X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

Dynasty League Buy, Sell - Rookie Round Up for Week 8

Dynasty league rookies to buy and sell for Week 8 of the fantasy football season. Charlie K. breaks down rookie risers and fallers for dynasty leagues.

Each week, I'll take a look at how NFL rookies are performing from a dynasty fantasy football perspective. After a mid-season bye, I return to action this week with a look at rookie trade ideas that could help your dynasty team.

Succeeding at dynasty is an art form. Balancing current production against future value is tricky, but in general, if your team is competing for a championship this year, you should be trying to bolster your current production. Conversely, if you're not competing this year, you should be trying to bolster your future production. Ideally, you can do both! Without getting too far into the weeds, if your team is in the top four of a 12 man league, and your scoring reflects that (i.e. you don't have a bunch of fluky wins), you're competing this year.

In real life, you'd make these decisions based on your entire roster, not just rookies. But hey, this is a rookie journal, so that's where we'll focus.

Editor's Note: Explore RotoBaller’s Dynasty Fantasy Football hub for year-round dynasty rankings, trade tips, rookie analysis, and long-term player outlooks. Dominate your league with our sleepers, stash targets, and dynasty draft advice. Click here for Dynasty rankings and strategy.

 

Competing Teams

Players to consider trading away:

  • Deshaun Watson - He's the No. 1 overall fantasy QB right now, so selling him may sound silly. Chances are though, in a dynasty league, he's not your only quarterback. If he is your only QB, or if your other QBs are truly dreadful, then hold on to Watson. But if you have another option that's capable of producing top-12 points, then consider selling Watson. You could also trade away a veteran QB, but there's a good chance you can get more for Watson right now, given his youth and recent strong performance. In single QB leagues, trading depth to bolster your lineup elsewhere is often a good move.
  • Dalvin Cook - He sure looked like the real deal before he got hurt, but he's not helping your team for the rest of this season. If you can swap him for immediate production, I'd consider it. In one league, I saw Cook traded for Leonard Fournette (with a couple ancillary pieces on each side). You may not get that level of value, but consider selling anyway. Running back has enough turnover that even if you get a lesser player in return, you have a great probability of hitting on another very good RB in next year's rookie draft.
  • Trent Taylor/Taywan Taylor - These guys have more than expected rookie year production, but don't profile as long-term successes. Because of that, you might not get much in return for them, but perhaps you can package them with something else in order to get an immediate contributor.
  • David Njoku - most dynasty owners realize that they shouldn't expect much rookie production from tight ends. Therefore, Njoku still has a lot of value based on his draft pedigree and name recognition. An owner that's willing to wait for Njoku to develop may be willing to give you an immediate contributor in return.
  • Kenny Golladay - he's a tantalizing prospect and if he can get back on the field, could make some noise this year. But that's speculative, and if you can find someone that's rebuilding, or just generally loves rookies, I'd consider moving Golladay's potential for something more useful right now.
  • Curtis Samuel - like Golladay, he has some name recognition and draft pedigree, so he could fetch decent value.
  • Corey Davis - I'd have to think long and hard about this, and I'd have to get a lot of value in return. But Davis' ability to contribute this year is an open question, so I'd consider swapping him for someone whose immediate production is more certain.

 

Players to consider acquiring:

  • JuJu Smith-Schuster - Good luck acquiring him now, after his huge Week 8 performance. I'd consider paying full price, or even overpaying a bit, to get him right now though. He's played very well this year, and Martavis Bryant sure looks to be on the outs in Pittsburgh. Smith-Schuster is in position to help your team win right now and in the long run.
  • Cooper Kupp - has been getting a lot of opportunity with the Rams. Like Smith-Schuster, you probably have to pay full price to get him, but I'd consider it if you need depth at WR. Also like Smith-Schuster, Kupp should help your team next year as well.
  • Marlon Mack - his workload has been increasing and we've seen him be productive even when Frank Gore is also productive. He offers immediate and long-term value. Unlike the higher profile rookie RBs, however, you might still get Mack at a reasonable cost if his current owner is worried about the Colts overall situation.
  • Aaron Jones - If you can convince his current owner that the Packers are likely to bring in a higher profile RB next year, then maybe you can get Jones this year. He's rather clearly usurped the lead role in Green Bay. The Packers may struggle to score with Brett Hundley at quarterback, but Jones should get plenty of opportunities.
  • Tarik Cohen - his production has really tailed off, but he's still getting opportunities and he's got the potential for a big play every time he touches the ball. He maybe has less upside than the other RBs in this list, but also should cost much less.
  • Evan Engram - his current owner probably won't want to part with him. It's worth offering full price, just in case. Engram should be good for the rest of this year and has a bright future. If Engram's owner won't sell at a price you can stomach, then consider the other TEs on the same team. Perhaps Engram's current owner will sell off a veteran instead.
  • Corey Davis - yes, I know he's on both lists. He's still a first-round NFL and dynasty rookie draft talent, and there's a chance he returns to make noise this year. If not, he'll still be a valuable asset next year.

 

Non-Competing Teams

Players to consider acquiring:

Deshaun Watson, Dalvin Cook, David Njoku, Kenny Golladay, Curtis Samuel, Corey Davis

This should be somewhat obvious, right? If contenders should be willing to part with these players, then non-contenders should be interested in acquiring. I excluded the two Taylors, whom I don't think have long-term potential to help your team. The rest are all players with bright futures, if not immediate opportunity. If you can get them for less than their rookie draft cost, that's a strong move to consider.

 

Players to consider trading away:

Cooper Kupp, Marlon Mack, Aaron Jones, Tarik Cohen

I excluded JuJu Smith-Schuster and Evan Engram. Yes, contending teams should be trying to get these guys. But as a non-contender, I'd have to get an awful lot in return for either Smith-Schuster or Engram. If I own either, I'd consider moving veteran depth that is now expendable. Kupp is a good player but long-term, Watkins and Woods are decent competition, so Kupp's ceiling might be a bit capped. As for the running backs, I think the turnover at the position is so great from year to year, that I'd be willing to sell any single RB for multiple shots at other RBs later. So I'd trade one for a pair of picks, or a pick and a player, etc.

 

More 2017 Dynasty League Strategy




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

KaVontae Turpin

Arrested on Two Charges
Cole Ragans

to Begin Throwing on Monday
Theo Johnson

Prioritizing his Health this Offseason
Andrés Giménez

Andres Gimenez Hits 10-Day Injured List
Jermaine Burton

Continues to Show Growth
NHL

Hendrix Lapierre Signs One-Year Deal with Capitals
Carson Hocevar

Should DFS Players Consider Carson Hocevar for Chicago Lineups?
Tye Kartye

Kraken Re-Sign Tye Kartye for Two Years
Ross Chastain

May be A Decent DFS Option for Chicago Lineups
Dmitri Voronkov

Signs Two-Year, $8.35 Million Extension with Blue Jackets
Ryan Preece

Should DFS Players Roster Ryan Preece at Chicago?
Austin Dillon

Is Too Great of A Risk to Add to Chicago Lineups
Zane Smith

Is A Value Play Worth Rostering At Chicago
Austin Hill

is A Favorable Value Option for Chicago DFS Lineups
Ty Dillon

Is Ty Dillon A Decent Driver to Add For NASCAR DFS At Chicago?
William Byron

Qualifying Crash Makes William Byron a Likely DFS Must-Have
Alex Bowman

Should Finish Well, but Probably Costs Too Much for Serious DFS Consideration
Joey Logano

Has Been Relatively Mediocre on Road Courses Lately
Ryan Blaney

Doesn't Really Fit Neatly into Optimal DFS Lineups
Austin Cindric

Remains an Overrated Road Racer
Brad Keselowski

Likely to Brush Past Chicago Street Course to Focus on Daytona
NASCAR

John H. Nemechek One of the Best Underdog Options After Strong Runs at Mexico City and Last Year
Cole Custer

Strong Mexico City Run and Xfinity Series Chicago Win Make Him a Solid DFS Option
Erik Jones

Likely Not Good Enough on Road Courses for DFS Consideration Despite Poor Qualifying Result
Noah Gragson

May Be Better Than Other Cheap DFS Options
Riley Herbst

Despite Decent Mexico City Run, Don't Expect Riley Herbst to Contend at Chicago
Cody Ware

Is a Road Course Veteran, but It's Rarely Helped Him in NASCAR
Shane Van Gisbergen

Shane van Gisbergen Is The Heavy Favorite to Win at Chicago Street Course
Christopher Bell

Should Be Strong Despite Practice Struggles at Chicago Street Course
Cam Ward

"Not Expecting" to be handed Starting Job
Chase Claypool

Eager to Get Back on the Field
Wyatt Langford

Activated, Playing on Saturday
Jay Huff

on the Move to Indiana
Cam Whitmore

Wizards Acquire Cam Whitmore from the Rockets
LaJohntay Wester

Stands out on Special Teams
Clarke Schmidt

Likely to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Nolan Arenado

Scratched from Saturday's Lineup
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Starting on Saturday
Corbin Carroll

Activated from 10-Day Injured List
Cincinnati Bengals

Shemar Stewart, Bengals Continue Contract Talks, No Progress Made
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade may not Happen Until "August, September"
Ha-Seong Kim

Removed Early During Season Debut
ARI

Christian Fischer Retires From NHL at 28
NHL

Spencer Martin Moves to Russia
WAS

Anthony Beauvillier Re-Signs With Capitals for Two Years
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Sitting Out With Foot Issue
Isaiah Neyor

Impresses at Minicamp
Houston Rockets

Jock Landale Waived by Rockets
Bo Bichette

Back in Blue Jays Lineup
Jonas Valančiūnas

Jonas Valanciunas Considering Returning to Europe
Miles Sanders

Works With Starters During Mandatory Minicamp
Jabari Walker

Signs Two-Way Deal With Sixers
Chimere Dike

Titans Could Move Chimere Dike Inside
Keandre Lambert-Smith

KeAndre Lambert-Smith not Guaranteed Roster Spot
Anthony Bradford

Working Hard to Win Back Starting Job
Byron Young

Still Improving?
Cody Simon

Jonathan Gannon has Been Impressed With Cody Simon
SirVocea Dennis

has Impressive Offseason
Trevor Penning

Could Still Have a Role in New Orleans
Jonathan Kuminga

Warriors Decline Recent Offer for Jonathan Kuminga
Orlando Magic

Moritz Wagner, Magic Agree to One-Year Deal
Clarke Schmidt

Placed on Injured List
José Soriano

Jose Soriano Throws Gem Against Braves
Robbie Ray

Earns Ninth Win in Complete Game
T.J. Watt

Likely to Reset the Edge-Rush Market
George Springer

Blasts Two Homers, Drives in Four
James Wood

Goes Yard in Five-Hit Night
Bradley Beal

Suns Discussing Potential Buyout
Los Angeles Lakers

Jaxson Hayes Staying with the Lakers
NBA

Damian Lillard "Open" to Signing With a Team This Offseason
Max Muncy

Out at Least Six Weeks
Clarke Schmidt

Leaves Start with Forearm Tightness
Colson Montgomery

Promoted to the Major Leagues
Pittsburgh Steelers

Omar Khan, Steelers Agree to Three-Year Contract
Max Muncy

Goes on Injured List With Knee Bruise
Max Muncy

Out of Thursday's Lineup
James Wood

Joining Home Run Derby
SJ

Sharks Claim Nick Leddy Off Waivers
SJ

Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov to Two-Year, $13 Million Contract
CAR

Nikolaj Ehlers Joins Hurricanes on Six-Year Contract
Chau Smith-Wade

Having Stellar Offseason
Ace Bailey

Inks Rookie Contract With Jazz
Divine Deablo

Could be the Quarterback of the Defense
Isaiah Rodgers

a Likely Starter for the Vikings
Boston Celtics

Josh Minott Inks Deal With Celtics
Sandro Mamukelashvili

Heading to Toronto
Jared McCain

Not on 76ers Summer League Roster
Dylan Harper

Unavailable for California Classic
COL

Brent Burns Inks One-Year Deal with Avalanche
STL

Blues Land Pius Suter on Two-Year Deal
Morgan Frost

Agrees to Two-Year Extension with Flames
WPG

Gustav Nyquist Moves to Winnipeg
Cody Glass

Devils Re-Sign Cody Glass to Two-Year Deal
PIT

Anthony Mantha Joins Penguins
Cleveland Cavaliers

Larry Nance Jr. Headed Back to Cavaliers
Eric Gordon

Remaining with 76ers
Los Angeles Lakers

Deandre Ayton Joining Lakers
Emil Heineman

Signs Two-Year Deal with Islanders
Simon Holmstrom

Re-Signs with Islanders for Two Years
UTA

Nate Schmidt Signs Three-Year Deal with Mammoth
UTA

Brandon Tanev Moves to Utah on Three-Year Contract
NJ

Evgenii Dadonov Joins Devils on One-Year Deal
BUF

Sabres Snap Up Alex Lyon on Two-Year Contract
Dallas Mavericks

Dante Exum Returning to Dallas
Jaren Jackson Jr.

Has Surgery to Repair a Turf Toe Injury
Bud Cauley

in Great Form Ahead of John Deere Classic
Christiaan Bezuidenhout

a Player to Avoid at John Deere Classic
Jake Knapp

Riding Momentum Ahead of John Deere Classic
PGA

Sungjae Im Looking for Consistency at John Deere Classic
Ryan Gerard

a Solid Option at John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler

Looking to Rebound at John Deere Classic
Cameron Champ

a Volatile Option at John Deere Classic
Jackson Suber

Staying Below 70 is Key to Success for Jackson Suber
Kevin Roy

Playing Better Heading into John Deere Classic
Justin Lower

Hoping for Something Positive in Illinois
Ben Kohles

a Long Shot at John Deere Classic
Stephan Jaeger

Attempts to Stop Roller-Coaster Ride
Beau Hossler

Needs a Challenge in Illinois
Harry Higgs

Has Potential at John Deere Classic
Nick Dunlap

Keeps Plugging Through Tough 2025 Season
Kevin Yu

a Near Must-Play at TPC Deere Run
PGA

J.T. Poston Returns to John Deere Classic Looking for Another High Finish
Thriston Lawrence

a Decent Fit For John Deere Classic
Tom Kim

Not Finding Much to be Happy About Ahead of John Deere Classic
Si Woo Kim

is a Prohibitive Fade at John Deere Classic
Ben Griffin

is the Appropriate Favorite at TPC Deere Run
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF