Dynasty is a year-round game. We’re always watching the latest news and tracking player movement, looking to stay ahead of the crowd and gain an edge. While we play the long game, week-to-week performances can drive long-term shifts or hint at future value. That’s what the Stock Watch is all about: tracking week-to-week value shifts to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to moving and acquiring players. Below is one player at each key fantasy position who improved in value and one who saw their value take a hit. Let’s dive in.
Quarterbacks
Stock Up: Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
About: During the 2025 season, there was talk that Jordan Love would be an MVP candidate. It never really materialized. Turns out, we might have just been a year too early. In 2026, the Packers are humming along thanks in large part to Love, who is QB3 through nine weeks. He’s been great for the Packers and great in fantasy lineups. If you kept the faith, you finally have the franchise quarterback you’ve hoped for the past few seasons.
Stock Down: Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings
About: Murray didn’t play Monday, and he might not be playing again for the Vikings. Murray hasn’t been what the Vikings hoped, and despite trading J.J. McCarthy, it’s become increasingly clear the answer at quarterback isn’t on the roster. Murray is on a one-year prove-it deal, and given how it’s gone in Minnesota, that doesn’t bode well for his prospects this off-season. If you have Murray and find a buyer, I’d move him.
Running Backs
Stock Up: Audric Estime, New Orleans Saints
About: The Saints have Travis Etienne Jr. on injured reserve and released Kendre Miller. Alvin Kamara is still on the roster but isn’t carrying a load like he used to. That led to Estime getting the featured role on Sunday, and the journeyman thrived. He had 15 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown. It’s not incredible, but given the state of the position and injuries, he’s worth a pickup as a roster option.
Stock Down: Breece Hall, New York Jets
About: Hall returned Sunday and got the biggest workload, but he doesn’t look like a dominant back. He’s sharing touches with Braelon Allen, who was great in his absence. He’s on the trade block, which could give him a fresh start. But if he doesn’t get traded, it’s hard to count on him as a three-down workhorse back for the Jets.
Wide Receivers
Stock Up: Pat Bryant, Denver Broncos
About: Prior to injury, Bryant looked like he had the best rapport with Bo Nix. In his return on Sunday, Bryant picked up where he left off. He has four receptions for 56 yards and a big touchdown. I like Bryant to keep showing out, especially with Jaylen Waddle banged up. He’s worth a pick-up as a flex option.
Stock Down: Marvin Harrison, Jr., Houston Texans
About: New team, same old Marvin. On Sunday, he had two receptions for 20 yards on three targets. Meanwhile, Xavier Hutchison had a touchdown. Nico Collins had a touchdown. Tank Dell and Kayshon Boutte each had more than 100 yards and combined for three touchdowns. The hope that Marvin would get a new lease on life in 2026 in Houston seems overly optimistic. He remains unplayable.
Tight Ends
Stock Up: Darren Waller, Carolina Panthers
About: Waller has sprung back to life this season and has been a guiding force for the Panthers at tight end. He has 23 receptions for 299 yards and four touchdowns. He’s been a solid option for Bryce Young and is developing into a strong rotational tight end.
Stock Down: Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars
About: We’d like for Strange to have a solid, meaningful role in the Jaguars’ offense. The problem is the team is using a lot of tight ends. Tanner Koziol and Nate Boerkircher each had two receptions on Thursday. So did Strange. So unless you want to play touchdown roulette, it’s hard to trust Strange to get enough volume week to week to be worth a start.
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.
