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Buy These 2024 Players Instead of Spending Picks on 2026 Rookies

Jagger May and Andrew Mott break down why dynasty managers should target undervalued vet players instead of chasing 2026 rookies. With the 2026 class lacking depth, buying low on players offers better value for contending teams looking to maximize their rosters.

Marvin Harrison Jr. tops the buy list after a disappointing rookie season hampered by injuries and poor offensive coordination. With Drew Petzing gone and a potential offensive overhaul in Arizona, Harrison could be acquired for a fourth or fifth round startup pick. Brian Thomas Jr., Rome Odunze, and Ladd McConkey all offer bounce back potential, with McConkey especially appealing after Greg Roman's firing in Los Angeles opens up the passing game.

Zay Flowers quietly delivered consistency despite limited touchdown equity, while Woody Marks presents running back value despite a struggling Texans offense. The hosts even highlight veteran quarterback Jared Goff and breakout tight end Kyle Pitts as targets now that Kevin Stefanski is coaching the Falcons.

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00:29 Marvin Harrison Jr.

06:07 Brian Thomas Jr.

14:24 Rome Odunze

18:42 Ladd McConkey

25:50 Zay Flowers

29:43 Woody Marks

35:25 Jared Goff

43:51 Kyle Pitts

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What does the 2026 NFL Draft class really offer dynasty managers? Garret Price, Jared Wackerly, Jagger May, and Andrew Mott launched the new Draft Nerds Network with a deep dive into the consensus top 12 prospects. The hosts warn this class lacks depth outside the elite tier, with just two quarterbacks cracking the first round in SuperFlex formats and a historically weak running back group.

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Jeremiyah Love tops the rankings with Christian McCaffrey comparisons, showcasing elite receiving skills and feel for the game. Fernando Mendoza leads the quarterbacks at number two despite his quirky personality, while Makai Lemon rounds out the top three receivers. The running back position looks brutal beyond Love, with Jonah Coleman and Emmett Johnson projected as mid-round picks at best. Carnell Tate, Jordan Tyson, and KC Concepcion form the core wide receiver group, while Kenyan Siddiq stands alone as the only first round tight end. The hosts debate landing spots and compare prospects to veteran free agents like Kenneth Walker and Breece Hall who may offer better value.

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00:00:00 Start

00:02:15 12 - Emmett Johnson

00:10:36 11 - Denzel Boston

00:14:36 10 - Ty Simpson

00:22:34 9 - Germie Bernard

00:27:32 8 - Jonah Coleman

00:33:53 7 - KC Concepcion

00:37:47 6 - Kenyon Sadiq

00:41:22 5 - Jordyn Tyson

00:45:17 4 - Carnell Tate

00:46:58 3 - Makai Lemon

00:51:57 2 - Fernando Mendoza

00:58:23 1 - Jeremiyah Love

01:04:35 Top 12 Overview

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Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara dive into third year players poised for fantasy football success or decline in 2026. With the Chargers firing Greg Roman and committing to protect Justin Herbert, Ladd McConkey emerges as a prime bounce back candidate after finishing as wide receiver 23 in 2025. The hosts debate whether McConkey can return to his rookie form when he posted 82 catches and 1,149 yards.

Ben Sinnott gets the spotlight as a potential third year breakout with Zach Ertz likely gone from Washington. Sinnott outperformed John Bates in routes run and air yards when Ertz went down, making him a worthy third round pick gamble.

On the breakdown side, Xavier Worthy and Trey Benson face uphill battles with unclear roles and injury concerns limiting their dynasty value heading into year three.

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00:00 Start

02:12 Breakout: Ladd McConkey

12:43 Breakout: Ben Sinnott

18:04 Honorable Mentions

21:17 FFPC

24:16 FastDraft

26:43 Breakdown: Xavier Worthy

33:18 Breakdown: Trey Benson

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The 2026 rookie class may be thin, but savvy dynasty fantasy football managers are already targeting second-year players poised for breakout seasons. Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara break down the sophomore standouts to buy low on and the concerning situations to avoid.

Cam Ward showed significant improvement in the second half of his rookie season with the Titans, finishing as QB14 from weeks 11 through 17. With Tennessee boasting over 100 million in projected cap space and interviewing new head coaches, Ward's trajectory is pointing up. The Titans have the resources to build around their first overall pick, making him an ideal buy-low target in superflex leagues.

The Jaguars running back situation is in flux. Bhayshul Tuten flashed in limited action, averaging 4.6 yards per carry and ripping off chunks in the wild card game. With the Jags tight on cap space and Travis Etienne potentially departing in free agency, Tuten could slide into a starting role. Dynasty managers should make moves now before his value spikes.

Despite elite talent, Travis Hunter faces a crowded receiver room in Jacksonville. With Brian Thomas Jr. emerging, Parker Washington breaking out, and Gabe Davis extended to a massive contract, Hunter may see more snaps at cornerback where the Jags desperately need help. His fantasy upside remains uncertain unless he commits full-time to offense.

00:00 Start

10:10 Step Up: Cam Ward

18:54 Step Up: Bhayshul Tuten

26:07 FFPC

28:04 FastDraft

32:54 Step Down: Travis Hunter

40:55 Step Down: Kaleb Johnson

48:03 Honorable Mentions

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Jagger May and Andrew Mott dive deep into six sleeper prospects who could make noise in the 2026 NFL draft on the brand new Draft Nerds pod.

The guys break down running back Emmett Johnson from Nebraska, who posted 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns while showing elite receiving skills with 46 catches. Andrew sees potential as the RB2 in this class, comparing him to Chase Brown and Rico Dowdle. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss from Ole Miss gets mixed reviews due to arm strength concerns, though his mobility could land him in the right situation.

Wide receiver Eric McAllister from TCU brings size at six foot three but has limited route running. Bryce Lance from North Dakota State, brother of Trey Lance, shows high motor and contested catch ability heading into the Senior Bowl. The episode wraps with tight end Michael Trigg from Baylor, a 642 pound athlete who could sneak into rookie draft first rounds given the weak class. Check out the full breakdown for Dynasty Rankings and Rookie Big Boards.

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00:37 Emmett Johnson RB, Nebraska

06:04 Trinidad Chambliss QB, Ole Miss

13:10 Eric McAlister WR, TCU

18:27 Demond Claiborn RB, Wake Forest

22:45 Bryce Lance WR, NDSU

28:06 Michael Trigg TE, Baylor

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Garret Price, Jared Wackerly, and Jagger May dive into the wild transfer portal season, breaking down which moves will elevate prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft.

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Josh Hoover headlines the quarterback transfers after moving from TCU to Indiana, reuniting with head coach Curt Cignetti's high-powered offense. The gunslinger brings nearly 10,000 career passing yards and over 70 touchdowns, though turnover issues plagued his TCU tenure.

DJ Lagway's move from Florida to Baylor drew criticism from Jagger, who questioned leaving the SEC for the Big 12. The 6'3", 247-pound former five-star recruit possesses elite physical tools but needs significant development in accuracy and decision-making. Jagger argues Lagway must elevate Baylor to playoff contention to maintain franchise quarterback draft capital.

0:00 Start

03:06 Big QB Transfers

03:18 Brendan Sorsby

05:28 DJ Lagway

07:47 Drew Mestemaker

10:03 Josh Hoover

12:49 Sam Leavitt

13:20 Dylan Raiola

18:15 RB Transfers

18:52 Caleb Hawkins

22:47 Hollywood Smothers, Quintrevion Wisner, and Raleek Brown

26:09 FFPC

27:29 Taylor Tatum and Makhi Hughes

31:31 WR Transfers

33:16 Eugene Wilson III

34:03 Jayce Brown

34:38 Ian Strong

36:56 TE Transfers

37:10 Luke Reynolds

37:37 Benjamin Brahmer

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Garret Price and Jagger May break down the top 72 dynasty rankings for Superflex tight end premium leagues, revealing a major philosophical shift toward elite running backs.

The hosts agree that securing elite running backs has become critical for dynasty success. Bijan Robinson sits at three overall, with Jahmyr Gibbs at 11 and De'Von Achane cracking the top 24 at 13. Jagger emphasizes that his struggling teams this season all faded running back early, leading to his philosophical change.

Garret explains that Josh Allen and Drake Maye remain the only quarterbacks he feels comfortable taking in the first round, with quarterback depth allowing managers to wait until rounds five or six for Jared Goff or Dak Prescott. Both consistently finish as QB1s despite being undervalued.

Jaxson Dart ranks ahead of Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert at 21 overall, with both hosts praising his production despite having no coaching stability and limited weapons. Price's rankings feature only six quarterbacks in the top 24, a dramatic shift from previous seasons when he'd rank 11 or 12 signal-callers that high.

The duo identifies round four as a crucial buy low tier, featuring Marvin Harrison Jr, Brian Thomas Jr, and George Pickens. Pickens draws particular praise from Jagger despite contract year concerns about his effort level after getting paid. Kyle Pitts also earns strong backing at tight end eight after a solid season with Atlanta that featured consistent floor production.

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01:48 Top 12 Dynasty Rankings

08:15 Top 24 Dynasty Rankings

12:38 FFPC

13:58 Top 36 Dynasty Rankings

17:35 Top 48 Dynasty Rankings

24:23 Top 60 Dynasty Rankings

29:15 Top 72 Dynasty Rankings

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Dynasty Nerds 1QB 2026 Rookie Mock Draft

Garret Price and Jagger May conduct a two-round 1QB mock draft for the 2026 class, revealing where prospects are landing in early rookie drafts.

Jeremiyah Love goes 1.01 without debate, with Jagger arguing Love could be the top pick even in Superflex formats due to running back scarcity. The next three selections reveal the wide receiver tier Price and May view as interchangeable: Makai Lemon, Carnell Tate, and Jordan Tyson go back-to-back-to-back.

The duo emphasizes that missing on these early picks would be devastating given the class's lack of depth. Justice Haynes at 1.05 and Kenyon Siddiq at 1.06 represent the positional scarcity plays, with Siddiq's blocking ability separating him from other receiving tight ends.

Eli Stowers leads Round 2 as Price compares his versatility to Brock Bowers, while Jonah Coleman draws Doug Martin comparisons as a compact power runner. The hosts highlight Chris Brazzell as a ceiling play with freakish size and speed, warning that his testing numbers could vault him up draft boards.

Quarterbacks Dante Moore and Fernando Mendoza don't come off the board until picks 1.11 and 2.05 respectively in the 1QB format, showcasing the positional value difference.

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00:00 Start

02:14 1.01 - Jeremiyah Love

05:09 1.02 - Makai Lemon

06:47 1.03 - Carnell Tate

08:37 1.04 - Jordyn Tyson

09:40 1.05 - Justice Haynes

11:43 1.06 - Kenyon Sadiq

14:29 1.07 - KC Concepcion

16:30 1.08 - Chris Brazzell

19:34 1.09 - Ja'kobi Lane

21:34 1.10 - Jonah Coleman

24:52 1.11 - Dante Moore

27:23 1.12 - Denzel Boston

30:17 FFPC

31:37 2.01 - Eli Stowers

33:48 2.02 - Jadarian Price

36:38 2.03 - Germie Bernard

37:52 2.04 - Elijah Sarratt

39:24 2.05 - Fernando Mendoza

40:13 2.06 - Michael Trigg

42:19 2.07 - Le'Veon Moss

43:25 2.08 - LJ Martin

44:38 2.09 - Deion Burks

46:25 2.10 - Zachariah Branch

47:50 2.11 - Eric Singleton Jr.

48:54 2.12 - Nicholas Singleton

51:06 Draft Recap

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Garret Price, Jared Wackerly, and Jagger May dive into the players who could reshape the 2026 NFL Draft class and the explosive transfer portal movement in college football.

The hosts identify Dante Moore as the quarterback who could elevate the 2026 class from mediocre to must-watch. Moore's combination of arm talent and mobility gives him legitimate top-five pick potential. Meanwhile, Ty Simpson's disappointing bowl performance likely sends him back to Alabama for another season.

At running back, Justice Haynes holds the key to class depth. If Haynes returns to school, Jeremiah Love could become a 1.01 pick by scarcity alone. The wide receiver position hinges on Carnell Tate, whose decision impacts whether this class has legitimate first-round depth.

Cam Coleman headlines the transfer market as a potential top-five NFL talent. Isaac Brown could skyrocket up draft boards with the right landing spot, while Dylan Raiola and Byrum Brown represent high-upside quarterback options seeking better situations.

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03:39 Draft Eligible QBs

05:04 Dante Moore

05:45 John Mateer

06:44 Ty Simpson

09:14 Draft Eligible RBs

09:45 Justice Haynes

13:16 LJ Martin

15:20 Draft Eligible WRs &TEs

16:15 Carnell Tate

20:05 Other Players

23:44 Players That Might Transfer To Another School

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How would you draft a dynasty team with category restrictions? Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price debuted a new game called The Build to close out 2025, drafting teams through ten rounds with unique constraints each turn. From selecting NFC quarterback wide receiver duos to choosing players under 25, the hosts battled to build the highest scoring roster using Dynasty GM point values.

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Rich selected Bijan Robinson as his cornerstone piece, while Matt grabbed Jahmyr Gibbs. The duo picks created tough decisions, with Matt choosing Sam Darnold and Jackson Smith-Njigba from Seattle while Rich went with Jaxson Dart and Malik Nabers from the Giants. The tight end round proved crucial when Matt secured Brock Bowers before Rich settled for Tyler Warren. Rich ultimately won 66,251 to 61,210, though Matt argued his quarterback combination of Dak Prescott, Sam Darnold, and Drake Maye offered better long term value than Rich's Patrick Mahomes, Jaxson Dart, and Cam Ward. The hosts teased playing The Build again with different categories and reminded fans that offseason preparation starts now with rookie content ramping up in February.

00:00 Start

01:16 The Explanation

04:18 The Start

(37:00) The Result

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