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With the 2025 season underway, dynasty managers are already considering how the 2026 NFL Draft could impact their rosters. But before the draft arrives, several postseason trends are emerging that could influence future decisions.
As we get closer to the draft, draft picks will begin to gain value, while veteran players will start to become a bargain. Considering what many believe is a weaker draft class this season from a fantasy perspective, this may be the best time to maximize the return on those draft picks and add some proven assets that are trending upward.
So, which players should dynasty managers target now and for the future? Find answers in RotoBallers' January Dynasty Markert Report. For a deeper dive into dynasty strategy, rankings, and trade tactics, check out our complete Dynasty Fantasy Football Guide.
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Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings (January 2026)
Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings Trending Up
Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars (+62)
Previous rank: 167
Current rank: 105
Look who is trending in a positive direction once again. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, no other asset has seen its market rise and fall as often as Trevor Lawrence. With that said, when you look at the pre-Liam Coen period versus where we are at today, it’s been a net positive for Lawrence.
Heading into this season, Lawrence had failed to live up to the expectations that come along with being the first overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft. While this past season once again fell short of the 2022 season, at least statistically, the additions of Coen and the weapons surrounding Lawrence have never been better than they are today.
Trevor Lawrence is the only player in the NFL with 2+ passing TDs and a rushing TD in back-to-back games this season 🔥
📲 Stream with NFL+pic.twitter.com/HPvOnSGnkb
— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) December 21, 2025
For fantasy purposes, among quarterbacks to play in at least 11 contests, only Patrick Mahomes II, Matthew Stafford, Drake Maye, and Josh Allen averaged more points per game than Lawrence's 20.6, putting him in elite company in terms of per-game production. The fantasy success is linked to Lawrence's 38 total touchdowns compared to 13 turnovers. Additionally, Travis Etienne Jr. surpassed 1,000 rushing yards (an increase from his 558 the prior season), and Bhayshul Tuten emerged as another backfield weapon, both improving Lawrence's supporting cast.
When identifying trends that have a chance to continue, it’s not how you start. It’s how you finish, and the 26.8 fantasy points per game Lawrence posted over the final six weeks of the fantasy football season were the most among his quarterback peers.
Over those final six weeks, Lawrence completed 60.9% of his passes for 1,601 yards (fourth-most), completing 17.7% of his throws greater than 25 yards (fourth-highest), while throwing 15 touchdown passes (tied for the most) and only four interceptions.
Luther Burden III, WR, Chicago Bears (+17)
Previous rank: 69
Current rank: 52
One wide receiver who has been climbing the dynasty ranks over the last couple of months is Bears standout Luther Burden III. From Weeks 1 through 12, the rookie receiver averaged a modest 5.6 fantasy points per game and was being outproduced by the likes of Luke McCaffrey, Ryan Flournoy, and Andrei Iosivas. In those first 12 weeks, Burden ran a route on 33.1% of the Bears' dropbacks and accounted for a target share of 8.5% and an air yards share of 8.1%.
Something changed in Week 13. From that point through season’s end, Burden's 13.3 fantasy points per game made him the 19th-highest-scoring fantasy receiver. He outscored established players such as Mike Evans, Stefon Diggs, DK Metcalf, and George Pickens during this stretch, outperforming them in weekly fantasy production. So what exactly changed? Let’s talk about it.
First, we have the obvious: Rome Odunze and his foot injury that limited the second-year receiver to just three games over the Bears' final eight contests, including the playoffs. In Odunze’s absence, Burden had a route participation rate of 57.6% and led the Bears' wide receiver room with a target share of 16.7% and 399 receiving yards.
Burden BOMB 💣
📺: NBC pic.twitter.com/gvXYB04AW9
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 29, 2025
What should stand out for fantasy managers is Burden's efficiency when targeted. Since 2011, among rookie receivers with at least 50 targets, only Odell Beckham Jr. averaged more yards per route run (2.69 for Burden). Furthermore, just nine other rookies surpassed 2.30 yards per route run in that span, with all of those high-efficiency performers projected to be selected in the first four rounds of startup drafts.
Jalen Coker, WR, Carolina Panthers (+50)
Previous rank: 188
Current rank: 138
Heading into the 2025 season, Jalen Coker’s ADP was 217, among receivers; he sat 82nd. Back in June, I identified Coker as one of my five deep sleepers this season because I was enamored by his 98th-percentile burst score, his 42-inch vertical, and a depth chart that, behind Tetairoa McMillan, left very little to be desired.
After starting the season sidelined by injury, Coker finally made his debut in Week 7, but his fantasy impact emerged between Week 11 and Week 18. During this eight-week sample, Coker averaged 11 points per game, ranking as WR31 by points per game and placing ahead of notable receivers like Chris Godwin Jr., Quentin Johnston, Brian Thomas Jr., DeVonta Smith, and even Justin Jefferson within that period.
During the final seven contests of the regular season, Coker earned a route participation rate of 79.3%, averaging 12.62 yards per reception. Even with McMillan as the Alpha, Coker’s 328 receiving yards accounted for 21.9% of the Panthers total receiving yards. However, what should capture fantasy managers' attention is the 21.6% first-read target share that Bryce Young entrusted him with during the stretch as the Panthers made their playoff push.
YOUNG. COKER. @PANTHERS LEAD ONCE AGAIN!
LARvsCAR on FOX/FOX One
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/9V5X60bAJL— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
It’s not often when raw potential meets production, but once the playoffs rolled around, it was Coker, not McMillan, who became the Panthers game breaker. In the Panthers Wildcard loss to the Rams, Coker led the charge with nine receptions that resulted in 134 receiving yards and a touchdown. In his playoff debut, Coker earned a 30% target share, showing Panthers brass that he can be the second option behind McMillan and that there is no need to invest early draft capital at the position.
Other Notable Dynasty Rankings Risers:
Jawhar Jordan (+93), Emanuel Wilson (+87), Colby Parkinson(+83), Tyrell Shavers (+78), Jacoby Brissett (+73), Kenneth Gainwel (+54), Tyler Shough (+53), AJ Barner (+51), Parker Washington (+40), Alec Pierce (+38), Zach Charbonnet (+30), Jonathon Brooks (+28), Blake Corum (+24), Ryan Flournoy (+18), Chris Olave (+15), Derrick Hewnry (+14), Caleb Williams (+12), Brock Purdy (+11), Woody Marks (+10), Drake Maye (+9), Colston Loveland (+7), Cam Ward (+7)
Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings Trending Down
Calvin Ridley, WR, Tennessee Titans (-67)
Previous rank: 126
Current rank: 193
Heading into this season, Calvin Ridley had been one of those wide receivers in fantasy that had been credited as doing the most with the least, having posted back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons with the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars, and doing so while catching passes from Will Levis, Mason Rudolph, and Lawrence.
Many thought that with no real threat to Ridley’s target share and an improvement at quarterback with Cam Ward, another 1,000-yard campaign was a smash bet. Fantasy football has a funny way of humbling us all, and the 2025 season proved to be forgettable for the 31-year-old pass catcher, who missed 10 games due to injury.
While Ridley missed time, Ward was able to establish a rapport with a pair of rookie receivers in Elic Ayomanor, who had 41 receptions for 515 yards, and Chimere Dike, who not only had 423 receiving yards on 48 receptions, but showcased his explosive play-making ability by leading the entire league in all-purpose yards with 2,426.
Current offseason projections have Ridley as a strong release candidate as the young Titans continue their roster overhaul. With ample cap space and new playmakers emerging, Tennessee may allocate resources elsewhere. With Ridley at the age cliff, it’s unlikely he’ll have more than a season or two of fantasy relevance left.
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins (-58)
Previous rank: 209
Current rank: 267
The tide is changing in Miami, as we saw Mike McDaniel relieved of head coaching duties after going 35-33 since the start of the 2022 season. With McDaniel gone, the Dolphins quickly attacked the head coaching carousel this offseason by naming former Green Bay Packer defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley their new head coach.
If you believe offseason reports, there’s reason for concern with Tua Tagovailoa. New General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan did not mention Tagovailoa when discussing the Dolphins' future building blocks, instead naming De’Von Achane, Jaylen Waddle, Jordyn Brooks, Patrick Paul, and Aaron Brewer.
DE NOVO!!! TUA INTERCEPTADO!
📺: #MIAvsCLE ao vivo, em português, no NFL Game Pass pic.twitter.com/VsqK4e8Atb
— NFL Brasil (@NFLBrasil) October 19, 2025
New coach, new quarterback? Early indications suggest so. Among quarterbacks with 200+ attempts, Tagovailoa’s 5.5% turnover-worthy throw rate matched C.J. Stroud, second only to Allen. The difference: Allen had 10 interceptions, Tagovailoa 15 in just 14 games.
While Tagovailoa completed 67.7% of is passing attempts, when you average 6.9 yards per target (QB55), it’s no wonder that the production wasn’t there. At this point, Tagovailoa’s career may not be over, but he’s likely going to be relegated to clipboard duty for a season or two before getting another chance under center as a starter.
From a fantasy perspective, all that noise equated to 12.6 fantasy points per game, QB34.
Isiah Pacheco, RB, Kansas City Chiefs (-58)
Previous rank: 139
Current rank: 197
Considering that the Chiefs are selecting in the top 10 in this April's upcoming NFL Draft, there is a very strong sense that the Chiefs could address the running back position. One popular selection in early mocks has Jeremiyah Love pencilled in as the Chiefs' selection, and for fantasy, that’s a great fantasy marriage.
So why are we hearing so much noise about the Chiefs selecting a running back early? Well, Kareem Hunt led the Chiefs last season with 611 rushing yards, averaging 3.7 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Isiah Pecheco averaged 3.9 yards per carry and finished the season with 462 yards on the ground while playing in 13 contests.
A player's most important ability is availability, and after averaging 4.5 yards per carry in 2023, where Pacheco had 935 yards rushing in 14 games, Pacheco has totaled 773 rushing yards in 20 regular-season games over the last two seasons.
One of the biggest differences between that 2023 season and the present day comes in physicality. In 2023, Pacheco averaged 2.77 yards after contact per attempt, accounting for 568 of his 935 rushing yards (RB17) or 60.7%. This season, Pacheco averaged 0.11 missed tackles forced per attempt, averaging 2.09 yards after contact per attempt, which accounted for 51.9% of his total rushing yards.
Other Notable Dynasty Rankings Fallers:
DeAndre Hopkins (-71), Dillon Gabriel (-64), Justin Fields (-59), James Conner (-56), Marquise Brown (-53), Keon Coleman (-51), Brian Robinson Jr. (-51), Cedric Tillman (-50), Isaac Guerendo (-47), Tyreek Hikll (-45), Tyler Higbee (-42), Christian Kirk (-40), Deebo Samuel Sr. (-39), Zach Ertz (-35), Alvin Kamara (-34), Michael Penix Jr. (-34), Brandon Aiyuk (-33), Keenan Allen (-33), Mark Andrews (-31), Matthew Golden (-26), Mike Evans (-21), Terry McLaurin (-18)
Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart
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Malik Willis, QB, Green Bay Packers (+105)
Previous rank: 403
Current rank: 298
As we navigate through the offseason, one player whose value is likely to skyrocket is Malik Willis, of the Green Bay Packers. In the one game Willis was tasked with filling in for an injured Jordan Love as a starter, he completed 85.7% of his passing attempts for 288 yards and a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens. Willis also added 60 yards on the ground and a pair of rushing touchdowns, earning 31.5 fantasy points.
MALIK WILLIS TO CHRISTIAN WATSON TIES IT UP
BALvsGB on @peacock
Also streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/HovaSsIRM6— NFL (@NFL) December 28, 2025
Under Matt Lafleur's mentorship, Willis started in three contests and saw action in 11 total games. In that sample, we saw a quarterback complete 78.7% of his passes, earn a passer rating of 134.6, and finish with nine total touchdowns. Willis isn’t going to command Matt Flynn-type money as a free agent this offseason, but he’s in line to see a serious increase on that $1.1 million base salary. If you play connect the dots, there is a path for fantasy relevance as a starter next season.
Where do those dots end up connecting? How about down in Miami with Hafley? Willis would add a dimension to the Dolphins' offense that wasn’t there with Tagovailoa calling the shots. An offense with Willis’s ability to make plays with his legs, along with playmakers of Achane and Waddle’s skill set, is something that is what fantasy dreams are made of.
Does Willis end up in Miami? Well, that is still be determined. However, one thing we do know is that Willis has, at the very least, earned an opportunity to compete for a starting gig once again.
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Michael Wilson, WR, Arizona Cardinals (+31)
Previous rank: 111
Current rank: 80
Back in August, Michael Wilson was being selected in the 12th round of fantasy football drafts, going somewhere in the 185-200 range. Thanks to a second-half heater that started in Week 11, Wilson has found himself soaring up the rankings, where only Cardinals fly. This month, Wilson has positioned himself inside the top 80 fantasy assets, moving up 31 spots from December and 176 spots since November.
Wilson’s ascension is well deserved after looking at his final eight contests. Since Week 11, only Puka Nacua produced more fantasy points weekly than Wilson’s 21.2. With Jacoby Brissett established under center and with Marvin Harrison Jr. missing much of that period due to injury, Wilson was second in the NFL with 775 receiving yards, accounting for a 47.7% air yards share and a target share of 26.3%.
Digging a little deeper, Wilson averaged 13.84 yards per reception while accounting for 34.1% of the Cardinals' receiving market share, outpacing Trey McBride, who accounted for 28% of the Cardinals' receiving yardage. Where Wilson made a name for himself was with six touchdown receptions and 40% of the Cardinals' receiving touchdown market share over that eight-game sample.
With uncertainty surrounding Kyler Murray's status and the return of a healthy Harrison in 2026, it is reasonable to believe that Wilson is one of the biggest regression candidates as we enter 2026. For dynasty managers, it’s better to get out a year early than a year late, and Wilson’s trade value has never been higher.
Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Chart: Buy the Dip
Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals (-55)
Previous rank: 129
Current rank: 184
If you are looking for a reclamtion project that is likely coming at a discount this offseason, Murray may be the player for you. Everyone in fantasy knows what transpired in Arizona once Brissett took over. Not only did Wilson become a viable fantasy option and league winner, but McBride began to find the endzone with regularity, which was never a thing with Murray under center.
Back in August, Murray’s ADP was in the 86-95 range, which meant he was going in the eighth round of fantasy drafts. Meanwhile, if you are drafting today, you are likely getting Murray in the 13th or 14th round as your second quarterback. With rookie drafts around the corner, you may be able to add Murray for a late second or early third-round pick, and at that value, the risk is worth the potential reward.
There is potential if you are a manager willing to bet on the upside. In limited action this past season, Murray averaged 16.2 fantasy points per game, by far the worst fantasy finish of his career. In seven fantasy seasons, Murray has finished in the top 12 on a per-game basis on five occasions, averaging 20.07 fantasy points per game over his 87 career starts.
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