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I also wanted to discuss some players who have risen or dropped on my big board. In the dynasty world, rankings should be fluid as new information presents itself. While I don’t believe in changing rankings frequently in the off-season, some players need to be adjusted, especially as we receive team reports from minicamps and voluntary OTAs. Here are those players.
Dynasty
Arizona Cardinals RB - Trey Benson (RB22 → RB13)
The initial ranking may look a little lower than the consensus, but I don’t tend to rank rookie running backs highly unless they are elite backs like Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs. My mindset has completely shifted with the position throughout the last few years. While the position may be devalued, running backs outside the few elite backs should be ranked according to expected production for that upcoming season. The position is too volatile, and an injury can wipe out a back’s entire value. See J.K. Dobbins.
That means Kyren Williams, Josh Jacobs, and Saquon Barkley will be ranked ahead of players like Benson heading into the season. They may not align with the dynasty consensus, but that’s just how I value the position. If you are rebuilding, you shouldn’t buy running backs anyway, so you should be taking a much more redraft focus with the position.
When looking through Christian William’s Projection sheets, here’s how those four players rank for him heading into 2024:
Kyren Williams - RB12 Overall
FPTS: 222.00 FPTS/G: 14.80 1/2 PPR: 205.66 FPTS/G: 13.71
Saquon Barkley - RB15 Overall
FPTS: 205.58 FPTS/G: 12.85 1/2 PPR: 187.72 FPTS/G: 11.73
Trey Benson - RB19 Overall
FPTS: 196.01 FPTS/G: 11.53 1/2 PPR: 176.99 FPTS/G: 10.41
Josh Jacobs - RB22 Overall
FPTS: 186.68 FPTS/G: 11.67 1/2 PPR: 170.97 FPTS/G: 10.69
While we may disagree on Jacobs's projections, we were aligned on Williams and Barkley over Benson for this season. However, the reason why I raised Benson in my overall rankings is the expectation that he could take over the RB1 duties in the middle of the season. They will still have James Connor there for at least one more season, but he also hasn't shown to stay healthy in his career, so look for Benson to start a few games next season, likely down the stretch of the season, with the 2025 season being the one where he is the Cardinals lead back. That expectation will be baked into his value throughout his first season, barring an injury.
Benson stands out in the 2024 draft class as one of the few backs capable of handling a three-down role in the NFL in any system. Last season, the Cardinals established their identity on the ground average of 139.1 yards per game, which was good enough for a top-5 finish in that category. Drew Petzing’s scheme is built on his ability to scheme chunk plays out of the run game, and they have built up their interior offensive line. All of these lead to signs that Benson should be ranked near the top half of RB2s based on the potential workload if Connor does go down with an injury.
Dynasty Trades (12 Team SF/TE Premium)
Trey Benson FOR Michael Penix Jr.
Trey Benson/2025 3rd FOR Jayden Reed/2025 2nd
Trey Benson FOR Alvin Kamara/2026 3rd
Trey Benson FOR Rhamondre Stevenson/2025 3rd
Trey Benson/Jake Ferguson FOR Kyle Pitts
LA Rams QB - Matthew Stafford (QB27 → QB22)
Stafford finds himself in the veteran QB2 tier in a dynasty that looks to be on the decline but could offer at least two more good seasons with their respective teams.
Other quarterbacks within that tier include:
Deshaun Watson
Kirk Cousins
Baker Mayfield
Derek Carr
Justin Fields
Geno Smith
When trying to identify veteran quarterbacks to target as your QB2, you want to find a player who is an elite offense and has elite weapons. Stafford checks both those boxes. All these quarterbacks have risk involved, primarily due to health or declining play, so it’s best to target high-volume offenses with great weapons and a coaching staff that knows how to utilize their roster. That’s Stafford.
Last season, he missed just one game and bounced back in fantasy. He averaged just under 256 yards per game, two touchdowns, and finished with 16.9 fantasy points. That 16.9 points per game was good enough for him to finish as QB14 overall in points per game. He did all that while missing Cooper Kupp for a quarter of the season, and in reality, Kupp was injured all season.
Heading into 2024, the Rams’ offense could be more efficient, the offensive line could be much more improved, and Stafford could be the biggest value of veteran quarterbacks in the above tier. He could be a low-end QB1 for the next two years. If you are a contender with a weak QB2 on your roster, start shopping around and trying to see if you can add Stafford to your dynasty roster.
Dynasty Trades (12 Team SF/TE Premium)
Matthew Stafford FOR Michael Penix Jr.
Matthew Stafford FOR 2025 2nd
Matthew Stafford FOR Joe Mixon
Matthew Stafford FOR Rashod Bateman
Matthew Stafford/2025 3rd FOR Justin Fields
Houston Texans WR - Tank Dell (WR24 → WR17)
In dynasty, it feels like you are either team Tank Dell or team Nico Collins. With some scattered team Stefon Diggs truthers out there. But I am firmly in the Tank Dell corner. Dell was on pace for a 1,000-yard season in his rookie year when he suffered a broken fibula in Week 13. He finished his rookie year with 47 catches for 709 yards and seven touchdowns in just 11 games.
In those eleven games, Dell averaged 15 fantasy points per game, 6.8 targets, and earned a 20.4% target share. His 2.2 YPRR is the 10th-best YPRR of any rookie since 2013 and the 15th-best amongst all receivers in 2023. To put it flatly, Dell was one of the best receivers in the NFL and one of the best rookies in the class.
As we head into the 2024 season, he’s undervalued in dynasty. Dell finds himself in a big tier of receivers that has close to the same value right now but has the highest ceiling. He is a true boom fantasy option with a 14.4 ADOT who plays with one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, C.J. Stroud. He also has one of the highest floors of any receiver in that same tier. Collins is more of a complementary piece, even with the contract extension. Dell fits in Bobby Slowik’s offense better than any other piece, and I’m not worried about Stefon Diggs taking too many targets away from Dell in this offense. C.J. Stroud will be able to lift all three to fantasy relevancy, but Dell is the most talented player on that depth chart. Target talented players in dynasty, especially when they are paired with a proven quarterback and coordinator. Dell fits that description. Look for Dell to lead the Texans in targets in 2024 and become Stroud’s #1 option.
Dynasty Trades (12 Team SF/TE Premium)
Tank Dell FOR Tee Higgins
Tank Dell FOR David Montgomery/2025 2nd
Tank Dell/Alec Pierce FOR Roman Wilson/Blake Corum
Tank Dell/2025 1st FOR Drake London
Tank Dell/2025 3rd FOR Rashee Rice
Minnesota Vikings WR - Jordan Addison (WR20 → WR25)
Addison is one of my fallers in this new update. While he had a solid rookie season, catching 70 balls for 911 yards and ten touchdowns, averaging 11 fantasy points per game, his 2024 outlook looks dim. He only earned a 17% target share last season, with Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson missing time. He now finds himself in an offense starting the season with journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold.
Darnold spent last season as Brock Purdy’s backup with the San Francisco 49ers and saw minimal action. His career numbers aren’t much better. He has a lifetime 59.7% completion percentage with 12,064 yards, 63 touchdowns, and fifty-six interceptions. Darnold has yet to prove he can support even two fantasy-relevant weapons in an offense. If Darnold doesn’t work out, they did use their first-round pick on Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, but it seems the staff wants to let McCarthy sit for as long as possible. It's a potential sign that he isn't ready yet, and there will always be questions about him as a passer. With Justin Jefferson earning the targets within the offense, it will be difficult for Addison to be a consistent fantasy performer week in and week out. To be clear, this isn’t about his talent. He was a first-round pick for a reason; however, while talented, his situation is less than ideal. If you can tier up by adding any other piece with Addison in your dynasty leagues, that would be the best move.
If you want more perspectives on second-year receivers, I went on a podcast with the guys at Fantasy Sanctuary to discuss their potential outcomes and dynasty values.
Dynasty Trades (12 Team SF/TE Premium)
Jordan Addison/2025 2nd FOR Drake London
Jordan Addison/Jayden Reed FOR Brandon Aiyuk
Jordan Addison/Kenneth Walker FOR Garrett Wilson
Jordan Addison/2025 3rd FOR Terry Mclaurin/Amari Cooper
Jordan Addison/Michael Pittman FOR Travis Etienne/Josh Jacobs
Devy
Ohio State QB - Julian Sayin (QB21 → QB12)
Former Alabama recruit Julian Sayin has made waves at Ohio State this spring. Before originally signing with Alabama, Sayin ended the 2024 recruiting cycle ranked as the consensus No. 2 quarterback in the country behind Florida's DJ Lagway. According to Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day, Sayin is also in the mix and making a push to win the starting job:
“He’s in the mix,” Day said of Sayin. “Chip (Kelly) really rolls them, doesn’t matter if they’re with the 1’s, 2’s or 3’s… This has been a really good sample size to figure out where guys are at, and Julian’s been really competing his tail off.”
He got rid of his black stripe at Ohio State after just nine practices, and many around the program think he’s already the best quarterback in that room. Sayin finished his career at Carlsbad High School with 7,824 passing yards, 85 touchdowns, and just ten interceptions. As a senior last year, he threw for 2,347 yards, 24 touchdowns, and only one interception while completing 74.5% of his passes.
The former Elite 11 MVP is one of the most accurate passers in his class and highly athletic. His athleticism allows him to extend plays and make defenses pay if he gets outside the pocket. He has a potentially high ceiling with the weapons that Ohio State can bring in on the recruiting trail and who are already on the roster. It would not shock me to see Sayin challenge for QB2 on the depth chart this fall, and if Will Howard struggles, we could see him earn some starts this season.
Penn State RB - Quinton Martin Jr (RB58 → RB24)
Quinton Martin Jr. arrived in Happy Valley in January as one of sixteen Penn State football early enrollees. He made his presence felt as soon as he stepped on campus. Here’s what Penn State head coach James Franklin said about him after their spring game:
“He’s an awesome kid, he’s learned the offense really well, I think he’s got really good vision,” Franklin added. "Between now and West Virginia, he’s got a lot of work to do, and I think he’ll do it. I think he’ll have a chance to be competing in that rotation in training camp.” Franklin also disclosed that Martin dealt with minor injuries that impeded his availability during spring camp.
Martin's performance in the spring game was notable, with six carries for 34 yards and two touchdowns. He seized the opportunity for playing time, as the returning rushing leaders Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton did not play. Given Penn State’s history of successful recruiting and their eagerness to provide Martin with early opportunities, he’s a player fantasy football managers should definitely keep an eye on. He's in a prime position to secure the RB3 spot on the depth chart and could potentially make a significant impact this season.
Ohio State WR - Brandon Inniss (WR20 → WR16)
While many fans were excited about Ohio State adding Carnell Tate to their recruiting class, people need to remember that Brandon Inniss was an even more highly touted recruit than Tate, according to some recruiting services and scouts. He was the lone five-star in the team’s 2023 recruiting class. The problem for Inniss was that he arrived during the summer and, as such, didn’t get enough reps to make a notable impact during his freshman season. Most recruits will try to enroll early to get a jump start on the offense, especially with the Buckeyes, who are always loaded at the receiver position. Those lack of reps limited him to making just one catch for the entire season. But in true Inniss fashion, that one catch gave as much of a glimpse into his potential as he scored a 58-yard touchdown on the play against the Purdue Boilermakers.
Those reps are coming, though, and coach Ryan Day had this to say about his performance so far in Spring:
“This is his first spring, he’s going through it,” Day said. “I think you’re seeing a different player. I think his body has changed completely from where it was last summer. When he’s in the right shape, he’s really talented. He’s got great short-area quickness, he’s got just a competitive fire in him. He was really good in winter workouts, he got called out on the mat and won. Just a fierce competitor.”
The depth chart is as open as possible for a Buckeye program that lands five-star recruits every cycle. Marvin Harrison Jr. is gone to the NFL, and Julian Fleming transferred to Penn State, leaving veterans Emeka Egbuka and Carnell Tate as the most experienced players. There has been a ton of buzz about freshman Jeremiah Smith, and while he is a talented player, Inniss will be challenging all three for playing time. Inniss has also said multiple times that he is willing to do anything to help this team, including kick and punt returns, which should allow him to get as many reps on the field as possible. If he can showcase his playmaking ability, Chip Kelly and Brian Hartline should be able to get him the football field in creative ways.
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