6 risers and fallers (week 8)

Featuring Breece Hall, Rome Odunze, and more

October 22, 2025

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In other news, we updated our consensus superflex dynasty rankings earlier today (as is tradition). So let’s dive into this week’s risers and fallers.

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📈 Risers

+6 Drake Maye (NE), 12 OVR, QB5

  • Maye has emerged as a fantasy QB1 with the Patriots, showing significant improvement as one of the most accurate and efficient passers in the league. His dual-threat ability has resulted in QB1 performances in five of his last six games.

  • Currently, Maye ranks as the QB6 in Fantasy Points per Game (20.9), QB7 in Rushing Share (22.7%), QB1 in Completion Percentage Over Expected (+11.6), and QB2 in Pass Success Rate (58.4%), demonstrating elite-level performance across multiple metrics.

  • In dynasty rankings, Maye is now considered one of the most valuable QBs, with the article suggesting he should be comfortably ranked in the second tier of dynasty QBs alongside Herbert and Joe Burrow.

  • Our take: All of a sudden, Maye looks like the best dynasty QB from a stacked 2024 class. Yes, the schedule is easy this year. But this is not a fluke. He’s overperforming vs. the expectations he had coming into this year, and there’s still room for improvement in this offense. Couldn’t be more bullish. 

+16 Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE), 87 OVR, TE8

  • Harold Fannin Jr. has emerged as Cleveland's top pass catcher, demonstrated by his Week 7 performance of four catches for 36 yards. His consistency is shown in his production over the last three games, accumulating 15 receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown.

  • Fannin has shown he can produce whether veteran tight end David Njoku is playing alongside him or not, though the article suggests both tight ends would benefit from Njoku potentially being traded to a contender before the NFL trade deadline.

  • The article projects another solid outing for Fannin in the upcoming game against New England's struggling secondary, indicating his reliable role in Cleveland's passing attack should continue.

  • Our take: The upside of the Browns offense is pretty low right now, but the youth movement in CLE is underway. If/when Njoku leaves, Fannin could be the legit #1 target on this team. Any production he gives you now is just the cherry on top. He’s moved up 80 spots in our consensus rankings since the start of the year (167 to 87), with upside for more. 

+9 Jaylen Warren (PIT), 98 OVR, RB25

  • Jaylen Warren had a breakout performance, nearly setting a career high with 127 rushing yards on 16 carries, while adding 4 receptions for 31 yards. He commanded 81% of the backfield opportunities while playing 65% of snaps.

  • Warren achieved a notable milestone, becoming the first Steelers running back since Jaylen Samuels in 2018 to record both 125+ rushing yards and 30+ receiving yards in a single game. This marked just the 22nd time in team history a back has hit these combined yardage marks.

  • After being eased back into the lineup in Week 6, Warren returned to a featured back role in Week 7, demonstrating the coaching staff's confidence in making him the primary option in Pittsburgh's backfield.

  • Our take: It was nice to see Warren take over the backfield after a slow initial week returning from his injury. With his weekly rushing + receiving volume, he’s got a very solid floor.  He’s not the most exciting player to own, but he’s a rock-solid RB2.

📉 Fallers

-7 Rome Odunze (CHI), 37 OVR, WR14

  • Rome Odunze demonstrated strong early-season performance, securing 20 catches on 35 targets for 296 yards and five touchdowns in his first four games, showcasing his potential as a second-year wide receiver.

  • Despite recent struggles with two consecutive games under 32 yards, the article suggests these performances are merely reflective of the natural variance in the wide receiver position rather than a cause for concern. The reduced production coincided with the Bears finding success in their ground game with D'Andre Swift.

  • The outlook remains positive for Odunze, with expectations that he will return to form and deliver top-20 wide receiver value for the remainder of the season, earning just a 2 out of 10 on the panic meter.

  • Our take: Odunze dips are for buying. I expect more games closer to the start of this season moving forward.

-6 Breece Hall (NYJ), 50 OVR, RB14

  • Breece Hall is pitched as a dynasty-forward buy despite recent 5 and 7 point weeks in a broken Jets environment with no passing threat; earlier flashes showed true ceiling when the offense had hope, and the hosts expect to be back on a buy-low campaign

  • They endorse trading Travis Kelce plus D'Andre Swift for Hall as a savvy reallocation toward a younger elite profile, acknowledging Hall may score fewer points than Swift rest-of-season but wins the long-term asset game

  • Short-term schedule provides some potential relief spots like Cincinnati then a bye, with even speculative chatter about a trade; the overall stance is to exploit the discount created by the Jets’ dysfunction rather than any talent dip from Hall

  • Bold stance: the situation, not the player, is suppressing outputs; dynasty managers should lean into the discount and acquire Hall where possible

  • Our take: When a talented player is in a bad situation, those are the dips I’m most willing to buy. Dynasty is a game of patience and finding ROI. I’m willing to be patient with Breece.

-13 Jaylen Waddle (MIA), 71 OVR, WR27

  • Jaylen Waddle is facing significant challenges, coming off a performance where he managed just one catch for 15 yards against the Browns. The upcoming matchup against either A.J. Terrell or Mike Hughes doesn't provide much optimism for improvement.

  • With Darren Waller likely to miss the week due to a pectoral injury, the secondary can focus more attention on Waddle, as there are no other significant threats in the passing game outside of De'Von Achane. Waddle's target share has fallen below 20%, making him difficult to trust as a WR1 in fantasy lineups.

  • Waddle left last week's game early after taking a hard hit, with the Dolphins exercising caution in a game that was already decided. The matchup against Atlanta, who had been the second-stingiest defense against opposing wide receivers allowing just 25.02 fantasy points per game, further complicates Waddle's outlook.

  • Our take: I’m willing to write off last week in a tough matchup in bad weather. Things look tough this week as well, which could make next week the ultimate buy-low opportunity. The schedule eases up a bit after that, but who knows who will be throwing him the ball at that point. I wouldn’t panic sell as an owner and would only be buying at the right price.

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Yesterday’s poll results:

🥇 Best subscriber comment (Metcalf): “All 3 are good but DK seems the most stable for the rest of the year. 1 game of old man Flacco looks great so far, but I need to see it a few more times before I buy into it just yet. Swift has Monangai behind him looking for any opportunity to get more touches. But DK seems set as the #1 with some strong TE play behind him that could cur into his touches a little, but not enough to worry about yet”

Our take: Woah, close race! Makes sense because they all have their pros and cons. I would also lean DK based on all the reasons shared above. However, the Steelers have been rumored to be looking for another WR. I doubt they would bring in a new #1, but any additional competition is worth noting.

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That’s all for today!

See ya pizza,

Joe

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