Dynasty Trade Value Chart: August

You probably know that a couple of years ago, DLF created our very own Dynasty Trade Analyzer. While there are many trade tools and calculators on the market available to dynasty managers, ours is the only one to integrate expert dynasty rankings, regularly updated community dynasty ADP and, perhaps most importantly, actual dynasty trades taking place in real dynasty leagues. We combine each of these data points to create a specific value for every dynasty-relevant player, which is updated daily.

What you might not know is that those values are available to each DLF subscriber. Hopefully you are using the Trade Analyzer to aid you in deciding about each and every dynasty deal you consider, but it can be easy to overlook an option at the top of that Trade Analyzer page.

While you’re pondering if now is the right time to buy Drake London take a look at the highlight in the image above. Inside, you’ll find “Values.” All of the values. Every numerical value for every player and draft choice you care about in a dynasty league, available in both 1QB and superflex league formats, updated every single day. I’ve had many dynasty managers and DLF subscribers tell me they did not know this was available, so I wanted to be sure we’re all on the same page before we continue.

Now that you’re all caught up, let’s get to it. While our values change daily, those are almost always small shifts, based on ADP or rankings updates or a massive trade that went through in one of our tracked dynasty leagues. Of course, the real change is noticeable over a larger period of time. It is certainly interesting to track this value change over a period of weeks, months or even years. That’s what I’ll be doing for you in this new series. On to the values.

QB Trade Values

• The top tier of three quarterbacks have solidified themselves throughout the offseason. The major shift has been Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts gaining on and almost overtaking Josh Allen as the dynasty QB2. Both players have seen slight value dips since last month, according to our trade analyzer values, while QB1 Patrick Mahomes gained value, widening his gap as the top dynasty signal-caller in the game.
• A training camp injury scare hasn’t impacted Joe Burrow’s value at all. The values show he is somewhat in a tier of his own with more than a 40-point gap between him and QB5 Justin Herbert. Burrow is still expected to be ready to start the regular season.
• You might disagree with Lamar Jackson as a top-six quarterback but there is a narrow margin between the Ravens starter and Chargers’ Justin Herbert. For now, consider the two interchangeable when it comes to dynasty value. Both players have seen their value boosted this offseason thanks to the addition of new offensive coordinators.

• This list really gets interesting at the QB10 spot where we find Colts rookie Anthony Richardson. Dynasty managers have clearly fallen for the hype surrounding the former Gator and I understand. Some have suggested Richardson’s floor is the type of season we saw from Justin Fields in 2022. The Bears quarterback sits three spots ahead of Richardson, though the value gap between them is massive.
• Last season was not kind to the final three names on our QB1 list. Deshaun Watson struggled upon returning to the NFL, Kyler Murray suffered a torn ACL, which could cost him part of this upcoming season and Dak Prescott struggled to protect the ball as the Cowboys once again flopped in the playoffs. Murray was the biggest faller among all quarterbacks over the past month and his value could continue to tumble outside of the QB1 range if he is not ready to start the season, which seems very likely at this point. For the record, at just 25 years old, Murray is one of the most obvious buy-low players we’ve seen in a while.

RB Trade Values

• Here are your top-24 running backs, based on our current trade value data. With a lot of information to take in here, let’s begin at the top. With more than 110 points separating Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson and the RB2, Christian McCaffrey, there is no doubt who the most valuable back in dynasty is currently. This also represents the largest gap between the top two players at any of the four positions.
• Jonathan Taylor checks in as the RB4 and he’s losing value by the day. Taylor has now left Colts’ training camp multiple times and it is fair to start wondering if he’ll ever play for the team again. Taylor is just 24 years old and has already displayed elite production while having a long reign as the dynasty RB1. He’s a worthy buy-low as we witness this drama play out in the coming weeks.
• This is an excellent time to be a win-now team. While it’s nice to roster Christian McCaffrey or Austin Ekeler, there are multiple reliable veteran backs outside of the RB1 range that should be obvious targets for 2023 contenders. Nick Chubb should own a huge majority of the Browns backfield touches and is the RB11, while Derrick Henry (RB16), Joe Mixon (RB20) and Aaron Jones (RB21) could each be facing a major workload in what could be the final season with their respective current squads. Before paying up for a top-five back, target these veterans in trade talks.

WR Trade Values

• It is no surprise to see former LSU teammates atop the wide receiver list. The duo has now held down the top two spots in our monthly 1QB ADP for each of the last eleven months.
• There is a slow drop in trade value from WR3 CeeDee Lamb all the way down to veteran Davante Adams at the WR16 spot. This shows the depth of this tier of wideouts and is a good reminder that the order of this group could vary greatly from league to league.
• While Adams and fellow veteran Stefon Diggs have fallen outside of the WR1 range, Dolphins Tyreek Hill is holding steady as the WR9. Considering the minor off-field issue that had some worried along with Hill’s own declaration that he plans to retire at the conclusion of his current contract, it is surprising to see him maintain and even gain value this offseason.
• A pair of rookies show up among the top-24 wideouts with Jaxon Smith-Njigba at WR17 and Vikings Jordan Addison as the WR19. Each of these players are safe bets to sit inside the WR1 range by the end of the 2023 season.
• Check out the massive value gap between WR18 Deebo Samuel and Jordan Addison at WR19. It is rare to see a span of more than 100 points between two players ranked so closely.

TE Trade Values

• The top three tight ends have been somewhat interchangeable this offseason. A case can be made for any of Mark Andrews, Travis Kelce or even Kyle Pitts to hold down the TE1 spot. Currently, it’s Andrews, who could see a bump in production with the Ravens new offensive scheme.
• Vikings TJ Hockenson is not just the TE4, he’s in a tier of his own, with a huge gap in both directions. If he can live up to the pre-season hype, rookie Dalton Kincaid is the most likely option to join Hockenson in this tier. For now, he’s already the TE7 with a comfortable gap ahead of TE8 Darren Waller.
• Speaking of Waller, the Giants veteran has been a hot name in the redraft community lately but he is having trouble regaining dynasty value. He’s moved up very slightly, in front of Pat Freiermuth, David Njoku, rookie Sam LaPorta, and Evan Engram to round out the top 12.

Risers

• As the regular season approaches, it has become a rite of fall to see veteran, “win-now” players gaining dynasty value. It is difficult for even the most-seasoned dynasty managers to avoid the redraft mentality that can take over this time of year.
• Because of this, veterans like Cooper Kupp, Davante Adams and Darren Waller are among the biggest risers of the past month. Waller especially has been a widely-discussed name lately who has some seasonal managers convinced he should be valued as a top-five tight end for this season.
• The list is not all players on the back-end of their respective careers. Lions rookie Jahmyr Gibbs is the second-biggest gainer of the month, gaining nearly 100 value points, thanks to his exciting playmaking ability, along with the general rookie hype.
• Skyy Moore has been taking advantage of an injury suffered by teammate Kadarius Toney and has been moving up the value board. While Moore is not the prototypical WR1, he could end up being the top wide receiver option for the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes.

Fallers

• Given his tumultuous past month, it is no surprise to see Colts back Jonathan Taylor as the biggest trade value loser. Taylor is reportedly still recovering from last year’s ankle injury but has also left the team multiple times. I expect his value slide to continue, making him even more of a bargain.
• We see a trio of star quarterbacks on the list, which is somewhat surprising. Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts are among the top-four fallers of the month. These players certainly don’t seem to be losing value in the league I play in and monitor. My guess is as some of the position players establish themselves and gain value, the quarterbacks have been pushed down, given the 1QB settings.
• Kyle Pitts still doesn’t seem to be fully recovered from the injury that ended his 2022 season and the Drake London hype has been steadily growing. Even though I have some concerns about his short-term status this season, Pitts is still a very high-upside asset and any discount should be enjoyed.
• New Jets teammates Breece Hall and Dalvin Cook show up back-to-back on this list and the reasons are evident. Cook’s signing could be viewed as a signal that Hall will not be fully healthy to start the season, while the much younger Hall will be looming all season, ready to fully claim the job.
• Sophomore receivers Treylon Burks and Jameson Williams each suffered recent injuries that have quickly impacted their respective dynasty value. Unfortunately, that’s not the only concern as Burks is now stuck behind DeAndre Hopkins on a low-volume passing game and Williams’ offseason has been a full-blown disaster. I am avoiding this pair regardless of their injury status.

If you want to see deeper player values, simply access the Dynasty Trade Analyzer and click the “values” link in the upper left of the page.

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Ryan McDowell

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In addition to his senior leadership role here at DLF, Ryan is also a husband, father of three and PE teacher. Ryan is the commissioner of multiple dynasty leagues, most notably the Kitchen Sink Dynasty Leagues. Here at DLF, Ryan’s focus is on identifying, monitoring and analyzing player value.

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