Dynasty Nerds Podcast | Dynasty Fantasy Football

What's on your fantasy football wish list this holiday season? Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price share their top dynasty desires for 2026, from Tyjae Spears getting a full workload in Tennessee to Justin Jefferson finally receiving competent quarterback play in Minnesota. The hosts also debut predictions on the Isaiah Likely-O-Meter, evaluating offseason scenarios for key dynasty assets.

Garret wishes for Tyjae Spears to dominate Tennessee's backfield, while Matt hopes Justin Jefferson escapes Minnesota's quarterback chaos. Rich's big wish? Marvin Harrison Jr. finally breaking out and proving he's not just a nepo baby. The crew then fires up the Isaiah Likely-O-Meter to predict offseason scenarios, including Tyler Shough starting for New Orleans, David Njoku staying in Cleveland, Kirk Cousins landing a new starting gig, and Saquon Barkley producing another RB1 season. With quarterback movement looming and the 2027 draft class on the horizon, these dynasty insights will shape your offseason strategy.

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00:00 Start

08:19 Christmas Fantasy Wish List

09:27 Tyjae Spears Gets All the Work

14:56 For Justin Jefferson to Get a QB

21:46 For Marvin Harrison Jr. to be ELITE!

27:03 The Isaiah Likely-O-Meter

27:28 Tyler Shough Will Start the Majority of Games Next Year

33:38 David Njoku is a Brown in 2026

40:53 Kirk Cousins is a Week 1 Starting QB

46:01 This is Saquon Barkley's Last Year as RB1

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Should you be buying or selling your roster pieces this offseason? Garret Price and Andrew Mott dive into dynasty trade scenarios heading into 2026, evaluating eight key players and deciding whether to up tier or down tier each asset. The conversation covers running backs like Jonathan Taylor and Chase Brown, wide receivers including Garrett Wilson and Jaylen Waddle, plus quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Trevor Lawrence.

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Garret breaks down specific trade packages for each player, from moving Jonathan Taylor plus a first for Jahmyr Gibbs or Bijan Robinson, to down tiering Nico Collins for AJ Brown plus draft capital. He reveals his favorite quarterback buy low targets and explains why Breece Hall tops his running back trade list. The episode also explores undervalued assets like Jared Goff and emerging opportunities with Zach Charbonnet. Whether you're contending or rebuilding, these dynasty trade insights will help shape your offseason strategy.

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00:00 Start

01:59 Jonathan Taylor

07:58 Nico Collins

13:42 Garrett Wilson

19:20 Brock Purdy

25:28 Trevor Lawrence

30:37 Jaylen Waddle

36:03 Chase Brown and Kenneth Walker

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The Dynasty Nerds Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast crew delivered their final weekly buy and sell recommendations of the season, identifying key players whose values have shifted heading into championship week and the offseason. Garret and Jagger broke down late season opportunities across multiple positions, offering insights on which players to target now before values shift again.

Kirk Cousins emerged as a surprising buy recommendation despite his benching in Atlanta. With numerous teams needing quarterbacks in 2026, including the Giants, Browns, Jets, and Saints, Cousins could land in a situation where he provides fantasy value similar to Joe Flacco. The hosts suggest acquiring him cheaply now and flipping him for a 2027 second or third round pick once desperation hits in Week 5.

Cam Ward also drew discussion as a soft buy, with improved play suggesting he may not be the bust many feared. While concerns remain about decision making, Ward is no longer drowning when things go wrong, making him worth a late first round pick.

Running back remains tricky with Josh Jacobs showing troubling signs of hitting the age cliff, while Omarion Hampton looks like the clear rookie running back one heading into next season.

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00:00 Start

00:45 Injuries

02:40 Dynasty Fallers

04:51 Dynasty Faller: Brian Thomas Jr.

08:30 Dynasty Faller: Josh Jacobs

12:20 Dynasty Faller: Baker Mayfield

16:30 Dynasty Risers

16:53 Dynasty Riser: Kenneth Gainwell

20:05 Dynasty Riser: Kirk Cousins

24:04 Dynasty Riser: Jakobi Meyers

26:30 Dynasty Riser: Omarion Hampton

29:19 Dynasty Riser: Cam Ward

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The Dynasty Nerds crew dove deep into tight end evaluations across eight NFL draft classes, revealing which years produced the most fantasy-relevant players at the position. Garret Price, Jagger May, and Andrew Mott broke down every class from 2020 through 2027, discussing hits, misses, and future expectations.

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The 2025 tight end class earned universal praise, with all three analysts ranking it as a top-two class. Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren lead the way as potential top-12 dynasty assets, while Harold Fannin, Mason Taylor, Terrance Ferguson, and Elijah Arroyo provide impressive depth. The hosts believe at least four tight ends from this class could crack the dynasty top 12.

Looking ahead, Kenyan Siddiq emerged as the early favorite from the 2026 class, with comparisons to elite athletic tight ends. The 2027 class remains a mystery, ranked seventh out of benefit of the doubt, but could rise significantly as more information becomes available.

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00:00:00 Start

00:02:12 2020 TE Class

00:04:10 2021 TE Class

00:07:13 2022 TE Class

00:09:49 2023 TE Class

00:14:53 2024 TE Class

00:19:27 2025 TE Class

00:23:35 2026 TE Class

00:27:03 2027 TE Class

00:27:40 All Positions Ranked (Best to Worst Class)

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Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price debated aging dynasty assets on the Dynasty Nerds podcast. Jonathan Taylor (27 next season) earned mixed reviews—Matt and Rich want to ride him out while Garret seeks creative exit strategies. AJ Brown (29) got similar treatment, with Matt preferring to wait for a better landing spot. The trio agreed to hold George Kittle (32) despite injury concerns, citing the lack of return value.

Taylor's 300-plus touch workload raised red flags despite elite production. Garret would move him for Quinshon Judkins plus a 2-1 or flip him with picks for Devon Achane. Rich prefers holding unless he can get Treveon Henderson straight up, noting Taylor's trade value still commands a 2027 first plus another asset. Matt leaned toward riding it out one more year in Indianapolis' offense.

Josh Jacobs (28) earned unanimous "ride it out" verdicts. Rich emphasized Jacobs has been a perennial RB1 since entering the league, calling him "the Dak Prescott of running backs" in terms of consistent value and trade difficulty. The seven-year veteran entered the league at 20 and remains in his athletic prime despite heavy usage. Matt acknowledged nervousness but agreed one more year makes sense before selling.

Brown's situation in Philadelphia creates uncertainty, but his talent keeps him WR10 overall. Rich named Ladd McConkey, Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Garrett Wilson as lateral move targets if contenders want to get younger. Garret compared Brown to Mike Evans and Davante Adams—receivers everyone thinks are done before they actually are, projecting 2-3 more WR1 seasons.

Chris Godwin (30) got unanimous "ride it out" tags. Rich sold him for a second in a rebuild but called it slight underselling. With Mike Evans likely gone and Godwin running 90% of routes post-injury, Tampa's offensive usage solidifies his 2026 value. The panel suggested buying Godwin for a mid-second as a contender.

Dak Prescott (33) sparked debate about George Pickens' future impact on his value. All three hosts prefer holding unless they own multiple elite QBs, with Garret advocating for the "old boring quarterback" strategy of cycling through 30-34 year old QBs instead of paying premium prices for youth. Rich has preached trading firsts for 2-3 year veteran windows for 11 years.

Kittle's 14.3 PPG (fourth among tight ends) doesn't offset availability concerns. Matt suggested targeting Tucker Kraft post-ACL as an exit, but Rich countered that no contender return fills the Kittle void. The only straight-up deal all three would accept: Harold Fannin, who Rich ranks closer to Colston Loveland than most realize.

06:34 Get Out Early?

07:22 Jonathan Taylor

15:24 AJ Brown

27:07 Chris Godwin

30:07 Dark Prescot

39:09 Josh Jacobs

44:26 George Kittle

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Rich Dotson⁠, ⁠Matt O'Hara⁠, and ⁠Garret Price⁠ debated fantasy breakout candidates on the Dynasty Nerds podcast. AD Mitchell earned a 3/5 belief rating after averaging 15 PPR points over three games with the Jets. Tyler Shough and Devin Neal emerged as cheap SuperFlex depth options in New Orleans. Rich's bold prediction: Trevor Lawrence establishes himself as a top-12 dynasty quarterback in 2026 under Liam Cohen's offense.

Mitchell topped the risers with six-plus targets per game since joining New York. Rich gave him a 3/5, citing athletic upside but noting he needs everything to break right. If the Jets land Fernando Mendoza, Mitchell could thrive as the Z receiver opposite Garrett Wilson. Matt compared his ceiling to Jameson Williams' role in Detroit.

Jalen Coker disappointed the panel despite recent production. Garret rated him just 1.5/5, predicting Carolina adds a tight end like Kyle Pitts or Dallas Goedert in free agency, pushing Coker to WR3. Rich saw him as pure trade bait—a "scale tipper" with name value exceeding actual dynasty upside.

Shough earned 3.5-4/5 ratings as New Orleans' likely 2026 starter after winning back-to-back games. Garret compared him to Davis Mills—competent enough to be a QB2 but not a long-term franchise solution. Neal scored 2.5/5 as a Brian Robinson type who could split carries with Alvin Kamara if the Saints move on from the 31-year-old's $18 million cap hit.

Rich's crystal ball prediction centered on Lawrence becoming QB2 overall since the bye week. With Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr. developing in year two, he projects Lawrence as a top-8 dynasty quarterback. Garret's bold take: 2026 will have the fewest fantasy-relevant day-one and day-two NFL Draft picks in 15 years, with only Jeremiyah Love, one or two quarterbacks, and 4-5 receivers worth first-round rookie picks.

Gunner Helm received 4/5 ratings as a sneaky tight end buy with Tennessee's bare cupboard creating opportunity alongside Cam Ward. Jayden Reed scored 3-4.5/5 despite Green Bay's crowded receiver room, with the panel split on whether he can consistently crack starting lineups.

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00:05:44 Do We Believe in Adonai Mitchell?

00:15:47 Do We Believe in Devin Neal and Tyler Shough?

00:25:03 Do We Believe in Jalen Coker?

00:34:25 Do We Believe in Gunnar Helm?

00:41:50 Do We Believe in Jayden Reed?

00:49:36 Crystal Ball Segment

00:50:50 Trevor Lawrence Betcomes an Established Top 12 QB

00:58:54 AJ Barner Fits Seattle's Offense Really Well

01:02:16 The NFL Draft Will Not Be Great for Fantasy Football

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Garret Price and Andrew Mott reviewed the 2025 rookie wide receivers and tight ends on the Dynasty Nerds podcast. Tetairoa McMillan and Emeka Egbuka posted nearly identical stats, while Luther Burden emerged as Chicago's future alongside Rome Odunze. The tight end class delivered four potential top-10 dynasty assets in Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, Harold Fannin, and Oronde Gadsden.

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Travis Hunter showed improvement before injury, trending toward 80% snap counts on offense with 14 targets in his final game. Andrew called him underrated in current trade markets despite the two-way player concerns. T-Mac and Egbuka both finished with nearly identical production—59 and 58 receptions, 851 and 870 yards, six touchdowns each—with T-Mac proving more consistent week-to-week.

Matthew Golden disappointed both analysts, with Garret ranking him WR8 pre-draft and Andrew viewing him as a second-round rookie pick value. His blocking deficiencies mirror the issues that limited Jaden Reed's snap counts in Green Bay. Burden sits at 479 yards with three games remaining, positioned to be Chicago's Amon-Ra St. Brown in Ben Johnson's offense once DJ Moore departs.

The 2025 tight end class may be historic. Warren and Loveland lead the way as potential top-four dynasty tight ends, with Andrew preferring Warren due to less target competition in Indianapolis. Fannin has been the surprise, posting 667 yards and making David Njoku's free agency decision easy for Cleveland.

Gadsden's 602 yards as a converted wide receiver gives the Chargers a legitimate receiving weapon. Even depth pieces like Mason Taylor (369 yards in Houston's struggling offense) and Gunner Helm (347 yards for Miami) show promise. Andrew emphasized the tight end development window: 90% of multi-year top-six tight ends hit that threshold within their first two seasons.

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00:00 Start

05:10 Takeaways From Travis Hunter's Season

08:00 Tetairoa McMillan & Emeka Egbuka's Season

11:57 Matthew Golden's Season is Disappointing

15:37 Texans WRs

18:50 Luther Burden Has Impressed

22:58 The Rest of the WRs

27:57 Rookie TEs

28:16 Colston Loveland & Tyler Warren Look Great!

31:25 Harold Fannin Jr. & Oronde Gadsen

34:46 Mason Taylor & Gunnar Helm

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Dynasty Risers and Fallers: JJ McCarthy, Kyle Pitts, and Joe Burrow

Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Jagger May broke down the week's biggest dynasty risers and fallers on the latest podcast. JJ McCarthy topped the risers after back-to-back solid performances, while Kyle Pitts exploded for 45.6 PPR points. On the flip side, Joe Burrow continues to struggle, raising concerns about his long-term future in Cincinnati.

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Rich emphasized that McCarthy remains obtainable despite his recent success, projecting he could be acquired for a first-round pick plus. The young quarterback is completing over 73% of his passes with six touchdowns across two games in Kevin O'Connell's system. Garret threw cold water on the hype, noting McCarthy faced the third and first-worst defenses against fantasy quarterbacks, but all three hosts agreed the positional value makes him worth the gamble.

Luther Burden also earned riser status after leading the Bears in targets since Week 10, though Rich cautioned his value is situational with Rome Odunze returning soon. Pitts' massive game sparked debate about whether this is his second coming or just a contract-year fluke, with the Patriots and Commanders emerging as potential landing spots.

The fallers list featured Sam Darnold cooling off after a hot start, Stefon Diggs entering his Keenan Allen phase, and Burrow raising Andrew Luck retirement comparisons. Jagger highlighted the Bengals' organizational cheapness as a major concern for Burrow's health and happiness moving forward.

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00:00 Start

01:14 Injuries

03:02 Dynasty Risers

03:53 Riser: JJ McCarthy

15:21 Riser: Luther Burden

23:10 Riser: Kyle Pitts

30:31 Dynasty Fallers

31:03 Faller: Sam Darnold

38:01 Faller: Stefon Diggs

42:25 Faller: Joe Burrow

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Garret Price, Andrew Mott, and Jagger May ranked wide receiver classes from 2020 to 2027 on the College Show. The 2024 class topped their rankings despite Year 2 disappointments from Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Brian Thomas Jr. The crew also hyped the 2027 class featuring Jeremiah Smith, who some believe could be the best prospect in years.

The hosts agreed the 2021 class ranked second overall, producing dynasty assets like Ja'Marr Chase, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Nico Collins. The 2020 class landed fourth despite early whiffs on Jalen Reagor over Justin Jefferson. Meanwhile, 2023 ranked dead last entering the draft but got salvaged by Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Looking ahead, the 2026 class lacks a true alpha, with Jordan Tyson, Carnell Tate, and Makai Lemon forming a solid but unspectacular top tier. The 2027 class stole the show, with Smith drawing Julio Jones comparisons and Cam Coleman rounding out an elite top duo.

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00:00:00 Start

00:02:31 2020 WR Class

00:08:32 2021 WR Class

00:14:40 2022 WR Class

00:23:35 2023 WR Class

00:33:05 2024 WR Class

00:41:19 2025 WR Class

00:51:12 2026 WR Class

00:57:39 2027 WR Class

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Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price return to the Dynasty Nerds podcast to reflect on the biggest mistakes and lessons learned from the 2025 dynasty fantasy football season. With decades of experience between them, the hosts dive into the critical errors that cost dynasty managers championships and the strategies that led to success.

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Rich's biggest regret? Letting NFL draft capital override his film room evaluations. He moved Kaleb Johnson up his board over Cam Skattebo simply because of draft position, despite his tape analysis favoring Skattebo. The lesson: stick with your February to May process, because post-draft adjustments have a ridiculously low hit rate.

Matt learned that even elite players like Justin Jefferson need competent quarterbacks and offensive lines. When everything crumbles around a superstar receiver, even the best talent becomes unreliable. Meanwhile, Garret went all in on 14 of his 21 teams, and all 14 made the playoffs with eight finishing as the number one scoring team. The takeaway? Avoid the middle at all costs. Either go all in or blow it up completely.

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06:29 Trust Your Rooke Film Evaluations

12:49 Elite Players Need Supporting Casts

18:04 Use The Tools Available

24:24 Go ALL IN or Blow it Up

36:25 Second Round Picks are Overrated

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