Ryan McDowell kicks off a new series, interviewing rankers about their largest outliers compared to the consensus. First up, Addison Hayes.
We break down all the dynasty asset in the AFC East.
We examine what the 2025 NFL Draft picks meant for the veteran dynasty assets in the AFC East.
Kyle Trimble picks out some rookies with injury and situation concerns.
We dive deep into this year's quarterback class.
We break down the surprisingly lucrative deal for Daniel Jones with the Colts.
We break down the signing of Justin Fields in New York.
Which quarterbacks could be entering new environments in 2026 and who is worth targeting in your leagues?
We break down the top stories from the Big 12 last season.
We break down dynasty's recent talking points.
We discuss some moves to make to improve your rosters this week.
Ryan McDowell shares his biggest takeaways from week four.
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We look at some "throw-ins" you could target before the season.
We break down the impact Brian Callahan and his new coaches will have on the Tennesee Titans.
We evaluate the AFC West, ranking position groups, and making a few predictions.
We take a closer look at the newly reshaped AFC East.
We break down some dynasty risers and fallers from the past month.
John Di Bari attacks this year's rookie wide receiver class.
We consider some players in the AFC East who had their values affected by the 2024 NFL Draft.
We break down this year's rookie quarterback class into dynasty tiers.
We take a closer look at the trade of Justin Fields through a dynasty lens.
We break down your possible options at the end of your rookie drafts.
We examine your mid-first-round options in this year's rookie drafts.
We examine the quarterbacks who are set to enter next season with just one year remaining on their contract.
Ryan returns with his statistical analysis for week sixteen.
We round up the latest dynasty-relevant injuries.
We explore the target share data that could help in your lineup decisions this week.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 14 to find an edge in week 15.
We look back on our 2023 dynasty rookie rankings to evaluate what we got right, wrong, and what we can learn.
We review the week that was.
We break down some of the interesting target share stats you need to know.
Peter Howard shares some useful nuggets from the target data.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from the week, and dynasty thoughts for your eyes only.
We break down all the important usage data from each team.
We look at a pair of metrics to see which college quarterbacks could be in line for NFL success.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week eight to find an edge in week nine.
We pick out some midseason waiver pickups who could help out your rosters.
A shocking revelation about time travel and Travis Kelce has been uncovered.
Mike Bee and Eileen Addison apparently choose your lineups this week.
After another week of injuries, we break down some waiver wire options.
Dick Vermeil is still alive so let's recap the week.
We examine some players who you might want to buy or sell based on their current values.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week four by position.
Ryan McDowell shares his extensive game notes, trade targets, and long-term strategy.
We touch on some of the hot dynasty talking points this week.
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We begin you our weekly series designed to break down the biggest stories of the week.
We begin you our weekly series designed to break down the biggest stories of the week.
We examine the important dynasty injuries from week one.
Ryan McDowell shares his game notes from week one, along with dynasty strategy and how to navigate the waiver wire.
We discuss the ramifications of one of the most disappointing injuries in football history.
We answer your dynasty questions.
We answer some of your DLF mailbag questions.
Peter Howard compares July's quarterback DLF ADP to DLF rankings.
We break down four quarterbacks and how to approach them in your dynasty leagues right now.
We compare ADP and DLF rankings to work out which quarterbacks are valued differently.
We look at the outlook for the AFC East, including some dynasty predictions.
We answer your dynasty questions in this week's mailbag.
How were some of the veterans in the AFC East affected by the 2023 NFL Draft?
We take a look at the options from the 1st spot in 2023 rookie drafts.
We break down the trade of Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets.
We take a look at the options from the 4th spot in 2023 rookie drafts.
A preview of what might happen at the QB position for dynasty purposes.
Which injuries could affect your championship outcome? We break them down.
We cover some topics and ideas to consider as we approach the dynasty off-season.
Which injuries from last week affect your dynasty rosters moving forward?
Which players could make the difference in the fantasy playoffs?
We pick out a couple of social media talking points from last week's action.
As we look ahead to next season, we pick out some names to buy or sell.
Austin Ekeler is a great target for contenders
What are six intriguing dynasty storylines this week?
We round-up some news and notes about some of the top young players in football.
We examine three players who have been talking points on social media this week.
We pick out some Thanksgiving week moves to make.
Corey Spale gives his take on Sunday's notable storylines.
We round up some risers and fallers in the devy world.
We bring you a 2022 rookie mock draft do-over with the knowledge we have midway through the season.
We're over the hump, heading to week 10! Have a tough lineup decision or need a second opinion?
We take a closer look at some young players in the spotlight.
We examine some players who could be worth targeting right now.
We round up the top players at each position so far this season and what to expect moving forward.
What moves can you make this week to improve your dynasty rosters?
Which dynasty storylines are you keeping your eyes on this week?
We round up the latest big injuries and their dynasty implications.
Norm Cruz is back to break down some of his 'All-22' dynasty creations.
We examine some players with intriguing trade value.
Corey Spala is back to discuss some of the more intriguing dynasty storylines this week.
Corey Spala picks out six intriguing dynasty storylines ahead of the first NFL Sunday of the season.
Shane Hallam rounds up some of the more interesting performances and news from our cornerstone players.
We take a closer look at the dynasty options in the New York Jets' receiver room.
We take a look at week one of the preseason.
Who would you take in dynasty leagues - the consistent veteran or unproven youngster?
We break down some of the notable dynasty-relevant tweets from this week.
We bring you our initial dynasty fantasy football rookie rankings
We review the winners and losers from day one.
We check back in with some unanswered questions from this week's show.
We look at the possible landing spots for the coveted rookies.
We cover the latest mock featuring an important window of players.
We look at some of the suitors for Deshaun Watson.
We cover three top rookie receiving performances from 2021 and consider these players' values moving forward.
We take a closer look at two late-round rookie runners from the 2021 NFL Draft.
We cover the two AFC East rookie quarterbacks and how they performed in their first years.
Another Monday morning mock draft, this time featuring players from the 2020 and 2021 rookie classes.
We open up the DLF Mailbag to begin an off-season of answering your dynasty questions.
We examine a team in need of an offensive overhaul. Do the Jets have strong dynasty assets?
We look back on a wild past ten days.
We examine six storylines ahead of another intriguing weekend.
We examine the disappointing showings from this week's Sunday Six Pack subjects.
We pick out six more intriguing dynasty storylines ahead of Sunday's action.
We continue to update you on all the injuries around the NFL.
We look back at some of Sunday's talking points.
Another week, another set of dynasty-relevant injuries. We look at the latest ones.
We look back on Sunday's action. How did the Six Pack spotlight players perform?
Which dynasty storylines are we keeping an eye on this Sunday?
We bring you this week's game notes, game theory and game play ideas from week nine.
What were the significant injuries in the dynasty world this week?
We recap a wild week on social media.
We cover an extensive NFL injury list after week eight. What are the dynasty implications of each one?
Which players should you aim to target on the waiver wire this week?
A drawer full of fantasy information all in one tight package.
We offer extensive insight into all the dynasty-relevant injuries around the NFL.
How did the six dynasty storylines we were focusing on this week pan out?
We can learn a lot from a bad situation.
Norm Cruz returns to reflect on his 'All-22' drafting strategy. How are his teams looking so far?
Ryan McDowell runs through his notes on week four.
We cover week one the way we know best.
We review the story lines from our Sunday Six Pack.
Tyler Justin Karp offers his first Sunday Six Pack, featuring six dynasty storylines to keep your eyes on this weekend.
Member Corner writer Cody Wallinger breaks down the top quarterbacks in the AFC East.
Tyler Justin Karp picks out three of his top training camp observations so far.
We consider players in the AFC East and AFC North and pick out some interesting dynasty values.
Our IDP staff put together a superflex rookie mock draft with defensive players included.
We examine what Zach Wilson's selection by the New York Jets means for his dynasty future.
We run down the top selections in this year's rookie class.
We start breaking down our first post-draft 2QB/Superflex Mock.
We review round two of our first post-draft mock
We review round one of our first post-draft mock.
We cover the players taken in round two.
We look at the winners and losers from day two.
Looking ahead at what promises to be an exciting day two.
We cover a busy day one of the 2021 NFL Draft.
We continue our final pre-draft rookie mock with a breakdown of the second-round selections.
We take a closer look at the presumed number two overall in the NFL Draft, Zach Wilson.
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We break down the dynasty ramifications from Miami's moves today.
We break down the signing of Corey Davis by the Jets
We examine the teams with holes to fill or looking for upgrades in free agency, and the players available.
What do we know about Zach Wilson? We break down some facts and examine his dynasty potential.
Who were some of the Group of Five's top performers in 2020? Who should we keep our eyes on moving forward?
We break down the impact of Carson Wentz' move to the Colts.
We cover the third-round of our recent rookie mock draft.
We examine where this year's IDPs will fit in rookie drafts with offensive players.
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What does the quarterback landscape look like around the NFL? Which QBs are the safest or most risky?
We look at a recent 2021 Dynasty Rookie 2QB / Superflex Mock Draft
At DLF, we offer a variety of dynasty rankings to share our values and guide dynasty managers towards building dominant and competitive rosters for years to come. Those rankings offerings include regularly updated top-250 lists for 1QB and superflex leagues, along with rookie, devy, IDP, and the original set of Cornerstone rankings in the dynasty space. We pride ourselves on avoiding “cookie-cutter” rankings and allowing our team of experts to present the rankings that they themselves use to build strong dynasty squads.
With that said, when we see a player ranked much higher or lower compared to consensus rankings, it can sometimes raise an eyebrow. While I never doubt or diminish these ranks, I do sometimes wonder why. What am I overlooking about this player that led to the aggressive placement in the data set? That’s exactly what I will try to answer in this series.
I’ve reached out to each of our team members who contribute any type of rankings to Dynasty League Football, asking them about the players they are highest and lowest on, compared to consensus ranks. I hope this series will shed some light on the thought process of our team and potentially change your thinking about individual players.
First up is our lead voice from the DLF Youtube channel, Addison Hayes, who is one of our Superflex Rookie rankers. Addison is bold in his thoughts, and our YouTube viewers likely won’t be surprised by this list of highs and lows among the incoming rookie class.
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Player | DLF Average | Addison's Ranking | Difference | Player | DLF Average | Addison's Ranking | Difference | |
Kyle Williams | 22 | 16 | 6 | Matthew Golden | 11 | 18 | -7 | |
Tre Harris | 18 | 13 | 5 | Jalen Royals | 34 | 50 | -16 | |
Jaxson Dart | 12 | 9 | 3 | Trevor Etienne | 31 | 40 | -9 |
1. Kyle Williams has been a big post-Draft riser after earning earlier-then-expected draft capital and landing in a spot where he could contend for a starting role early in his career. You’re above-consensus on Williams. How much does Stefon Diggs' presence impact that ranking? Also, does the Patriots' history of whiffing on wide receiver prospects concern you at all with Williams?
Addison Hayes: I love Kyle Williams. He is by far my favorite and probably most-rostered rookie in this year’s class. And to my credit, I was high on Williams coming into the draft and was hopeful he would be a Day Two pick to hopefully a good landing spot, and boy did both things come true. Williams is this year’s sleeper breakout rookie receiver, like Brian Thomas Jr. was last year and Rashee Rice was in 2023 – both of whom I was heavily in on as rookies.
To answer the questions about Stefon Diggs’ presence and the Patriots draft history bluntly – no, I don’t care at all about either. My pre-draft comp for Williams was actually Diggs, so for him to be able to watch and learn with the veteran is only beneficial, I think. Diggs himself is also a 32-year-old receiver coming off an ACL injury on effectively a one-year deal, as he can be cut next year to save almost $17 million in cap space. Sure, he’s looked good in the clips of camp we’ve seen already, but there’s a world where Diggs is just not who he was prior to the injury, especially at another year older.
To speak to the Patriots' wide receiver history, it doesn’t bother me. Each year and each prospect are independent of each other, even if they’re drafted to the same team. Plus, they have a new general manager, Eliot Wolf, who took over in 2024 and has only been with the Patriots organization since 2020, so any draft decisions New England made before him feel disingenuous to apply to Williams. Granted, Wolf seems to have swung and missed on Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, but Williams is a substantially better prospect than both guys, and Wolf was the director of player personnel and operations in Green Bay when they drafted Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, and Davante Adams, so I also think he’s capable of some slam dunk picks.
Kyle Williams is a really good prospect. Prior to the NFL Draft, he was actually tied with Tetairoa McMillan, Luther Burden, and Travis Hunter as the top receivers in this class based on my model, then draft capital separated them out. He’s decently sized, runs a 4.4, is a great route runner and one of the best separators in the entire class, and has production to back it up at two programs in college. Plus, he has a better-than-fair chance to be Drake Maye’s WR1 for the foreseeable future. Williams is probably the most slept on receiver in this entire class, and I would not be shocked if he were a top-15 dynasty wide receiver this time next year.
2. Tre Harris was on a record-setting pace last season before suffering an injury. What pushes Harris up your board and how do you see him mixing in with Chargers’ top option, Ladd McConkey?
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