Moves to Make Now in Dynasty Fantasy Football (9/13)

As I was attempting to finish writing this week’s entry of “Dynasty Moves to Make” in my typical style of poorly executed humor and fantasy talk, I was incapable of thinking of anything other than the health of Tua Tagovailoa. I watched him suffer another concussion while putting this piece together, and it stopped me in my tracks for a solid hour. Prayers up for Tua and the hope he lives a long, healthy life after football, however soon that may be.

As a reminder, buying doesn’t mean getting a player for next to nothing. Selling doesn’t mean you must rid your rosters of said player for 10 cents on the dollar. When players are improperly valued, take advantage.

Dynasty Moves to Make: Sells

Jordan Mason, RB, San Francisco 49ers

Jordan Mason is the textbook definition of a sell high. After breaking out on national television to the tune of 147 yards and a touchdown in his first career start, his value is at its peak. Reports have Chrisitan McCaffrey a long shot at playing this week while dealing with a lingering calf/Achilles issue, but odds are he’ll be back sooner than later. Is it possible that CMC’s injury is long-term, winds up out for the season, and Mason becomes the 49ers’ bell cow and an instant RB1? Sure. But the much more likely scenario is he’s another name in a long list of explosive backs who have stepped into the flawless Shanahan system and put up video game numbers. He may have a few more starts. He may have a few more big games. But the reality is he had one amazing game, and he’s being valued like McCaffrey’s heir apparent. I’ve seen some shocking trades over the past few days: Mason straight up for first-round picks, Brian Thomas Jr., Rhamondre Stevenson and multiple other shocking deals. Those are extreme examples and unlikely to happen in most leagues. Obviously take a deal like that if you can get it. But the more realistic play is to use Mason as a chip to pair with a player to upgrade by a tier or two. Fantasy managers love to overreact and overpay for potential.

Players I’d be willing to trade Mason for 1 for 1: Blake Corum, Bucky Irving, Zach Charbonnet

Stefon Diggs, WR, Houston Texans

Tied for the team lead in receptions and two touchdowns in his Texans debut, Week 1 must be the first stop of the Stefon Diggs revenge tour, right? Not so fast, my friend. Be careful just reading box scores. Diggs turned in a 21.9-point performance in PPR leagues, but the underlying numbers are concerning. Six catches are great, but totaling 33 yards on them is not. Diggs’ 5.5 yards per reception was the seventh lowest among wide receivers in Week 1. Per FTN StatsHub, he was third in targets on the Texans and his average depth of target was a hilarious 1.5 yards.

Six catches. Nine air yards. Two Touchdowns. Dalton Schultz had a higher aDOT than Diggs. Nico Collins and Tank Dell are the top two options for C.J. Stroud. Diggs turns 31 in November. Use this two tuddy performance to try and trade Diggs as a high-end WR2 while you still can.

Players I’d be willing to trade Diggs for 1 for 1: Terry McLaurin, Adonai Mitchell, Jameson Williams