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Winners and Losers From the First Half of College Football! Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast - Ep. 719 Oct 10, 2025

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Join the College Show powered by Dynasty Nerds with hosts Garret, Jared, Andrew, and Jagger as we break down winners and losers from the first half of the 2025 college football season. For dynasty fantasy football, risers include Alabama QB Ty Simpson, climbing boards as a potential top QB. Oklahoma QB John Mateer brings Baker Mayfield moxie and controlled chaos, with a big arm and rushing upside. On the downside, Texas QB Arch Manning struggles against elite defenses, tanking QBR, and draft hype amid nepotism buzz. Penn State QB Drew Allar lacks confidence with wild inaccuracy, dropping from first-round talk to day-two hopes.

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Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, 2026 NFL Draft, college football winners losers, devy league prospects, Ty Simpson Alabama QB, John Mateer Oklahoma QB, Justice Haynes Michigan RB, Michael Trigg Baylor TE, Makhi Hughes Oregon RB, Arch Manning Texas QB, Drew Allar Penn State QB, Darius Taylor Minnesota RB, NIL deals, transfer portal, quarterback class 2026 00:00 Start

02:09 Winner: Ty Simpson

09:05 Winner: John Mateer

13:45 Winner: Justice Haynes

18:30 Winner: Michael Trigg

24:49 Loser: Makhi Hughes

28:45 Roster Rescue

29:20 Loser: Arch Manning

33:34 Loser: Drew Allar

37:15 Loser: Darius Taylor

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Realistic Vet Trade Values for Rebuilding Teams in Dynasty! Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast - Ep. 718 Oct 09, 2025

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Join us on the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast as we break down rebuilding strategies in dynasty leagues, when to sell key assets like Saquon Barkley, Matthew Stafford, A.J. Brown, Jonathan Taylor, and Davante Adams, and what realistic trade values look like in superflex formats. We dive into recent trades from the trade browser, discuss player ages and production outlooks, and debate moves involving young talents like TreVeyon Henderson, Malik Nabers, Zay Flowers, Omarion Hampton, and Mason Taylor. Plus, we fire up the Isaiah Likely-o-meter to rate scenarios for Trevor Lawrence finishing as a top-12 QB, Javonte Williams holding top-six RB status on the Cowboys, Kenneth Walker vs. Zach Charbonnet snap shares in Seattle, Quentin Johnston and George Pickens maintaining top-12 WR rankings, and Dalton Kincaid cracking the top-six at tight end. Whether you're a contender or rebuilder, this episode packs actionable advice for dominating your dynasty league.

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00:00 Start

02:10 Trade Value of Saquon Barkley

09:21 Trade Value of Matthew Stafford

12:08 Trade Value of AJ Brown

16:38 Trade Value of Jonathan Taylor

21:06 Trade Value of Davante Adams

25:22 FastDraft

27:28 Trevor Lawrence Finishes as a Top 12 QB

31:35 Javonte Williams Finishes as a Top 6 RB

37:37 Kenneth Walker Keeps Getting Outsnapped By Charbonnet

40:56 Quentin Johnston or George Pickens Finish as Top 12 WRs

46:37 Roster Rescue

47:09 Dalton Kincaid Will be a Top 6 TE

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How to Value These Underperforming Rookies in Fantasy Football! Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast - Ep. 717 Oct 08, 2025

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Join the Dynasty Nerds Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast crew as we break down essential dynasty strategy, rookie rankings, and everything fantasy football. Hosts Garret, Matt, and Jagger geek out on whether to buy the dip, hold tight, or sell off NFL rookies like Kaleb Johnson the Pittsburgh Steelers running back, Jalen Royals with the Kansas City Chiefs, Tre' Harris suiting up for the Los Angeles Chargers, and Kyle Williams catching passes for the New England Patriots. We grind the tape on these prospects' early season trends, offensive fits under coaches like Pete Carroll and Arthur Smith, and debate if they're legit buys for rebuilding teams or quick flips to recoup draft capital in dynasty trades. Then we shift to hot wide receiver rankings talk, from Puka Nacua exploding toward dynasty WR1 status with the Los Angeles Rams, Emeka Egbuka's rookie breakout dominating for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Stefon Diggs' legit resurgence alongside Drake Maye on the New England Patriots, Brian Thomas Jr. clawing back to elite wide receiver form with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Jaylen Waddle reclaiming WR1 production without Tyreek Hill for the Miami Dolphins. Loaded with contender advice, mid-season dynasty fantasy football strategy insights, and tips to crush your fantasy football league.

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Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, fantasy football podcast, dynasty strategy, rookie rankings, NFL rookies, dynasty trades, wide receiver rankings, dynasty WR1, NFL prospects, Jack Bech, Kaleb Johnson, Jalen Royals, Tre Harris, Kyle Williams, Puka Nacua, Emeka Egbuka, Stefon Diggs, Brian Thomas Jr., Jaylen Waddle, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins

00:00:00 Start

00:02:06 What to do With Jack Bech

00:08:27 What to do With Kaleb Johnson

00:16:46 What to do With Jalen Royals

00:21:53 What to do With Tre' Harris

00:27:10 What to do With Kyle Williams

00:32:33 FastDraft

00:34:07 Let's Talk About WRs

00:34:36 Is Puka Nacua THE WR1 in Dynasty?

00:41:16 Emeka Egbuka is Having a HISTORIC Season

00:52:29 Roster Rescue

00:53:01 Is the Stefon Diggs Breakout Real?

00:56:56 Brian Thomas Jr. Bounceback?

01:00:05 The Jaylen Waddle Emergence

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Trade Away Your 2026 1sts for These 6 Players! Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast - Ep. 716 Oct 07, 2025

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Dynasty fantasy football trades are heating up as we dive into moving 2026 first-round picks for proven studs like Garrett Wilson, Quinshon Judkins, Jared Goff, Jaxson Dart, Jaylen Waddle, and Dak Prescott. In this episode, we break down early, mid, and late firsts in superflex leagues, weighing rebuild strategies against contender pushes. We hit on rest-of-season schedules, fantasy points per game, and why derisking with established assets beats chasing lottery tickets in a shallow 2026 class. From Jets wideout Garrett Wilson's upside with Justin Fields to Dak Prescott's shootout potential in Dallas, we cover buy-low opportunities looking for realistic deals.

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Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, 2026 rookie picks, superflex trades, Garrett Wilson, Quinshon Judkins, Jared Goff, Jaxson Dart, Jaylen Waddle, Dak Prescott, dynasty fantasy football trades, fantasy football trades

00:00 Start

03:34 Trade Away Your Early 1st for These Players

04:24 Trade for Garrett Wilson

07:59 Trade for Quinshon Judkins

14:41 Trade Away Your Mid 1st Away for These Players

15:09 Trade for Jared Goff

19:19 Trade for Jaxson Dart

23:22 Roster Rescue

23:59 Trade Away Your Late 1st for These Players

24:10 Trade for Jaylen Waddle

28:42 Trade for Dak Prescott

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6 of the Biggest Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football (Week 5)! Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast - Ep. 715 Oct 06, 2025

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Join the Dynasty Nerds podcast for our Week 5 breakdown of fantasy football risers and fallers! Garret and Jagger dive into dynasty rankings, injury updates, and performances that could reshape your roster. Drake Maye’s dynamic play against the Bills signals a potential top-tier Superflex asset, while Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s breakout 27-point game for the Commanders makes him a must-watch. We also highlight tight end surprises like Darren Waller, averaging 18.3 points, and Dalton Kincaid, climbing into the top-six tight end conversation. On the downside, we analyze struggles from Tee Higgins, Cam Ward, and Geno Smith, whose 7.9-point performance raises concerns. Injury news includes Kyler Murray’s foot issue and Omarion Hampton’s walking boot, with updates pending.

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Keywords: fantasy football, dynasty rankings, risers and fallers, Drake Maye, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Darren Waller, Dalton Kincaid, Tee Higgins, Cam Ward, Geno Smith, Kyler Murray injury, Omarion Hampton injury, Superflex leagues, Washington Commanders, Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, dynasty podcast, Week 5 fantasy football 00:00 Start 01:07 Injury News 03:08 Honorable Risers 08:10 Riser: Darren Waller 10:49 Riser: Dalton Kincaid 15:50 Riser: Jacory Croskey-Merritt 18:55 Roster Rescue 19:27 Faller: Tee Higgins 24:15 Faller: Cam Ward 30:36 Faller: Geno Smith

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8 Under-the-Radar 2026 NFL Draft Prospects You Should Know! Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast - Ep. 714 Oct 03, 2025

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Join Dynasty Nerds’ College Show as Garret, Jared, Andrew, and Jagger unveil 2026 NFL Draft sleepers for fantasy football dynasty and devy leagues. Discover Terion Stewart’s tackle-breaking RB runs, Chris Bell’s AJ Brown-like WR profile, Eli Stowers’ Brock Bowers-esque TE flair, Joey Aguilar’s poised QB arm, Ted Hurst’s deep-threat catches, Elijah Surratt’s “Waffle House” reliability, Waymond Jordan’s agile RB moves, and Bryson Washington’s raw potential. Get film breakdowns, C2C draft strategies, and trade tips.

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Keywords: fantasy football, 2026 NFL Draft, dynasty league, devy league, Terion Stewart, Chris Bell, Eli Stowers, Joey Aguilar, Ted Hurst, Elijah Surratt, Waymond Jordan, Bryson Washington, Virginia Tech, Louisville, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Georgia State, Indiana, USC, Baylor, running back, wide receiver, tight end, quarterback, under-the-radar prospects, Campus to Canton, C2C, rookie draft, start/sit, fantasy football analysis, NFL Draft prospects, contact balance, route running, athleticism, Senior Bowl, college football, fantasy points, trade value, player comps, AJ Brown

00:00 Start

02:43 Terion Stewart (RB, Virginia Tech)

08:33 Chris Bell (WR, Louisville)

13:24 Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt)

17:01 Joey Aguilar (QB, Tennessee)

22:49 Ted Hurst (WR, Georgia St.)

27:12 Elijah Surratt (WR, Indiana)

35:09 Roster Rescue

35:48 Waymond Jordan (RB, USC)

39:33 Bryson Washington (RB, Baylor)

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Washed or Not in Fantasy Football? Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast - Ep. 713 Oct 02, 2025

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Dive into the latest episode of the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast, where hosts Garret ⁠and ⁠Andrew break down dynasty strategy and NFL player value with a focus on contending teams. This week, we explore prime buy-low candidates like Josh Jacobs and Kyle Pitts, highlighting their favorable schedules and untapped potential for fantasy playoff runs. We tackle the tough question of whether veterans like Derrick Henry, Nick Chubb, Terry McLaurin, and Cooper Kupp are washed or still have juice left for your dynasty rosters.

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Keywords: dynasty leagues, Josh Jacobs, Kyle Pitts, Derrick Henry, Nick Chubb, Terry McLaurin, Cooper Kupp, buy-low targets, fantasy football trades, NFL kickoff rule, quarterback rankings, Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, fantasy football playoffs, strength of schedule, dynasty trade targets, tight end rankings, running back rankings, veteran wide receivers, fantasy football strategy, dynasty roster construction, NFL playoff schedule, fantasy football podcast, Dynasty Nerds, fantasy football sleepers, trade value, quarterback value

00:00 Start

01:32 Trade for Josh Jacobs

06:12 Trade for Kyle Pitts Sr.

14:17 FastDraft

15:42 QB Position Check-in for Dynasty

29:56 Roster Rescue

30:51 Is Derrick Henry Washed?

33:31 Is Nick Chubb Washed?

35:24 Is Terry McLaurin Washed?

39:14 Is Cooper Kupp Washed?

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Are These Young Players Taking Over in Fantasy Football? Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast - Ep. 712 Oct 01, 2025

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Join the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast for an in-depth dive into dynasty strategy, rankings, and NFL player analysis! In this episode, hosts Garret and Andrew dive into the hottest topics for fantasy football fans. We tackle whether younger players like Drake Maye, Quinshon Judkins, Cam Skattebo, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Tetarioa McMillan have surpassed established veterans like Patrick Mahomes, James Cook, Kenneth Walker, CeeDee Lamb, and Nico Collins in dynasty value. We also break down the rollercoaster that is Marvin Harrison Jr.—is he a buy, sell, or hold? Plus, we address the tight end crisis, discussing players like Jake Ferguson, Trey McBride, Brock Bowers, and Tyler Warren, and what to do with the position in dynasty leagues. Whether you're building for a championship or planning a rebuild, this episode is packed with actionable insights for Superflex, PPR, and tight end premium formats. Don’t miss out on our expert takes to dominate your dynasty league!

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Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, dynasty fantasy football rankings, Drake Maye, Patrick Mahomes, Quinshon Judkins, James Cook, Cam Skattebo, Kenneth Walker, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, CeeDee Lamb, Tetarioa McMillan, Nico Collins, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jake Ferguson, Trey McBride, Brock Bowers, Tyler Warren, Superflex, PPR, tight end premium, dynasty strategy, NFL fantasy football, rookie rankings 00:00 Start

02:04 Passing the Torch: Drake Maye vs Patrick Mahomes

08:17 Passing the Torch: Quinshon Judkins vs James Cook

14:18 Passing the Torch: Cam Skattebo or Kenneth Walker

18:53 Passing the Torch: Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs CeeDee Lamb

24:05 Passing the Torch: Tetairoa McMillan vs Nico Collins

29:54 FastDraft

32:08 What to Do About Marvin Harrison Jr.

43:15 Roster Rescue

43:57 TE Crisis

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Updated 2025 Rookie Dynasty Rankings! Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast - Ep. 711 Sep 30, 2025

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Join us on the Dynasty Nerds podcast as we dive into our updated 2025 superflex rookie rankings, spotlighting top dynasty fantasy football prospects like Ashton Jeanty, Emeka Egbuka, Tetairoa McMillan, Quinshon Judkins, Travis Hunter, and Jaxson Dart. We break down two full rounds, discussing risers, fallers, and late-round gems like Woody Marks and Elic Ayomanor, with in-depth analysis of their early NFL performances and long-term fantasy potential.

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Keywords: 2025 rookie rankings, superflex dynasty, dynasty fantasy football, Ashton Jeanty, Emeka Egbuka, Tetairoa McMillan, Omarion Hampton, Tyler Warren, Treveon Henderson, Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Quinshon Judkins, Travis Hunter, Matthew Golden, Colston Loveland, Mason Taylor, Harold Fannin, RJ Harvey, Luther Burden, Woody Marks, Jayden Higgins, Elic Ayomanor, Kaleb Johnson, Tory Horton, Ollie Gordon

0:00 Start

01:47 Top 6 Rookie Rankings

02:46 Emeka Egbuka Discussion

06:36 Tetairoa McMillan Discussion

09:45 Top 12 Rookie Rankings

10:29 Quinshon Judkins Discussion

12:00 Travis Hunter Discussion

16:00 Jaxson Dart Discussion

19:30 Cam Skattebo Discusssion

22:21 Top 18 Rookie Rankings

25:16 Woody Marks Discussion

27:50 Roster Rescue

28:22 Luther Burden Discussion

30:31 Top 24 Rookie Rankings

32:23 Elic Ayomanor Discussion

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Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football in NFL Week 4! Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast - Ep. 710 Sep 29, 2025

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Dive into Week 4 dynasty fantasy football risers and fallers on the Dynasty Nerds podcast, where Garret and Jagger break down the biggest stock changes after another chaotic NFL slate. From Jaxson Dart's impressive debut victory with the Giants showcasing his dual-threat potential, to Quentin Johnston dominating as the Chargers' alpha receiver with elite target shares, air yards, and red zone opportunities, and Woody Marks erupting in the Texans' backfield with multi-faceted production against the Browns. We also cover the fallers: D.J. Moore fading in Chicago behind Rome Odunze's breakout, Ladd McConkey struggling for volume in a crowded offense, and A.J. Brown raising red flags with cryptic posts despite Philly's hot start. Get the latest on injuries including Malik Nabers' season-ending ACL, Lamar Jackson's hamstring tweak, and Ricky Pearsall's knee concern, plus nods to Stefon Diggs' rebound, Kendre Miller's increasing snaps in New Orleans, and George Pickens balling out as Pittsburgh's top dog. We dish on trade strategies, buy-low spots, and future outlooks to dominate your dynasty leagues.

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Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, fantasy football, fantasy football risers and fallers, week 4 nfl, jaxson dart, quentin johnston, woody marks, malik nabers injury, lamar jackson, ricky pearsall, stefon diggs, kendre miller, george pickens, d.j. moore, ladd mcconkey, a.j. brown, rome odunze, derrick henry, sam laporta, rookie quarterbacks, running back breakouts, wide receiver rankings, dynasty trades, fantasy rankings, fantasy podcast

00:00 Start

01:04 Malik Nabers Injury Reaction

01:47 Lamar Jackson Injury Reaction

02:21 Ricky Pearsall Injury Reaction

02:53 Risers Honorable Mentions

03:55 Riser: Jaxson Dart

08:01 Riser: Quentin Johnston

11:32 Riser: Woody Marks

18:10 Fallers Hororable Mentions

19:46 DJ Moore

22:57 Roster Rescue

23:40 Faller: Ladd McConkey