Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Tucker Kraft Goes Full Gronk

Week 9 Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers

*These players have moved up the Draft Sharks dynasty rankings over the last week. Check back each week as we list the fantasy-relevant changes.

Tyrone Tracy, Giants

Tracy will step into a lead back role following Cam Skattebo’s season-ending ankle injury.

The news obviously boosts Tracy in the short-term, as he’ll see a rise in volume. But it’s possible he sticks as more than just a handcuff in 2025, depending on his performance – and the status of Skattebo.

Win-now managers with an RB hole can consider acquiring Tracy. Meanwhile, rebuilding teams would be wise to see if they can unload him for a future pick.

Chimere Dike, Titans

Dike’s last two games have turned up lines of 4-70-1 and 7-93. He’s seen a promising 18% target share over that stretch, albeit without Calvin Ridley (hamstring) in the lineup.

Of course, he’s not much of an issue for Dike’s dynasty value. The 31-year-old Ridley isn’t a lock to return in 2026.

Now, Tennessee will certainly look to add another piece to a ‘26 WR room that’ll also include Round 4 rookie Elic Ayomanor. But there’s a real shot for Dike and his electric skill set to carve out a long-term role.

Tucker Kraft, Packers

Kraft is well on his way to a career year. He leads the position in yards per catch (15.6), receiving EPA, and yards after catch (346). He’s tied for second – behind Dallas Goedert – in receiving TDs.

Nothing looks fluky here. Kraft’s tape turns up a dominant post-catch player, while HC Matt LaFleur has made it a point to feed the TE on screens and crossers.

Only 25, it’s just a matter of time before the third-year pro inks a long-term extension.

Week 9 Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallers

*These players have moved down our rankings over the last week.

Cam Skattebo, Giants

Skattebo’s ugly ankle injury adds some risk to his 2026 outlook. 

He should be OK for Week 1, though. And certainly, the small sample size on Skattebo proved encouraging. On 101 carries, he racked up 3.04 yards after contact per attempt and proved capable as a pass catcher.

He was creeping up toward RB1 range prior to the injury. Now, he hits our dynasty RB rankings as a fringe top-15 option.

Alvin Kamara, Saints

Kamara’s struggled to overcome a sloppy New Orleans offense.

Through Week 8, he’s sitting on 3.6 yards per carry; 5.4 yards per catch. He ranks RB32 in PPR points per game, harmed by only one total TD.

Kamara’s underlying numbers don’t look much better. He’s sitting on a career-low 0.72 yards per route run, per Pro Football Focus. Among 41 qualifying rushers, he’s last in rush yards over expected per attempt (-0.9).

The 30-year-old has already lost substantial trade value, and we’re not banking on a turnaround in 2025.

Week 8 Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers

Drake Maye, Patriots

Maye enters the weekend as the QB7 in fantasy points per game. He's shown both an ability to hang in the pocket and make tight-window throws -- and prove valuable on scrambles. He's up to 200 rushing yards and a pair of scores.

Perhaps the most encouraging part? New England's pass-catching corps remains a work in progress, and it's likely this unit gets more attention in 2026. Maye has also benefited from better-than-expected O-line play, led by rookie LT Will Campbell.

Ultimately, Maye should stick as a high-end option for the foreseeable future.

Oronde Gadsden, Chargers

Gadsden climbed the ranks once again following a 7-164-1 line against the Colts. While boosted pass volume helped, it’s notable that he posted the numbers with Quentin Johnston back in the lineup. L.A.’s pass catchers were at full strength.

Gadsden has quickly proven that he possesses the size and movement skills to pose mismatches. Barring a surprise, he should be Justin Herbert’s long-term TE.

Week 8 Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallers

Justin Fields, Jets

The Jets benched Fields for Tyrod Taylor on Tuesday. Perhaps he gets back on the field in 2025, but it's likely that his days as an NFL starter are nearing an end.

UPDATE: Taylor is now day to day with a knee injury. (Unreal.) Fields remains a declining fantasy asset.

TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots

It’s too early to give up on Henderson, a second-round pick with plenty of ability and college production. But it’s certainly alarming that he hasn’t been able to crack the Pats’ RB rotation entering Week 8.

He played only 18% of the snaps in Week 7, and there's no indication that a larger role is coming in the near term.

Jameson Williams, Lions

We remain enamored by Williams’ athletic traits. But his usage and efficiency have declined sharply so far in 2025. Entering Week 8, he’s managed only 1.37 yards per route run and a 58.6% catch rate. In '24, those numbers were 1.97 and 64.1%, respectively.

His targets per game have also dipped from 6.1 to 4.2.

Week 7 Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers

Jaxson Dart, Giants

Let’s focus on the rushing.

Since taking over in Week 4, Dart’s tallied a position-high 55.6 rushing yards per game. That includes seven runs of 10+ yards, with 58 of his 167 yards coming on designed attempts.

Dart’s current pace isn’t sustainable, but it’s clear that ground game production will stick around in the pros. And we’re at least optimistic about his outlook as a passer – especially once the Giants get Malik Nabers back in 2026 – and add help along the O-line.

Cam Skattebo, Giants

Tyrone Tracy returned for Week 6, but Skattebo didn’t mind. The rookie compiled 98 yards and 3 TDs on 19 attempts (a 61% team share).

Maybe Skattebo’s physical style doesn’t suggest a 5+ year run as a fantasy factor. But as a 23 year-old rookie, that’s not much of a concern right now. 

He’s creeping up our dynasty RB rankings.

Orande Gadsden, Chargers

It’s not often you see a Round 5 rookie TE gaining fantasy relevance. But Gadsden’s quickly rose to the top of the Chargers’ depth chart.

He’s tallied a 69% route rate over the past two weeks, culminating in a career-best 68-yard Week 6 at Miami. 

The Syracuse product brings the size, movement skills, and role to continue the momentum. He could certainly slide into the long-term No. 3 role once Keenan Allen departs (likely in 2026). And you have to love that he’s tied to a top-end QB in Justin Herbert.

Week 7 Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallers

*These players have moved down our rankings over the last week.

Mark Andrews, Ravens

Andrews has topped 30 yards only once all season. His 1.29 yards per route run would mark a clear career low.

Now, you can point to recent absence of Lamar Jackson as reason for the downturn. But note: Isaiah Likely saw a larger share of the routes than Andrews in Week 6. 

At 30 years old – and playing on an expiring contract – Andrews moves forward with an uncertain fantasy future.

Week 6 Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers

Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers

Egbuka’s performing like the runaway rookie of the year.

In five weeks, he’s racked up:

• 25 catches
• 445 yards
• 5 TDs

That’s a full-season pace of 85-1,513-17.

Now, he won’t reach the yardage or TD total. And it’s important to note that he hasn’t played a game alongside Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

Still, it’s striking to see how the rookie’s excelled. He leads the NFL in deep catches (8), yards (291), and TDs (4). Egbuka’s truly excelled alongside Baker Mayfield, who’s playing like one of the NFL’s best QBs.

Week 6 Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallers

Chuba Hubbard, Panthers

Hubbard missed Week 5 with a calf strain, but that’s not why he makes this list.

Well, not exactly.

Hubbard’s absence allowed Rico Dowdle to step in and run for 200 yards against Miami. Strong matchup aside, it was the type of performance that should earn Dowdle more work going forward. And that’s not just my take.

Plus, Hubbard’s early-season performance has underwhelmed alongside a hot and (mostly) cold Bryce Young. Among 29 RBs with 50+ carries, Hubbard ranks:

• 20th in yards per carry
• 23rd in yards after contact per attempt
• 28th in PFF’s Elusive Rating

Antonio Gibson, Patriots

Gibson sustained an ACL tear in Sunday’s win over Buffalo, meaning he’ll be questionable for Week 1 of next season. 

From Week 1 to Week 4, Gibson saw infrequent rotational work:

• 17% of the snaps
• 23% of the carries
• 10% of the routes
• 2% of the targets

Gibson’s current contract expires in 2027, but he can be safely dropped from all but the deepest dynasty rosters.

Week 5 Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers

Woody Marks, Texans

Marks took over Houston’s backfield in Week 4. That move always seemed inevitable, given the underwhelming form we’ve seen from Nick Chubb.

Marks' prospect profile didn't suggest a future lead back, but recall that Houston traded up to land him in Round 3. Joe Mixon's health remains a mystery as well, giving the rookie a long runway to establish his value.

Brashard Smith, Chiefs

Smith looked explosive on a couple of touches against Baltimore. After the win, HC Andy Reid suggested there’s a larger role in the rookie’s future.

"Nags (Matt Nagy) is trying to increase (Brashard) Smith's reps every week and put him in a position where he can do some things, Reid said via Chiefs writer Charles Goldman."

Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco certainly aren’t the long-term solutions in Kansas City’s backfield. Smith at least has a shot to capture a change of pace role for an offense that projects as top-5 when healthy.

Quentin Johnston, Chargers

Johnston is suddenly trending up as a dynasty asset. 

The 24-year-old has flashed a high ceiling and looks like a completely different player. He's notched a solid 2.16 yards per route run and 15.3 yards per catch. He's the WR4(!) through the first month.

Johnston’s environment – particularly the precence of Justin Herbert – suggests he can remain productive moving forward.

Week 5 Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallers

*These players have moved down the dynasty ranks over the last week. 

Chase Brown, Bengals

Brown ranks 31st among RBs in PPR scoring. That number would certainly rise had Joe Burrow not suffered a Week 2 toe injury. Even still, Brown’s underwhelmed in yards per carry (2.3), yards after contact per attempt (2.12), and PFF Elusive Rating (37.5).

At this pace, it’s possible he loses some backfield work.

Tyreek Hill, Dolphins

Hill sustained an ugly knee injury in Monday’s win over the Jets. All dynasty owners can do is hold him and hope for the best in his recovery. Realistically, though, Hill won’t be a name to count on next season.

Ladd McConkey, Chargers

The fast start from Quentin Johnston certainly hasn’t been matched by McConkey. The latter owns just a 19% target share while drawing targets on 17% of his routes run. Last year, those figures were 27% and 29%, respectively.

We'll see if he can rebound in the coming weeks. For now, though, QJ's stunning rise at least adds some risk to McConkey's dynasty outlook.

Week 3 Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers

Omarion Hampton, Chargers

Najee Harris’ season-ending Achilles injury paves the way for Hampton to establish workhorse usage. The rookie brings the talent to stick as a top-shelf RB1.

Trey Benson, Cardinals

Benson will step into a lead back role after the Cardinals placed James Conner on IR. While Benson isn't the most disciplined runner, he brings the size, athleticism, and college production to forecast a high ceiling over the next few months.

Rome Odunze, Bears

Through three weeks, Odunze ranks third among WRs in PPR points. He's tied for the league lead in receiving scores (4). He's already garnered four red zone targets and 17 of 10+ air yards. 

The flashes from Caleb Williams have proven excellent. And there’s certainly room for Odunze to continue producing at a high level as the unit gains more comfort in HC Ben Johnson’s system.

Week 3 Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallers

James Conner, Cardinals

Conner needs foot surgery after suffering an ugly injury on Sunday. At 31 in May, he's far from a lock to remain Arizona's lead back in 2026.

Najee Harris, Chargers

Harris' torn Achilles will end his season and put his 2026 effectiveness in question. At 28 in March, his days as a fantasy contributor could be over.

Calvin Ridley, Titans

Ridley’s already a fading dynasty asset at 30 years old (31 in December). But he’s off to a shockingly poor start, snagging only 8 of 21 targets for 111 scoreless yards. 

We'll see how the rest of this season unfolds. At this point, though, the veteran isn't guaranteed to return to the Titans in 2026.

Week 1 Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers

Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Commanders

The Commanders traded Brian Robinson in August. Then, ahead of Week 1, the team made veteran competition Chris Rodriguez a healthy scratch. The result? A 10-carry day for JCM, one that yielded 82 yards and 1 score. His role could grow as the season progresses, leaving open the possibility of a further rise.

Travis Etienne and Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars

The Jags traded Tank Bigsby to the Eagles. That solidifies Etienne’s grip on the lead back role while boosting the touch outlook for Tuten. Etienne also went off for 143 yards on 16 Week 1 carries.

The rookie already looked poised for long-term value given his athleticism and performance at Virginia Tech.

Kayshon Boutte, Patriots

Boutte posted a 100-yard game in the opener. The 23-year-old also led New England WRs in snap share (82%), signaling that this might not be a one-week fluke.

Elic Ayomanor, Titans

Notably, Ayomanor played ahead of veteran Tyler Lockett – and fellow rookie Chimere Dike – in the opener.  In fact, Ayomanor played nearly 80% of the snaps. This followed a buzz-filled training camp.

He brings the size and skill set to develop into a long-term starter for QB in Cam Ward.

Week 1 Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallers

Kaleb Johnson, Steelers

Johnson still sits inside the top-30 of our dynasty RB rankings. But it’s unquestionably a disappointment that he drew only one carry (and two snaps) in the season opener. Kenneth Gainwell played the clear No. 2 RB role behind Jaylen Warren.

Tyreek Hill, Dolphins

Hill (and the entire Dolphins offense) laid an egg in Week 1. That followed an offseason of ominous vibes out of Miami.

Now, Hill’s dealing with a legal situation that could eventually turn into missed games. The 31-year-old could also get dealt – and find himself in a less-certain spot for targets – before the deadline.

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Kevin English, Senior Analyst

Kevin brings 15+ years of experience as a fantasy analyst and mid-stakes competitor across various formats (redraft, best ball, dynasty, DFS). He finished 1st in FantasyPros Draft Accuracy competition in 2024. Kevin's work has been featured in The Mercury News, NBC Sports/Rotoworld, and FantasyPros.