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Matt's updated dynasty fantasy football trade value chart for February 2026. Read his dynasty fantasy football rankings, dynasty risers/fallers and buys/sells.
This marks one of the most interesting and trying offseasons in recent memory for dynasty managers. Neither the free agent class nor the 2026 draft class is considered particularly strong, so managers are going to need to put a little more work into their roster construction plans heading into the 2026 fantasy season.
Be careful, little eyes, what you see. Be careful, little ears, what you hear. Fantasy football’s offseason is here, and looking down in tender love, but misdirection and misconception are everywhere.
So, which players should dynasty managers target now and for the future? Find answers in RotoBallers' February Dynasty Market 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 (February 2026)
Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings: Trending Up
Alec Pierce, WR, Unrestricted Free Agent (+18)
Previous rank: 139
Current rank: 121
One of the top free agents leading up to the NFL’s free agent frenzy is Alec Pierce, who applied his trade clause with the Indianapolis Colts last season. Pierce’s 1,003 receiving yards ranked 19th; however, his 47 receptions ranked 66th. Pierce is the only receiver to top 900 receiving yards on fewer than 50 receptions dating back to 2020.
DANNY DIMES DEEP BALL TO ALEC PIERCE.
ATLvsIND on @NFLNetwork
Also streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/offSgAe7ul— NFL (@NFL) November 9, 2025
Pierce’s dynasty value will hinge on his next stop. In standard scoring, Pierce finished with 136.3 fantasy points (9.1), which was good enough to finish as the WR16, while his 183.3 fantasy points in PPR formats had him outside of WR2 range, finishing as the 28th highest-scoring receiver. A fantasy manager’s view of Pierce likely depends on your league's scoring format.
While a $20-25M-per-year deal seems like a lot, there is merit to it. Indianapolis ranked first in EPA and success rate in two-receiver sets, with Pierce earning an 86% snap share, which is one of the many reasons that Indianapolis could “tag” Pierce. That, and as mentioned, the free-agent market is rather bleak.
From Week 7 onward, Pierce would compile 784 receiving yards (13th-most) on just 36 receptions, earning an 18.4% target share and accounting for 46.2% of the Colts air yard share. Looking closer at that air yard share, no receiver over that 11-game sample had more air yards than Pierce’s 1,343. In fact, Chris Olave was a distant second at 1,270.
Let’s break down the numbers a little more. The average depth of target for Pierce was 20.0 while running 339 routes. The next closest receiver who ran at least 200 routes was Christian Watson, who checked in at 18.0 on 229 routes run. Pierce is a big-play waiting to happen on every snap, as evidenced by his 21.78 yards per reception, 2.31 yards per route run, and 11.70 yards per target.
It's more likely that Michael Pittman Jr. is a cap casualty than Pierce not returning to Indianapolis next season.
Isaiah Davis, RB. New York Jets (+9)
Previous rank: 249
Current rank: 240
Some out there are under the impression that the Jets could use their franchise tag or transition tag on Breece Hall to prevent Hall from hitting the open market. Given how last season unfolded in New York, there is a noticeable disconnect between Hall and the Jets' brass, which could make this a combustible situation. Hall became the first Jets running back to eclipse 1,000 yards rushing for the first time since 2015, yet he was not named the Team MVP.
If the relationship between Hall and the Jets is beyond repair, then Isaiah Davis becomes the benefactor to replace Hall’s production. Since 2022, we have been looking at 29.4 receiving yards and 60.7 rushing yards per game, which would be vacated.
Right now, Davis is a “throw-in” when talking dynasty trades, as many do think Braelon Allen would ascend to the top of the depth chart if Hall were to move on, but the numbers just otherwise. Why Davis over Allen? Let’s compare the side-by-side metrics. First, yards per carry. Davis topped Allen here, 5.49 yards per attempt versus 4.22, both very impressive considering the Jets' dumpster fire of an offense.
Digging deeper, Davis was also better in yardage on explosive plays (46.8% to 19.7%), yards after contact per attempt (3.23 to 2.06), and percentage of yards after contact (58.9% to 48.7%).
Sam Darnold, QB, Seattle Seahawks (+8)
Previous rank: 178
Current rank: 170
The 2018 NFL draft featured quarterbacks such as Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Baker Mayfield, yet it was Sam Darnold who reached Super Bowl glory first.
Darnold is a serviceable QB2 in fantasy, finishing the 2025 season as the QB14 with 240.6 fantasy points and averaging a respectable 15 fantasy points per game. Darnold would also go on to produce 16 fantasy points or more in nine of 16 contests. For a player who once saw “ghosts," Darnold became the first quarterback in NFL history to not throw an interception in the postseason when facing a pressure percentage of 40.0.
DARNOLD DEEP TO SHAHEED.
LARvsSEA on FOX/FOX One
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/yNU9eHNeI1— NFL (@NFL) January 25, 2026
Over Darnold's last 38 games, including the postseason, the former Jet, Panther, 49er, and Viking has won 84.2% of the games he has played and compiled a record of 32-6. When you are in the company of Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Brett Favre, and Terry Bradshaw as the only quarterbacks to win 30 or more games in a two-season span, that’s impressive and will certainly help your market value.
The only thing holding Darnold back from becoming a top-tier fantasy quarterback is the turnovers. Despite throwing for more than 4,000 yards and tossing 25 touchdowns, Darnold turned the ball over on 20 occasions. Exclude the turnovers, and Darnold goes from 15.0 fantasy points per game to 17.5 fantasy points per game.
Other Notable Risers: Jacoby Brissett (+170), Malik Willis (+113), Parker Washington (+24), Joe Mixon (+14), Brock Purdy (+8), Harold Fannin Jr. (+6), Kyle Pitts Sr. (+6), Cam Ward (+6), Caleb Williams (+6), Kenneth Walker III (+5), Tyler Shough (+5), D'Andre Swift (+4), Jakobi Meyers (+4), Jaylen Warren (+4), Tre' Harris (+4), Garrett Wilson (+3)
Trending Downward
Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Unrestricted Free Agent (-15)
Previous rank: 201
Current rank: 216
This is what is considered the fantasy “dead zone." Free agency and the draft are still on the horizon, so all we are left with are our empty thoughts and numbers from the previous season. To be honest, our intrusive thoughts usually take control, right about now, as very little movement occurs in the market.
It’ll be touched on again later, but, often as fantasy managers, “out of sight, out of mind “ is too often a go too. After rushing for 730 yards in three consecutive seasons, Brian Robinson Jr. was limited to 400 yards on 92 rushing attempts. It’s easy to be forgotten, especially when Christian McCaffrey is on the roster, converting 413 touches into 2,126 total yards. McCaffrey’s work as a receiver (102 receptions for 924 receiving yards) surpassed Robinson’s usage on the ground alone.
It’s not like Robinson wasn’t efficient. Throughout Robinson's four-year NFL career, he has averaged 4.1 yards per carry, and in 2025, he averaged 4.3 yards per carry while scoring twice. As long as McCaffrey is in the lineup, no running back has any value, let alone Robinson, who is an Unrestricted Free Agent. However, there is a good chance San Francisco retains Robinson as an insurance policy.
In 2019, McCaffrey saw 406 touches; the following season, he was limited to three games. In 2023, McCaffrey once again finished with more than 335 touches only to see history repeat itself the following season as he missed 13 games.
Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seattle Seahawks (-11)
Previous rank: 94
Current rank: 105
Zach Charbonnet is an important part of the Seattle Seahawks' rushing attack, annoying but important. During the regular season, Charbonnet proved to be a thorn in Kenneth Walker's fantasy managers' side, scoring 12 rushing touchdowns to Walker's five despite Walker outcarrying Charbonnet 221 to 184 and out rushing him 1,027 to 730.
In fantasy, touchdowns matter. On a points per game basis, Walker would finish the regular season averaging 10.9 fantasy points per game, whereas Charbonnet was right there with Walker, averaging 10.8 fantasy points per game. Neither back can truly ascend to RB1 status with the other playing a similar role.
Walker, coming off a Super Bowl MVP, is likely to be resigned by the Seahawks, considering that with Charbonnet sidelined with a torn ACL, Walker would go on to average 139 yards of total offense and 24.9 fantasy points per game over three playoff contests.
Charbonnet’s injury is expected to keep him sidelined until at least Week 6, with a more reasonable return date set at Week 9. Even upon returning, fantasy managers should not expect significant contributions until the 2026 fantasy playoffs.
Tony Pollard, RB, Tennessee Titans (-11)
Previous rank: 162
Current rank: 171
This may come as a shock to many who wrote off the Titans' offense last season, but Tony Pollard ranked 16th in carries with 228, 15th in rushing yards with 1,082, averaged 4.5 yards per carry, and was the RB22 in fantasy with 176.3 fantasy points.
Nothing about the Titans is currently attractive to fantasy managers. Tennessee has the opportunity to go in multiple directions in both the draft and free agency, with draft capital and $99M in cap space available. One of those directions includes potentially moving on from the soon-to-be 29-year-old Pollard.
Pollard still has one season remaining with a cap hit of $9M, so it’s unlikely that he will be moved in the offseason, but Tennessee could be looking to their future and looking to add some youth in the backfield to pair with Cam Ward for years to come.
Tony Pollard 65-yard TOUCHDOWN.
TENvsCLE on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/UZ9c5ifvfN
— NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2025
For fantasy managers looking to contend in a smaller window, Pollard is the perfect back to look at acquiring, as he likely has a cheap price tag and immediately adds depth to fantasy rosters. For those unlikely to make a playoff push, Pollard presents an opportunity to sell as the running back age cliff is projected to hit within the next couple of seasons.
Other Notable Fallers: Jacob Cowing (-41), Dawson Knox (-37), Russell Wilson (-34). Audric Estime (-32), Jawhar Jordan (-28), Aaron Rodgers (-19), Kaleb Johnson (-16), Jordan Mason (-16), Deebo Samuel Sr. (-13), Braelon Allen (-13), Justin Fields (-11), Isiah Pacheco (-10), Gunnar Helm (-10), Geno Smith (-10), Jake Ferguson (-8), Xavier Worthy (-7)
Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart
Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Chart: Name to Know
Tank Dell, WR, Houston Texans (+12)
Previous rank: 157
Current rank: 145
Remember the “out of sight, out of mind” reference made earlier? Apply that to Tank Dell, who hasn’t played a snap since Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.
CJ Stroud connects with Tank Dell for a 30-yard touchdown
📺: #HOUvsKC on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/yqn1VFbpVU— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2024
After suffering a devastating leg injury (MCL, ACL, LCL, dislocated kneecap), the Houston Texans went out drafting both Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, while signing Christian Kirk, who hopes they can find a way to replace what Dell had been bringing to the table. For those who forgot, Dell had been averaging 5.8 receptions per contest.
One thing to keep an eye on is whether or not the Texans re-sign Kirk. While Dell is expected to return this season, it may be more telling about how the Texans really feel in how they address the wide receiver position over the next couple of weeks. Should the Texans choose to avoid adding to their wide receiver room, that should tell us all we need to know as to where Dell is with his recovery.
Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Chart: Maximize Return
Tyreek Hill, WR, Unrestricted Free Agent (+9)
Previous rank: 168
Current rank: 159
A gift has been presented to all those still rostering Tyreek Hill. The Miami Dolphins, in an attempt to shed cap, officially released Hill from what is anticipated to be a significantly degraded offense in 2026.
On social media, there's plenty of buzz about future landing spots, with many reminiscing about what Hill once was. Hill is not the same player today as he once was. First, he is another year older. When he was on the field, his production declined; maybe it was the offense in general, or perhaps Father Time claimed another victim in the soon-to-be 32-year-old Hill.
While many will focus on the possibilities (Kansas City, Buffalo, Baltimore, and Minnesota) and buy into the recovery hype videos, there is a chance Hill is also considering another surgery before returning.
Hill had a similar injury to Dell's and is six years older. I’m at the age where if I sneeze, my back could go out, and I’m on the couch for two weeks. Hill isn’t that far behind. Getting old sucks, and even in Hill's case, a return to his former self is highly unlikely. If I can get a second-round pick in 2027, I'll hit the accept button before the other manager changes their mind.
Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Chart: Buy the Dip
Dallas Goedert, TE, Unrestricted Free Agent (-10)
Previous rank: 151
Current rank: 161
I’m not entirely sure why we are seeing a dip in Dallas Goedert's market, other than the fact that Goedert is entering free agency and carries a market value estimated in the $6-$8M per year range.
Currently, we have no idea what will occur in the A.J. Brown situation. We know Philadelphia intends to keep the disgruntled Pro Bowl receiver, but is the relationship beyond repair? If so, Philadelphia would certainly resign Goedert, and he would effectively become the second option in the passing game behind DeVonta Smith, with an opportunity to repeat his 11-touchdown performance from a season ago.
DALLAS GOEDERT ANGRY RUN 😡
📺: #GBvsPHI on FOX
📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/rxRDVME91z— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2025
Last season, Goedert was still a solid fantasy contributor when healthy. In the 15 games in which Goedert was active, the Eagles tight end averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game, which made him a top-6 fantasy tight end on a points-per-game basis, finishing 11th in receptions (60), 11th in targets (82), 14th in receiving yards (591), while his 11 touchdown receptions tied Trey McBride for the most among the position.
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