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Football is back, and so is the weekly column, Dynasty Ups and Downs. Each week, I will present players to buy and sell (dynasty trades to make) based on their evaluation in the Dynasty marketplace. As we all know, Dynasty fantasy football is an ever-changing landscape, and the best way to succeed is to stay one step ahead of the competition. This article aims to do just that.
Dynasty Buys
T.J. Hockenson
When healthy, T.J. Hockenson has proven to be one of the most effective tight ends from a fantasy football perspective. Even with a downgrade at quarterback, Hockenson is still likely to be heavily involved in the Vikings passing attack.
Currently, KTC has Hockenson ranked No. 79 overall and TE8 in their rankings. PlayerProfiler is more bullish, ranking him No. 65 overall and the TE6 overall. Hockenson is the perfect target for a rebuilding Dynasty team and can still be had at a very decent price.
Blake Corum
We know the Rams like to feature one running back. This was put on display last season when the Rams used Kyren Williams to the tune of a league leading 83.9-percent Snap Share. This won’t happen again in 2024. Blake Corum should have a prominent role in the offense even without an injury. However, should Williams miss time (he missed four games last season), Corum’s Dynasty stock would go through the roof. It’s better to be early on a prospect that was highly touted coming out of Michigan. Currently, Corum is ranked No. 99 in KTC’s Dynasty Rankings. PlayerProfiler has Corum ranked No. 80 overall in their Dynasty Rankings.
Christian Watson
Christian Watson was way overhyped last season. And, as a result, Watson disappointed fantasy gamers all over the place. Now is the time to take advantage of that lingering and painful memory. In an ambiguous wide receiver room, it is wise to take chances on some cheaper options. Watson isn’t necessarily the cheapest option, but I’d argue he has the most upside.
He’s currently ranked No. 85 according to KTC. This means it may be possible to trade Derrick Henry or Isaiah Likely straight up for a high upside wide receiver. It may be risky, but dynasty is all about taking calculated risks. This is a calculated risk I’d be willing to take.
Dynasty Sells
Kyren Williams
For the same reason it’s wise to buy Corum, it’s smart to put Kyren Williams on the trade block. Corum is the more polished prospect, and Williams showed that he needed help carrying the load the Rams put on him last season (I mentioned he missed four games).
Williams likely won’t have the high volume he saw last year with Corum in the backfield alongside him. It’s also going to be hard for him to score 15 touchdowns again. All of this points to selling high on an undersized Williams who also doesn’t catch a ton of balls out of the backfield.
Isaiah Likely
This is one of the better sell-high opportunities I have seen in a while. It may feel gross, but Isaiah Likely may never have a single-game performance like that again. It’s also possible he’s the next Sam LaPorta. However, with Mark Andrews still projected to be heavily involved in the offense, my bet would be that Likely’s weekly target volume is highly volatile. As a result, it’s smart to get ahead of the game and put him on the trade block. You never know what kind of return hype may bring.
Chase Brown
This is a bet on Zack Moss being the better running back in the Cincinnati offense. Through Weeks 2-6 of 2023, when Moss filled in for Jonathan Taylor, he finished as a top-10 weekly RB four times. During those five weeks, Moss averaged 3.4 targets out of the backfield per game.
Chase Brown averaged 4.1 yards per carry in his 12 games played. The advanced numbers don’t look too good either. In 2023, Brown finished No. 47 in true yards per carry and No. 58 in evaded tackles. Brown did rank No. 12 in fantasy points per opportunity amongst running backs, but this can be attributed to a few big plays that occurred few and far between when compared to his production as a whole.
Conclusion
When it comes to dynasty buys and sells, some of the best moves are often the hardest to make. Staying one step ahead of the competition is important, and sometimes that means making moves that others will disagree with. That’s okay. Different people have different opinions about player values.
And while it is true that not every trade will work out, if you win more than you lose, chances are your Dynasty team will be successful in the long run. Stay tuned for more advice, and feel free to DM me any questions you may have on twitter (see the handle at the bottom of the page). Until next time, happy trading, and best of luck to your dynasty teams this season!
