Leads a Changing Class

The 2027 dynasty rookie class looks considerably different than it did before the season.

Garret Price and Andrew Mott return to the rookie draft board for a two-round Superflex, tight end premium mock, examining which prospects are climbing, which are falling, and where dynasty managers should be looking for value.

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Jeremiah Smith remains the unquestioned first overall selection, but the decisions become much harder immediately afterward.

Jadan Baugh comes off the board at 1.02, followed by quarterbacks Darian Mensah and Drew Mestemaker. Mensah's accuracy offers an intriguing alternative to Mestemaker's higher-risk, higher-ceiling profile.

The biggest disagreement comes with Arch Manning, whose talent remains appealing despite Garret's concerns that he may return to school rather than enter the 2027 NFL Draft.

Cam Coleman remains a first-round selection, but Charlie Becker is making a serious push up the receiver rankings with his production.

Meanwhile, Jamari Johnson emerges as the first tight end selected, and the second round features intriguing prospects like Reed Harris, Nick Marsh, Jamal Roberts, and Trey'Dez Green.

The class may not have developed quite as many elite prospects as expected, but its depth continues creating interesting opportunities throughout rookie drafts.

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0:00 2027 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft

0:47 Which Prospects Are Returning to School?

1:45 1.01 Jeremiah Smith

2:56 1.02 Jadan Baugh

4:43 1.03 Darian Mensah

5:51 1.04 Drew Mestemaker

7:38 1.05 Cam Coleman

8:53 1.06 Charlie Becker

10:38 1.07 Arch Manning

14:23 1.08 Nate Frazier

16:04 1.09 Kewan Lacy

17:40 1.10 KJ Duff

19:23 1.11 Jamari Johnson

21:15 1.12 Trinidad Chambliss

24:20 First-Round Recap

25:39 Round 2 Begins: Dante Moore

27:39 2.02 Reed Harris

29:16 2.03 Nick Marsh

31:00 2.04 Jamal Roberts

32:29 2.05 Trey'Dez Green

34:08 2.06 Jayden Maiava

36:39 2.07 CJ Carr

39:10 2.08 Bryant Wesco Jr.

40:31 2.09 Ryan Coleman-Williams

42:51 2.10 Jahiem White

45:37 2.11 Mark Fletcher Jr.

47:23 2.12 Wyatt Young

48:46 Full Second-Round Recap

49:13 Is the 2027 Rookie Class Underrated?

50:37 Final Thoughts
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Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Is It Time to Worry About Ashton Jeanty?

The dynasty running back market keeps getting harder to trust. Garret and Pete break down the biggest dynasty risers and fallers after Week 8, including Mike Washington’s growing role, Bhayshul Tuten’s climb, and the uncomfortable questions surrounding Ashton Jeanty.

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Washington headlines this week’s risers after the workload swung heavily in his favor. For Garret, that raises a serious concern: Jeanty’s status as a dependable workhorse can no longer be taken for granted. Pete sees lingering injury concerns as a bigger factor and remains more optimistic about a rebound.

The disagreement creates an interesting buying window. Both would consider acquiring Jeanty for a mid-to-late 2027 first, even with his immediate outlook getting murky. But should contenders prioritize the production of James Cook or Jonathan Taylor instead of waiting for Jeanty to turn things around?

Bhayshul Tuten is pushing into the dynasty RB1 conversation. His combination of rushing work, receiving involvement, and explosive ability has Pete ready to rank him inside the top 12, while Garret sees a player who at least belongs in that discussion.

Meanwhile, Braelon Allen’s emergence has Garret viewing the Jets’ backfield as a committee. Breece Hall still offers receiving value, but Allen’s growing role is making the gap between them harder to justify.

The guys also revisit Jonah Coleman, whose opportunity in Denver has them increasingly excited—and increasingly concerned about RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins. Check the latest Dynasty Rankings as these backfields continue to shift.

The episode also examines the fallout from Lamar Jackson’s injury and what an extended absence could mean for Zay Flowers and Derrick Henry.

Garret and Pete lower their expectations for Baltimore’s offense, but that doesn’t mean selling every player at a discount. The bigger question is how contenders should adjust when an injury changes the outlook for several cornerstone assets at once.

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00:00 A rough fantasy week
03:29 Injury fallout & Lamar Jackson’s dynasty value
07:16 Tyler Allgeier’s opportunity
09:09 Treylon Burks: useful depth again?
10:44 Omarion Hampton: take the picks?
13:16 Emmett Johnson: production vs. role
15:10 Bhayshul Tuten’s top-12 dynasty RB case
21:32 Braelon Allen: committee value & trade price
28:45 Mike Washington vs. Ashton Jeanty
37:09 Buying Jeanty low & pricing Washington
40:46 Sponsor: Hello! I’m Ugly
42:45 Parker Washington & Baker Mayfield
44:13 Jonah Coleman rises; Harvey & Dobbins fall
49:43 Ravens offense: how far does the value fall?
52:32 Jeanty vs. Jonathan Taylor & James Cook
1:00:56 Wrap-up
1:01:28 Roster Rescue
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Dynasty Tight End Rankings: Updated TE Tiers

The elite tier of dynasty tight ends is becoming increasingly clear, but things get complicated quickly once you move down the board.

Garret Price and Andrew Mott rebuild the dynasty tight end rankings and separate the true difference-makers from a deep group of volatile options.

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Brock Bowers and Trey McBride remain the clear S-tier options. Bowers gets the edge at the top, but McBride has created enough separation from the rest of the position to belong alongside him.

Behind them, Tyler Warren offers the safer production profile while Colston Loveland brings a more volatile combination of floor and enormous weekly upside.

Tucker Kraft, Harold Fannin Jr., Isaiah Likely, and Sam LaPorta make up the next tier, although Likely's changing target share creates some concern.

Things become even more difficult with George Kittle, Kyle Pitts, Dalton Kincaid, and Kenyon Sadiq. Kittle still offers championship-level production for contenders, while Pitts and Kincaid continue providing just enough upside to keep dynasty managers invested.

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00:00 Dynasty tight end tiers: the setup

00:57 S tier: Brock Bowers & Trey McBride

02:09 A tier: Tyler Warren & Colston Loveland

04:48 B tier: Kraft, Fannin, Likely & LaPorta

07:22 Isaiah Likely: the target-share concern

09:09 Kyle Pitts: hope vs. frustration

11:23 Dalton Kincaid & the reliability problem

12:58 George Kittle, Sadiq & roster construction

15:09 Final Kittle placement & sponsor break

16:44 D tier: veterans vs. upside

18:55 Ferguson, Raridon & younger bets

21:01 F tier: depth options

21:35 Michael Mayer's role & outlook

23:23 Barner, Gadsden & deeper options

24:28 Darnell Washington's case

25:56 Complete dynasty TE tier recap

26:47 Roster Rescue
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Which Dynasty Roles Are Actually Safe?

A player's dynasty value can change quickly when his role starts disappearing.

Rich Dotson and Garret Price play a game of “Who's Safe, Who's Not?” and examine several dynasty assets whose long-term opportunities may be less secure than their current values suggest.

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Garrett Wilson remains the likely No. 1 receiver for the Jets, but Omar Cooper's emergence has introduced enough uncertainty to make the situation worth monitoring.

The bigger concern is Ashton Jeanty. His receiving production continues keeping his fantasy value strong, but Mike Washington's increased rushing involvement has Garret and Rich questioning whether Jeanty still has a true workhorse role.

Meanwhile, Cam Skattebo has gone in the opposite direction. After looking like his role was disappearing earlier in the season, his recent performances have pushed him back toward a secure lead-back role.

The guys also identify players dynasty managers should consider acquiring before a breakout makes them considerably more expensive.

De'Zhaun Stribling remains an intriguing young receiver to stash before his return, while Jacoby Lane is beginning to earn consistent opportunities in Baltimore.

At tight end, Eli Raridon may offer the most interesting long-term upside. His role continues growing, and his ability to create explosive plays gives him a path toward becoming a significant dynasty riser.

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00:00 Intro & opening conversation

02:14 Who’s safe, murky or not safe?

02:39 Garrett Wilson vs. Omar Cooper

06:51 Ashton Jeanty’s workhorse role & Mike Washington

15:39 Jeanty trade-value debate

19:08 Cam Skattebo’s lead-back comeback

22:28 Is Tyler Shough’s 2027 job safe?

29:54 Breece Hall, Braelon Allen & committee risk

33:38 Ugly Player of the Week: Patrick Mahomes

34:44 Stash players before their price jumps

35:29 De’Zhaun Stribling

39:26 Ja’Kobi Lane

42:08 Eli Raridon & rebuilding trade ideas

49:16 A Jeanty trade made during the show

51:00 One more reason to target Raridon

52:05 Roster Rescue
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