Dynasty Risers and Fallers After the NFL Draft (Ep. 2019)

In this episode of the FantasyPros Dynasty Football Podcast, hosts Ryan Warmly, Scott Bogman, and Pat Fitzmaurice analyze the latest dynasty risers and fallers following the 2026 NFL Draft. They focus on players whose value has shifted due to team draft decisions, particularly in the running back and wide receiver positions. Key risers include Jonathan Brooks, whose lack of competition in Carolina’s backfield has boosted his stock despite injury concerns; Bachel Tootin, who stands to inherit a major role in Jacksonville after the team passed on drafting a running back; Roma Odunze, whose breakout potential is enhanced by a weak Bears receiving corps and a likely shootout-heavy offense; Cam Ward, who benefits from a revamped Titans offense and new coaching staff; and Jack Besh, a overlooked Raiders receiver with a wide-open path to production. On the fallers side, Malik Willis is seen as set up to fail with Miami’s poor receiving corps and rebuild mindset; Cortland Sutton’s value drops due to new weapons in Denver; Zach Charbonnet is sidelined by injury and a new first-round pick; Corey Krosky Merritt faces a fragmented backfield in Washington; Parker Washington is at risk of reduced snaps due to Jacksonville’s tight end-heavy draft; and Dallas Goddard’s aging profile and new rookie replacement make him a prime trade candidate. The hosts emphasize strategic trading, injury risk evaluation, and long-term roster building in dynasty formats. The episode underscores the importance of roster flexibility, positional depth, and timing in dynasty leagues. Key takeaways include: 1) Monitor training camp performances for injured players like Brooks and Watson before committing; 2) Use draft capital to acquire high-upside players like Odunze and Besh while they’re still cheap; 3) Trade aging or declining assets like Goddard and Sutton for future picks or young talent; 4) Be cautious with quarterbacks like Willis and Charbonnet unless you can acquire them at a deep discount; 5) Prioritize team context—offensive upgrades and receiver depth are critical for WR and QB value; 6) Watch for 13-personnel trends in Jacksonville and other teams, which may hurt WR usage; 7) Consider trading for young tight ends like Raritan or Helm to rebuild the position; 8) Avoid overpaying for players with high injury risk unless you’re confident in their health and upside.