The NFL Season is here, but we’ve been in it all year long. As Dynasty players, the season never really ends. But keeping up with the fluctuations week-to-week can help provide you with an advantage. That’s the point of the stock watch—to process what we see on the field and apply it to players whose value is rising and whose value is taking a hit. Those fluctuations can help guide your management decisions as you shape your Dynasty roster for the long haul. Week 16 of the season is in the books. Let’s look at what we learned. We’ll look at one player at QB, RB, WR, and TE whose value improved, and one whose value took a hit. Let’s dive in.
Quarterbacks
Stock Up: Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
About: It’s been an uneven career journey for Lawrence, who has often been maligned. But with the pressure on, he’s stepped up big. He had five touchdown passes in a huge Week 15 win, then added three touchdowns against a fierce Broncos’ defense in a Week 16 win. Lawrence is playing tough and putting up huge numbers for the fantasy playoffs in addition to powering the Jaguars toward a postseason run.
Stock Down: Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
About: It’s been a lost season for Jackson. He’s been injured, keeping him off the field. That happened again Sunday night. And when he’s been on the field, it hasn’t been pretty for the Ravens or for fantasy players. As Jackson is getting older, and the Ravens’ infrastructure is showing its wear, it’s fair to question if his time as an elite fantasy asset has come to a close. For those who hold him, it might be time to test the market.
Running Backs
Stock Up: Ken Walker, Seattle Seahawks
About: It’s been a tough year for Walker, who has been in a split with Zach Charbonnet, often ceding key carries in the Red Zone. But Thursday, in the biggest game of the season, Walker came through. He rushed for 100 yards, including a 55-yard TD run. He also added 64 yards on three receptions. Heading into a contract year, the hope for those who roster him is that he lands somewhere he can be featured again.
Stock Down: Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland Browns
About: It’s been an up-and-down year for Judkins. The rookie’s off-field issues caused a slow start. When he first hit the field, it looked great. But as the Browns’ offense has struggled, and the line has been beaten up, Judkins’ production waned. Now, he suffered a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula. That ends his season and leaves him with some rehab ahead. It will be worth watching to see how he tracks heading to 2026.
Wide Receivers
Stock Up: D.J. Moore, Chicago Bears
About: Moore has had a sometimes-frustrating season. But in the biggest game, he caught some big passes, including a game-winning touchdown. The Bears, who are now playoff-bound, needed that production. It’s a promising sign of life for Moore, who has been hit-or-miss most of the fantasy season.
Stock Down: Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
About: Egbuka started the season red-hot, but as the Buccaneers have struggled and the passing weapons have gotten healthy, his role has dipped. Egbuka caught a 40-yard pass Sunday, but it was his lone reception. For those hoping for some pop in the fantasy playoffs, Egbuka is seeming like an increasingly bad bet. This off-season it will be worth monitoring to see which of the passing game options are back, because the current crowd appears to limit his upside and target share.
Tight Ends
Stock Up: Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans
About: As the Texans’ offense has woken up and caught fire, Schultz has become an invaluable part of the attack. He now sits at TE9 on the season and had another big touchdown reception on Sunday. If you’re looking for an under-the-radar starting tight end option, Schultz is the guy you want.
Stock Down: Evan Engram, Denver Broncos
About: This off-season, the Broncos splashed out for Engram with a big contract. He was supposed to play a key role in the Broncos’ offense. But it hasn’t happened. Through 16 weeks, he has just 43 receptions for 395 yards and a touchdown. He hasn’t been a reliable part of the Broncos’ pass offense, and he’s not a dependable option for your fantasy lineup.
Matthew Fox is a die-hard NFL fan and Broncos’ homer. He’s a member of the FSWA. You can find more from him on Twitter @knighthawk7734 or as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast, a part of the Campus2Canton Network.
