Week 1 of fantasy football is officially in the books, and we’re already on to Week Two. There’s a sense of collective normalcy for fantasy managers when the regular season arrives. You can set your schedule like clockwork around this thing of ours: the week kicks off on Thursday night, Friday tilting sets in as you obsess over projected scores, and then the anticipation builds — Sunday is just around the corner.
Sunday morning brings its usual start/sit headaches, along with actives and inactives. An innocuous surprise scratch or a positive injury update might go unnoticed by everyone else in your life—but for fantasy managers, it’s a breaking-news alert. It’s like a stock trader waking up to overseas news, knowing they need to act immediately with no time to waste.
The games themselves are tilting—but also oddly relaxing. There are no more lineup decisions to make. It’s simply time to trust your process and watch your players perform.
The week wraps up with Monday Night Football — always one of the most exhilarating (or devastating) moments for fantasy managers. Nothing sticks in your memory like a come-from-behind victory, when one of your players posts a monster game to deliver a win. And nothing stings quite like the reverse. I still remember being a heavy favorite back in 2020, only to lose to an opponent starting Robert Tonyan — caught three touchdowns against me that night. I’ll never forget it.
Then, before you know it, the week ends—and your attention shifts to the waiver wire, roster management, and for dynasty managers, trade talks that could push your team over the top.
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The Dynasty Market Report is here to make things even more enjoyable - and more successful- for all 17 of those weeks and beyond. Each week, I’ll highlight players gaining and losing value, plus a watch list of names I’m tracking. Some weeks, I’ll identify trade targets; other weeks, I’ll dive into strategies that can give you the edge you need to win.
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Stock Up
Justin Fields, QB, NY Jets
Breece Hall, RB, NY Jets
Garrett Wilson, WR, NY Jets
The Jets lost a close one, but Dynasty managers won.
There are very positive vibes early on with the Tanner Engstrand offense and its effect on the Jets’ skill position players. Garrett Wilson finished with 7 catches for 95 yards and a TD. He could legitimately lead the NFL in target share this season and dominated out of the gate with a 42% mark in Week One. Breece Hall looks resurgent and mispriced after his offseason redraft ADP free fall. My Braelon Allen takes could be in shambles (although Allen looked great on the TD run).
But the real storyline for dynasty managers was Justin Fields. Could he have a “Baker Mayfield in Tampa-Bay” like dynasty resurgence? The Engstrand system seems perfect for him with an RPO-heavy attack that emphasizes his ability as a runner. He could realistically lead the position in rushing touchdowns and yardage this season.
As for Fields’ dynasty value? The price of a brick is going up. Treat him like a low-end QB1 with some long-term risk. Age and talent are on his side. Even if Hall is not a Jet in 2026, there will be a serious market for him as a free agent (think Tony Pollard post-Dallas). Wilson is a locked-in dynasty asset with contract stability.
Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Cleveland Browns
The biggest dynasty riser in Week One was easily Harold Fannin Jr. He looked a lot like the Bowling Green version of himself … but instead of playing against teams in the MA,C he was going up against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cleveland fast-tracked him this summer, with multiple beat reporters signaling the team had a plan for him and that he would be an instant contributor.
Still, fantasy managers viewed him as a speculative stock — a player who would have to overcome his circumstances to be fantasy relevant. The Browns clearly disagreed. Fannin led Cleveland with a 20% target share, tying an NFL record (along with fellow rookie Tyler Warren) with seven receptions — the most a rookie tight end has ever had in Week One.
It wasn’t just the receptions. His fluidity as a route runner, ability to make plays in space, and versatility stood out. He hardly looked like a traditional tight end, lining up in-line, in the backfield, out wide, and in the slot. The dream of Fannin as an overgrown wide receiver with tight end eligibility — a virtual cheat code for fantasy managers — looks like it’s becoming reality.
Where should he rank in dynasty? He’s clearly behind Brock Bowers and Trey McBride. Even the biggest Fannin enthusiasts can’t put him ahead of 2023’s TE1 overall Sam LaPorta, or Warren, who has his own unbelievable role in Indianapolis (see below). But the debate versus Colston Loveland and Tucker Kraft is real. Could Fannin be ranked ahead of the 10th overall pick in the 2025 draft at some point early in his career? It would take a lot, but he feels like a player with the potential to be an outlier, rule-breaking type. Excuse the hyperbole, but yes, I am stoked to have some Fannin shares.
When I update my dynasty rankings at Fantasy Points, I’ll have Fannin as a top 8 TE. That may feel uncomfortably high for some, but this is where the train is headed. Cleveland struck gold in this year’s third round.
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The legend of Emeka Egbuka continues to grow. He’s already the “damn, I wish I had taken him in every rookie draft” player from this class. His rapid rise in redraft ADP this summer came with immaculate vibes heading into the season.
Chris Godwin will eventually return, but does it even matter to Egbuka managers? Baker Mayfield targeted him in two key moments, including a game-winning touchdown. He finished his first game as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer with two scores and called his shot on the sideline in one of the most swagger-filled rookie moments imaginable.
Egbuka is a locked-in WR2 for the rest of the season and is trending toward WR1 status in dynasty. He’s nearly unattainable in trades unless you move another premium asset. With a strong offensive ecosystem in Tampa Bay and a confident, gunslinging quarterback in Mayfield, he could end up being the best WR in the entire class.
Kayshon Boutte, WR, New England Patriots
Kayshon Boutte has now scored 16+ points in three of his last four games dating back to last season. At one point, he was viewed as an elite prospect destined for Round 1 of the NFL Draft. A poor combine and multiple ankle injuries at LSU caused him to slip to the sixth round in 2023.
The journey has been rocky, but Boutte looks ready to return value on the investment devy managers placed on him years ago. Once billed as the next great LSU Tiger WR, he may never be elite, but he has a chance to be very good — and possibly lead the Patriots in receptions this season.
Last year, he led New England in receiving yards in Drake Maye’s starts and has built real chemistry with Maye, who leaned on him in key spots. With Stefon Diggs aging, Kyle Williams potentially overhyped, and Demario Douglas limited to a slot-only role, Boutte has the “it” factor.
He opened 2025 with six catches for 103 yards, good enough for WR17 on the week. I’ve added plenty of Boutte in redraft, and dynasty managers should send out buy offers. He is only 23 years old. The market doesn’t know what to do with him — and that’s an opportunity.
Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts
Tyler Warren looks like a top-five scorer at the position this year, following in the footsteps of LaPorta and Bowers as instant rookie TE success stories. Even in a game Indianapolis dominated start to finish, Warren imposed his will with seven catches, leading the team in targets. He even had a rush attempt.
With Josh Downs completely invisible, Warren looked like the focal point of the offense. Yes, there’s target and touch competition — Michael Pittman Jr., Downs, and Jonathan Taylor — but the Colts are clearly committed to feeding him early and often. Dynasty managers who roster him may have just launched their long-term TE answer.
Brenton Strange, TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Brenton Strange quietly led the Jaguars in receiving yards, finishing with four catches for 59 yards in Jacksonville’s easy win over Carolina. The former second-round pick could gain significant dynasty value this season in a consolidated, much-improved offense.
The vibes are strong, and OC Liam Coen is pushing the narrative with effusive praise:
“Yeah, he played his tail off. He was physical in the run game, explosive with the ball in his hands, made a couple of good catches. His ability to be effective at the point of attack or slicing across the formation—he plays violently and sets the tone for our offense.”
Look for Strange to challenge for a top-12 TE finish this season. Dynasty-wise, he has the potential to gain a considerable amount of value this season. He is 24 years old and has 2nd round NFL draft capital.
Ricky Pearsall, WR, San Francisco 49ers
Pearsall was low-hanging fruit — along with Marvin Harrison Jr. — for fantasy analysts looking to identify breakout candidates at the WR position this season, and for good reason. With first-round NFL draft capital, elite speed and athleticism, late-season 2024 production combined with a massive opportunity, Pearsall almost had to take a step forward. Week One was a step in the right direction. In a close, hard-fought win over Seattle, Pearsall finished with four catches for 108 yards, including a 45-yarder. Consider those 7 targets to be his floor.
George Kittle is now on the IR. Jauan Jennings is banged up. Pearsall is not only going to be San Francisco’s top receiver, but at times a hyper-targeted one. He is going to get off to a red-hot start to the season. His dynasty value is going to increase this year.
Stock Down
Kenneth Walker, RB, Seattle Seahawks
Kenneth Walker is on shaky ground as a dynasty asset right out of the gate. The threat of Zach Charbonnet grew all summer and reached a boiling point in Week One, with the two backs splitting work nearly evenly in Clint Kubiak’s debut as OC.
Seattle spent a second-round pick on Charbonnet just a year after drafting Walker in the same range. Walker also missed time this preseason, while Charbonnet was fully healthy. Stylistically, Walker is a home-run hitter while Charbonnet profiles as a steady 4.2 YPC grinder.
This backfield could be a headache all season. Walker’s contract situation is also unclear, with no extension in sight. The early summer redraft ADP steam with Walker being selected as a late third round pick has quickly gone the way of a tilting start sit decision in a matter of days.
CJ Stroud, QB, Houston Texans
So about that offensive coordinator change fixing everything… Stroud’s debut was awful. A complete clunker. Houston wasted a strong defensive effort in a 14-9 loss to the Rams. Stroud finished QB26 with just 188 passing yards.
His dismal fantasy streak continues: only one QB1 (top-12) finish in his last 14 starts. Yikes. Ranking him as a dynasty QB1 is harder to justify, and he could be leapfrogged in value by the entire 2024 draft class this season.
The Stroud 2025 storyline is far from written, but Week 1 was a horrible start to it.
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Be wary when your favorite RB prospect lands in Round 3 of the NFL Draft. De’Von Achane aside, the third round has been a dynasty wasteland.
2024: Blake Corum & Trey Benson — Major year one disappointments.
2023: Kendre Miller still a bust; Tyjae Spears flashes but stuck as a backup. Achane is our 3rd Round King.
2022: Rachaad White = Year 2 RB1; Brian Robinson = useful; Tyrion Davis-Price = colossal failure.
2021: Trey Sermon = poster boy cautionary tale.
So what about Kaleb Johnson? If Week One is any indication, he looks like a massive rookie draft failure. He was buried behind not only Jaylen Warren, but Kenneth Gainwell. Pittsburgh scored 34 points — what will be quite possibly their highest-scoring outburst of the season — and Johnson finished with a single carry for -2 yards. It’s early, but the signs are about as bad as it gets.
Could Johnson still lead the backfield at some point this season? Absolutely, but a lot would need to change, including gaining the trust of Aaron Rodgers.
Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens
One of the biggest dynasty winners this week was Isaiah Likely — even while on IR. His path to becoming Baltimore’s lead TE is clearer than ever.
Mark Andrews looks dusted. Sure, there are nuanced explanations for his one-catch opener — missing FB Patrick Ricard, game-plan quirks — but the bigger picture is ugly. Andrews is a rapidly declining dynasty asset. His production last season was touchdown-driven. Consider moving on from him.
Speculators should go and make some offers for Likely.
Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers’ injury bug struck again, this time hitting Brock Purdy. Already down George Kittle to IR (hamstring), San Francisco learned Purdy will miss 2–5 weeks with multiple injuries.
The uncertainty of his return timeline, combined with turf toe (an injury that could linger and limit him as a passer), makes this a very tricky situation. What looked like a big bounce-back year now feels fragile. Purdy was in store for a very good season, and now his dynasty managers are left scrambling. Adding Mac Jones for the Purdy hiatus may be the actionable move. Last season, Jones had five QB21 or better weeks on a moribund Jacksonville offense. He could be a lifeline for Purdy managers to tread water with.
Watch List
LeQuint Allen, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars & Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Tank Bigsby was traded to Philadelphia, clearing a path for increased touches for the Jacksonville rookie running backs. Travis Etienne had a tremendous Week One performance, but there is a pathway for another back or backs to contribute. The fantasy community — including many of us at Fantasy Points — is banking on Tuten having his moments this season and potentially taking over the backfield. But don’t ignore Allen. Coen seems to really like him, and he caught 64 passes last season at Syracuse.
Quentin Johnston, WR, LA Chargers
We will monitor Week 2, but Johnston was awesome in LA’s big win over Kansas City. He finished with five catches for 79 yards, including two TD grabs. Johnston has 10 TD catches in his last 16 games played. The Chargers de-emphasized TE and RB targets — and Johnston thrived alongside Keenan Allen and Ladd McConkey. Year Three breakout?
Trey Benson, RB, Arizona Cardinals
Benson could be on the verge of a year two breakout. Not only did he cut into James Conner’s carries (12-8) and led Arizona in rushing yardage with 69, but he had 29.7% route participation. Year one was a major disappointment, but the offseason drumbeats surrounding Benson being a 1B to Conner’s 1A look to be true so far this season. Benson has elite athleticism and a tremendous size-speed profile.
Elic Ayomanor, WR, Tennessee Titans
There was some promising usage from the athletic rookie WR in Week One. Ayomanor had 73.5% route participation and 7 targets - good enough for a 25% target share, trailing only Calvin Ridley. His role and production should grow as the season moves along.
