FantasyPros Dynasty Football Podcast

Episode: "10 Dynasty Players We Can't Figure Out" (Ep. 1954)

Date: February 6, 2026
Hosts: Ryan Wormley, Pat Fitzmaurice (Fitz), Scott Bogman (Bogman)

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into 10 Dynasty fantasy football players whose current and future values leave even the pros scratching their heads. Ryan, Fitz, and Bogman each bring forward names at running back, receiver, and tight end that they find the hardest to rank or trade for—due to unclear roles, murky situations, or up-and-down performances. The discussion is candid, at times humorous, and focused on helping Dynasty managers understand the ambiguities and trade-offs involved in holding or moving these players.

Section 1: Dynasty Draft Picks & Class Value (03:40–08:17)

Macro Discussion:
Ryan kicks things off with a listener question about valuing 2026 vs. 2027 rookie picks given the perceived strength/weakness of each class.

• Bogman:
  • Would only consider trading an early 2027 second for a 2026 first if the pick is in the top 7–8; thinks 2027 class is much stronger.
  • “There are going to be some hits [in the ‘26 class]. It’s just going to be landing spot dependent and all of that.” (04:23)
• Fitz:
  • Believes the early seconds in 2027 will be better prospects than late firsts in 2026.
  • "The 2.03 in 2027 is going to be a better player than the 1.11 in 2026. Like, I’m supremely confident in that." (05:34)
• Ryan:
  • Thinks 2027 hype is legitimate and would generally not force trades to move 2027 picks up to late firsts in ‘26. References past classes to illustrate upside of early seconds in strong years.

Section 2: Running Backs We Can't Figure Out

1. Trey Benson – Arizona Cardinals

(09:01–14:16)

• Bogman:
  • Uncertain role due to knee injury, James Conner still being there, and possible incoming RB competition.
  • “I’m really not sure how high or low Trey Benson should go… there are so many mitigating circumstances around his situation.” (09:01)
  • Would rather be a seller: “Too many holes to poke in his value… feels like he might be a sinking ship.” (10:44)
• Fitz:
  • Doubts Benson will ever be a clear lead back: “He’s been in the league for two years, and I have no idea if he’s any good or not... I’m definitely not a buyer.” (12:38)
• Ryan:
  • Says this is likely the last year he’ll be open to hope for Benson: “He’s got to do it this year. Otherwise, I will be like, very definitively, clearly, easily out.” (14:16)

2. Travis Etienne

(14:47–20:30)

• Fitz:
  • Bounced back in 2025 under OC Liam Cohen after a poor 2024. Questions if it was system-driven.
  • “I definitely feel better about Travis Etienne than I did a year ago, but I’m not sure if he’s a player I would feel good about buying at his current price because that price is back up.” (15:47)
  • Has him at RB20.
• Bogman:
  • “I think Travis Etienne always had a bigger upside… this is a product of terrible coaching for years in Jacksonville.” (16:54)
  • Draws a tier line right above Etienne—wouldn’t move him up with better backs.
• Ryan:
  • Asks about trade value; both guys agree a late first or early second (110–112) in rookie picks feels about right.

3. Woody Marks – Houston Texans

(20:57–26:01)

• Bogman:
  • Skeptical of true workhorse potential; has him RB30, well below consensus.
  • “Midway through the season… team sources said they still kind of view him as a third-down back, not as a full workload type of player.” (20:57)
• Fitz:
  • Compares to hiring a plumber for electrical work: “I thought Marks was going to be a third down back… and then we get a season where… he wound up being the lead back, but I do think he was miscast in that role.” (23:30)
  • Also ranks him at RB29.
  • Predicts team drafts someone else and Marks loses role; wouldn't bet on him repeating as lead back.

Notable Comparison: Both Bogman and Fitz prefer other lower-ranked, more dynamic RBs (e.g., Manangai and Corum) over Marks.

Section 3: Wide Receivers in Limbo

4. Rashee Rice – Kansas City Chiefs

(29:43–35:30)

• Fitz:
  • At WR11 in ECR but makes him uneasy due to:
    1. "Big" target share didn’t help KC win; not sure he’ll keep target volume;
    2. Major off-field character flags (“Got a 30-day jail sentence… ex-girlfriend allegations…”).
  • “On one hand, we’ve got this really talented player… But on the other hand, there’s some ambiguity about what the role in the Kansas City offense is going to look like for him going forward. And there are those off field concerns.” (32:11)
• Bogman:
  • Drops him to WR16; expects KC to move on: “There’s no chance the Chiefs re-sign him. He has just been too much of an issue.” (32:23)
  • “He is clearly not a good dude. It feels like at this point…” (32:23)
  • Also questions Mahomes’ return timetable – further dings Rice.
• Ryan:
  • Strongly preferring to sell at top 12 valuation: “If that’s what he’s being valued as, I’m not interested…”

5. Travis Hunter – Jacksonville Jaguars

(36:26–41:52)

• Bogman:
  • Nominally WR29, but declining due to two-way role and lack of offensive clarity:
    • “I just don’t know how much he’s going to play on offense.”
    • Major slide incoming if he really is mostly a cornerback.
• Fitz:
  • Has him WR49, doesn’t want an IDP masquerading as a WR.
  • Compares ranking to “snapshot of an anchor that was released from a boat two seconds ago… next snapshot, it’ll be even lower.” (40:37)
• Ryan:
  • “I have no interest in being on this roller coaster unless something comes out that he’s WR only going forward.” (38:39)

6. Brian Thomas Jr. – Jacksonville Jaguars

(42:03–45:57)

• Fitz:
  • Has moved him down to WR21; variance from near-elite rookie numbers (87/1282/10 TDs) to disappointment in sophomore year (48/707/2).
  • Concern: “I’m worried that BTJ is not going to pop as long as Trevor Lawrence is his quarterback… Lawrence generally favors his slot receiver and tight end.” (43:32)
  • "If the Jaguars move Brian Thomas Jr., we feel a lot differently."
• Bogman:
  • “Put him anywhere else, that’s what I want to see. I want to see him leave.” (44:36)
  • Believes he's the most likely player to be traded this offseason for real-life team-fit and fantasy reasons.

7. Quentin Johnston – LA Chargers

(46:26–51:08)

• Bogman:
  • Down on him (WR55); sees QJ as likely being passed on the depth chart and not seizing the opportunity he had.
    • "That first month you should have sold him at that point."
    • Likes Trey Harris more; “He makes me queasy to rank.”
• Fitz:
  • Way more bullish (WR32): “A young guy who has overcome the one major obstacle… scored 8 touchdowns each of the last 2 seasons… only 24 years old, athletic freak, first-round draft pick, plus now Mike McDaniel, Justin Herbert… If you’re selling, I’m buying, Bogs.”
• Ryan:
  • Slightly more optimistic, likes the direction of the Chargers offense under new coaching/OL.

8. Jordan Addison – Minnesota Vikings

(52:20–57:15)

• Fitz:
  • Difficult to value due to:
    • “Wildly talented... but the 2026 outlook is really murky…” due to dicey QB situation and off-field issues (reckless driving, DUI, missed walkthroughs, and trespassing [dismissed]).
    • “I’m a big believer in the talents, but the current situation and the off the field concerns make it hard to feel great about him as a dynasty asset.” (54:28)
    • Has him at WR25 (higher than consensus).
• Bogman:
  • Compares Addison’s issues to other WR2s who are more stable; prefers Zay Flowers, Waddle, and Luther Burden.
  • “It’s kind of a worse version of Keon Coleman… It’s a pattern. Absolutely.” (54:13)
• Ryan:
  • Notes how Addison now falls alongside other WR2s and young projects after once being viewed as a possible cornerstone.
  • Raises question of Addison vs. other “number two” WRs—fits is high on Burden and Jameson Williams.

9. Brandon Aiyuk – San Francisco 49ers (?)

(57:55–60:40)

• Bogman:
  • "November 15, 2024: knee injury, ACL and MCL... November 21, 2025: not expected to play after the team voided his contract... he is now insane and not showing up to anything...”
  • Clearly does not want a part of this situation and has him at WR57.
• Fitz:
  • Even harder out; “He’s going into his age 28 season and we haven’t seen anything from him in a couple of years… I’m just not interested in buying at all.” (60:29)
  • Prefers Travis Hunter (!).

Section 4: Tight End Limbo

10. Dalton Kincaid – Buffalo Bills

(60:45–66:34)

• Fitz:
  • Efficiency off the charts (24% target rate, 2.70 yards/route run), but:
    • Durability, snap share, usage, and Bills’ multiple tight end sets are all red flags.
    • "Three years into Dalton Kincaid’s career and I’m still not sure what to make of this dude."
• Bogman:
  • Feels Kincaid is capped as a low-end TE1 until he lands elsewhere; “The things preventing that are just the multiple uses of tight ends out of this system in Buffalo… and they don’t care about fantasy.”
• Ryan:
  • Compares value “more difficult to come down on than the ranking itself.”
  • Kincaid, Gadsden II, and Pitts make up the ambiguous second tier after TE1-7 group.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Fitz (on Rashee Rice):
  “On one hand...we’ve got this really talented player...on the other hand, there’s some ambiguity about what the role in the Kansas City offense is going to look like...And there are those off field concerns.” (32:11)
• Bogman (on Travis Hunter):
  “He fits on the other side of the ball, honestly.” (37:17)
• Ryan (on hard-to-value players):
  “This is likely the last year I’ll be open to hope for Benson.” (14:16)
• Fitz (on Woody Marks):
  “It’s like using a handyman service because you need some electrical work...they send over a plumber. That’s what Marks is.” (23:30)
• Fitz (on Kincaid):
  “I just don’t know what to do with all of this. The hyper-efficiency makes me think he’s a buyer but the durability and usage issues are big red flags.” (62:12)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 2026 vs. 2027 class debate: 03:59–08:17
• Trey Benson discussion: 09:01–14:16
• Travis Etienne segment: 14:47–20:30
• Woody Marks segment: 20:57–26:01
• Rashee Rice (Chiefs WRs): 29:43–35:30
• Jaguars WRs (Hunter, BTJ): 36:26–45:57
• Quentin Johnston: 46:26–51:08
• Jordan Addison: 52:20–57:15
• Brandon Aiyuk: 57:55–60:40
• Dalton Kincaid (tight ends): 60:45–66:34

Final Thoughts

• The episode doesn’t just list confusing players but models how Dynasty managers can (and should) think through uncertainty—balancing upside, downside, and organizational chaos.
• Even the pros acknowledge that for some situations, it’s simply time to get off the roller coaster and invest in less volatile assets.
• If you're holding one of these players, the DynastyPros team recommends being very active—buying and selling opportunistically, trading for youth and upside where available, and not being afraid to cash out on names whose perceived value may be higher than their true outlook.

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“Those were our 10 Dynasty players that we just cannot figure out.” – Ryan Wormley (67:19)