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August 31, 2026

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In the last newsletter, I asked you all: “Do you pay for any other fantasy football websites, tools, etc.”

52.5% of you said, “No”

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  • Most frequent mentions included: FantasyPros (6), Footballguys (5), Draft Sharks (4), Fantasy Life (2), Dynasty League Football (2)

Our take: As close to a 50/50 split as we’ve gotten. I personally pay for a few: FantasyPros, Dynasty Nerds, and JJ Zachariason’s prospect guide. Also helps running my own fantasy football app/website :) I’ve learned a ton just by being around it so much.

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Over the last 7 days, these 5 players have the highest # of total mentions:

Player

Mentions

Josh Jacobs

205

J.J. McCarthy

205

Kyler Murray

184

Ashton Jeanty

183

Jalen Hurts

171

All article and podcast links go to a summarized Dynasty Pulse page where you can see quick insights and also get the link to the original article/podcast if you want the full content:

MarShawn Lloyd (RB, GB): (148 mentions last 7 days): Has played exactly one game and taken six carries since being drafted in 2024, and is now the clear No. 2 back with Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list. Analysts say he has gone from a late-round handcuff to a potential high-end RB2 and should be prioritized.

Fernando Mendoza (QB, LV): (121 mentions last 7 days): Ranked 44th of 45 qualifying QBs in EPA per attempt when pressured, at -1.36, and Las Vegas declined to name a Week 1 starter for a 3rd straight week. Analysts widely expect Kirk Cousins to open, and say Mendoza's lack of rushing ties his value to volume and accuracy.

Malik Willis (QB, MIA): (115 mentions last 7 days): Rushed for 174 yards in three starts with Green Bay and has averaged 6.2 yards per carry on a 32% rush rate over the past two years. Analysts say that rushing profile alone gives him weekly QB1 upside, even with a receiver corps several of them call the weakest in the league.

Mike Evans (WR, SF): (102 mentions last 7 days): Has missed 12 games over the last two seasons, has dealt with hamstring issues every year since 2019, and has been in and out of practice this summer with lower-body soft tissue injuries. Analysts put his re-injury risk above 40% for the first two months of the season.

Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, NE): (94 mentions last 7 days): Handled 71% of the snaps and 61% of the rushing attempts during New England's playoff run, ranked 10th among backs in yards per route run, and has taken the 1st-team reps through camp with a bigger red zone role. Analysts call him the safer New England back.

Matthew Golden (WR, GB): (77 mentions last 7 days): Posted 1.35 yards per route run as a rookie, 62nd of 90 qualifiers, with a 68.1 PFF grade that ranked 55th, and HC Matt LaFleur has confirmed he takes over the X-receiver role. Analysts say the efficiency has to climb for the volume bump to matter.

Rashee Rice (WR, KC): (73 mentions last 7 days): Played 40% of his snaps in the slot last season, with a 35.3% target rate and 2.98 yards per route run there against 24.0% and 1.48 outside. Analysts say fewer slot snaps under the new coordinator would hurt his production, and flag his 7.4 yards per target.

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