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6 risers and fallers + top 5 player insights

August 06, 2025

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I drop a lot of TV show and movie references in this newsletter. I don’t know what my “hit rate” is in terms of the % of people who usually get the reference, but I feel like an Office reference has gotta be up there, right?

Here’s what else I got for you tonight:

  • From our friends at Rotowire

  • Trade advice poll

  • 6 rankings risers and fallers

  • Top 5 player insights

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The results from last newsletter’s trade poll are in. I asked what you thought of this trade submitted by Darian:

Team A (Middle of the pack) receives:

  • Colston Loveland

Team B (Rebuilder) receives:

  • D’Andre Swift

  • Jack Bech

  • Shedeur Sanders

  • 2026 2nd

Survey says… Team B is the winner in convincing fashion.

Here are some additional comments left by the voters from each side:

Team A voters (Loveland):

  • “Think a rebuild should start with guys like Loveland. His value could skyrocket in year 2 if moving him was necessary.”

Team B voters (Swift, Bech, Shedeur, 2nd):

  • “I’m a noob to dynasty, but four guys with solid value versus one guy who should be good is not close… Sanders is having a good camp, swift is solid, I just think it’s too much value on side B”

Fair for both sides voters:

  • “Uhhh, unless you're in a TE premium then this is about what prospect you want to gamble on while they take up a bench spot.”

Our take:

  • Not sure why the Rebuilder wanted Swift here. On paper, Team B is getting more cumulative value, but I’d personally prefer to start my rebuild around Loveland over anybody else in this trade.

Today’s contestant…

This trade comes in from your fellow sub, Trent. Everyone say, “HI TRENT.”

Team A receives:

  • Brock Bowers

  • 2027 2nd

Team B receives:

  • Kyler Murray

  • Jordan Addison

Which side got the better deal?

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We updated our consensus rankings on Monday (as is tradition).

Here are some notable risers and fallers from the past week (all quotes are pulled from our Dynasty Pulse Premium feeds):

📈 Risers:

  • +7 📈 Cam Skattebo (105 ➡️ 98) RB24

  • +17 📈 Tank Bigsby (160 ➡️ 143) RB40

📉 Fallers:

  • -5 📉 Caleb Williams (20 ➡️ 25) QB10

    • I gotta imagine this drop is related to this horrific passing drill footage that has been going viral. In all seriousness, don’t overreact too much here.

  • -9 📉 Joe Mixon (93 ➡️ 102) RB25

    • “Despite initial reassurances that Mixon would be ready for camp, updates have since revealed he will miss a significant portion of camp, with the team now only hoping he's ready for Week 1.” - 📺️ YouTube: 7 Players Just Got Nuked In My Rankings

  • -6 📉 Marvin Mims Jr. (149 ➡️ 155) WR61

    • Courtland Sutton getting extended means more long-term competition for snaps for Mims (he only saw a snap share above 40% in two games last season). This doesn’t mean you should completely fade Mims (see player insights section below), but expectations should be managed until we see that snap share rise.

Check out the fully updated rankings below!

Note: If you don’t see the correct “Last updated: 8/4/2025” date, try clearing the cache or opening the rankings in an incognito window.

QB - Cam Ward ⬅️ click for FREE preview of Dynasty Pulse Premium

  • Cam Ward is described as an overlooked but exciting breakout candidate, currently ranked as the 21st dynasty QB by ETR, with the hosts personally ranking him higher.

  • Ward's work ethic is praised—he's reportedly the first in and last out at Titans camp, and has already won over the locker room, with no real competition for the starting job.

  • His college production is impressive: top 10 in completion percentage, passing yards, deep ball metrics, and he elevated teammates at Miami who were previously under the radar.

  • Ward is seen as a risk-taker with a 'stuntman DNA,' which could lead to turnovers but also big fantasy numbers, especially since he has untapped rushing upside.

  • The hosts acknowledge some real-life concerns (holding the ball too long, fumbles), but for fantasy, his aggressive style and job security make him a strong buy-low candidate.

RB - Tank Bigsby

  • The hosts have already moved Bigsby ahead of Etienne in their rankings, projecting him for heavy rushing volume and noting his unique skill set as the only true between-the-tackles bruiser in the backfield.

  • If Etienne is traded, Bigsby could crack the top 20 running backs for fantasy, as he also has underrated pass-catching ability with 51 receptions over his final two years at Auburn.

  • The possibility of an Etienne trade to Houston is floated, and the hosts emphasize that Bigsby could be a three-down back if called upon, making him a major camp riser.

WR - Chimere Dike

  • Selected 33 picks earlier than fellow fourth-rounder Elic Ayomanor at 103rd overall

  • Possesses impressive 4.34 40-yard dash speed, faster than Tyler Lockett's 2015 combine time

  • Head Coach Brian Callahan praised Dike's three-position versatility, distinguishing him from Ayomanor who was labeled as an 'X' receiver

WR - Marvin Mims Jr.

  • Marvin Mims Jr. is the hosts' top overall breakout target, described as a hard-to-evaluate but highly intriguing talent for the Broncos.

  • Mims' rookie year usage was split between deep threat (17.1 yards per catch, 15.1 aDOT) and gadget plays (7.4 aDOT, lots of screens), but he scored six touchdowns and averaged 62 yards per game over the final seven games despite limited snaps.

  • His fantasy points per snap in that stretch were nearly double what Ja'Marr Chase averaged in his WR1 season, highlighting his efficiency and big-play ability.

  • The hosts acknowledge concerns about his snap share and ambiguous role, but believe the talent and price make him a must-buy breakout candidate if his playing time increases.

TE - Jake Ferguson

  • Ferguson averaged 10.2 PPR points through Week 9 with Dak Prescott, ranking as TE10 on a per-game basis

  • Despite seeing 86 targets without catching a touchdown in 2024, Ferguson maintained strong volume with seven or more targets in five of seven games played with Prescott

  • Expected to benefit from positive touchdown regression and improved overall Cowboys offense in 2025

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That’s all for today!

See ya pizza,

Joe

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