Dynasty Nerds Podcast | Dynasty Fantasy Football

The Dynasty Nerds wrap up the 2025 regular season with their annual awards show. Hosts Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price hand out hardware to the breakout stars, disappointments, comebacks, and MVP candidates that defined fantasy football this year. From the Nico Collins Award to the Kim Kardashian Comeback Player trophy, this episode celebrates the players who exceeded expectations and the ones who fell short.

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George Pickens dominates the Nico Collins Award as wide receiver three on the season after his trade to Dallas. Running a full route tree alongside CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott, Pickens proved he can be a true alpha receiver. The hosts debate whether he maintains his hunger after getting paid, but his production speaks for itself.

Harold Fannin Jr. earns multiple trophies including Rookie Value Award after going in the third round of rookie drafts. The 21 year old Cleveland tight end has become the clear number one weapon for Shedeur Sanders, showcasing elite yards after catch ability and solid route running despite coming from Bowling Green.

Javonte Williams unanimously wins the Kim Kardashian Comeback Player Award as running back seven. After devastating injuries derailed his career, Williams looks like his rookie self again in Dallas, breaking tackles and delivering the juice fantasy managers thought they'd never see again. The hosts hope he stays with the Cowboys to maximize his remaining window.

Josh Jacobs claims Mr. Consistent for the second straight year, proving once again he's a set and forget running back one. Since 2021, Jacobs has finished as a running back one every season except his final Raiders year, making him one of the most underrated dynasty assets in fantasy football.

Saquon Barkley earns Matt's "I Told You So" after his massive 378 touch season in 2024 led to predictable regression. Dropping from 21 points per game to 14.4, Barkley went from Superman to a mere mortal, validating concerns about his workload.

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00:08:45 The Nico Collins Award

00:20:34 I'm Ready to Get Hurt Again Award

00:27:12 The Kim Kardashien Award

00:30:40 The Consistability Award

00:37:00 The "I Told You So" Award

00:42:40 The Pleasant Suprise Award

00:45:06 Rookie Value Award

00:48:57 Rookie of the Year

00:53:31 The LVP

01:00:59 Our MVP!

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The Dynasty Nerds are reviewing the 2025 rookie class at the season's end. Hosts Garret Price and Andrew Mott break down how quarterbacks and running backs have performed, from disappointing debuts to breakout stars. With playoff positioning locked in and the regular season winding down, it's time to assess which rookies lived up to the hype and which ones left fantasy managers wanting more.

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Cam Ward has been the biggest quarterback disappointment, averaging just 10.3 fantasy points per game for Tennessee. The hosts debate whether he'd even go in the first round of a 2025 redraft today, comparing his trajectory to Bryce Young's inconsistent path. With the Titans needing a new coach and multiple weapons, Ward's ceiling appears limited.

Meanwhile, Jaxson Dart has been the opposite story. Averaging 17.7 points per game despite losing his head coach and key offensive pieces, Dart has shown the ability to will his team to production. His rushing upside has been a superpower, and the hosts consider him a potential 1.01 or 1.02 in a Super Flex redraft.

Shedeur Sanders remains the ultimate roller coaster. After falling to the fifth round and sitting behind Dillon Gabriel, he's finally getting his shot in Cleveland. The hosts hope his final three games provide clarity, either elite or terrible, to avoid another muddy Browns offseason.

Ashton Jeanty remains the most talented back despite disappointing numbers behind Las Vegas's terrible offensive line. The hosts still believe he's the first running back off the board in a redraft, though the conversation has gotten closer.

Omarion Hampton has moved to the top of some rankings after showing he's built for the Chargers' offense. TreVeyon Henderson continues flashing elite big play ability in New England, averaging five yards per carry despite limited touches. Quinshon Judkins has been steady for Cleveland with nearly 800 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, though touchdown consistency remains an issue.

RJ Harvey, Cam Skattebo, and Woody Marks all face uncertain futures heading into an offseason loaded with veteran free agent running backs who could shake up depth charts across the league.

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Keywords: 2025 dynasty rookie class review, Jaxson Dart fantasy football, Cam Ward dynasty value, Ashton Jeanty rookie season, Omarion Hampton Chargers, TreVeyon Henderson Patriots, Quinshon Judkins Browns, Shedeur Sanders Cleveland, dynasty fantasy football rookies, 2025 NFL rookie review

00:00 Start

01:28 Cam Ward is Having a Terrible Season

06:35 Jaxson Dart is Looking Great

10:41 The Shedeur Sanders Roller Coaster Continues

16:45 Tyler Shough is on the Saints

21:24 Is Ashton Jeanty Still #1?

26:32 Omarion Hampton is Garret's #1 Rookie RB

28:54 TreVeyon Henderson is HERE!

31:43 Quinshon Judkins Looks Like a Bellcow

34:23 RJ Harvey is Gaining Momentum

39:09 Kaleb Johnson Makes Us Very Nervous

44:57 Cam Skattebo is Still a Legit Dynasty Asset

48:15 Bhayshul Tuten or Woody Marks?

51:48 Kyle Monangai Will be a Solid Fantasy RB

53:44 Jacory Croskey-Merrit's Dynasty Outlook

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The Dynasty Nerds are back breaking down the biggest winners and losers from Week 14. Hosts Garret Price and Jagger May tackle a wild NFL season where playoff contention feels more unpredictable than ever. From devastating injuries to breakout performances, this episode covers the fantasy implications you need to know heading into the stretch run.

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Harold Fannin Jr. tops the risers list after dominating with 11 targets and 25.4 fantasy points for Cleveland. With David Njoku potentially facing free agency and Shedeur Sanders showing competence under center, Fannin's dynasty stock is climbing fast. The hosts debate whether he can reach Mark Andrews or Isaiah Likely territory if the Browns find their quarterback.

Devin Neal claims the number two spot after his opportunity in New Orleans. With Alvin Kamara aging and a weak 2025 running back draft class, Neal could emerge as a starter. The hosts recommend buying low before his value spikes.

Michael Wilson takes the top riser slot with a massive 37.2 point performance in Marvin Harrison Jr's absence. While his production without Harrison is elite, the hosts caution this is a firm hold rather than buy or sell situation given the uncertainty around Arizona's future.

Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield headline the fallers after disappointing weeks. The Tampa Bay offense hasn't gelled with injuries disrupting chemistry all season. Mayfield is battling through pain, and the hosts see him as a strong buy low candidate this offseason when his value dips further.

The biggest faller isn't a single player but the entire Indianapolis pass catchers group. With Anthony Richardson's health concerns and Riley Leonard potentially taking over, Michael Pittman Jr, Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, and Tyler Warren all face major downgrades. Even Jonathan Taylor will see stacked boxes tank his efficiency.

Daniel Jones' devastating Achilles tear clouds his future after showing promise with the Colts. The nine month recovery timeline puts his Week 1 availability in question, and teams may hesitate to commit significant money. Minnesota emerges as a potential landing spot.

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Keywords: dynasty fantasy football risers fallers week 14, Harold Fannin Jr. dynasty value, Michael Wilson fantasy football, Devin Neal Saints, Baker Mayfield buy low, Daniel Jones injury, Indianapolis Colts fantasy, dynasty fantasy football podcast, fantasy football week 14 analysis

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The Dynasty Nerds College Show hosts Garret Price, Jared Wackerly, and Andrew Mott ranked eight years of running back draft classes to understand how 2026 and 2027 stack up against recent history. Their pre-draft evaluations reveal which classes delivered on expectations and which ones fell short.

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The 2025 class earned unanimous number one rankings from all three hosts. Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, Quinshon Judkins, and TreVeyon Henderson all scored above 76 on their pre-draft nerd scores. The 2023 class featuring Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs ranked second or third for most evaluators.

The 2024 class ranked dead last. Jonathon Brooks, Trey Benson, and Blake Corum headlined a weak group plagued by injuries. The 2026 class barely fares better, with Jeremiyah Love standing alone as an elite talent followed by a significant talent drop.

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Keywords: dynasty running back rankings, Ashton Jeanty, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jeremiah Love, Ahmad Hardy, Omarion Hampton, Jonathan Brooks, 2025 rookie class, 2027 draft class

00:00 Start

01:43 2020 RB Class

08:18 2021 RB Class

15:05 2022 RB Class

25:42 2023 RB Class

34:37 2024 RB Class

41:21 2025 RB Class

49:27 2026 RB Class

55:01 2027 RB Class

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Dynasty Game Show: Blind Resume & Pick Your Poison

The Dynasty Nerds crew turned their fantasy football analysis into a game show format for the final week of the regular season. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price tested their player knowledge with blind resume questions before diving into tough dynasty trade decisions.

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The blind resume segment revealed surprising stats. Jordan Love ranked as the number two passer by PFF despite middling fantasy numbers. Rome Odunze leads his team in targets with the second-highest average depth of target among number one receivers.

The pick your poison segment forced difficult choices. All three hosts unanimously preferred Chris Olave over Tee Higgins for dynasty rosters. The Kyle Monangai versus Trey Benson debate split the room between proven production and upside potential. Most surprisingly, the crew talked themselves into ranking Caleb Williams ahead of Joe Burrow for dynasty value despite Burrow's elite talent.

02:26 Blind Resume #1

08:55 Blind Resume #2

19:27 Blind Resume #3

32:11 Pick Your Poison

32:34 Tee Higgins or Chris Olave?

38:47 Kyle Monangai or Trey Benson?

46:24 Joe Burrow or Caleb Williams?

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The Dynasty Nerds crew breaks down players heading for a value cliff in 2026 and shares trade strategies for the playoff push. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price discuss end-of-season roster moves, graveyard candidates, and players they can't quit.

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With most leagues entering Week 14, the hosts emphasize making win-now moves for contenders and selling aging vets for rebuilding teams. Chris Godwin, Zach Ertz, and other veterans can be acquired for late seconds if you need playoff depth. Rich warns that injuries to stars like Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jonathan Taylor can derail championship runs, so insulation trades are critical.

The crew identifies players poised to lose significant value heading into 2026. Tua Tagovailoa tops the list as a quarterback likely to enter backup territory, with his interceptions, lack of rushing upside, and uncertain future in Miami. Kyren Williams faces a statistical cliff with Blake Corum cutting into his workload, and Michael Pittman Jr. may struggle as Tyler Warren and Alec Pierce take targets in Indianapolis.

Rich loves Dalton Kincaid despite injury concerns, Matt defends Xavier Legette despite limited targets from Bryce Young, and Garret believes in Tyjae Spears once Tony Pollard departs Tennessee.

08:00 Tua Tagovailoa

18:47 Kyren Williams

30:35 Michael Pittman Jr.

38:09 We Can't Quit These Players

38:27 Dalton Kincaid

44:45 Xavier Legette

50:23 Tyjae Spears

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Garret Price and Andrew Mott break down the most disappointing dynasty fantasy football players of 2025, covering one player at each position who failed to meet expectations. With the fantasy playoffs just one week away, the hosts analyze which assets let managers down and whether any of these fallers represent buy low opportunities heading into the offseason.

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Lamar Jackson leads the quarterback disappointments at QB18 on the year, averaging just 17.6 fantasy points per game. Andrew highlights how Jackson sits in the same scoring bucket as Trevor Lawrence, Brock Purdy, and Jacoby Brissett, producing just 9.5 points per game over the last month with one touchdown and three interceptions. The lack of rushing production raises long term concerns as Jackson approaches 30 years old.

Michael Penix ranks as the QB29 in points per game at just 13.7, barely ahead of Aaron Rodgers and Bryce Young. Garret expected a step forward in year two with elite supporting talent in Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts, but the Falcons quarterback regressed while the team collapsed to a possible top five pick without owning their first rounder.

Isaiah Pacheco disappointed at RB52 despite landing in Kansas City's elite offense. Andrew went against the grain buying Pacheco everywhere, only to watch him average 7.3 points per game while Kareem Hunt dominated with 48 percent of snaps and an 8 to 2 touchdown advantage. Kenneth Walker averaged just 11.2 points per game despite playing in the most run heavy offense in the NFL, with goal line work mysteriously disappearing in a frustrating committee with Zach Charbonnet.

Brian Thomas Jr sits at WR50 after leading the NFL with nine drops and receiving just one designed target all season. The back half breakout with Mac Jones under center never materialized with Trevor Lawrence and Liam Cohen, averaging just 10 points per game with one touchdown. Marvin Harrison Jr ranks WR28 in points per game at 12.5, producing high end WR3 numbers instead of the elite ceiling dynasty managers expected from the highest graded prospect Garret has ever evaluated.

TJ Hockenson posted his lowest points per game total since his rookie year at 7.7, ranking as TE21 despite top 12 designed target share. Andrew argues the Vikings offensive collapse makes Hockenson a buy low candidate for 2026. David Njoku averaged just 7.2 points per game as TE26 after Garret projected potential top three upside, with Harold Fannin Jr splitting targets in Cleveland's quarterback disaster.

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02:40 Lamar Jackson

06:56 Michael Penix Jr.

10:46 Isiah Pacheco

14:30 Kenneth Walker

17:29 Brian Thomas Jr.

23:11 Marvin Harrison Jr.

28:04 T.J. Hockenson

34:30 David Njoku

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Rich Dotson, Garret Price, and Jagger May break down the biggest dynasty risers and fallers heading into the fantasy playoffs. With just one week remaining before most leagues kick off their postseason, the crew analyzes which players are surging at the perfect time and which assets are tumbling down dynasty rankings.

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Alec Pierce continues his hot streak with over 15 points in three of his last four games. The hosts debate whether the Colts receiver has finally arrived as a consistent flex play or remains a boom bust asset. Bryce Young resurfaces on the risers list after putting up 22.5 points against the Rams, with the Panthers winning record giving him unexpected job security heading into 2026.

Adonai Mitchell delivered his best performance of the season with 24.2 points on 12 targets against Atlanta. The rookie finally showcased the physical tools that made him a draft darling, though the panel remains split on whether this breakout is sustainable or just another tease from the inconsistent Jets receiver.

DK Metcalf lands as the number three faller after posting single digit points in four of his last five games. The Steelers receiver looks like he has lost a step, prompting questions about whether his fantasy glory days are behind him. Rome Odunze falls to WR23 on the year after four straight weeks under nine points, raising concerns about his ceiling in Ben Johnson's tight end heavy offense.

Saquon Barkley tops the fallers list with just one game over 13.5 points since Week 5. The 29 year old running back continues to disappoint despite the Eagles offensive talent, though the hosts agree a late 2026 first round pick might still be worth the gamble for desperate contenders.

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Keywords: dynasty risers and fallers, dynasty fantasy football, Alec Pierce, Bryce Young, Adonai Mitchell, DK Metcalf, Rome Odunze, Saquon Barkley, dynasty rankings, fantasy football podcast, dynasty trades

00:00 Start

01:21 Injuries

05:57 Dynasty Risers

06:51 Riser: Alec Pierce

15:21 Riser: Bryce Young

25:10 Riser: Adonai Mitchell

35:16 Dynasty Fallers

35:47 Faller: DK Metcalf

42:45 Faller: Rome Odunze

48:30 Faller: Saquon Barkley

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Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara tackle a unique challenge: describing dynasty players in just one word. The duo breaks down Mason Taylor, Ricky Pearsall, Kyler Murray, Brian Thomas Jr., Dak Prescott, and Rome Odunze with creative terms that capture each player's current situation and fantasy outlook. From Mason Taylor as a beacon of hope for the Jets to Kyler Murray's ambiguous future, the hosts explore buying opportunities and value windows heading into the fantasy playoffs.

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Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, player analysis 2025, Mason Taylor, Ricky Pearsall, Kyler Murray, Brian Thomas Jr, Dak Prescott, Rome Odunze, fantasy football strategy

00:00 Start

02:27 One Word to Describe a Player

03:18 Mason Taylor

08:37 Ricky Pearsall

17:19 Kyler Murray

23:12 Brian Thomas Jr.

27:38 Dak Prescott

31:00 Rome Odunze

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Rich Dotson and Matt O'Hara kick it old school in this Dynasty Fantasy Football Thanksgiving episode, diving into players they're thankful for in 2025. The duo explores comeback stories like Javonte Williams and Daniel Jones, proving no player is ever truly buried in dynasty. They discuss veterans like Davante Adams and Derrick Henry, showing age isn't always the damning stat we think it is. The hosts also celebrate patience with players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cam Skattebo, reminding dynasty managers that development takes time.

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Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, Javonte Williams, Daniel Jones, Davante Adams, Derrick Henry, dynasty strategy, fantasy football podcast

07:13 Players We are Thankful for

08:10 Javonte Williams and Daniel Jones

14:53 Cam Skattebo

17:56 Davante Adams and Derrick Henry

21:34 Jaxon Smith-Njigba

26:21 Jaylen Wright and JJ McCarthy

28:46 All of the NFL Players!

33:55 Our Black Friday Sale!

38:21 Isaiah Likely-O-Meter

39:21 Vikings Add to the QB Room Next Year

43:38 AJ Brown is on a New Team in 2026

47:59 Travis Hunter is WR1 on the Jaguars in 2026

50:47 Davante Adams Finished Career Top 5 in Rec TDs

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