New rookie trade value chart

Plus, top articles and player insights from the past week

May 18, 2025

Yooo!

PGA Championship, NBA playoff basketball, and polishing off the 2nd Dynasty Pulse newsletter of the week. Can’t ask for a much better Sunday than that.

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Here’s what I got for you today:

  • 1-QB PPR consensus rankings up next

  • NEW: Quick Rookie Trade Value Chart

  • 8 articles we loved this week

  • Top 5 player insights

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The results are in. 1-QB PPR is the next most popular league format, so we will be building out consensus rankings for this format next! Stay tuned for future updates.

In the meantime, you always have free access to our Superflex PPR consensus rankings here (updated every Monday) 👇️ 

We added a NEW trade value chart to our Rookie Draft Cheat Sheet workbook!

So you can get a quick idea of what each 2025 draft pick is worth on the trade market.

e.g. Based on our consensus rankings, the 2.03 is roughly worth:

  • Alvin Kamara

  • Mike Evans

  • Luther Burden

  • Sam Darnold

  • David Montgomery

Note: best viewed on laptop or iPad

8 articles we loved this week:

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  • Jones joins the Colts after previously finishing as QB9 in points per game in 2022 with significant rushing production (708 yards)

  • Could benefit from working with head coach Shane Steichen, who has success developing quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and Justin Herbert

  • Jones has a solid supporting cast including Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and first-round rookie tight end Tyler Warren

  • Presents potential value as a barely-rostered quarterback who could win the starting job over Anthony Richardson

  • Jordan James shows better instincts, patience and feel as a runner compared to Isaac Guerendo despite worse measurables

  • James could potentially lead San Francisco in carries if Christian McCaffrey gets injured again

  • The former Duck is considered a much more instinctive back who fits better in the 49ers' scheme

  • Olave's situation has deteriorated with the Saints' brutal salary cap situation and Derek Carr's retirement

  • Facing concerns over serious head injuries in his career, raising questions about his long-term NFL future

  • Still expected to be a valuable fantasy asset when on the field, but ceiling has been lowered due to team situation

  • Risk-reward profile has fundamentally changed over the past year, impacting dynasty league value

  • Pickens joins Dallas after converting 59 receptions into 900 yards and three scores in 2024

  • The 24-year-old receiver has impressed with 16.3 yards per reception and 9.7 yards per target since entering the league, ranking 7th and 11th respectively among qualified WRs

  • Pickens is expected to serve as the X receiver opposite CeeDee Lamb, who typically operates from the slot

  • The article boldly predicts Pickens will catch double-digit touchdowns and earn a significant payday in his next contract

  • Ferguson struggled in 2024 with 59 catches for 494 yards and zero touchdowns, following a strong 2023 campaign (71-761-5)

  • In his last fully healthy season with Dak Prescott, Ferguson earned 102 targets, second-most on the Cowboys behind only Lamb

  • Ferguson's 2024 performance was impacted by injuries, including a Grade 2 MCL sprain in Week 1 and a concussion in Week 11

  • Currently ranked as TE13 in consensus rankings, Ferguson is viewed as a potential late-round tight end target after leading the league with 86 targetless touchdowns last season

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That’s all for this week!

See ya pizza,

Joe

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