Where I Went Wrong: Dynasty Rankings Movers After Week 5
Which dynasty players have risen and fallen most this season, and which broken assumptions should make you move a player up or down your rankings?
“Kyle Pitts is like the Winter Olympics. He comes along once every four years.”
When assumptions break, rankings must change.
Five weeks into the season, Bryce Young is outscoring Justin Herbert by 11 fantasy points per game, Kenneth Walker is shattering expectations, and Kyle Pitts is, well, Kyle Pitts. Jeff Blaylock from Footballguys breaks down some of the recent changes he's made in his dynasty rankings and what dynasty managers can learn from his mistakes. He covers some of his biggest risers and fallers at every position and the reasoning behind each move, so you can apply the same thinking to your own player valuations.
Key Takeaways
Rankings should move when the assumptions behind them break, such as role, scheme, or surrounding talent, not on a few weeks of box scores.
Real changes earned big jumps for Bryce Young, Kenneth Walker, Parker Washington, and Isaiah Likely.
Chargers assumptions collapsed, dragging Justin Herbert, Omarion Hampton, and Oronde Gadsden down together.
Malik Nabers is a rebuilder’s target: still regaining trust in his knee, but unlikely to fall below WR8.
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome: How and Why Dynasty Rankings Move
05:01 – Quarterbacks: Drake Maye, Josh Allen, Caleb Williams
08:16 – Quarterbacks: Justin Herbert and Bryce Young
12:51 – Running Backs: Omarion Hampton, Chase Brown, Kenneth Walker
17:33 – Wide Receivers: Parker Washington and Brian Thomas Jr.
20:36 – Wide Receivers: Christian Watson and Matthew Golden
22:22 – Wide Receivers: Malik Nabers and Jaylen Waddle
28:05 – Tight Ends: Isaiah Likely, Oronde Gadsden, Kyle Pitts
34:52 – Wrap-Up and Dynasty Waivers of the Future
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