Episode 19 - Is Dynasty Fantasy Football For You?
As the fantasy season winds down, many managers feel the same thing: they don’t want the game to end. In this episode of Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock explains what dynasty fantasy football really is, how it differs from redraft and keeper leagues, who should (and shouldn’t) play dynasty, and the best ways to get started.
If you don’t want your fantasy season to end, dynasty might be for you.
As the fantasy season winds down, many managers start asking whether they want to wait eight months for football season to begin or whether dynasty fantasy football might be the next step. In this episode, Jeff Blaylock breaks down what dynasty really is, how it differs from redraft and keeper leagues, who thrives in the format, and how to get started.
From rookie picks and long-term roster construction to league culture and year-round engagement, this episode serves as a primer for anyone curious about dynasty — and a reminder to dynasty managers of why the format is so compelling.
Key Takeaways
Dynasty focuses on sustained success, not single-season results
Managers must balance multiple time horizons at once
Rosters carry over from season to season
Trades & rookie picks drive roster improvement more than waivers
League culture and relationships matter deeply
Dynasty has no offseason — only shifting priorities
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
2:12 – Who dynasty is for and not for
4:55 – What dynasty fantasy football actually is
6:06 – The biggest differences from redraft
11:48 – The four strategic directions on the Dynasty Compass
12:59 – Rookie picks as the currency of dynasty
14:40 – Why there is no offseason
15:25 – Dynasty vs keeper leagues
16:22 – How to get started: startups and orphans
19:49 – Why league culture matters
21:33 – It’s always football season
23:12 – Episode 20 preview: Your Offseason Planner
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