Week 10 Dynasty Weekend Watchlist | Trade Deadline Recap, Stock Watch & Rookie Prospects

Welcome to the Week 10 Dynasty Weekend Watchlist! We’re getting you ready for another weekend of dynasty fantasy football with the latest player news, lineup advice, and prospects to watch. Whether you’re setting your starting lineup, monitoring a player’s dynasty stock, or keeping an eye on the future, we’ve got you covered.

Beyond the usual fantasy analysis, we’ll include primetime performance trends, favorable fantasy playoff schedules, or advanced stats that deserve more attention. Consider the Dynasty Weekend Watchlist your quick read for staying ahead of everything happening in dynasty fantasy football.

Don’t miss our Week 10 Start/Sit Tier Rankings if you’re still on the fence for Sunday’s games. Offense | IDP | Cheatsheet

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Dynasty Stock Watch

Bucky Irving | RB | Trending Up

Running back Bucky Irving has seen his dynasty value rise after recording at least 20 carries in 3 straight games and scoring 6 touchdowns during that stretch. With Tampa Bay’s passing offense struggling, Irving has taken advantage of an increased workload and is once again producing like a borderline RB1. However, his dependence on heavy volume is concerning, as he averages 22 fantasy points per game when receiving at least 20 carries compared to just 9 fantasy points when falling below that threshold. While his smaller frame and injury history raise some questions, my biggest concern is whether Irving can maintain the workload needed to consistently deliver elite fantasy production. If another dynasty manager is willing to pay a high-end RB1 price based on his recent performances, now could be the perfect opportunity to sell high before his market value declines.

Sam LaPorta | TE | Trending Down

Tight end Sam LaPorta has struggled since returning from his bye week, averaging just 4 fantasy points and 4 targets per game after posting 12 fantasy points and 7 targets per game before the break. The emergence of Jameson Williams in the Lions’ passing attack has limited LaPorta’s opportunities, although he continues to run routes on 78.9% of dropbacks with a 16.1% target share. Despite his declining production, LaPorta remains an intriguing buy-low target in dynasty leagues due to his role in an elite Lions offense. While his rest-of-season schedule features some difficult matchups, he still has the talent and opportunity to deliver occasional boom performances. Dynasty managers should look to capitalize on his declining market value and acquire a talented tight end whose long-term fantasy upside remains intact.

2027 Rookie Prospects to Watch

To learn about more 2027 rookie prospects, check out our latest rookie big board.

Raleek Brown | RB | Texas

@ LSU | 7:30p | Saturday, Nov 14th

Texas running back Raleek Brown, with Hollywood Smothers out for the season, has a golden opportunity to improve his NFL Draft stock. He faces a tough test against an elite LSU run defense that allows just 2.94 yards per carry and fewer than 100 rushing yards per game to opposing running backs. What we want to see from Brown is his ability to handle a true bell-cow workload while showcasing his physicality and ability to gain yards after contact against a tough defense. Brown also saw an increased role in the passing game last week, which is something we hope carries over into this matchup. A strong all-around performance against LSU could go a long way toward proving Brown can handle a featured role at the next level.

Drew Mestemaker | QB | Oklahoma State

Vs Texas Tech | 9:30p | Saturday, Nov 14th

Drew Mestemaker is emerging as a potential top quarterback prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft and dynasty rookie drafts, currently ranking 2nd in the nation in passing yards and 1st in passing touchdowns. He faces another major test against Texas Tech, marking his 3rd matchup against a top-25 opponent and 2nd against a top-10 team this season. While Texas Tech’s secondary has struggled, its overall defense has been effective at limiting opposing offenses to fewer than 30 points per game. What we want to see from Mestemaker is his ability to exploit a vulnerable secondary, deliver another dominant passing performance, and strengthen his case in the Heisman Trophy race. Most importantly, he needs to improve his decision-making and limit turnover-worthy plays, as his concerning 4.7% turnover-worthy play rate.

Junior Sherrill | WR | Vanderbilt

Vs Alabama | 12:45p | Saturday, Nov 15th

Junior Sherrill is putting together a strong season for Vanderbilt, already surpassing his reception total from last year and having an opportunity to exceed his previous season’s receiving yardage in this matchup. Alabama’s secondary has been inconsistent at times, creating an excellent opportunity for Sherrill to showcase his abilities against a top-ranked opponent. What we want to see from Sherrill is his ability to stretch the field and exploit Alabama’s secondary with explosive downfield plays. However, Vanderbilt also needs to find creative ways to get the ball into his hands, especially considering he has already recorded 262 yards after the catch this season. Designed touches, screens, and opportunities to create yards after the catch will be important to watch as Sherrill looks to improve his NFL Draft stock.

Trade Deadline Fantasy Reaction

Keenan Allen to the 49ers

Veteran Keenan Allen is heading to the San Francisco 49ers and their constantly injured receiving corps. When this group is fully healthy, we’ll likely see Mike Evans and Allen lining up on the outside, with Deebo Samuel operating primarily out of the slot. This move gives the 49ers another experienced veteran in their starting lineup and some much-needed depth at receiver. As for fantasy value, Evans should remain a borderline WR1 whenever he’s healthy and on the field. Allen should continue to offer steady WR3/FLEX production for the remainder of the fantasy season, especially if injuries continue to create opportunities in this offense.

The player who could be impacted the most is Samuel, who may see fewer targets when all 3 receivers are healthy and sharing the field. There are only so many opportunities to go around, and adding Allen creates another option in an already crowded passing attack. Of course, plenty could change once we actually see all 3 receivers on the field together, but considering the injury history of this group, that might be asking a lot during the fantasy season. For now, I’d still prefer to avoid investing heavily in this receiving corps outside of Evans when he’s healthy. Allen should remain a useful depth option for contending dynasty teams, while Samuel’s weekly production could become more inconsistent if everyone is available.

Josh Downs to Kansas City

Josh Downs landing with the Kansas City Chiefs is one of the more interesting moves of the season, but will it actually lead to an increase in his dynasty value? The Chiefs’ top 3 pass catchers already account for 51% of Patrick Mahomes’ pass attempts, and Mahomes has been spreading the ball around to multiple receivers throughout the season. We’ll need to see how Downs fits into this offense before getting too excited about his fantasy outlook. However, you don’t trade for a receiver in the middle of the season without having a plan to get him involved. I think Xavier Worthy could be the receiver most negatively impacted by this move, particularly when it comes to his target share.

As for Rashee Rice, I’m not overly concerned about Downs taking away his opportunities. Rice already has a strong connection with Mahomes, and just because he operates frequently out of the slot doesn’t mean he’ll suddenly lose targets to Downs, who should become the team’s primary slot receiver. Rice has actually seen more targets when lined up outside than in the slot, which should allow him to maintain a significant role in this offense. Downs certainly has upside playing alongside Mahomes, but compared to the opportunities he was receiving with the Colts, his weekly production could become much less consistent. I’d expect more boom-or-bust performances rather than the reliable fantasy floor he previously offered.

Indianapolis Colts Dismantled Team

The Colts offense is looking extremely thin on talent right now. If you already thought Daniel Jones was struggling, there’s little reason to believe things will get any better for him with fewer weapons available. We could even see Indianapolis make a change at quarterback if his struggles continue. One player who should benefit from the lack of receiving options is tight end Tyler Warren. With Josh Downs no longer commanding many of the short-area targets, Warren should see an increase in opportunities moving forward. It’s safe to say he could regain some of the upside we saw earlier in the season. Contending dynasty managers should also consider investing in Alec Pierce in case he returns this season. With the Colts lacking reliable receiving options, Pierce could step back into a significant target share and provide valuable production down the stretch.

The bigger question is whether any of the remaining receivers can step up and take advantage of these opportunities. Laquon Treadwell has already been operating as a deep threat for the Colts, but Jones hasn’t been pushing the ball downfield consistently enough to give him much reliable fantasy value. Deion Burks is probably the most interesting name to monitor, especially for dynasty managers. The rookie has the versatility to be used in multiple ways, and with the receiving corps depleted, this could be the perfect opportunity for Indianapolis to get him more involved. He’s the player I’d most like to see step up and earn a larger role in this offense. Meanwhile, Ashton Dulin has always been a boom-or-bust receiver who relies on big plays to deliver fantasy production.

Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota

Kirk Cousins coming full circle with the Minnesota Vikings is one of the funniest storylines of the season. From a dynasty perspective, Cousins gets another boost in value, as it seemed like only a matter of time before the Raiders made the switch to their rookie quarterback. Cousins should be viewed as a usable QB2 in Superflex leagues for the rest of the season. If he performs well in his return to Minnesota, there’s a chance he could remain the starter next season, potentially giving dynasty managers a few more years of value out of the veteran quarterback.

As for his pass catchers, this is an immediate upgrade for Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. In 54 career games with Cousins, Jefferson averaged 98 receiving yards and 0.5 touchdowns per game. Addison averaged 60 receiving yards and nearly 1 touchdown per game in 8 career games with Cousins. This move also benefits T.J. Hockenson, who averaged 5 receptions for 55 yards per game in 18 career games with Cousins. All 3 players should see their fantasy values rise with Cousins back under center for the remainder of the season. If you have any Vikings skill-position players on your dynasty roster, you should be thrilled about their rest-of-season outlook. However, rebuilding managers should remember that Minnesota’s quarterback situation beyond 2026 remains uncertain. If these players see a significant increase in production and dynasty value, it could create an excellent sell-high opportunity before the season ends.

Meanwhile, the Raiders are officially handing the reins over to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The hope is that Mendoza continues to heavily target Brock Bowers, who should remain the focal point of this passing offense. However, I do expect slight downgrades for Tre Tucker and Michael Mayer. Tucker could go from a usable flex option to more of a bench player who you only consider during bye weeks, while Mayer may become nothing more than a desperation TE option. One interesting thing to monitor is Mendoza’s willingness to target the backfield. During his limited playing time against the Patriots, Mendoza targeted his running backs twice on just 6 pass attempts. That’s an extremely small sample size, but it raises the question of whether we could see more targets going to the Raiders’ backfield with the rookie quarterback taking over.

Jacoby Brissett to help Balitmore’s Playoffs

The Ravens went into scramble mode to find a solution at quarterback after Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley suffered injuries that are expected to keep them sidelined until the NFL playoffs. Baltimore’s decision to bring in Jacoby Brissett shows that the team is still trying to make a playoff push. Brissett should now start for the remainder of the fantasy season. He remains a borderline QB2/QB3 option for dynasty rosters, but rebuilding managers who were unable to trade him before now have another opportunity to sell. Depending on your league’s quarterback values, you could potentially get a 2nd- or 3rd-round rookie pick in return.

Who benefits from Brissett joining the Ravens? One position to watch is tight end, particularly Mark Andrews. Brissett targeted tight ends at a 35% rate in Arizona, well above the league average. However, he was also throwing to Trey McBride, one of the league’s best tight ends, so I wouldn’t automatically expect Andrews to see a massive increase in production. The player who stands out most is Zay Flowers, who operates out of the slot. Brissett targeted slot receivers at a 34.5% rate, which was also above the league average. Flowers should still offer high-end WR2 value for the rest of the season, especially since we’ve seen Brissett consistently funnel targets toward a receiver he trusts.

On the flip side, the Cardinals are now turning to Carson Beck sooner than expected after Gardner Minshew, who was supposed to replace Brissett, suffered an injury. It’s difficult to predict how Beck will perform until we see him in action beyond Week 10, but I would still expect Trey McBride to command plenty of targets in this offense. One name worth monitoring is Reggie Virgil, who caught 5 passes for 66 yards from Beck during the Hall of Fame Game. While that’s a very small sample size and not much to build expectations around, it does give us something to watch as Beck takes over the offense. Virgil could emerge as an interesting deep dynasty option if that early chemistry carries over into regular-season action.

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