September was a total rollercoaster in fantasy football, just like every first month, but the real gut punch for dynasty managers isn’t the guys sidelined by injury. Nah, that’s obvious. What’s truly sending shivers down spines are the players who’ve absolutely cratered in value without a single twisted ankle.
The Quarterbacks Already Freefalling Hard
First up, the signal-callers are taking some brutal hits. Justin Herbert, the guy we all thought was a lock, is now barely clinging to a top 10 spot after a seriously slow start. Cam Ward is right there with him, just barely hanging inside the top 20. We’re not throwing in the towel completely on their potential, but man, it feels a lot less certain right now.
Then there’s Malik Willis, and folks, this is where it gets scary. He’s a major concern, partly because of where he’s at, but mostly because the Dolphins look more destined than ever to snag a top-three pick. If that happens, Willis could easily be one-and-done as a fantasy starter. Ouch. By the way, for those in Superflex leagues, Sam Darnold’s value is actually looking better there than in traditional one-QB setups. Gotta know your league type!
Skill Guys Threatening To Become Roster Cloggers
Out in the skill positions, we’ve got some absolute heartbreakers. Kenneth Gainwell and Tyrone Tracy haven’t sniffed the roles we were all banking on. It’s getting tough to even imagine them ever breaking out. There’s a tiny glimmer of hope they could get traded into a depth role if their teams completely fall apart, but that’s a long shot.
And then, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Kyle Pitts. Woof. These guys are no strangers to the “bust” conversation, and they’re earning that title big time through the first three weeks. They’re dangerously close to becoming full-blown roster cloggers: too talented to outright drop, but completely uninvolved and impossible to start. It’s a brutal trap. Travis Hunter is another one I’m still trying to hold onto, not because he’s failed in his role, but because he’s just not getting the opportunities. He’s playing way too much defense, and it’s killing his fantasy upside.
These rankings are all based on full PPR leagues, with the QB updates specifically for Superflex. Remember, if you’re a contender right now, you should probably bump up those older, proven stars in your own mental rankings. But if you’re rebuilding, go all-in on the young guns, especially those who might be a year or so away from hitting their stride. The season’s a marathon, not a sprint, and these dynasty values are gonna keep shifting fast!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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