Dynasty Fantasy Football Player News
Kyler Murray gifted a major weapon
FollowMurray gets a new WR1 with the arrival of Marvin Harrison, Jr.
Dynasty Analysis
After missing half of the 2023 season rehabbing a torn ACL, and losing DeAndre Hopkins before the season and Marquise "Hollywood" Brown after the season, dynasty owners have been understandably skeptical of Murray. But the addition of Harrison gives Murray arguably the best weapon of his career. Previously ranked as QB10 with mid/late 2nd round ADP, Murray is poised to jump back into the first round for the first time since the ACL injury in 2022.
(Source: NFL.com)Malik Nabers drafted by the Giants
FollowThe New York Giants drafted LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Dynasty Analysis
The Giants reportedly flirted with many options in the draft (including maneuvering for a quarterback) but ended up grabbing Nabers with the sixth overall pick. It's hard to blame them as Nabers could honestly be the best receiver in this class. While Daniel Jones' health and overall play is still in question, Nabers should enter the season as the top pass catcher for the Giants and makes for an easy top-three pick in conventional dynasty rookie drafts this off-season.
McLaurin's stock up with Daniels' arrival
FollowThe top Washington pass-catcher gets an upgrade at QB with the selection of Jayden Daniels.
Dynasty Analysis
Currently ranked as WR35 in DLF's dynasty ranks, McLaurin could get the biggest value bump at the position with the QB change. A precision passer who is also a dangerous runner, Daniels is exactly what the Commanders needed to open up the offense. McLaurin figures to benefit the most as the Heisman-winning rookie's top receiving option, and could jump more than 10 spots into low end WR2 range.
(Source: NFL.com)Marvin Harrison Jr drafted by Arizona
FollowThe Arizona Cardinals drafted Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Dynasty Analysis
The Cardinals decided to stand pat in the draft and took Harrison with the fourth overall selection. He should immediately take over as the top option for Kyler Murray in the desert and is in place to immediately become a big factor in dynasty leagues. Simply put, Harrison has the talent, pedigree and skill set to be an immediate WR1 and should be the top overall position player taken in rookie drafts this off-season.
Drake Maye drafted by New England
FollowThe New England Patriots drafted UNC quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Dynasty Analysis
The Patriots have hit the reset button with the first pick in the post-Bill Belichick era and took Maye with the third overall selection. He should have a solid chance to take over as the starter immediately and be given every opportunity to succeed. However, there are concerns here as Maye will not exactly be given a roster full of elite talent. Maye is in danger of some really serious adversity early in his career and may need to work through it. Regardless, Maye looks like a solid Superflex pick and a second rounder in conventional formats.
It's a three-year deal worth up to $96M, with $84M fully guaranteed for the 26 year-old superstar WR.
Dynasty Analysis
Brown's average yearly salary of $32M is the highest in the league among wide receivers, which demonstrates the confidence the Eagles still have in Brown. The extension – which will keep him in Philadelphia through his age 29 season – solidifies Brown as a top tier WR, with job security and an elite quarterback. Brown was already viewed as a top five dynasty WR by DLF rankers, and there may not be a lot of room to move up, but dynasty players can continue to confidently value him as a top end WR1.
(Source: Adam Schefter on X)Jayden Daniels drafted by Washington
FollowThe Washington Commanders selected LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Dynasty Analysis
The Commanders decided to make Daniels the face of the franchise and took him with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. It's hard to blame him as he put up video game numbers last season at LSU. It's difficult to see any other quarterback with a higher ceiling than Daniels has, though it's also evident there's a low floor here as well, especially considering his small frame. If he can prove his throwing ability can match his rushing talent, the sky is truly the limit, though. Daniels could find his way to the top of Superflex rookie drafts and is an easy early second rounder in conventional rookie drafts this off-season as well.
Caleb Williams drafted by Chicago
FollowThe Chicago Bears drafted USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the top overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Dynasty Analysis
As expected. The Bears made this all but a certainty when they traded Justin Fields to the Steelers earlier this off-season. Williams will immediately take over the franchise and will be in a unique situation as a rookie starter with an offense that isn't exactly lacking talent. The likes of Keenan Allen, DJ Moore and D'Andre Swift should be enough to keep his dynasty value high even as he learns the position. Williams should be immediately installed as a low-end QB1 and an easy pick at the top of a Superflex league rookie draft.
Ja'Marr Chase gets fifth year option
FollowThe Bengals are picking up the fifth year option on the contract of Ja'Marr Chase.
Dynasty Analysis
Consider this a placeholder as Cincinnati now needs to prepare to make Chase the highest paid receiver in the league. Amon-Ra St. Brown has set the market with a four-year, $120 million extension ($77 million guaranteed), so the Bengals are going to need to assemble a few armored cars here soon. Chase and Justin Jefferson should both be set to sign historic deals and while the option being picked up buys the Bengals one more season, dynasty managers shouldn't worry about him hitting free agency any time soon. Chase remains a bona fide candidate for the top overall selection in dynasty leagues.
(Source: CBS Sports)Justin Fields won't have option exercised
FollowThe Steelers are not expected to pick up the fifth-year option on the contract of Justin Fields.
Dynasty Analysis
This isn't much of a surprise as the Steelers would be on the hook for $25 million in his fifth year and don't even know if they want him as their long-term starter at this point. Pittsburgh is likely going to go into the season with Russell Wilson as their starter but also quietly evaluating Fields to be a possible successor. We'll see what happens but Fields looks like a player who could be a sneaky buy in the next few months leading up to the season as his ADP has tanked.
(Source: ESPN)