Hot dogs & trade advice

Plus, 16 articles + videos we loved this week and top 5 player insights

Yooo!

Hope everyone enjoyed a nice 4th of July weekend. In case you missed it, Joey Chestnut reclaimed his throne, devouring 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, about six short of his record of 76 set in 2021. The second-place finisher trailed by nearly 20 hot dogs.

Here’s a highlight reel of Chestnut from the event:

I Think You Should Leave Hot Dog GIF by NETFLIX

Here’s what else I got for you tonight:

  • Pick a side…

  • 16 articles + videos we loved this week

  • Top 5 player insights

Giddy up.

This trade went down in my main dynasty league the other day, and I’m curious to get your thoughts:

League settings: 12-team Superflex PPR

Team A (Contender) receives:

  • Evan Engram

  • Tony Pollard

  • 2025 Pick 3.04

Team B (Rebuilder) receives:

  • Kyle Pitts

  • Blake Corum

  • 2027 2nd Round Pick

Who got the better deal?

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16 articles + videos we loved this week:

Articles:

Podcasts/Videos:

  • Dylan Gabriel, a third-round pick by the Browns, is reportedly getting first-team reps in minicamp and is viewed by the team as a potential long-term starter.

  • Gabriel's college rushing production (over 1,200 career rushing yards, even after accounting for sacks) gives him a mobility edge over Shedeur Sanders, which could translate to more fantasy points.

  • The hosts believe dynasty managers should be rooting for Gabriel to win the job, as his dual-threat ability offers more upside than Sanders' pocket-passing style.

  • Despite being a third-round pick, the hosts caution that it's rare for quarterbacks drafted outside the first two rounds to start immediately, and Gabriel may spend his rookie year as a backup.

  • Taylor ranks 38th among running backs with only 31 targets and an 8% target share, raising concerns about his PPR value

  • Despite limited passing game involvement, Taylor ranked 5th in carries, 6th in red zone touches, and 4th in overall rushing yards

  • Experts suggest Taylor's value should be significantly higher in standard and half-PPR formats compared to full PPR

  • Currently has a Fantrax ADP of 20.2 but an ECR of 33, indicating potential overvaluation in PPR formats

  • Kupp tied a career-low with just 10.6 yards per reception in 2024

  • Posted his lowest receiving yards per game since his 2017 rookie season

  • Moving to Seattle raises scheme fit concerns, particularly playing alongside similar player Jaxon Smith-Njigba

  • Declining performance and injury concerns make Kupp a player to avoid in 2025 drafts

  • Finished as WR24 in fantasy points per game last season as Bo Nix's primary target, commanding a 23.3% target share and 44.9% air yard share

  • Ranked 26th in receiving yards per game (63.6), 28th in yards per route run (2.13), and 15th in first downs per route run

  • Expected to maintain his role as Nix's security blanket, competing primarily with Evan Engram for targets

  • Projected as a strong WR2/WR3 option for 2025

  • Darren Waller's trade to Miami has sparked debate, but the consensus is that expectations should be very low—he hasn't had a productive season since 2020 and turns 33 at the start of the 2025 NFL season.

  • Analysts compared Waller's situation to the late-career Josh Gordon chase, warning that once a player is past their prime, it's rare for them to bounce back; Waller was ranked as TE68 in dynasty (outside the top 46 on the trade chart) and TE40 in redraft.

  • In tight end premium formats, Waller is considered a deep lottery ticket worth a minimal FAAB bid only if you're desperate at the position, but even then, his ceiling is likely as a short-term stopgap with no value beyond 2025.

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That’s all for today!

See ya pizza,

Joe

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